We Need to Talk About Black Friday and Cyber Monday.

[@rzak1920]

You’re a complete (and refreshing) contrast from the other KZbinrs who are currently releasing what to buy lists. Thank you.

[@notme123123]

Literally, just as you said “you don’t need it”, an Amazon ad started playing

[@ThePerfectBag]

Omg lol

[@erictustison]

This exemplifies what sets your channel apart.

[@ThePerfectBag]

Thank you - appreciate you watching!

[@snusmumriken232]

It’s very grounding to go through the cycle of seeing the marketing, feeling the pang of wanting, having the discipline not to pull the trigger, and then ultimately forgetting about it, until you see it a second time around, and realizing “Oh yeah, I forgot about that. Huh. Oh well.” Helpful to keep in mind the mantra, “you’ve made it X years so far in your life without this thing, do you actually truly need it now?” No… It’s almost like throwing cold water onto affiliate marking programs is a bit taboo. Thanks for the video! You’re right.

[@labibhaddad]

Boy thats one awesome and refreshing video, thank you thank you and Amen, have a happy thanksgiving and spend Black Friday with your loved ones or doing something fun that doesn’t include spending money on stuff you don’t need

[@ThePerfectBag]

Appreciate you watching! Happy holidays to you and yours

[@omanky]

Really wonderful video, loved the last part!! I have gotten a couple amazing timbuk2 and gr136 bags over the last month. It all about patience :)

[@JonCross]

Love this video appreciate your honesty and more people need to hear this and learn. Also don’t buy something just because it’s a deal. As hard as this is it is to do.

[@robert.sec2]

I think, in the end, there isn't as much of a tension between the Wall of Bags and anticonsumerism as you might think. One thing I really love about these kinds of niche product hobbies-- whether it's bags, retro handhelds, pocket knives, colognes, and so on and so forth-- is that the hobby is built around actively learning a lot about something, its practical uses, and what your own tastes would be, rather than following trends and buying whatever becomes popular. I know for a fact that my bags are a thousand times more useful, and significantly better constructed, than so many of the trendy and/or designer bags that are going to sell like hotcakes on Black Friday. I know that when evergoods puts out a new bag, I'm probably going to be interested in the design and uninterested in the aesthetic, unless and until they do a collaboration version. I'm more thoughtful and intentional about what i own thanks to hobbyists and thanks to reviewers such as yourself. (Which isn't to say that there aren't problems with the hobby; I wish more people turned down affiliate deals, or, at the very least, took the path of RetroGameCorps and always offered non-affiliate links alongside affiliate links.) But when you say you "buy crap all the time," what you mean is that you buy things to inform yourself and others about them. I don't think there's any contradiction here; your Wall *looks* consumerist, but thanks to your work, people end up consuming less and spending their money more thoughtfully.

[@ThePerfectBag]

You’re very kind. Thanks for your continued support!

[@DaemonViews]

my friend who uses an old sportswatch I recommended him to wait until after Christmas and buy second hand. Lot of people receive a gift that upgrades their gear during the holidays. And it won't really be the same price until a few months in the future. I need a new vacuum. Since the end of the summer. Waiting till black Friday is more interesting I guess than buying in September.

[@macmutant]

Crumpler is a great brand that's been around for at least 20 years. I still have one of their messenger bags that I only recently retired as my airline personal item in favor of a backpack.

[@batruax]

Really appreciated this video. I posted it on the carryology group and had it deleted almost immediately by admins. Oh well.

[@ThePerfectBag]

That’s interesting.

[@michaelslickmorton7638]

Thank you! You’re awesome. Now…I need that Alchemy Goods bag! Thanks for introducing me to it. Have you done a review?

[@ThePerfectBag]

Not yet! I haven’t had a chance to get it into rotation yet to really try out.

[@e3vL1]

2:07 For me it was Fry's Electronics. All close down in my area now

[@ThePerfectBag]

It was kinda fun when it was a real bargain hunt - or at least fun watching the companies try to outdo each other - but that's gone and that's ok

[@Aewsam]

On point 💯 Clint, that’s the ugly truth of capitalism and consumerism 🤣😑

[@Dnd-wz9yn]

This is a great video! Awesome job! Some of the companies I like the most post the MSRP and tell you you're getting a killer deal and the out the door cost is the same as the day to day cost.

