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waterlily0924 · Oct 25th, 2009, 04:45 PM

I was just wondering, what happens to premium designer bags that were on display? I bet they are eventually worn down from handling and etc. Are they sold eventually? If they do, with discounts? Do SAs tell customers that they were on display or do they just not say anything as long as customers don't ask? What is the fate of those displayed bags? I was thinking, if I'm paying $$$ for my dream bag, I want to make sure i get a brand new bag..

Also, I was wondering, what happens to bags that are returned? If the customer never uses it and returns it within few days, it is still brand new.. But you know sometimes the customer can use it few times and return it since stores have very relaxed return policy these days.. Are they sold as nothing ever happened?

flashy.stems · Oct 25th, 2009, 04:52 PM

all the bags are eventually sold.. displays, returns etc. it depends on the company whether there is a discount (i've never bought a display so i'm not totally sure..) and whether or not they tell the costumer. i've probably bought returns before, but i look over my bags VERY carefully and have never found even the slightest sign of usage on any of them.

i don't think that stores have a very relaxed return policy these days, most SAs check the bags over thoroughly before agreeing to the return.

BgaHolic · Oct 25th, 2009, 04:58 PM

I bought a Gucci bag once. It was the last bag (on display). It was flawless but when I brought it home and tried it on my husband disliked it so I ended up returning it. I would imagine if the bag showed any wear whatsoever, they would probably discount it a small percentage. In this case the bag was perfect, just was a short shoulder strap for a large size bag, and my husband felt it had an uncomfortable appearance.

gabz · Oct 25th, 2009, 06:26 PM

Coach sells displays at full price

BagLuver · Oct 25th, 2009, 06:51 PM

They are often discounted or sent to outlets.

tillie46 · Oct 25th, 2009, 08:36 PM

Originally Posted by BagLuver

They are often discounted or sent to outlets.

Ditto!!!!!!!!!!

Vintage Leather · Oct 25th, 2009, 10:35 PM

Depends on the store - if it is in good condition, Nordstroms, Macy's and Neimans all sell it online for full price (or whatever the sale price is)
Nordstroms and the stores from the May Co. also have an outlet for those which haven't survived quite as well called Last Chance - it's like the Rack's Rack - and it can be somewhat dingy and trashed. You can find some good deals, however.
Also, sometimes the returns and display bags go to the outlets (if the store has one), TJ Maxx or Marshalls, (rarely) an employee store, or an annual or biannual Sample Sale.
Several premiere stores destroy any damaged floor models.

isabellam · Oct 26th, 2009, 02:00 PM

When I was at the Prada store, I had the feeling that they put bags on display, sell the display, and then bring out a fresh bag for display. I don't know for sure, but that was the impression I got.

demicouture · Oct 26th, 2009, 03:58 PM

to be honest the display issue is one i have not encountered much in europe but moreso in the US. customers are much more picky whereas here a display bag is just like any other bag. it stays on display for a very short period until it sells and then the next one goes up :)

unless it is actually damaged there are no discounts.

aliysiah · Oct 26th, 2009, 04:51 PM

When I purchased a Vernis makeup case at Palo Alto, the SA gave me the display model at full price. She said it was the last one they had in stock. I looked it over and thankfully it was in good condition.

kimalee · Oct 26th, 2009, 05:18 PM

I think it really depends on the brand. I've purchased may display bags from LV, Chanel, Coach, etc. and they were all pull price. I never had issues wit any of them.

moi et mes sacs · Oct 26th, 2009, 06:08 PM

I think they all get sold at the end

alliemia · Oct 26th, 2009, 06:12 PM

i think they just sell all the ones in the back/extra stock and then eventually just the display is left and that gets sold too. if it's beat up/damaged/looks worn or dirty, then likely it'll just sit there until mark-downs and eventually someone will want it. if not, goes to the outlets.

calneva · Oct 26th, 2009, 06:57 PM

Originally Posted by Vintage Leather

Depends on the store - if it is in good condition, Nordstroms, Macy's and Neimans all sell it online for full price (or whatever the sale price is)
Nordstroms and the stores from the May Co. also have an outlet for those which haven't survived quite as well called Last Chance - it's like the Rack's Rack - and it can be somewhat dingy and trashed. You can find some good deals, however.
Also, sometimes the returns and display bags go to the outlets (if the store has one), TJ Maxx or Marshalls, (rarely) an employee store, or an annual or biannual Sample Sale.
Several premiere stores destroy any damaged floor models.

