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  • How much $$ did you spend on your last handbag and what is it?

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    • $1100 Tod's

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      01.12.09, 08:19 AM Flag
      • And are you happy with your purchase?

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        01.12.09, 08:21 AM Flag
        • yes. it was a summer bag (white, with buckles) and i adore it. will use it forever.

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          01.12.09, 08:25 AM Flag
          • I have never had a good bag. My handbags always last me one or two seasons before a zipper breaks, the lining tears, or a strap breaks. Should I make the investment? I have the money. I have just never spent more than $50 on a bag.

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            01.12.09, 08:27 AM Flag
            • if you think it's worth spending that kind of money on a f*king handbag

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              01.12.09, 08:30 AM Flag
            • it took me a long time to spend that much, but you do (generally) get better quality and durability with the price. just don't buy something too too trendy that will be out of style in a year.

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              01.12.09, 08:30 AM Flag
              • thanks.

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                01.12.09, 08:31 AM Flag
              • well I just took my MIL 1500 Gucci tote to gucci because the strapped was was cracking. The bag was 4 years old and they wanted to charge me $400 to replace all the straps (you have to replace them all or they won't match). So you tell me, was it worth it?

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                01.12.09, 10:54 AM Flag
    • i think i spent $30. not sure what you mean by 'what is it?'. it's a handbag.

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      01.12.09, 08:19 AM Flag
      • The responder above knew what I meant. Deciding if I should go for a new bag.

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        01.12.09, 08:21 AM Flag
        • How will knowing what people spent and what brand they purchased help you decide if you need a new handbag?

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          01.12.09, 08:23 AM Flag
          • I am trying to decide if it is worth the $$ to get a designer bag. For everyday use. Just wondering what others think. That's all.

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            01.12.09, 08:24 AM Flag
            • Okay then, how is knowing what others spent and what brand they got going to help you decide if it's worth the money to get a designer bag? That makes no sense? Do you have the money? Were you one of those girls that just copied what everyone else wore in high school?

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              01.12.09, 08:27 AM Flag
              • Your hostility is really uncalled for. What do you think of posters who ask what others think of a baby name? Or opinions on a particular school?

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                01.12.09, 08:29 AM Flag
                • Your question should be, "Is it worth it to spend the money to buy an expensive handbag?" That would get opinions. Asking how much people spent and what brand they got tells you nothing.

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                  01.12.09, 08:32 AM Flag
                  • Again, your hostility only points out that you have a problem...

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                    01.12.09, 08:34 AM Flag
                    • What was hostile about my above answer?

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                      01.12.09, 08:35 AM Flag
                  • OP wants to know if there are others on UB who have expensive handbags. She doesn't care what your opinion is if you don't own one.

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                    01.12.09, 08:34 AM Flag
                    • That's not the question she asked.

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                      01.12.09, 08:36 AM Flag
                    • OP: Thank you.

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                      01.12.09, 08:37 AM Flag
                      • you're trying to decide if it's worth it, but you only want to hear from those who think it is. np btw

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                        01.12.09, 08:47 AM Flag
                    • Then she should have phrased her question differently. The way she asked and the way she is trying to "fix" her question speaks volumes.

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                      01.12.09, 08:51 AM Flag
            • I bought a BAlenciaga 4 years ago and have worn it to death. $1200.

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              01.12.09, 10:42 AM Flag
      • ditto for me, don't know what brand, couldn't care less about those things

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        01.12.09, 08:27 AM Flag
        • OP: I have never cared either. Just wondering if it is worth the investment instead of buying one inexpensive bag each season.

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          01.12.09, 08:30 AM Flag
          • I would only do it, if it's something that is important to you. otherwise, it's a waste of money IMO

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            01.12.09, 08:31 AM Flag
          • investment? in a handbag? what the hell? are we in highschool?

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            01.12.09, 08:52 AM Flag
          • well you could buy an inexpensive one every month for what you're talking about spending on one

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            01.12.09, 08:57 AM Flag
    • $15, handbag

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      01.12.09, 08:21 AM Flag
      • tell me where to get a cute cheap handbag.

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        01.12.09, 08:24 AM Flag
        • loehman's, macy's, century 21

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          01.12.09, 08:27 AM Flag
          • Chinatown.

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            01.12.09, 08:28 AM Flag
            • forgot that

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              01.12.09, 08:29 AM Flag
              • I don't want to get a knockoff. Just something affordable, utilitarian but cute, simple.

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                01.12.09, 08:33 AM Flag
                • Seriously... I've found very good bags (Coach, various Italian-made quality bags) at TJMaxx. You have to pick through, but there's gold in them thar racks.

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                  01.12.09, 08:40 AM Flag
                  • don't they take the labels off?

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                    01.12.09, 08:48 AM Flag
                    • no. just bought a Cole Haan coat there ($200 reduced from $800). np

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                      01.12.09, 08:50 AM Flag
                • J. Crew and Banana have nice, mid-range bags. You might want to look at vintage bags too if you like that kind of thing,or look on eBay for recent vintage designer bags that you might not otherwise want to spend the $$$ for. Or yes--TJ Maxx. Just go for obvious quality--good leather and fittings, etc. if you want it to age well.

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                  01.12.09, 10:50 AM Flag
    • $400 Coach

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      01.12.09, 08:22 AM Flag
    • $300, M0815

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      01.12.09, 08:27 AM Flag
      • What is M0815?

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        01.12.09, 08:29 AM Flag
        • google it

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          01.12.09, 08:31 AM Flag
          • I did. Cute.

