Anthropologie is one, if not the BEST store around. I shop there A LOT since they have a few stores in my location. They have the cutest clothes & home items. Their bags are beautiful, however, I would have to agree that sometimes the price does not necessarily justify the quality. I ordered a gorgeous cognac-colored "school-like" messenger bag online, the first time I used the bag the screw on the bamboo part of the handle fell off! Good thing I noticed it quickly after it happened and was able to catch the loose screw and fix it (still keeps coming off though). I also bought an embroidered bag, but returned it after realizing that it was better for me to put that $180 towards a much higher quality, more long-lasting bag. I'd say if you see a bag you really like, go for it! 
