With the latest Chanel price increase, I'm curious, how much is comfortable for you to spend on a bag? For me, it honestly depends on how much I like the bag, but I certainly don't like Chanel for 7-8k. I will spend 5k+ on a Dior though.
What is your comfortable amount to spend on handbags?
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Depends on the bag. With the income I have and the way I live, I buy contemporary brands and nearly always pay max 50% of normal prices, so around 300€ is my limit. For that amount of money I expect to get a bag that is fault free and will serve me for years. I buy bags so I can use them, not just display them or hide them in the cupboard.
I think Chanel was in the right price category 10-15 yrs ago, after that things have gotten so out of hand it's just ridiculous.
I think Chanel was in the right price category 10-15 yrs ago, after that things have gotten so out of hand it's just ridiculous.
I don’t like spending any money… can I be an influencer so people can send me them for free?
So far the most I’ve begrudgingly and angrily spent is 19000$ and I’m not sure I’d be comfortable spending more but maybe for the right croc? Never say never
So far the most I’ve begrudgingly and angrily spent is 19000$ and I’m not sure I’d be comfortable spending more but maybe for the right croc? Never say never
$5,000 anything above that and I would feel extremely self conscious carrying something so expensive.. not trying to offend anyone just a personal choice
+1 with @anna2b2 re chanel and Dior.
bur it really depends on the bag. I don’t think so much about resale value as cost per wear over a number of years.
I do not pay higher than retail for myself (normally 40-50% less). I once paid over retail for my mom, for her 75th birthday present. I would not pay crazy reseller prices for any bag.
Since I buy both retail list price and well priced preloved vintage, I kind of average out the two to make myself feel better.
I haven’t gotten into branded exotics yet (maybe never), so the prices for regular leather are high but not in the stratosphere like some TPFers here.
@mocktail, I have to confess that I wasnt comfortable with the price of the BV pouch (wasn’t sure I would wear it enough to justify cost per wear) so I got an Etsy inspired one for under 300 USD and love that. It’s so interesting to read about our similarities and differences
bur it really depends on the bag. I don’t think so much about resale value as cost per wear over a number of years.
I do not pay higher than retail for myself (normally 40-50% less). I once paid over retail for my mom, for her 75th birthday present. I would not pay crazy reseller prices for any bag.
Since I buy both retail list price and well priced preloved vintage, I kind of average out the two to make myself feel better.
I haven’t gotten into branded exotics yet (maybe never), so the prices for regular leather are high but not in the stratosphere like some TPFers here.
@mocktail, I have to confess that I wasnt comfortable with the price of the BV pouch (wasn’t sure I would wear it enough to justify cost per wear) so I got an Etsy inspired one for under 300 USD and love that. It’s so interesting to read about our similarities and differences
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I feel that varies depending on my disposable income. As I have gotten older and earned more money, I have become more comfortable...hmm, that doesn't sound right... how about, more used to spending more money. 
The more I spend the picker I get though. Needs to meet my expectations for my hard earned money.
Currently around $5,000.
If I ever get the chance to buy a birkin, I'm gonna have to work a lot harder!
The more I spend the picker I get though. Needs to meet my expectations for my hard earned money.
Currently around $5,000.
If I ever get the chance to buy a birkin, I'm gonna have to work a lot harder!
"Comfortable" meaning I don't really need to think about/plan the purchase would be around $300.
The most I've spent was $3,500 for my Chanel reissue mini last year. That was hard to stomach and I think "roughly the price of a Chanel mini" is my max for the foreseeable future.
I just recently got a Bottega Veneta Pouch, so at most I'll only get 1 more luxury bag this year.
The most I've spent was $3,500 for my Chanel reissue mini last year. That was hard to stomach and I think "roughly the price of a Chanel mini" is my max for the foreseeable future.
I just recently got a Bottega Veneta Pouch, so at most I'll only get 1 more luxury bag this year.
Like most responses, it depends on the bag and the brand. Generally speaking, I prefer to spend no more than $3k on premier designers and no more than $500 on a contemporary brand. I'm also a bit of a bargain hunter so I try to wait until the sales when possible. I've been lucky enough to have purchased a few of my premier designer bags for under $1k, although I feel like the really good deals are becoming harder and harder to come by.
Re the Chanel price increases: I bought my caviar mini flap a few years ago at ~$3k. It now costs $4.4k (outside my comfort range). It wouldn't surprise me if, in another couple of years, a mini flap will retail for as much as $6k. The price increases are crazy and have completely turned me off the brand.
Re the Chanel price increases: I bought my caviar mini flap a few years ago at ~$3k. It now costs $4.4k (outside my comfort range). It wouldn't surprise me if, in another couple of years, a mini flap will retail for as much as $6k. The price increases are crazy and have completely turned me off the brand.
Omg, for Chanel, pretty much the same for me! I got a vintage small Chanel classic flap beginning last year for $3400. Had to take a leap of faith. It did stress me out a bit because it came all the way from Australia but I am very happy with it. (specifically went for vintage because I wanted gold plated hardware) It was the only luxury purchase of 2020 for me. And with the Chanel prices now, oof
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3K for now. There were few pieces of LV I loved but where at or above 6K. 
I know I'm not the average demographic on the PurseForum, but my max is $140. The most expensive bag in my collection is my Michael Kors Vivianne, and that is my mental cap for what I'm willing to spend, because I don't want to have a new "most expensive" bag.
True comfort zone is under $1000, and under $500 makes me happy. A brand new premier brand style I really love, I’ll stretch to $2000. That is my hard limit on bag spending.
At this point in my life, 2k. I'm younger than many here who have been collecting for years and have more income. My most expensive bag retailed at 2600 but I got it for 1400 on a flash sale. I think the most I've paid was 2k for an LV bag. I could see paying more as I get older. But I honestly dislike the way Chanel looks and wouldn't buy it for any amount of money. Same for most Hermès.
@mocktail, I have to confess that I wasnt comfortable with the price of the BV pouch (wasn’t sure I would wear it enough to justify cost per wear) so I got an Etsy inspired one for under 300 USD and love that. It’s so interesting to read about our similarities and differences
I bet your Etsy one is gorgeous, too!
The BV Pouch is expensive, but I've loved it since it came out and I think I'll use it enough to get a good cost per wear. I get anxious in some situations so cradling the Pouch is almost like holding a security blanket or something I'd love to get a Kelly Pochette or Kelly Cut someday, but I think when you add their cost plus the pre-spend to get an offer they're wayyyyy out of my budget! Maybe in a few years...
No more than $5k unless its Hermes, maybe. I think I may be done with Chanel now after this last insane price increase. I get that they want to compete with Hermes, but this is getting ridiculous. I will stick with the Chanel bags I have already although I had wanted a Chanel 19 and I think I am throwing in the towel now.