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What is the most you would pay for a handbag

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  • 20-10-2015 2:34pm
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    mariaalice
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    Assuming you are not a millionaire, what is the most you would spend on a hand bag?

    I want to buy this bag in M & S, it is 160 euro which I think is a lot of money so I am humming and hawing a bit on the other had I know I would have it for years its a leather satchel backpack bag the sort of bag I love.


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    fits
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    Id pay that for a nice quality leather bag but not much more. (200 max). I am not into brands at all though.


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    [Deleted User]
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    I love a nice leather bag. If the leather is good quality and you see yourself getting years of use from it, then I don't think it's expensive.

    I've got bags I've paid a good bit more for, but I think they're worth it because I love a stylish, well made bag. I only buy real leather though, I've no time for pvc or any kind of fake leather.


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    kylith
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    If it's a well-made, sturdy piece that will last for years then it'll pay for itself over and over


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    Autosport
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    mariaalice wrote: »
    Assuming you are not a millionaire, what is the most you would spend on a hand bag?

    I want to buy this bag in M & S, it is 160 euro which I think is a lot of money so I am humming and hawing a bit on the other had I know I would have it for years its a leather satchel backpack bag the sort of bag I love.

    If you're not comfortable paying that much for a bag would you wait until the sales?? If it's a popular colour it might be gone but chances are it could still be there :)


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    bearhugs
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    I don't think that's too much for a bag you love and will use a lot. It should last a long time. I think you may regret not getting it if you don't, sounds like you really love it.


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    ted1
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    I'd think 160 is quite cheap for a bag. 300 would be about the starting price for a good leather bag


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    lonestargirl
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    Check out this bargain alert for M+S http://m.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?p=97462851#post97462851

    Combining the 20% off and the €10 first time discount could bring the bag down to €118


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    coffee_cake
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Politics Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 81,310 CMod ✭✭✭✭coffee_cake


    I got a lovely radley bag before and I love it so
    I think it was over 300
    God that was 2 years ago :D still in great shape lugging everything i own around in it


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    IvyTheTerrible
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    Economists have done research to calculate the ideal price for a designer bag, it's something like 350 euro - expensive enough that it seems exclusive enough for the brand, but cheap enough that they can make money off it, and be attractive to the growing middle class in countries like China. I'll dig out a link when I'm on my pc.


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    fits
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    The most recent one I bought was this one. Its gorgeous and sustainably and fairly produced leather. I probably should have bought the maxi size though for 200 quid. the midi is a bit small

    http://www.omybag.nl/shop/new-arrivals/ally-bag-midi-eco-classic-black/


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    Autosport
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    This is where I like to go on Christmas Eve when I'm in the Netherlands, Bijenkorf, all designers under one roof and on sale :D


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    LeeLooLee
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    Depends on how much I'm earning. If I had a good secure job with a decent salary, I'd spend a few hundred for a good quality leather bag. Right now, I don't, so I buy second hand leather bags for <50 euro.


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    bscm
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    Mainland Europe has some great leather outlets. There's loads of shops around Italy that sell really nice leather bags for under 100 euro.

    As for how much I spend... I have been guilty of paying 200-250 euro for leather bags, both are branded/designer, but decent quality. The first, I probably wouldn't use these days as I bought it back when I was 17 or so. I did pick up a 13/14 inch leather satchel in Italy for 70 euro though.

    Now that I'm earning, I'm more tempted to put money into things that will last. Before, I'd just buy something on sale or that was in my price range. Now that I can, I'd like to invest in a small number of pieces that'll last a while, rather than pay 30 quid here and there for stuff that'll probably break within a year. I still wouldn't pass up a bargain, but I wouldn't flinch at spending over 100 on a decent bag if I liked it and could tell the quality was worth the price.


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    Teafor two12345
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    I don't think the price of the bag you describe OP is unrealistic if you like the bag. Go for it. If you like buy it and post us a pic ! :-P Bag porn! :-)


    If you like it buy it!


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    rainbow kirby
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    I'm not an expensive bag person - I'd find it very, very tough to spend more than around £70-100 on a bag.


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    Teafor two12345
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    If you really like it you prob won't regret it. Money will come by again.


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    meeeeh
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    Teafor two12345 wrote: »
    If you really like it you prob won't regret it. Money will come by again.

    That's what credit card debts are made of.

