I agree this bag you are interested in will never go on sale, just too popular color and style. Better get it before they're all gone. You can probably save on tax and shipping from reputable sellers like Aloha Rag, but still pay at full price. There are also instances when you can earn points/GCs to get some money back, like in Saks or Nordstroms. Bal does go on sale but mostly the fashion pieces, rarely the classic styles.