<< Yes, I definitely see and have experienced how carrying an it bag or noticeably expensive bag has gotten better service. But I am talking about in designer/luxury stores. At the very least I always get offered a drink in stores along 57th Street of 5th Avenue when I carry my Bottega croc.
High end hotels also treat you better. I think anywhere with a concierge treats "rich"-looking people better (unless you are a regular). >>
Oh, I agree with that. Why do you feel it was the bag, though, instead of your overall appearance?
And thanks for the answers, everyone! Interesting to see how you all view your bags. Myself, I don't know enough about the different styles to recognize a bag as "so last season" yet, LOL, but for me, if I like it, I like it, and at what some of them cost I will carry them, last season or not.
I have gotten more bag-conscious since visiting this forum, I was at a large Christmas party this evening and found myself looking at everyone's bags, something I never did before.