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            01.12.09, 08:36 AM Flag
            • and they last forever. simple, and no flash/logos.

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              01.12.09, 08:38 AM Flag
              • np: i just realized i have one of those. i love it.

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                01.12.09, 09:32 AM Flag
    • $75 Kenneth cole on sale last yr. My first bag in over 20yrs (no joke). Not really a handbag type, find small backpack or tote more practicle for my life.

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      01.12.09, 08:42 AM Flag
    • 1400 louis vuitton

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      01.12.09, 08:43 AM Flag
    • why don't you try that rent-a-bag site and try different ones out

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      01.12.09, 08:54 AM Flag
      • It's actually really expensive if you want to rent luxury brands

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        01.12.09, 09:32 AM Flag
    • DH bought me a Ferragamo bag - think it was $950. Totally worth it. I'm gearing up to buy a new bag soon but will probably buy something a little more inexpensive (Coach, Kooba, etc.)

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      01.12.09, 09:31 AM Flag
    • Banana Republic has some really nice bags on sale right now. I bought a bag reqularly $280 for $80 last week.

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      01.12.09, 10:34 AM Flag
    • $500 Coach because I love their quality. Just be honest with how you use the handbag. I personally don't anything that's too heavy, e.g. Their Legacy line is very popular, but it's way too heavy for everyday use. Ditto for any bag that has a lot of hardware. If I'm carrying kid stuff (water, snacks, etc.) I won't use the Coach bag and will opt instead for a simple tote. If you have time to shop and want to save money, you can find good deals at T.J. Maxx and Century 21 but it takes patience.

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      01.12.09, 10:36 AM Flag
      • I still love my orange leather Prada "doctor's" bag that I got at Sak's in 2004 - it was a lot of money but worth it. The quality and hardware make it striking and I can wear it every day.

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        01.12.09, 10:52 AM Flag
    • $100, Lucky, on sale.

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      01.12.09, 10:52 AM Flag
    • $45 Target - the Hayden Harnett line they just came out with. Love it!

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      01.12.09, 11:42 AM Flag
      • those are awful in person. so cheap.

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        01.12.09, 04:11 PM Flag
        • You're awful in person I'm quite sure.

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          01.12.09, 05:18 PM Flag
    • Celine $1300 last year. I love bags and watches, don't care about clothes (gap is my brand of choice).

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      01.12.09, 04:06 PM Flag
    • $250 furla it was half off after the holidays.

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      01.12.09, 04:09 PM Flag
    • Around $2500 back in August. It was a new fall season Prada bag that matched a Prada dress I bought. I earn it, I spend it. But I haven't purchased one since then which is the longest I've gone without buying a bag. Don't miss the shopping at all though.

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      01.12.09, 04:09 PM Flag
    • Ioffer.com. I get all the knockoffs there.

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      01.12.09, 04:10 PM Flag
      • i hate it when people are preachy, but i must say please don't buy knock offs. i read an article not too long ago that went into detail on how knock offs are breaking all kinds of child labor laws in china. children are forced, actually strapped down, to make a fake bags. please don't buy them

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        01.12.09, 04:17 PM Flag
        • sorry, don't care! Read the book Deluxe. The authentics don't have better conditions either!

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          01.12.09, 04:22 PM Flag
          • "sorry, don't care"... nice. This thread went from seeming almost campy to me, it was so ridiculous, to being peppered with the kind of wealthy and totally irresponsible women such as yourself who make me question the uselessness of giving a shit about the world at all.

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            01.12.09, 05:21 PM Flag
        • Not too mention that the Chinatown ripoff-shops funnel their money to terrorist orgs in Iran, Pakistan and Syria.

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          01.12.09, 06:10 PM Flag
          • you mean like how your starbucks dollars go to the massacre of children and women?

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            01.13.09, 12:09 PM Flag
    • $1800 YSL - 2 last year...and i love them, worth it, i use them daily...having said that, it's a personal choice, and those who chose to indulge are not committing a crime, and those who don't care are also doing nothing wrong

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      01.12.09, 05:10 PM Flag
    • $1500 Fendi (love it), $400 Searle (love it), $10.99 Target (loved it until I got red ink that didn't come out)

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      01.12.09, 05:30 PM Flag
      • I love any bags that aren't leather - that's just me.

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        01.12.09, 05:53 PM Flag
    • $600, Hansen-Gross. Bought at Takashimaya. Love it.

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      01.12.09, 06:03 PM Flag
    • $750 for the Lanvin Kentucky - on sale from $1950. Use every day for work and worth every penny. It's classic.

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      01.13.09, 11:39 AM Flag
    • $60, Ann Taylor Loft.

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      01.13.09, 12:02 PM Flag
    • MICHELE VALE, the hip name brand yet to be discovered, I love mine

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      01.13.09, 12:22 PM Flag
    • Hayden-Harnett. It was around $400.

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      01.13.09, 01:36 PM Flag
    • If you don't like leather, Brooklyn Industries has some nice ones and has a lifetime repair guarantee. Only about 75.

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      01.13.09, 01:42 PM Flag
    • 500 for christian loboutin on ebay. fantastic!

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      01.13.09, 02:40 PM Flag
    • About $700, navy leather Hogan bag at the Hogan outlet just outside of Florence, Italy in September. Impulse purchase and not completely sure I made the right choice but feel guilty buying something else so soon after spending the $. Marc by Marc Jacobs makes nice mid-range leather bags ($400-600).

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      01.13.09, 02:49 PM Flag
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