How do you react when people ask how much your bag cost?
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There are a few folks I run into that fell they need to ask. When I've answered, these same people gasp and say, "I never pay more than $40" for a purse/pair of shoes/watch - whatever they asked about.
To these people, I just say $40 and leave it at that.
To these people, I just say $40 and leave it at that.
maylove said:i had a friend ask me one time if my lv neverfull was real (it was) and i couldnt believe it. talk about rude!!!
When I first came to work with my Neverfull my colleague asked where I got it at and I told her I purchased it from Holt Renfrew, she replied "I didn't know Holt sold knock offs". I just laughed and walked away!
I tell them.
I have nothing to be ashamed of and I certainly am not going to lie about the price of a bag.
I have nothing to be ashamed of and I certainly am not going to lie about the price of a bag.
Most of my friends, especially my husband's friend are always shock that I always carry new purses around. That being said, when they asked me how much my bag costs, I usually try to brush it off. I'm not the type of person who likes to brag but it does make me feel uncomfortable. I don't like to be high maintenance but I just dont like bags from Forever 21, HM or any clothing store that carries bag that costs from $20-70.
I used to buy bags from Forever 21 a lot and they are mostly in bad condition. The zipper won't zip anymore or the leather skins are peeling off. I still have some bags from Forever 21 that are in good condition still but since I've been finding a lot of good stuff lately, I decided to give it to my cousins at the Philippines.
I used to buy bags from Forever 21 a lot and they are mostly in bad condition. The zipper won't zip anymore or the leather skins are peeling off. I still have some bags from Forever 21 that are in good condition still but since I've been finding a lot of good stuff lately, I decided to give it to my cousins at the Philippines.
I just HATE when people do this. Seriously, I don't ask you how much you spend on shoes, gambling, jewlery, booze, etc. See we all have our items we spend our money on. I think most of the time when people are asking this question is that they suspect it is an expensive bag & are jealous. They feel less than that you are carrying this expensive bag so then they make you feel guilty/bad for spending so much $ on a purse in order to make themselves feel better. Twisted, right?
I don't know what's the best way to say "none of your business" but that's probably the best response, IMO.
I know I'm a little late but I love your response.:giggles:
I generally tell them the truth. It used to bother me, because I would never ask this question to anyone else, but it's not worth it to worry about their judgments. I can afford the few nice things I own, so I don't feel a need to justify to anyone!
It depends. I have a friend who couldn't imagine spending what I do on a bag in a million years and she asks me what things cost. If she asked what a Bottega Veneta bag cost, I would say something like "too much". But if she asked me about a B-bag, I would probably tell her. I hate it when she asks, though.
I don't believe I have ever had anyone ask how much my bag cost!!!!
I think that would be terribly rude. Maybe if a family member asked it wouldn't be, but otherwise, it's no one's business.
Then again, I am not young. I guess people figure I've worked hard for what I have. They probably know they are expensive. I don't like logos, but my bags probably look fairly expensive to anyone who takes notice.
I think that would be terribly rude. Maybe if a family member asked it wouldn't be, but otherwise, it's no one's business.
Then again, I am not young. I guess people figure I've worked hard for what I have. They probably know they are expensive. I don't like logos, but my bags probably look fairly expensive to anyone who takes notice.
I don't often get asked but when I do I just tell them what I paid. I don't think people think they are being rude, nor do I really. The ones who ask know me and they know I spend alot on shoes, bags, clothes, cars and jewelry. I don't live in a great big house tho, lol!