hotshot · Oct 26th, 2009, 08:43 PM

Sometimes they go into sample sales, are given to celebs/socialites,on line sites

sold to resellers.. it depends and varies

Oct 25th, 2009, 04:45 PM	#1
waterlily0924 OP Member Joined: Mar 2009 Posts: 43	What happens to bags that were on display? I was just wondering, what happens to premium designer bags that were on display? I bet they are eventually worn down from handling and etc. Are they sold eventually? If they do, with discounts? Do SAs tell customers that they were on display or do they just not say anything as long as customers don't ask? What is the fate of those displayed bags? I was thinking, if I'm paying $$$ for my dream bag, I want to make sure i get a brand new bag.. Also, I was wondering, what happens to bags that are returned? If the customer never uses it and returns it within few days, it is still brand new.. But you know sometimes the customer can use it few times and return it since stores have very relaxed return policy these days.. Are they sold as nothing ever happened?
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Oct 25th, 2009, 04:52 PM	#2
flashy.stems Hermès Hottie Joined: Jun 2009 Location: Canada Posts: 2,122	all the bags are eventually sold.. displays, returns etc. it depends on the company whether there is a discount (i've never bought a display so i'm not totally sure..) and whether or not they tell the costumer. i've probably bought returns before, but i look over my bags VERY carefully and have never found even the slightest sign of usage on any of them. i don't think that stores have a very relaxed return policy these days, most SAs check the bags over thoroughly before agreeing to the return.
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Oct 25th, 2009, 06:26 PM	#4
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Oct 25th, 2009, 06:51 PM	#5
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Oct 25th, 2009, 10:35 PM	#7
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Oct 25th, 2009, 04:58 PM	#3
BgaHolic Love my Shih Tzu Joined: May 2009 Location: Autumn, Winter, Spring & Summer Posts: 672	I bought a Gucci bag once. It was the last bag (on display). It was flawless but when I brought it home and tried it on my husband disliked it so I ended up returning it. I would imagine if the bag showed any wear whatsoever, they would probably discount it a small percentage. In this case the bag was perfect, just was a short shoulder strap for a large size bag, and my husband felt it had an uncomfortable appearance.

Oct 26th, 2009, 02:00 PM	#8
isabellam Member Joined: Feb 2009 Posts: 416	When I was at the Prada store, I had the feeling that they put bags on display, sell the display, and then bring out a fresh bag for display. I don't know for sure, but that was the impression I got.
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Oct 26th, 2009, 03:58 PM	#9
demicouture "the one and only" Joined: Mar 2007 Location: shoedom Posts: 537	to be honest the display issue is one i have not encountered much in europe but moreso in the US. customers are much more picky whereas here a display bag is just like any other bag. it stays on display for a very short period until it sells and then the next one goes up :) unless it is actually damaged there are no discounts.
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Oct 26th, 2009, 04:51 PM	#10
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Oct 26th, 2009, 05:18 PM	#11
kimalee on a mission Joined: Jul 2007 Location: (Hotel) California Posts: 15,827	I think it really depends on the brand. I've purchased may display bags from LV, Chanel, Coach, etc. and they were all pull price. I never had issues wit any of them.
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Oct 26th, 2009, 06:08 PM	#12
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Oct 26th, 2009, 06:12 PM	#13
alliemia love shopping!!! Joined: Jun 2008 Location: NY Posts: 3,290	i think they just sell all the ones in the back/extra stock and then eventually just the display is left and that gets sold too. if it's beat up/damaged/looks worn or dirty, then likely it'll just sit there until mark-downs and eventually someone will want it. if not, goes to the outlets.

Oct 26th, 2009, 08:43 PM	#15
hotshot Member Joined: Apr 2007 Posts: 2,868	Sometimes they go into sample sales, are given to celebs/socialites,on line sites sold to resellers.. it depends and varies
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