the fun thing about buying a new bag is the period of anticipation before the actual purchase.
and then the process of purchase in the shop when you are served by nice sales assistants. and then they will wrap the bag nicely for you.
and the carrying of the bag in the paper bag home.
and then the unwrapping of the packaging of the bag.
and admiring the nice smooth leather.
and then carrying it out for the first time.
all these makes for an experience which we all love - thats why we women go back again and again to buy handbags.