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

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#121
bagspotter said:
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.
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Oh honey, I indulge in sinful desires ALL THE TIME.
Sometimes I even buy a new purse. :graucho:
As long as you are happy with your purchase and have no regrets, you have nothing to feel guilty about.
I don't mind telling people what I paid for something - I had a few friends ask me what I paid for my car when I first bought it. I just kinda thought, look it up on the internet if you want to know.
I think there are a few people around that may recognize LV or Balenciaga or whatever, but sometimes a lot of people assume they cost a lot more than they actually are.
Own it, be proud of the fact that you bought it yourself and don't worry so much about whether your friends think you're being frivolous. I have a few friends that are not, um, as "financially stable" as others so I tend not to flaunt any designer goods around them - not that I flaunt my purchases, but you know what I mean. I just dont carry certain bags around them because for some of them, even a $285 Coach bag is quite a luxury. I don't feel guilty, but some of them may not be able to afford $1500 purses, so I don't go out of my way to make my friends feel like their Fossil or whatever purse is somehow worth less than mine. I happen to be single, while some of my friends are single moms or in a more difficult financial predicament.
I think there's been this thing with us women for a long time to almost brag about what a good deal we got on something. "Oh, these Tod's loafers? I got them at the Factory Outlet for $79! Can you believe it?" Or brag about our dress from Target while we wear our Louboutins with it. Like we have to justify something. It's weird.
 
#122
Im often asked that, as im known in my circle as someone who would starve for a bag! And everytime, i would say the truth. So far, no negative comments but if in case i do, i will probably say " oh dear, to each his own! "
 
#127
when its with somebody whom I know is as bag-obsessed as I am, I dont mind talking bout $$, but with those who aren't, I sometimes say "GIFT!!!"...from whom? "SECRET!!!"
 
#128
I've contributed to this thread before, and every time, I have different feelings about it. Today my attitude is to bluntly state the price, wait for their reaction, and then say, "So, what do YOU spend money on??!"
 
#129
I REALLY hate it when people are asking the price of my fashion stuff. It makes me feel ashamed. So I just change the topic. I think that it's just so rude when people ask those things, because they're going to judge you afterwards and forge an opinion on you based on how you decide to spend your money. But really, it's no one's business, some people always have to get the new gadget, some people spend on antiques, collections, travels, etc. So who are they to judge on what we're spending on? Each person has a way of spending their own money
 
#132
My dad always dislikes this addiction of mine.
He knew roughly that I paid these and those handbags,
he would ramble about it and said I should not spend my pocket money so carelessly.

Sometimes he would ask how much and my answers mostly:
- it was on sale
- not as crazy as you think
- enough for me not to starve myself
 
#134
I often say "It's been so long...I don't remember the price" or "I got it in Europe, I'm not quite sure about the conversion".
But I Never say that it was a gift or someone dear bought it for me. I am proud of buying my own luxury items (at a young age...kinda), which I worked very hard to afford!!
 
#135
It is beyond irritating when someone ask how much my handbag cost. My sister and boyfriend are usually the only ones who know.

Many people in my life know that I spend as pretty penny on my handbags. What I don't like is when someone goes, is that another one of your thousand dollar bags. I as m thinking, what does it matter to you?
 
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