I hate your fake designer bag

[AGDee]

Originally Posted by ZTAMich

$300 is a lot for some people, but I try to not pay full price. I tend to search for the deals at outlets or sample sales. I'd rather pay more $$ for a bag that will last and is a classic then spend $20 on a target bag that will fall apart!

See, and I understand that logic, but it's not for me. I get BORED with any bag that I have within a couple months and want a different one. It makes more sense for me to get a $30 or $40 bag (not usually Target, usually more like Kohl's) and get a new one every season. My dad bought me a wonderful handbag when he was traveling in Korea on business. It's eel skin with lambskin lining. It's unbelievably durable and a classic style. I carried it for a while, then really wanted something different. I keep it and bring it out every 3rd winter or so to use it again..lol. Then it goes back in storage for a few more years. I don't really care if mine fall apart quickly because I don't want them for long. (that's the same reason that I can't imagine getting a tattoo... I like change!)

[amanda6035]

Originally Posted by AGDee

See, and I understand that logic, but it's not for me. I get BORED with any bag that I have within a couple months and want a different one. It makes more sense for me to get a $30 or $40 bag (not usually Target, usually more like Kohl's) and get a new one every season. My dad bought me a wonderful handbag when he was traveling in Korea on business. It's eel skin with lambskin lining. It's unbelievably durable and a classic style. I carried it for a while, then really wanted something different. I keep it and bring it out every 3rd winter or so to use it again..lol. Then it goes back in storage for a few more years. I don't really care if mine fall apart quickly because I don't want them for long. (that's the same reason that I can't imagine getting a tattoo... I like change!)

This is what I was going to reply with - I need an excuse to buy a new bag because I'll get bored with the one I have and want something different. If I spent that much money on a purse, I would force myself to use it for a really long time to get the money's worth out of it....and then I'd be mad that I was "stuck" with that bag when i really wanted something new.

[AOII Angel]

Originally Posted by amanda6035

This is what I was going to reply with - I need an excuse to buy a new bag because I'll get bored with the one I have and want something different. If I spent that much money on a purse, I would force myself to use it for a really long time to get the money's worth out of it....and then I'd be mad that I was "stuck" with that bag when i really wanted something new.

To each her own! Occasionally I'll want a fun little purse that I see at Target that I can throw away if it gets screwed up at a ball game, but mostly, I like to carry a nice purse. I will switch between my coach purses for different seasons...dark brown or black for winter; pastel stripe for spring; tan leather or signature fabric for summer. They last forever (except the fabric ones which I already said I wouldn't buy again! ) and never go out of style. When I was a poor student, I got a new Dooney every year for Christmas. We could always find a nice marked down purse at Dillards. I never paid more than $150 and used them for YEARS. Now, I could care less how much they cost....they're less than Louis Vuitton.

[Scully]

Originally Posted by AOII Angel

To each her own! Occasionally I'll want a fun little purse that I see at Target that I can throw away if it gets screwed up at a ball game, but mostly, I like to carry a nice purse. I will switch between my coach purses for different seasons...dark brown or black for winter; pastel stripe for spring; tan leather or signature fabric for summer. They last forever (except the fabric ones which I already said I wouldn't buy again! ) and never go out of style...

I'm pretty much the same way. I have 3 Coach bags that I carry around to death and I would never give them up. They're always my go-to bags, even with some less expensive alternatives hanging in my closet. I find myself picking them up, time and time again and I'm not bored yet! IMO, I think it is worth it to pay a bit more for something that is classic and will last for years than to keep spending 30-40 bucks every season with faulty zippers and loose threads. I can't bring myself to buy knock-off!