    I like bags but not enough to spend over the odds for them. Usually I buy leather and spend up to 200 euro. I try to buy bags that will work with different outfits because I rarely swap them. I rarely impulse buy and I would spend more on classic shapes and colours than on more individual designs.


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    Teafor two12345
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    meeeeh wrote: »
    That's what credit card debts are made of.

    I like bags but not enough to spend over the odds for them. Usually I buy leather and spend up to 200 euro. I try to buy bags that will work with different outfits because I rarely swap them. I rarely impulse buy and I would spend more on classic shapes and colours than on more individual designs.

    Sounds good :-)


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    Lux23
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    If I could afford it, I would probably only buy handbags that were of good quality. I have broken so many days after buying them.


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    Teafor two12345
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    Lux23 wrote: »
    If I could afford it, I would probably only buy handbags that were of good quality. I have broken so many days after buying them.

    Someone told me a funny story about heels in Korea. In TV soaps they are always breaking as part of the story line! And she always wondered why and thought it was cheesy. That was until her shoes from here ran out and she had buy them there from then on and apparantly they are always breaking.


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    lazygal
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    I have spent a lot on bags over the years. I still love all of them and wear them regularly. The most I have spent was when I bought a Chanel 2.55. I saved for years to get it. If I had the money I'd buy an Hermes Kelly bag. I'm all about quality over quantity when it comes to accessories, and this is spreading into my clothes buying as well. I find the better quality stuff is cheaper in the long run.


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    Teafor two12345
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    lazygal wrote: »
    I have spent a lot on bags over the years. I still love all of them and wear them regularly. The most I have spent was when I bought a Chanel 2.55. I saved for years to get it. If I had the money I'd buy an Hermes Kelly bag. I'm all about quality over quantity when it comes to accessories, and this is spreading into my clothes buying as well. I find the better quality stuff is cheaper in the long run.

    Thaaaaat's a leettle too much for me! I could do 200 and feel good ... 400 sure. Ten grand erm no!

    But fair play if you saved for years etc.

    Maybe If I was a billionaire


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    intheclouds
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    I just couldn't justify spending a lot of money on something that I could spend very little on. For me a bag is functional, a bag for a tenner does just as good a job as a more expensive one.

    In saying that I have on occasion spent close to 200 euro on a bag but actually in retrospect I think it was a waste of money because I hardly ever used it, I was afraid to bring it out to pubs or clubs in case it was stolen or damaged so it ended up being something I looked at but rarely used! Same thing happened with a beautiful expensive white suede winter coat I splurged on one year.

    I've come to the conclusion that I'm simply not an expensive bag or clothes person. I'm just not that materialistic. I get as much joy out of a cute Penneys bag as I do out of an expensive designer bag. In fact I probably prefer the Penneys bag cos it doesn't matter if it gets damaged, breaks, has stuff spilled on it, etc..

    Course these days I rarely have the spare cash for a cheap new bag let alone an expensive one!

    But if you've got the money and that's what you're into then go for it and enjoy!


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    Teafor two12345
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    I think it's nice to give yourself expensive treats. If you have the money and the nerve and you like it Go for it op. Who cares what others would spend?


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    AppleBottle
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    I would buy a MK bag, but it would be a once off thing. For a normal everyday bag, it can be anything from €10-€50, nothing too expensive.


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    Lia_lia
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    The most I've ever spent was about €55. That's on the bag I am currently using which I have had for about a year. It's not in great condition now though!

    Would like a nice bag that is good quality. Going to put away €50 a week until Christmas and then treat myself :)


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    ted1
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    AppleBottle wrote: »
    I would buy a MK bag, but it would be a once off thing. For a normal everyday bag, it can be anything from €10-€50, nothing too expensive.

    If MK did loyalty cards i'd be due a free one :(


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    stargazer 68
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    Usually about 10-15 although cant remember when I last bought myself a bag - have a few as presents. OH recently bought me an MK bag and purse!!! No idea how much it was but its fab and I love it!


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    ted1
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    i think Misako would go down very well in Ireland, surprised that they havnt opened a store here.


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    eviltwin
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    I won a voucher a few years back for a high end store and bought a handbag. I would never have spent my own money but in hindsight it's probably paid for itself. I've had it ten years and never bought another bag and it still looks as good as new. I used to buy two or three bags a year before. I see a good bag as an investment piece, look after it and it will last a lifetime.


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