I'm beginning to wonder whether Lola hasn't had some kind of big lottery win like the set for life which can give you £10k per month for life, in which case the amount of parcels she receives every month would be well do-able. Stinking rich? I doubt it - I know I shouldn't generalise but the stinking rich people I've come across in life seem to be quietly dignified and quietly generous and are not running around like a kid who's been let loose in a sweet shop. Up to her eyes in credit card debt? this is very likely, though I hope for her sake, or for any of the other lovely ladies this isn't the case. If it came down to having to sell some of your assets (behave!) in order to clear debt, the collection of LR won't be of any interest as it's basically worthless tat. I apologise if that sounds harsh, but in grim reality, that's what it is.
If Q did the right thing and pulled the app, or added helpful advice & links, of course it wouldn't stop people spending, but it most certainly would help. People are buying more things because they are being encouraged to do so by the other members. I think it's high time that online shopping should be regulated. When it comes to high street shopping, there's a number of factors that add up to the person making an informed decision which starts with something as simple as can I be bothered to get dressed and go into town. Once in town, you can inspect the goods, try things on, spray that tester, give it an hour, can I still smell it? Do I like it? Can I carry all this stuff home on the bus, can I afford to get a cab back? You might go shopping with a friend and ask their advice, stop for a coffee and consider your purchases. So many questions, that may or may not lead to one parting with their money. Online shopping - Let's face it, you don't even have to get out of bed, let alone get dressed, and it can be bloody dangerous!
On the up side, the Qurio app has put my loathing of Q onto a higher level and what I'm seeing has far from encouraged me to want to spend. Sadly people like me don't have a voice, I'm sure if you said remotely negative (and I don't mean nasty by any means) you'd be closed down/banned in seconds. Even speaking to the organ grinder didn't get me a serious response. Q may not be breaking the law, but they're socially irresponsible!
