Comments on: How much is too much for a handbag? http://www.purseblog.com/debates/how-much-is-too-much-for-a-handbag.html PurseBlog reviews luxury designer handbags and accessories in a daily editorial. Sun, 12 Feb 2012 20:22:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Iloveagreatbag http://www.purseblog.com/debates/how-much-is-too-much-for-a-handbag.html#comment-377878 Iloveagreatbag Sun, 18 Sep 2011 12:51:34 +0000 http://www.purseblog.com/debates/how-much-is-too-much-for-a-handbag/#comment-377878 O k you guys I love a great bag just like the next person but I am of the opinion that if one has to choose between the bare basic and and a handbags food wins. Hermes is so outrageous because (A) they don't want everyone (you &I the average person) walking around with it. And (B) It increases the wow pow factor, that some fool was crazy enough to pay that for A HANDBAG i KNOW BECAUSE i'M THAT FOOL.! And Also after you wake up from the STROKE of paying 6 figures for your bag you realize you have to work for the rest of your life to pay it off. And you know it's true NOBODY except the 1% has that kind of money just laying around.. the stars and the like get that stuff for free but we have to purchase it, Some of my bags cost as much as my Mercedes. And for the most part I'm happy with my purchases but my addiction to handbags is real and it's serious. And I know it. So for me no amount is to much I know it's wrong but i don't care. O k you guys I love a great bag just like the next person but I am of the opinion that if one has to choose between the bare basic and and a handbags food wins. Hermes is so outrageous because (A) they don’t want everyone (you &I the average person) walking around with it. And (B) It increases the wow pow factor, that some fool was crazy enough to pay that for A HANDBAG i KNOW BECAUSE i’M THAT FOOL.!
And Also after you wake up from the STROKE of paying 6 figures for your bag you realize you have to work for the rest of your life to pay it off. And you know it’s true NOBODY except the 1% has that kind of money just laying around.. the stars and the like get that stuff for free but we have to purchase it, Some of my bags cost as much as my Mercedes. And for the most part I’m happy with my purchases but my addiction to handbags is real and it’s serious. And I know it. So for me no amount is to much I know it’s wrong but i don’t care.

]]> By: mamahusky http://www.purseblog.com/debates/how-much-is-too-much-for-a-handbag.html#comment-333159 mamahusky Tue, 11 Jan 2011 16:24:21 +0000 http://www.purseblog.com/debates/how-much-is-too-much-for-a-handbag/#comment-333159 owning an expensive one handbag either channel or hermes is not a crime or illegal on earth. as long as you had a budget for those items. for me, i dream for myself that before i gone on this earth, i want to experience to own at least one of those luxury handbag and enjoy it. and i was glad i did it. im not from reach family but i save and save and pick the most i desiring purse that i want it. now i treat like my child. as long as you not getting obssessed to spend all your money for those unwanted addiction of handbag. owning an expensive one handbag either channel or hermes is not a crime or illegal on earth. as long as you had a budget for those items. for me, i dream for myself that before i gone on this earth, i want to experience to own at least one of those luxury handbag and enjoy it. and i was glad i did it. im not from reach family but i save and save and pick the most i desiring purse that i want it. now i treat like my child. as long as you not getting obssessed to spend all your money for those unwanted addiction of handbag.

]]> By: sarah http://www.purseblog.com/debates/how-much-is-too-much-for-a-handbag.html#comment-259455 sarah Sun, 26 Jul 2009 17:09:35 +0000 http://www.purseblog.com/debates/how-much-is-too-much-for-a-handbag/#comment-259455 well, I'm trying to deside whether to blow $260 on a michael kors leather tote, on sale from almost $500. But, I am only 15, so I don'tn know... well, I’m trying to deside whether to blow $260 on a michael kors leather tote, on sale from almost $500. But, I am only 15, so I don’tn know…

