How do you react when people ask how much your bag cost?
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I find it uncomfortable, but I've had a few times where it's actually been positive. For example, I was shopping at Nordies and a lady came up and starting asking about a mini (5x5) vintage Chanel bag I was wearing. She kept saying how cute it was and how she'd love to find something similar. In this case, I didn't mind telling her when she asked about the price!
Most people asking would just be generally curious as they like the bag and want to know more information and i'd tell them without a problem, but if i know they have no interest in bags and are just asking in a condescending tone trying to make me feel stupid for buying it then i'd just say "not much" smile and walk away.
what I say is "yikes, I don't remember it's been so long"
what I would like to say is "none of your f'in business"....
what I would like to say is "none of your f'in business"....
I was asked by the customs declaration officer and he made me repeat the amount, he seemed rather incredulous.
Hah! If you quoted him the correct retail price of a "mainstream" designer purse (the more popular Chanels, LVs, Bals or Hermès) and he was WTF!, he is a lousy customs officer for not knowing his own stuff and should brush up on the real value of the items he has to handle daily, IMHO
I will tell my best friends, if they ask. Had to do that recently and I tried to avoid the question, but she said, "Whatever, You know I don't care, just tell me!" They appreciate nice things and know that I'm a total shopaholic, so it wasn't too uncomfortable.
I feel like if it were a stranger, I would say, "Oh, are you looking to buy one?" to gauge interest.
What's NUTS is, I can guarantee men don't have to deal with this crap. No one asks how much their Armani suit was, or their Rolex watch, or their BMW 7 series. It's just understood. I feel like sometimes women use this question as ammo, which is kind of catty.
I feel like if it were a stranger, I would say, "Oh, are you looking to buy one?" to gauge interest.
What's NUTS is, I can guarantee men don't have to deal with this crap. No one asks how much their Armani suit was, or their Rolex watch, or their BMW 7 series. It's just understood. I feel like sometimes women use this question as ammo, which is kind of catty.
Most awkward question and the answer depends on who is asking. If asked by somebody who is not into bags I'd say its a bit pricey but an investment. If I'm talking to a person who collects bag, I mention the price range.
As much as possible I avoid this question.
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As much as possible I avoid this question.
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It depends on the person asking. If it's a nice person, I usually tell them the retail price and what I paid (99% of the time I do not pay full price for anything) and where. Also, if I'm talking to someone who might "be useful" to me - as in career wise f.e. - I make a point of the good deal I've made. In my line of work it's good to have financial sass and see that you get your money's worth.
If it's someone with an attitude, I tell the full retail price and if it's my brother asking, I just say it was REALLY expensive - he's really stingy and always judging everyone else's spending habits. He also tells all my private things on to people who they do not belong to so I might as well have a little fun...
If it's someone with an attitude, I tell the full retail price and if it's my brother asking, I just say it was REALLY expensive - he's really stingy and always judging everyone else's spending habits. He also tells all my private things on to people who they do not belong to so I might as well have a little fun...
:lolots: 
I never tell people how much I pay for my bags or shoes. Actually most people I know.....know I do not buy cheap.