i'm working as a freelance now, so i don't get my payment monthly, so when i get a project, i'm starting to eyeing the bag i want and buy it when the money's out. i don't buy my bags in store, i usually buy it from ebay, i'd rather buy a used than a fakes, and i definetly not buying a new for 2x the used bags cost. but that goes for me, cause i love used things, i love lv when it got the patina, and balenciaga when it's used... that goes also with my clothing, i'm opt for vintage clothes that's unique.
ebay's a nice choice for used bags, but u have to put extra effort in researching the items & buyers. because in my country, designers bags is quite more expensive than in US
and i only buy limited items bag, because it gives more value, like for lv, i'm opt for MC, panda or conte de fees, balenciaga for the shopper instead of city. so although i don't have a large collection, i have the limited items