What is the most that you'd spend on a handbag?

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#1,456
I have to admit this thread has put my spending in perspective! I'm gonna shed a bit - definitely been exceeding my budget. Props to all of you who stick to your guns on budgets and spending. Time for me to return to reality too. :smile1:
 
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labelwhore04 said:
At this point in my life since i'm really young and still a student, i couldn't spend over $500 on a bag for 4 reasons
1) I only work part time for min wage and can't afford anything more
2) My tastes may change as i get older and i don't want to spend alot on something that i may not like later on
3) I live with my parents and they would KILL me if they ever found out i spent that much on a bag
4) I would feel extremely guilty(I still feel guilty about my latest marc jacobs purchase)

However, when i get older and start a real career i'll probably be willing to spend $1500-2000 max
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Wow - minimum wage must have really gone up! When I made minimum wage I worked two jobs (one full time and one part time) to pay for rent and Kraft dinner six days a week (Sundays I had a chicken breast). I had some nice co-workers that gave me their old clothes and my only bag was a cloth one I stitched up myself.
 
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tiggycat said:
Wow - minimum wage must have really gone up! When I made minimum wage I worked two jobs (one full time and one part time) to pay for rent and Kraft dinner six days a week (Sundays I had a chicken breast). I had some nice co-workers that gave me their old clothes and my only bag was a cloth one I stitched up myself.
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haha! it's 10.25 here in ontario, canada but luckily i still live at home so i don't have to pay for rent etc, my income goes towards savings and bags!
 
#1,459
I don't have certain limits for bags, if I like it and I can afford it, I buy it. But I do have limits for certain brands. For Coach, no more than $200. $300 max for Marc by Marc Jacobs. If they're more than that, I rather save up for an LV. No more than $2,000 on an LV, I rather spend the money on a Chanel flap bag. But if the bag is $4,000, then the money is better to go for an Hermes..

I wear very cheap clothes (no more than $10 on t-shirt/shorts, $20 on hoodies, $50 on shoes -- I was having a hard time last week buying a $30 jeans from Guess lol). I save up my travel money by walking whenever I can ($1.50 for a bus is expensive) I eat cheap, don't party or don't travel alot. But when it comes to bags, it's a different story :graucho:
 
#1,462
Back in 2008 I spent quite a bit on Hermes bags. The most expensive bag was $8300 for a Hermes 30cm Gris Tourterelle Clemence Birkin. I am not sure if I will go back to Hermes again. For now, I find LVs more practical.
 
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stabs said:
I would probably spend $4,000 max for a bag and not purchase any other handbag for the rest of the year. On the average, I spend $6k-8k on handbags and wallets per year, that's about 3-4 handbags and wallets.
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Wow!! Probably you're one of the hottest TV/movie stars in the Philippines who can afford all these bags! I soooo envy you!
 
#1,464
I have a $1,600 maximum on LV (only b/c I really want a Galliera PM but have been talking myself out of it lately). I try to buy pre-owned as much as possible and always have the mods here authenticate for peace of mind. The only bag I would pay be willing to pay $2200 is a Mirage Speedy but I'm still holding out on that one too. I agree with a lot of recent posts about not wanting spend a lot on clothes I don't know why but I just can't do it but for a purse its usually not a big deal, lol. I do have a limit on non-LV and prefer to shop in the outlets for all other designer handbags and if its more than $200 I'd rather buy a LV:)
 
#1,465
Right now, b/c I am starting a new job, need to move (I really want to snag a foreclosure), and need a new car, I can't spend anymore than $500. Plus there are a few vacations I want to take, and have to replace and refurnish a bunch of stuff at once, when I move.
Once I beef things in my savings up a bit, I will go up to $1500. When I really start making decent money, I'll spend what I like. But right now, even that $500 is pushing it.

Plus between all of my hobbies, music, books, shoes, makeup, clothes, and purses, I have to budget. LOL
 
#1,468
While tastes change and I could always think of reasons to justify spending a certain amount of money on bags, realistically speaking (i.e. no winning lotteries) I highly doubt I would spend over $5000 on a handbag (not that I have spent anywhere close to that amount on 1 bag, but I might if I love the bag enough!).
 
#1,469
Hmmmm.... good thread. I'm the type who would rather put money for life experiences (ie eating, travelling, adventure, taking lessons or advanced studies) than material things. Having said that, I also do recognize the importance of pampering yourself once in a while. In my case, I don't spend a lot on my clothes, shoes, gadgets, etc. But, well made, excellent quality bags are my must haves. ;) I have set a personal limit for bags around USD 2000 / Euro 2500 per piece, no more than 2x a year. Usually, I invest on classics that I don't mind being stuck with for years.
 
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