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> I somehow doubt that second hand furniture was from the 'IKEA of that day'. I think that's the parent poster's point. Presumably his parents are not signific
by Macha 5y ago
> I somehow doubt that second hand furniture was from the 'IKEA of that day'.
I think that's the parent poster's point. Presumably his parents are not significantly wealthier in relative terms than he was, but they could afford more premium furniture than most people today do.
- joshuamorton 5y agoWell no they couldn't, it was given to them.
- vladvasiliu 5y agoYou don't know that. Maybe someone didn't need it any more for whatever reason. I'm typing this on a computer that was given to me by a company that didn't need it any more. I could afford to buy a new one. But since the one I have is more than enough for my needs, I don't need a new computer, so I don't buy one.
- jimkleiber 5y agoI wonder if another reason for that is that there were fewer types of things one would buy back in the day. If I didn't have a phone or computer or earbuds or flights to other parts of the US or other countries, etc., then I might spend more on a premium furniture. I definitely don't think that tells the whole story, but do think it could play a part in it.