Examples of such items with general snob value are rare works of art, designer clothing, and sports cars.
A person may reasonably claim to purchase a designer garment because of a certain threading technique, longevity, and fabric.
While this is true in some cases, the desired effect can often be achieved by purchasing a less-expensive version from a reputable brand.
Ultimately, wealthy consumers can be lured by superficial factors such as rarity, celebrity representation and brand prestige.
[3] Collectors within a specific field can suffer from snob effect, searching for the rarest and often most expensive collectibles.