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)
6-17-2008 @ 8:46AM
DAD said...
I prefer not to give up my grey goose vodka
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6-17-2008 @ 9:08AM
jai said...
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.
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6-17-2008 @ 9:14AM
Wes said...
My Blackberry and unlimited plan.
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6-17-2008 @ 9:24AM
Carson said...
Massages and spa treatments
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6-17-2008 @ 9:36AM
Matt Thompson said...
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.
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6-17-2008 @ 9:38AM
Evan said...
I refuse to give up boating on the weekends... I just hold my breath and walk the plank!
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6-17-2008 @ 9:44AM
Sandra said...
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 :)
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6-17-2008 @ 3:33PM
Valerie said...
Dang!A comment,not a novel.
6-17-2008 @ 9:46AM
Grace said...
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!
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6-17-2008 @ 10:11AM
Christopher Tsang said...
Having dinner at a nice restaurant. Must be twice weekly ... I can only cook so many days in a row. :)
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6-17-2008 @ 10:31AM
Pat said...
I will never give up my face products no matter what happens! :)
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6-17-2008 @ 11:10AM
Anne said...
My independent custom roast coffee.
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6-17-2008 @ 11:38AM
JEBCEO said...
Not giving up my steak, my wine and my loose leaf green teas. My wife can't go without her weekly massages.
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6-17-2008 @ 12:02PM
Jenni said...
Having a manicure & pedicure every other week.
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6-17-2008 @ 12:03PM
Elias said...
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.
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6-17-2008 @ 12:29PM
Justin said...
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"
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6-17-2008 @ 12:37PM
Bryan said...
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.
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6-17-2008 @ 1:35PM
Arch Student said...
I could never give up my Chimay
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6-17-2008 @ 1:41PM
Ryan said...
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.
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6-17-2008 @ 2:08PM
cydeweyz said...
It's all about HangarOne
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