]]> By: SK http://www.purseblog.com/debates/how-much-is-too-much-for-a-handbag.html#comment-259400 SK Sun, 26 Jul 2009 04:20:54 +0000 http://www.purseblog.com/debates/how-much-is-too-much-for-a-handbag/#comment-259400 Unfortunately, like with anything buying handbags can be very addictive and once you reach your goal as with anything there always seems to be something better that you want next. I find this is the case with anything whether it be a bigger home, better job, or a better "classic" handbag. I thought once I finally made my leap to purchase a Birkin I would stop, but now I find myself "lusting" for Ostrich Birkin. But I must say at least I don't leave my items in the box, I use them and enjoy them often and I do this with all things I purchase. So many people never even take their items out of the box and then what is the point? This was the most interesting Blog I have ever read and very insightful. It looks like all things aside everyone shops according to their priorities putting what's important in their life first (which was really nice to read). I am single and don't have to save for college tuition which is why I can make splurges here and there and I always make sure that even when I treat myself I give an equal amount away which I feel is also important in life. Enjoy your bags LADIES and please use them and pass them to your family so they to can enjoy. Unfortunately, like with anything buying handbags can be very addictive and once you reach your goal as with anything there always seems to be something better that you want next. I find this is the case with anything whether it be a bigger home, better job, or a better “classic” handbag. I thought once I finally made my leap to purchase a Birkin I would stop, but now I find myself “lusting” for Ostrich Birkin. But I must say at least I don’t leave my items in the box, I use them and enjoy them often and I do this with all things I purchase. So many people never even take their items out of the box and then what is the point? This was the most interesting Blog I have ever read and very insightful. It looks like all things aside everyone shops according to their priorities putting what’s important in their life first (which was really nice to read). I am single and don’t have to save for college tuition which is why I can make splurges here and there and I always make sure that even when I treat myself I give an equal amount away which I feel is also important in life. Enjoy your bags LADIES and please use them and pass them to your family so they to can enjoy.

]]> By: Anonymous http://www.purseblog.com/debates/how-much-is-too-much-for-a-handbag.html#comment-252982 Anonymous Sat, 02 May 2009 19:13:37 +0000 http://www.purseblog.com/debates/how-much-is-too-much-for-a-handbag/#comment-252982 This is by far one of the most interesting posts and ensuing discussions that I 've read on purseblog. I feel that for most people reading/contributing to this blog, purse-buying is really an emotional adventure (restrained somewhat by the financial means of each individual). There was a time when a $40 bag made me happy. Then I bought a $250 crystal evening bag. Then came a genuine python bag on sale for $425 (original $1050). When I carried it out I felt so good and it really whet my appetite for exotic skins. Now am saving up for a classic Birkin croc bag (not Hermes!!) that retails for around $2300. Couple of years ago I'd havee refused to believe I'd be spending so much on bags....but that's the thing with emotional spending...it defies all logic (though of COURSE the buyer will justify it some way). As for me I hope that with the croc purchase I'll cool off of bags for a while!! This is by far one of the most interesting posts and ensuing discussions that I ‘ve read on purseblog. I feel that for most people reading/contributing to this blog, purse-buying is really an emotional adventure (restrained somewhat by the financial means of each individual).
There was a time when a $40 bag made me happy. Then I bought a $250 crystal evening bag. Then came a genuine python bag on sale for $425 (original $1050). When I carried it out I felt so good and it really whet my appetite for exotic skins. Now am saving up for a classic Birkin croc bag (not Hermes!!) that retails for around $2300. Couple of years ago I’d havee refused to believe I’d be spending so much on bags….but that’s the thing with emotional spending…it defies all logic (though of COURSE the buyer will justify it some way).
As for me I hope that with the croc purchase I’ll cool off of bags for a while!!

