Price comparison

(from a news story about the American Girl boutique
opening in Dallas)

AMERICAN GIRL ENSEMBLE

$87 –Julie Albright, historical doll from the 1970s,
with a period outfit and Meet Julie book

$20 –Julie's hat, necklace and shoulder bag

$39.95 –Julie's set of six paperback books

$24 –Julie's casual outfit with boots

$185 –Julie's Bedroom Collection, a 24-piece set that
includes bed and pajamas

$355.95 –Total

20 years later: Handed down to daughter



XBOX 360 AND PERIPHERALS

$349 –Xbox 360 Pro console (including two bundled games)

$49 –Second wireless controller

$99 –Wi-Fi adapter for connecting wirelessly to the Internet

$50 –One-year subscription to Xbox Live Gold online service

$59 –Halo 3 game

$606 –Total

20 years later: Obsolete

..hee!