If I were going to "throw the purse around" I would not want to pay $500 for it, LOL. Or vice versa. How 'bout a Dooney? The leather smells FABULOUS, they are very durable, you can get one for around $300, and you can toss it around all you want. I don't know why people consider them "low end" because in my opinion, the leather is beautiful and extremely durable for the price.