I agree. I'm usually just evasive, unless it's somebody into fashion who might buy one herself. Then I direct her to tPF!
How do you react when people ask how much your bag cost?
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I have this happen all the time when I'm shopping. I even get the cashier telling me " oh I have the same bag but it's bigger than yours and a different color". I've even had people ask me how much did your bag cost cause I saw it for 100+ dollars and I'm like NO mine was more about the cost of my car note and walk away. I don't really see why people ask you about your purse or other things you have on, then wanna comment of I have the bigger better version. Okay I got off subject.... Next time this happens I'm just gonna say you'll have to ask my husband because he got it for me which is true.
Some standard responses:
"Too much."
"More than I'm willing to talk about."
"I don't know."
"Why?"
"My gosh, what a question. Next you'll be asking me how much I weigh."
I agree, it is a downright rude question to ask. It's like being asked if my engagement ring is real.
"Too much."
"More than I'm willing to talk about."
"I don't know."
"Why?"
"My gosh, what a question. Next you'll be asking me how much I weigh."
I agree, it is a downright rude question to ask. It's like being asked if my engagement ring is real.
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 don't know what's the best way to say "none of your business" but that's probably the best response, IMO.
Unless it's someone I know well and they appreciate bags, I think it's terribly rude. There's a receptionist in a dr's office I go to who disapproves of expensive bags and she'll "notice" when I'm carrying a different bag and want to know what I paid. I don't tell her, and when she goes off on her rant of how much good that money would do if it went to charity, I tell her I give plenty to charity. I'd complain but she's the doctor's gf. come to think of it maybe I should complain anyway.
The only person who asks is my one sister and it's awkward, because the only "nice" purses she's willing to buy are small Coach bags and even then she won't pay retail for them and she only buys one per year. I just tell her the truth, even though it makes me uncomfortable.
She was admiring my Goldenbleu bag one day and asked me how much it cost. I said "$150," and she gave me one of these: :s. I said "But it was originally like $600-$700!," yet she was still horrified. The bag is like 10 times bigger (and nicer) than her crappy fabric Coach bag, but because she'd never heard of Goldenbleu she assumed it was a rip-off
Sorry if I sound like a snob. I like (and have) a lot of Coach bags; I just get so irritated by her narrow mindedness!
She was admiring my Goldenbleu bag one day and asked me how much it cost. I said "$150," and she gave me one of these: :s. I said "But it was originally like $600-$700!," yet she was still horrified. The bag is like 10 times bigger (and nicer) than her crappy fabric Coach bag, but because she'd never heard of Goldenbleu she assumed it was a rip-off
Sorry if I sound like a snob. I like (and have) a lot of Coach bags; I just get so irritated by her narrow mindedness!
I'm typically a bit caught off guard when someone asks, because I don't expect such a question, and I offer a range of answers depending on my mood.
Answers include:
- I don't know because it was a guilt gift from hubby.
- I got it on sale a while back and subsequently stuffed it in the closet; then, I discovered it a year or so later when I cleaned out the closet. So, I actually don't recall what it cost.
- probably not much because I don't pay over a certain amount for anything (not always true, but it often puts the cost question to rest).
- had to have bought it on clearance somewhere and probably paid less than half price for it (an alternate method to put the cost question to rest).
- I don't know because it's a hand-me-down from a friend
I don't reveal its original price or the price I paid. I paid whatever price I paid when I acquired the bag because it was worth it to me at the time.
I figure if someone really wants to know, s/he can put some personal effort into searching online.
Answers include:
- I don't know because it was a guilt gift from hubby.
- I got it on sale a while back and subsequently stuffed it in the closet; then, I discovered it a year or so later when I cleaned out the closet. So, I actually don't recall what it cost.
- probably not much because I don't pay over a certain amount for anything (not always true, but it often puts the cost question to rest).
- had to have bought it on clearance somewhere and probably paid less than half price for it (an alternate method to put the cost question to rest).
- I don't know because it's a hand-me-down from a friend
I don't reveal its original price or the price I paid. I paid whatever price I paid when I acquired the bag because it was worth it to me at the time.
I figure if someone really wants to know, s/he can put some personal effort into searching online.
I sometimes think people ask that question specifically so that they can go into their specialized rants about whatever world/societal issue has sent a bug up their a**. I have learned now to give a vague response or do the embarrassed-for-you laugh and say "why on earth would you ask such a question?"
If it's a close friend, I'll tell them - primarily because they know my shopping habits.
If it's an acquintance, I'll shrug it off with a "oh, I don't really remember", followed by a quick topic change.
If it's a stranger or someone I don't know well (or someone I don't like much), I'll say, "If I wanted people to know, I would have left the price tag on." It's rude, but I think the question is the pinnacle of rudeness.
If it's an acquintance, I'll shrug it off with a "oh, I don't really remember", followed by a quick topic change.
If it's a stranger or someone I don't know well (or someone I don't like much), I'll say, "If I wanted people to know, I would have left the price tag on." It's rude, but I think the question is the pinnacle of rudeness.
I just give them "THE LOOK" and a smile. I've always wanted to say"If you have to ask... you can't afford it" saying, but THE LOOK and a smile works so well.
NOw SEE!!! That is the perfect response: "enough to buy a small european country".
I am asked frequently by a rather nosy and competitive co-worker. I usually try to change the subject but this above response is fab...enough to shut her up I think.