The most I have spent is $350 on a Kenneth Cole handbag when on holiday in Dubai a couple of years ago - I saw it in the shop, walked past it a couple of times and then just had to have it. I love it tho and am so pleased with my purchase. I would spend up to $500 unless of course I had a HUGE disposable income then I suppose money is no limit.
But in answer to your question, I think that amount sounds reasonable.
as to how much i would spend on a handbag...how long is a piece of string LOL! i have been known to spend *amounts* of money on items that i love. if you have the cash, or at least if it's not a pinch, then i'd say go for it. especially if it is the real deal!
my DH and I spend $ on good basics as we were in the fortunate position to do so (not so much now that i have no paid employment ) and we both agree that those we have forked out extra for have lasted the distance a whole lot better. so yeah, sure i have paid loads of money on gucci or prada shoes...but they have lasted the distance, i wear them all the time and they still look great! would i buy gucci sunnies? prolly not, as they are known for their leather and i know the quality of the shoes are good.
tell your DH that it is an 'investment for future savings' LOL!
I could justify spending $300, but like you said, I couldnt justify spending any more than that! I have so many fakes from Malaysia & a couple in particular I get many comments on.
If you'd asked me a few years ago, I would have said no way but I reckon I've bought a lot of handbags under $100 that have broken so these days I pay a bit more - generally between $2-300 and generally from Witchery. I'm a bit more blase about it these days because I only spend that much on handbags that will last a long time and that I will use a lot. I wouldn't spend that much on an 'occasion' bag eg. for a wedding that I'm only likely to use a few times.
Holy moley Here I was thinking my $100 baby bag was 'spensive. That's the most I've ever spent on a bag.
However, bags just aren't my thing. I once spent nearly $600 on a vintage magician's box that i knew I was never going to actually use (the thought of taking it to a kid's party just scared me too much, and it was too small for stage) cause that is my thing. And I bought it just to look at! If you love it and want it and know you will get use (or viewing pleasure) out of it, go for it. I say it's a good investment.
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I love it tho and am so pleased with my purchase. I would spend up to $500 unless of course I had a HUGE disposable income then I suppose money is no limit.
) and we both agree that those we have forked out extra for have lasted the distance a whole lot better. so yeah, sure i have paid loads of money on gucci or prada shoes...but they have lasted the distance, i wear them all the time and they still look great! would i buy gucci sunnies? prolly not, as they are known for their leather and i know the quality of the shoes are good.
Here I was thinking my $100 baby bag was 'spensive. That's the most I've ever spent on a bag.
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