Turns Out Rich People Didn't Really Want a Handbag Made of T. Rex Leather

2 days ago by RobotToaster to c/nottheonion

The market for prehistoric leather may not be as fierce as once thought, as the T. rex handbag sold for significantly less than expected.

luthis 36 points 2 days ago

They fucked up by not making it out of starving child t rexs.

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agamemnonymous 5 points 2 days ago

Depends, are the t rexs Irish?

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treadful 23 points 2 days ago

There's a photo on the original source article.

Photo of a blue T-rex handback

I wonder if that was dyed or if that blue is somehow natural.

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Melobol 15 points 2 days ago

I'm on the net way more I should be, and never heard of them. Sooooo how do they expect viral amount of attention?
Tho now I know of 'em and have MY OPINIONS :D

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Jessicat 12 points 2 days ago

Same and I like to read about paleontology so I’m kind of surprised how I have never heard of this. They must have skimped on marketing.

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CmdrShepard49 2 points a day ago

We're probably seeing the marketing plan right now.

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Jessicat 1 point a day ago

I mean I don’t have a spare $500k lying around (checks under couch cushions too) so it’s not targeted to me lol. I’m content seeing dinosaur skeletons at museums for my paleontological needs.

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huppakee 8 points 2 days ago

Of course not, there's no scarcity involved.

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Cocodapuf 3 points 2 days ago

Sure there is, they aren't doing it again. It was too expensive.

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NauticalNoodle 4 points 2 days ago

"Leather" not skin.

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Grimy 2 points 2 days ago

I want one but it's the price of a house.

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0x0 1 point 2 days ago

They didnt manage to sell it for that price which means the actual price could be your lowball offer!

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