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

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#108
If its my close friend then I will tell them. If its my family member I tell them about half of how much it really cost (they are judgemental) and if its a stranger I tell them I do not remember, but if they then say they like it I refer them to the website so they can look up the price
 
#109
This question is as rude as when people ask 'is it real?'. You shouldn't have to tell someone the price unless they are genuinely interested in knowing because they are wanting to purchase one themselves. And as for lying and saying it was cheaper then it was, I'd rather do the opposite and say it was 'thousands darling, thousands' and leave them wondering if you were telling the truth or not. The whole 'is it real' question, well that's another thread altogether now!!,
 
#110
The only people who usually ask are insecure people. They need to justify saying something negative because they feel insecure with what I own or what they think it represents. I just recently told a male co-worker who asked that it was none of his business. He insuated that because my purse looked expensive that meant that I judged other women by what purse they carried. By the way, he says a lot of stupid things. I explained that his ignorance was a sign of his insecurity. He spends money on cars and other things- which I could care less about.

Yes, there are those very few exceptions of people who want to know so that they can purchase. And you know the difference.

I'm not going to lie...because I do not have to tell them at all. It is my business and mine alone.
 
#111
Hmmm...I think it depends on the person who asked and the expense of the bag. If it's someone I know who appreciates artistic design and craft, then I would be truthful. If not, I would lie. I'd say "this bag normally sells for 'blah,' but I got it for 'blah.'" Or, like others on the forum, I'd say it was a gift.
 
#112
jlove said:
The only people who usually ask are insecure people. They need to justify saying something negative because they feel insecure with what I own or what they think it represents. I just recently told a male co-worker who asked that it was none of his business. He insuated that because my purse looked expensive that meant that I judged other women by what purse they carried. By the way, he says a lot of stupid things. I explained that his ignorance was a sign of his insecurity. He spends money on cars and other things- which I could care less about.

Yes, there are those very few exceptions of people who want to know so that they can purchase. And you know the difference.

I'm not going to lie...because I do not have to tell them at all. It is my business and mine alone.
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Oh, you are so right about this!
 
#114
I think it's okay for other to ask how much of my bags. I think they probably interest to get one for themselve and curious of the price to see if they can afford to get one.
 
#117
Yeah I totally understand how that feels...I hate it when people ask me questions about brands & prices.....

I just tell them I don't remember or that my family gave it to me as a gift or something....

and I especially dislike telling extended family members (ie. cousins, aunts, uncles) because they just talk about how my parents spoil me too much, etc.

The only reason I will tell someone the actual price of one of my bags is if they are interested in getting the same bag or something...
 
#118
I just bought my first LV bag and I am so excited! I ended up on this thread because I saw the "How do you react when people ask how much your bag cost" comment. I am so worried that will happen to me! I have wanted a classic bag that will go with EVERYTHING for so long...especially since whenever I switch purses I end up leaving something important (ie wallet or lipstick) at home! So now I am hoping my new LV Monogram Sully will solve that problem and add a touch of class to my wardrobe. But I can't help but be nervous....none of my personal friends carry LV. I am afraid they won't understand. I feel like they will think I have misplaced priorities for spending $1200 on a bag. Maybe I feel that way because I truly believe that is true. Am I, by buying the bag, indulging some sinful desire? I haven't given $1200 to charity this year. Ughh. I feel guilty.
 
#119
I don't lie about the price. Sometimes I get "I wouldn't spend that much on a bag.." Then I reply with "Lets remember that it's my money I'm spending, and not yours" or "You have your thing and I have mine." And leave it at that. *sigh*
 
#120
kef2 said:
This question is as rude as when people ask 'is it real?'. You shouldn't have to tell someone the price unless they are genuinely interested in knowing because they are wanting to purchase one themselves. And as for lying and saying it was cheaper then it was, I'd rather do the opposite and say it was 'thousands darling, thousands' and leave them wondering if you were telling the truth or not. The whole 'is it real' question, well that's another thread altogether now!!,
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Love it! HAHA!
 
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