Why does Giant Harware cost more? It is gold plated?

lebagfairy

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#1
Just called BalNY to order a GH bag. Will post pics when I receive it tomorrow or Saturday. However I thought GH bags cost the same as RH? But It was $300 more.

Is the GH gold plated? What makes it worth more than the RH and is the increase in price justified?

Thanks.
 
#4
Well, first they have to find the perfect Rolos then dip them in gold...:roflmfao:

I'm sorry. Couldn't resist. But in all seriousness, I agree with the pp in that it's a new design and Bal feels they can charge what the market will bear.
 
#7
Thanks for the speedy responses! (tpf-ers can always be relied upon):smile:

Hmmm so does anyone know if the hardware is actually gold plated or not? That would make me feel better about spending an extra $300 on this bag! I hope they aren't just regular gold colored base metal!
 
#8
Do you see what they charge for a NYLON Prada bag? I just saw one on Bluefly for $1,700 (which is a 30% markdown!). Puleez! With that kind of pricing, I'm thinking that Balenciaga decided to charge what the market will bear. ;)
 
#10
I don't think they are gold-plated........are they?? :shrugs:

You think 300 USD is bad - over here in the UK the bags are 200 GBP more which is the equivalent of $400 USD :wtf: The Brief or City with GH is 930 GBP!!!!!!!! That is like 1850 USD :wtf:

I woudl expect to pay a bit more for the GH hardware but I personally think the difference in price is too much....but then as these girls have pointed out - if the market are willing to pay it then Balenciaga/stores will charge it :Push:
 
#11
...and no, they're not gold plated as far as I know. ;) I agree it seems exorbitant. I guess maybe they also justify it because of the double whipstitch and thicker shoulder strap? ;)
 
#14
fiatflux said:
Do you see what they charge for a NYLON Prada bag? I just saw one on Bluefly for $1,700 (which is a 30% markdown!). Puleez! With that kind of pricing, I'm thinking that Balenciaga decided to charge what the market will bear. ;)
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My thoughts exactly! It's amazing what other premium designer handbags cost compared to our beloved Bbags. Now, granted, I'm not particularly partial to the GH, but while they do cost a tad more they're not priced ridiculously higher than the RH. I don't understand how Prada can justify the >$2k pricetag on the nylon gauffre bags, but obviously people are willing to pay that much for them, so they do. Same rules apply to our Bbags...
 
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monsoon88 said:
My thoughts exactly! It's amazing what other premium designer handbags cost compared to our beloved Bbags. Now, granted, I'm not particularly partial to the GH, but while they do cost a tad more they're not priced ridiculously higher than the RH. I don't understand how Prada can justify the >$2k pricetag on the nylon gauffre bags, but obviously people are willing to pay that much for them, so they do. Same rules apply to our Bbags...
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good point!!
 
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