How do you react when people ask how much your bag cost?

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#91
it's definitely rude when some asks! I think there is only one person who I ever felt comfortable telling how much I spend on bags! I had a guy friend who used to be facinated with my handbag purchased and just loved to hear about my lasted bags.
 
#92
I guess it depends on the motivation of the person asking you - most of the time, it will be asked because the person wants to try and make you feel uncomfortable and sooooo extravagant because they're jealous and inadequate. If that's the case (and you can pretty much always tell) then I tell them not to be so crass - end of sentence :supacool: . I have no tolerance for rude, snarky people who need to get over themselves.

Sometimes though someone might ask because they are looking for a bag and want to know if it's something that might be suitable for them. In that scenario, I have no problem, I am just discreet. If that sort of person is asking, they generally won't be outraged if they hear you spent a huge amount on a bag.
 
#93
I think it's rude, because most people want to make you feel bad if it's expensive. If they know you're not rich, they like to assume you blow all your money on purses and clothes and that you're really in debt...and it gives them fuel to either make fun of your or talk negatively about you. If I'm gonna spend say $2000, I'd rather it be on a few good quality items that will last me for years, but a lot of people would spend the same amount on a bunch of cheap stuff, and there's nothing wrong with that, but don't judge me on trying to buy things that will last. If I don't comment on the stuff they buy (and I wouldn't because it's rude and non of my business) then they shouldn't comment on mine.
 
#94
Ahh I HATE this question. People are honestly SO rude and keep pushing when I don't answer, and I just wanna look at them and say "$20,000 dollars. Leave me alone." Everyone I work with always ask me, and because I'm young and a college student (19) they assume that my parents or something buy it for me. YEAH RIGHT damn if only that was the case I wouldn't be working and I'd have a LOT more expensive things haha. Being young, one of the luxeries is being able to buy whatever you want because you don't have any other prior commitments to your money. I live in a dorm and my parents are nice enough to pay my tuition along with scholarships and financial aid. Being a full time college student, like I just said I don't pay rent since I live in a dorm, and have a meal plan and money on my student ID card so I don't really ever pay for food. My car is a piece, aka an '89 honda civic 5 speed coupe so it was like $500 so its obviously paid off (aka no car payments). The only thing I pay for is car insurance and my cell phone, which together is only about $100 a month. Working part time, what else am I going to spend my money on except nice treats for myself? IE my purses :graucho:

People should just keep their noses in their own business and not ask; its rude and shows you have no manners or respect for other peoples privacy.
 
#95
My wife was checking in today for her flight to England and the lady at the checkin counter remarked that she had a lovely bag. She then asked where she bought it and how much it cost. My wife answered "Neiman Marcus" and "a lot" then the girl said that if it was over $1000 she didn't want to know so my wife said "you don't want to know" and that was it.
 
#97
I hate it when people ask the price. I don't mind if they ask where I got it from (If I see a bag I really like I have been known to just ask where they got it from). I always tell them it was a gift...a gift from me (or my husband!) to me:D
 
#99
"I buy a child in need a pair of eyeglasses each year and buy myself a bag."
"Each week I put ten dollars in a jar, $5 for the food bank and $5 for a handbag."

People assume I paid the same for each. And usually focus on my yearly donations. I do feel like I have to justify it to other women.

Though, I spend more on shoes, because in business I get a lot of compliments from men on my shoes (feminine versions of men's). I find this odd. If I buy expensive shoes and shirts, guys treat me like I am in the club. Whereas, many women do not see handbags as a club. :confused1:
 
#100
Not a big deal to me. I do not get offended easily over the cost of things.

I've only been casually asked twice and it's both by good friends who I know are merely curious so I do not mind telling them. However, if it's a stranger on the street, or someone who I know is having a hard time financially, I probably would just smile sweetly and pretend I don't remember.
 
#101
i usually tell them its a gift. only my family and best friend knows bec they understand my addiction to bags... hahaha. people who dont love bags wont understand why i would spend that much on a bag... people have their own thing... some even have weirder collections...
 
#102
If it were a fellow 'appreciator', i'd tell them how much. Otherwise, i'll say my gal got it for me.

But, being a dude, and hanging out primarily with dudes, they don't really notice my luxury purchases.
 
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