Win The Luxury Summit Prize Pack

I attended the American Express Publishing Luxury Summit a couple of months ago but I'm only now getting around to giving you my neat swag. This is a fun one. Not only does it include a really attractive twill bag which could be a small overnight or gym bag, but it's filled with some small gifts. The bag includes:
--A hardcover copy of Robert Frank's book Richistan which is a fascinating look at the not-often-seen world of the ultra rich as explored by the author of the Wall Street Journal's Wealth Report.
--Golf balls and a pamphlet on golf from Grey Goose.
--A selection of samples from Shishedo.
--A selection of travel brochures including a hardbound hotel guide from Leading Hotels of the World.
--A ballpoint pen from Wynn Hotels.
--A pewter leaf coaster from Kendall Jackson wines and a pocket corkscrew from Cambria winery.
This week's comment starting question is: Even when the economy is slumping and gas prices are high, what luxury do you refuse to give up?
To enter, all you need to do is leave a comment below before 5:00PM Eastern, Friday, June 20, 2008. We'll randomly choose one winner amongst the eligible entries and announce the winner on June 20, 2008.
Some other important details:
* To enter, leave a confirmed comment below answering the question above.
* The comment must be left and confirmed before Friday, June 20, 2008 at 5:00PM Eastern Time.
* You may only enter once.
* One winner will be selected in a random drawing.
* One winner will receive the American Express Publishing Luxury Summit prize package, valued at approximately $100.
* Open to legal residents of the 50 United States, the District of Columbia and Canada (excluding Quebec) who are 18 and older.
See complete contest rules here.
This contest is now closed.

Reader Comments (Page 1 of 3)
DAD Jun 17th 2008 8:46AM
I prefer not to give up my grey goose vodka
jai Jun 17th 2008 9:08AM
Going out to dinner at a good restaurant - I'd rather eat one good meal out per week than 4 days of Mickie D's.
Wes Jun 17th 2008 9:14AM
My Blackberry and unlimited plan.
Carson Jun 17th 2008 9:24AM
Massages and spa treatments
Matt Thompson Jun 17th 2008 9:36AM
The one luxury I won't give up is my 30 Mbps FiOS service. I really only need like 15 Mbps occasionally, and probably 5 would be good for 80% of the time.
But, still I pay for 30 Mbps.
Evan Jun 17th 2008 9:38AM
I refuse to give up boating on the weekends... I just hold my breath and walk the plank!
Grace Jun 17th 2008 9:46AM
The luxury of buying as organic food as I can. Even though the prices are so high now, including the cost of getting to a organic grocery store, I'm not willing to sacrifice the quality of what goes into my body, it's just too important!
Sandra Jun 17th 2008 9:44AM
The economy is way past slumping - It has slumped and will get slumpier before the year is ovah! gas prices? fogetaboutit - I’m about to drive to Canada or Mexico JUST to fill up .. with that said, nothing will stop me from going to Mrs. Kim for my bi-monthly body scrubs - at $120 plus the $20 tip she insists on [a pop], I may have to work overtime two days a week just for this luxury - what I get for all of this? 2hours of complete bliss including a steam shower/sauna/dry sauna/body polish/back to steam shower/milk rinse/cucumber facial/hair washed and conditioned/brutal massage [I’m talking about Mrs. Kim and all her 4'10ft self standing on top of you kneading your back with her feet]/last body scrub/cucumber rinse/sesame oil lather.. yeah, I refuse to give that up, that’s my only alone time from family and friends and I feel so rejuvenated and ready to tackle the bill collectors :)
Valerie Jun 17th 2008 3:33PM
Dang!A comment,not a novel.
Christopher Tsang Jun 17th 2008 10:11AM
Having dinner at a nice restaurant. Must be twice weekly ... I can only cook so many days in a row. :)
Pat Jun 17th 2008 10:31AM
I will never give up my face products no matter what happens! :)
Anne Jun 17th 2008 11:10AM
My independent custom roast coffee.
JEBCEO Jun 17th 2008 11:38AM
Not giving up my steak, my wine and my loose leaf green teas. My wife can't go without her weekly massages.
Jenni Jun 17th 2008 12:02PM
Having a manicure & pedicure every other week.
Elias Jun 17th 2008 12:03PM
I'm not giving up on on nice hotels. I'd rather stay home than in a hotel that hasn't seen bleach since the '70s.
Justin Jun 17th 2008 12:29PM
Things are always getting more expensive but a bottle of champagne in a club is still the way to go. As a friend once told me "Things don't get cheaper with time, just find a way to make more money"
Bryan Jun 17th 2008 12:37PM
Even when the economy is slumping and gas prices are high, what luxury do you refuse to give up?
I can not give up my blackberry or the fact that I order a new watch almost every month.
Arch Student Jun 17th 2008 1:35PM
I could never give up my Chimay
Ryan Jun 17th 2008 1:41PM
I can't give up business aviation...the ultimate convenience. However always on VLJs, I won't burn $3000/hr on gas for a Gulfstream.
E.G Jun 18th 2008 7:17PM
I would never give up a good pair of shoes, you need them to walk around in a city like New York.