so I know how they have gateway drugs...dont do pot cause your will turn into a crack addict and all , so what was your gateway bag? I went from walmart bags to jcpenny bags to coach then to LV. When I bought the bag from jcpenny I thought i was living large since it cost 50 dollars lol! THen I found coach and the outlet center...after coach became so common I moved onto LV and have not looked back. I do visit the outlet every so often and buy some small items if they are cute just because the prices are so good I can walk out with 5 things for under 100 dollars lol. Just got a really cute coach kisslock coin purse for 25 dollars brand new at outlet . I havent really checked out the other brands too much (gucci, burberry etc) just because I love how LV never goes on sale and has no outlets so it stays more exclusive.