]]> By: FendiFan http://www.purseblog.com/debates/how-much-is-too-much-for-a-handbag.html#comment-238874 FendiFan Mon, 10 Nov 2008 20:35:13 +0000 http://www.purseblog.com/debates/how-much-is-too-much-for-a-handbag/#comment-238874 I have started to sell my bags, when I'm done with them. It's a good way to recoup some of my cost, and then I use the cash to buy more handbags. I actually did buy a pre-owned limited edition Chanel at the site where I've been selling, because it was beautiful and in good condition. The site is www.BagAmbition.com I have started to sell my bags, when I’m done with them. It’s a good way to recoup some of my cost, and then I use the cash to buy more handbags. I actually did buy a pre-owned limited edition Chanel at the site where I’ve been selling, because it was beautiful and in good condition. The site is http://www.BagAmbition.com

]]> By: CGP http://www.purseblog.com/debates/how-much-is-too-much-for-a-handbag.html#comment-219294 CGP Sat, 07 Jun 2008 21:07:17 +0000 http://www.purseblog.com/debates/how-much-is-too-much-for-a-handbag/#comment-219294 I think purchasing expensive bags is something completely relative- you can't ever say that a number is too much. My mom used to tell me that her $150 purses were way too expensive and she'd say that she regretted them, etc. but she had a family of 5 and no job at that time. I have no responsibilities but a car payment and $350 rent I pay my boyfriend to live in his condo, and my boss frequently gives me bonuses, so I can buy one or two $1000 purses a year. I have nothing to support but my closet. I know things will change, which is precisely why I'm splurging when I have the chance. :mrgreen: I think purchasing expensive bags is something completely relative- you can’t ever say that a number is too much.

My mom used to tell me that her $150 purses were way too expensive and she’d say that she regretted them, etc. but she had a family of 5 and no job at that time.

I have no responsibilities but a car payment and $350 rent I pay my boyfriend to live in his condo, and my boss frequently gives me bonuses, so I can buy one or two $1000 purses a year. I have nothing to support but my closet. I know things will change, which is precisely why I’m splurging when I have the chance.

:mrgreen:

]]> By: maic http://www.purseblog.com/debates/how-much-is-too-much-for-a-handbag.html#comment-219038 maic Thu, 05 Jun 2008 16:07:51 +0000 http://www.purseblog.com/debates/how-much-is-too-much-for-a-handbag/#comment-219038 Although I do agree that jewelry is the better investment, I would like to point out that unless it is estate jewelry, that is jewels that have a certain history and a price point usually well over 500,000, diamonds do lose value. A diamond bought at 75,000 will probably only resell for about 50,000, which is a considerable amount of money (for me anyway) but nevertheless a 25,000 dollar, or 33% loss. Although diamonds do not deteriorate they are valued less with time. I'd also like to note that the only reason diamonds and gold have such high values is because the world markets make them so, they are not actually the rare or precious commodities we believe them to be... They're just very strictly controlled so that they keep their value. And my limit, because I'm a college student, is 1500 and I have to really really love it to justify spending my rent on a bag. Although I do agree that jewelry is the better investment, I would like to point out that unless it is estate jewelry, that is jewels that have a certain history and a price point usually well over 500,000, diamonds do lose value. A diamond bought at 75,000 will probably only resell for about 50,000, which is a considerable amount of money (for me anyway) but nevertheless a 25,000 dollar, or 33% loss. Although diamonds do not deteriorate they are valued less with time.

I’d also like to note that the only reason diamonds and gold have such high values is because the world markets make them so, they are not actually the rare or precious commodities we believe them to be… They’re just very strictly controlled so that they keep their value.

And my limit, because I’m a college student, is 1500 and I have to really really love it to justify spending my rent on a bag.

]]> By: Jahpson http://www.purseblog.com/debates/how-much-is-too-much-for-a-handbag.html#comment-218913 Jahpson Wed, 04 Jun 2008 15:45:27 +0000 http://www.purseblog.com/debates/how-much-is-too-much-for-a-handbag/#comment-218913 thanks! thanks!

]]> By: Carry http://www.purseblog.com/debates/how-much-is-too-much-for-a-handbag.html#comment-218888 Carry Wed, 04 Jun 2008 09:40:50 +0000 http://www.purseblog.com/debates/how-much-is-too-much-for-a-handbag/#comment-218888 meg, looks like someone copied your style... http://www.lynnlim.com/?p=10 meg, looks like someone copied your style…

http://www.lynnlim.com/?p=10

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