[@sinthur5435]

Loved this mate, that’s why your the bag GOAT!!!

[@ThePerfectBag]

You were too kind. I appreciate you hanging out with me and watching the video.

[@poetofthekill2571]

I want that goruck bag color scheme as a bullet version, instant buy.

[@mavhunter4053]

Im new to this channel as Ive been looking for a perfect bag for office and travel. This video is spot on. Ive always saved a lot shopping music gear by buying used and this would apply to anything really. 👍

[@ThePerfectBag]

Welcome to the channel!

[@ThePerfectBag]

Remember we’re building up a subreddit too - r/theperfectbag - and you can ask any questions you have there about bags you’re looking at.

[@P0WSEETr]

Don't fall for the "up to % off" They can say up to 100% off and you'll never see an item with that huge discount

[@ThePerfectBag]

Absolutely - up to 75% off - of this zipper pull. Everything else is 10% off LOL

[@P0WSEETr]

@@ThePerfectBag 🤣

[@scarletNbloom]

Great points! Speaking of alpaka though...🤣😅😂 are you going to check out the new sling they are putting out? It looks cool but also looks suuuuper devoid of organization that I'm accustomed to with their products.

[@ThePerfectBag]

I took a peak at it, not sure if I’m going to order it or not.

[@e3vL1]

Most stores are doing Black Friday week(??) instead of black Friday, Cyber Monday

[@ThePerfectBag]

Truth. Anything to get clicks and generate traffic now.

[@ThePerfectBag]

And most are leveraging the most bait and switchy words in advertising "Up To"

[@bwnnn]

At some places it's practically Black November at this point. The 11/11 "sales" start at the beginning of the month and then there's barely a break before the early BFCM sales start.

[@techkickz572]

Thanks great insightful video

[@ThePerfectBag]

Glad it was helpful!

[@jeharu]

Hear hear!

[@PotatoSpudRucking]

The message in your video is great, but in all transparency I think you should be upfront and mention that you run a used bag marketplace… so it is in your best interest to promote selling used goods vs new. I still agree with your points, I guess it’s more of a nitpick…

[@ThePerfectBag]

Lol. You got me there. I do in fact, sell used bags. But, that's kind of like saying that if I recommend yard sales, I should share upfront that. I also have yard sales. I truly don't view my website as a used bag "marketplace". I just sell my bags there used - so I don't have to give a percentage of my money to eBay. I think if I was running a true used bag marketplace, like nomad nation is and taking a percent of sales then there would be a conflict of interest in my message here. But I'll think about what you shared.

[@mr_red13]

Here I am just receiving my CPL16 that I feel guilty buying. It was very expensive (for me) and I’m having the feeling I should return it and get something less expensive for an EDC bag.

[@ThePerfectBag]

If you're going to use it and love it - don't feel guilty! That's a great bag for sure! This video was about helping people not get pressured into making purchases just because it's Black Friday 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@linedwell]

Start a bag company called GubbinBag The bags cost £25 to make and store. Advertise them as Recommended Retail Price of £350 Then offer a 'sale' price of £160 and have a sale 3/4 times a year. People that buy them full price, suckers. People that buy them on sale, still suckers for buying £20 of fabric for £160.. 😂

[@ThePerfectBag]

You do have to wonder about the 'regular price' margins when a company can still afford to sell and ship a bag at 35% off that regular price without going out of business.

[@ottomade]

I’ve been on such an anti-consumerism kick lately. But really I’m just being smarter with what I have. I have an Aer City Pack Pro, Day Sling Max 3 and a BYC QuickDraw coming hopefully before Christmas. Selling my Wexleys and the only bag I have my eye out for now is a future BYC Northseeker or something. Other than that…. My money might just stay in my wallet. Besides gifts for the wife.

[@ThePerfectBag]

We must be capable of appreciating nice things without having to acquire them 👍🏻

[@ThePerfectBag]

And then when we do need a new bag, pair of shoes, car, etc - we can go get the really nice one because we have savings set aside for it.

[@ottomade]

@@ThePerfectBag exactly this. I’m starting to really use my products until they truly wear out. When theirs too many holes, cracks or it’s genuinely too slow for what I use it for. Then that makes the upgrade that much sweeter. Besides the latest and greatest only lasts a day. There’s always a bigger fish. Love the content, love your channel. Thanks for being you