thread: Whats the max you'd spend on a handbag?

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  1. #1
    Registered User

    Mar 2008
    North Northcote
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    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!

  2. #2
    BellyBelly Member

    Mar 2007
    Perth
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    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.

  3. #3
    Registered User

    Feb 2006
    Newcastle, NSW
    4,219

    If I loved it, and I knew it wouldn't be putting my family out in anyway, I would spend $300 on a bag for sure!

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    Apr 2007
    Recently treechanged to Woodend, VIC
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    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.

  5. #5
    Registered User

    Apr 2008
    The Purple House, Sydney
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    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.

  6. #6
    Registered User

    Mar 2009
    2,269

    I probably wouldn't spend more than ~$70 on a handbag but I did spend close to $300 on my nappy bag which I now use as my handbag!