Expensive Quote by Rick Harrison
“When you come across something, and its quality is just outrageous, that's probably something of value. It's been that way for hundreds and hundreds of years - the really, really expensive stuff is also really, really high quality.”
About This Quote
Source TV: Storage Wars, Episode 1, 2010
High price often signals high quality, especially for enduring goods.
In simple terms: Expensive items tend to be high quality.
Key Takeaway
Consider price as a quality cue.
Themes
value
quality
consumer behavior
Mood
skeptical
analytical
Type
advice
observational
When to use this quote
- shopping for antiques
- investing in collectibles
- evaluating long‑term assets
Key Concepts
price signaling
durability
luxury goods
Questions to Reflect On
- What items have you judged by price alone?
- How can you verify quality beyond cost?
A Different Perspective
Price can be inflated by branding, not just quality.
