Is there any truth to the phrase, "If you don't know where to buy it, you can't afford it"?

[thedaveformula]

Said of bespoke suits, rare wines, custom made BMWs etc.

[Count-A-Strong]

Never heard that particular phrase. I've heard 'If you have to ask the price, you can't afford it'

[milly143]

I've heard the same one as you Count and in my case it's true. I wish the opposite of Dave's was true, I know a place they sell Aston Martins near here.

[heathfield]

How often have you gone shopping for something that used to be commonly available, but which no-one seems to stock these days? Dunno where to buy it, but it's nothing to do with not being able to afford it.

[naomi24]

I agree with the Count too.

[123everton]

I've searched high and low for kvass.

[Loosehead]

never heard that phrase but I think there is a certain amount of truth in it.

[NazNomad]

The Count's phrase is the one I've heard before ...

Anyhow, do you think The Queen knows where to buy lawnmower parts?

[China Doll]

Well I know where to buy lots of things I can't afford so no, not really. I do agree with Counts though.

[mibn2cweus]

If you can afford it that's probably because you haven't bought it . . .

[boxtops]

Naz, the Queen probably does, someone's got a Royal Warrant for 'em!

[sandyRoe]

The queen would know how to fit those parts to her lawnmowers. She was a mechanic during the war.

[boxtops]

True sandy, I'd forgotten that, I remember the photo now!