BMW North American headquarters are in my hometown. Some of the new stuff looks like it was designed by people from there (meaning people there have no taste in cars or design)

I've had a sweater for 4 years now and it feels like I just got it broken in. I love it. I bought my wife a blanket for our anniversary last year and it's just as amazing. they are expensive but now that I've experienced the longevity of them I can justify the price. (also look for the sales! the blanket was 30% off because the size was discontinued)

Pendleton sweaters (and blankets), and very weirdly LTT Store underwear (holding up better than my MeUndies)

Original comment was more just an observation of "Yes, some things can be worth the price" and not a blanket statement about all things. And I do agree with you that price shouldn't the main indicator of quality

For me it really comes down to justification of the price. I wouldn't mind trying a pair for $10 to see what it's all about, and that's what I did. The important part comes after the purchase and that's the evaluation of the product. However with an increase in price also comes more scrutiny. I may be less willing to overlook some things at that $10 price point than I would have for the $2 pair.

I've bought $2 underwear and $10 underwear. The $10 holds up in ways that justify the 500% price difference.

Ah thats a really good one. The Game (1997) is all mystery but it's very well done. Same director.

Law Abiding Citizen and Zodiac are two good murder mysteries

From Wikipedia for "Alpha":

>As the first letter of the alphabet, Alpha as a Greek numeral came to represent the number 1. Therefore, Alpha, both as a symbol and term, is used to refer to the "first", or "primary", or "principal" (most significant) occurrence or status of a thing.

Since they were the first "verse" to make contact with another, they became the "Alpha Verse". Same reason games/software are first "released" in an alpha-state.

The Game (1997). I've been chasing the feeling this movie gave me since I saw it when I was 10. Even my Dad still talks about it and wanting to find movies like it.

In case you've had no luck, I ordered mine from REI Co-op online, and I believe they have physical stores too. You may want to look to see if one's close to you and see if they ahve what you want in stock.

REI-Coop for outdoor gear. Great prices and solid company, they retail any brand of outdoor gear you can think of. If you would prefer Patagonia has great products and is also a very good company.