would you consider purchasing a used designer bag?

gucci fan · Nov 13th, 2007, 03:31 PM

How many of you have purchased or would consider purchasing a used designer bag? I purchased one recently, but I love the rush of actually going to the store and picking it out.

Archipelago · Nov 13th, 2007, 03:53 PM

Generally, I would say no. I like my bags to be new. It just feels better to me. The only exception would be if the bag was discontinued. In that case, I would consider buying used.

bag-mania · Nov 13th, 2007, 04:44 PM

I think everyone prefers a new bag. However, if you can buy a bag that looks new and pay several hundred dollars less for it, why not? I bought a bag on eBay that I honestly cannot tell was used and only paid about 20% of what it would have cost retail. You just have to be careful that it is not more "used" than you find acceptable.

seahorseinstripes · Nov 13th, 2007, 04:46 PM

most of my bags are previously owned LOL
i prefer to buy a used bag so i can have more than buying a new one but can only have few

zeitgeist4 · Nov 13th, 2007, 04:50 PM

I bought my first previously owned bag this year, and now I have about 5.

TheGirlGotSoul · Nov 13th, 2007, 05:48 PM

I bought a Marc Jacobs used bag from someone here on TPF last year. It came in perfect condition, and I got a good rush once the postman came with it.

Miyoshi637 · Nov 13th, 2007, 05:59 PM

Some of my bags are previously owned. And it doesn't bother me. If I can get a bag that costs $2000 for $1100 and it looks brand spankin' new, then I can spend that money I saved on something else. Plus you have to love eBay for bags that are no longer made, that you have just get!

stephluvspurses · Nov 13th, 2007, 06:10 PM

i actually would not buy a used bag. i rarely buy bags outside of retail stores/authorized sellers/outlet stores because i want to be sure the bag i'm getting is authentic...
as a designer, i am not a supporter of copies...

(it helps too, because when i find a bag i really really love (which usually means i can't afford it! hehe), i have no problem buying it because i'm not falling in love all the time!)
i do...understand wanting to buy used bags because stores no longer carry them. i really really want a gray balenciaga city, but the only way would be to get a used one, but i would be devastated if i bought a fake one!

kimberf · Nov 13th, 2007, 06:17 PM

I've bought a couple of pre-owned bags. I always get them authenticated on the forums here, check them out thoroughly, and only buy from reputable sellers, be they eBay or a consignment store that specializes in designer bags. I agree that if I can save a substantial amount for an authentic bag or get something that's discontinued (e.g., the Balenciaga Purse style), it's totally worth it. I agree that it's not worth the risk for a couple hundred dollars on a bag that's still available new, though.

ChiChi143 · Nov 13th, 2007, 06:26 PM

I've bought used bags before but they have to be gently used & I'll only buy it if it's 50% off what I'd pay for retail price.

JoannaSweden · Nov 13th, 2007, 06:29 PM

I own several previously owned designer bags & I'm definately planning to get some more if a good deal comes up!

missypoo · Nov 13th, 2007, 06:30 PM

I have never bought a used bag before, but would consider it if the bag I wanted was not available in stores anymore and it was in mint condition : )

Violawas · Nov 13th, 2007, 06:36 PM

I have purchased pre-owned bags before. Some of them have been barely used and I've gotten a great deal, but a couple have been very used and I was very disappointed. Now I'm much more careful about who I buy from.

starletta8 · Nov 13th, 2007, 06:48 PM

I guess I'm in the minority, but I don't see what the big deal is about buying a used bag. Especially when you're talking about some of the more expensive designers, why plunk down $2K+ for a bag when you've never carried anything like it before?

By being careful and buying nicely used items, I'm able to afford bags that I can't/won't pay retail for. I also tend to like discontinued styles.

Besides, some bags are better pre-loved, such as Balenciagas. Once they've been broken in, they're amazingly smooshy. I'll let someone else take the retail hit and break in a bag for me and scoop it up at 50-75% of retail price!

RTone · Nov 13th, 2007, 07:06 PM

I have purchased several used bags and find that if I do the research, I can get a good deal on a bag I want without spending what an identical new one costs. This allows me to buy more bags!!

View Poll Results: Would you consider purchasing a used designer bag?
Would never own a used bag.	20	11.49%
Don't own a used bag but would consider it.	46	26.44%
Bought a used bag previously.	91	52.30%
Primarily only buy used bags.	17	9.77%
Voters: 174. You may not vote on this poll

Nov 13th, 2007, 03:31 PM	#1
gucci fan Member Location: currently Montgomery, Alabama	would you consider purchasing a used designer bag? How many of you have purchased or would consider purchasing a used designer bag? I purchased one recently, but I love the rush of actually going to the store and picking it out. Last edited by gucci fan; Nov 13th, 2007 at 03:34 PM. Reason: sp

Nov 13th, 2007, 03:53 PM	#2
Archipelago Member Location: San Francisco	Re: would you consider purchasing a used designer bag? Generally, I would say no. I like my bags to be new. It just feels better to me. The only exception would be if the bag was discontinued. In that case, I would consider buying used.

Nov 13th, 2007, 04:44 PM	#3
bag-mania Member	Re: would you consider purchasing a used designer bag? I think everyone prefers a new bag. However, if you can buy a bag that looks new and pay several hundred dollars less for it, why not? I bought a bag on eBay that I honestly cannot tell was used and only paid about 20% of what it would have cost retail. You just have to be careful that it is not more "used" than you find acceptable.

