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Re:The rise and fall of Birchbox, the startup valued at near... by amelius on Sunday March 12, 2023 @06:07AM (#35118414)
> On top of that, the first thing people cut when they have money problems are luxury subscriptions they don't really need.

Except their subscription to the gym.

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Re:The rise and fall of Birchbox, the startup valued at near... by have_faith on Sunday March 12, 2023 @06:37AM (#35118553)
That’s not really a luxury subscription, and is often signed up for in 12 month contracts because it works out cheaper. I know many people who’s mental health would substantially decline if they couldn’t go to the gym.
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Re:The rise and fall of Birchbox, the startup valued at near... by sokoloff on Sunday March 12, 2023 @08:17AM (#35119210)
Don’t most luxury things serve a mental health function?

I know people whose mental health would suffer if you took away their beach house or private jet. That doesn’t make those things not luxury items.

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