Nov 13th, 2007, 04:46 PM	#4
seahorseinstripes bag greed bug Location: summer land	Re: would you consider purchasing a used designer bag? most of my bags are previously owned LOL i prefer to buy a used bag so i can have more than buying a new one but can only have few __________________ WISH LIST Louis Vuitton Brown Watercolor Speedy 35 . Hermès Kelly DREAMING OF YSL Muse Two Croc . YSL Muse Croc . Chanel Biarritz Croc http://bagcraze.blogspot.com/ http://charcoalholic.blogspot.com/

Nov 13th, 2007, 04:50 PM	#5
zeitgeist4 I live for bags. Location: SF Bay Area	Re: would you consider purchasing a used designer bag? I bought my first previously owned bag this year, and now I have about 5. __________________ Come visit my bag babies! Zeitgeist4's Collection ~last updated: September 18, 2008~

Nov 13th, 2007, 05:48 PM	#6
TheGirlGotSoul Marc Jacobs Fangirl Location: Providence, RI	Re: would you consider purchasing a used designer bag? I bought a Marc Jacobs used bag from someone here on TPF last year. It came in perfect condition, and I got a good rush once the postman came with it. __________________ 2008-09 Wishlist Marc Jacobs STAM in COBALT Marc Jacobs HUDSON in TEAL Marc Jacobs BRUNA in DARK GREY Marc Jacobs MAYFAIR in GREY Marc Jacobs SOFI in PETROL L.A.M.B. MANDEVILLE in SHADOW L.A.M.B. EXETER in WHITE LEOPARD _____________________________

Nov 13th, 2007, 05:59 PM	#7
Miyoshi637 Batman Stinky Location: Bay Area	Re: would you consider purchasing a used designer bag? Some of my bags are previously owned. And it doesn't bother me. If I can get a bag that costs $2000 for $1100 and it looks brand spankin' new, then I can spend that money I saved on something else. Plus you have to love eBay for bags that are no longer made, that you have just get!

Nov 13th, 2007, 06:10 PM	#8
stephluvspurses i love me some bags! Location: los angeles...	Re: would you consider purchasing a used designer bag? i actually would not buy a used bag. i rarely buy bags outside of retail stores/authorized sellers/outlet stores because i want to be sure the bag i'm getting is authentic... as a designer, i am not a supporter of copies... (it helps too, because when i find a bag i really really love (which usually means i can't afford it! hehe), i have no problem buying it because i'm not falling in love all the time!) i do...understand wanting to buy used bags because stores no longer carry them. i really really want a gray balenciaga city, but the only way would be to get a used one, but i would be devastated if i bought a fake one!

Nov 13th, 2007, 06:17 PM	#9
kimberf Member Location: California	Re: would you consider purchasing a used designer bag? I've bought a couple of pre-owned bags. I always get them authenticated on the forums here, check them out thoroughly, and only buy from reputable sellers, be they eBay or a consignment store that specializes in designer bags. I agree that if I can save a substantial amount for an authentic bag or get something that's discontinued (e.g., the Balenciaga Purse style), it's totally worth it. I agree that it's not worth the risk for a couple hundred dollars on a bag that's still available new, though.

Nov 13th, 2007, 06:26 PM	#10
ChiChi143 ♥ ChiChi and Lola ♥ Location: NY	Re: would you consider purchasing a used designer bag? I've bought used bags before but they have to be gently used & I'll only buy it if it's 50% off what I'd pay for retail price. __________________ ChiChi & Lola

Nov 13th, 2007, 06:29 PM	#11
JoannaSweden Member	Re: would you consider purchasing a used designer bag? I own several previously owned designer bags & I'm definately planning to get some more if a good deal comes up!

Nov 13th, 2007, 06:30 PM	#12
missypoo Que Sera, Sera Location: "The Good Life"	Re: would you consider purchasing a used designer bag? I have never bought a used bag before, but would consider it if the bag I wanted was not available in stores anymore and it was in mint condition : ) __________________ Melissa

Nov 13th, 2007, 06:36 PM	#13
Violawas Member	Re: would you consider purchasing a used designer bag? I have purchased pre-owned bags before. Some of them have been barely used and I've gotten a great deal, but a couple have been very used and I was very disappointed. Now I'm much more careful about who I buy from.

Nov 13th, 2007, 06:48 PM	#14
starletta8 Balenciaga Addict Location: PA	Re: would you consider purchasing a used designer bag? I guess I'm in the minority, but I don't see what the big deal is about buying a used bag. Especially when you're talking about some of the more expensive designers, why plunk down $2K+ for a bag when you've never carried anything like it before? By being careful and buying nicely used items, I'm able to afford bags that I can't/won't pay retail for. I also tend to like discontinued styles. Besides, some bags are better pre-loved, such as Balenciagas. Once they've been broken in, they're amazingly smooshy. I'll let someone else take the retail hit and break in a bag for me and scoop it up at 50-75% of retail price! __________________

Nov 13th, 2007, 07:06 PM	#15
RTone Member	Re: would you consider purchasing a used designer bag? I have purchased several used bags and find that if I do the research, I can get a good deal on a bag I want without spending what an identical new one costs. This allows me to buy more bags!!