How much would you spend

[Marigold2]

I went to the store today. Wanted to buy a new purse. Love purses. I found one, a designer purse for $163.00 in a dark shade of purple, close to the color of this writing. I saw it at TJ Maxx which is a outlet with designer brands. I stood there and thought about it for a long time. I did not buy it. Looked at some others didn't really find the right one. So my question is, how much are you willing to spend for that perfect incredible purse in just the right shade of color?
I might go back and purchase it. It was lovely, soft as butter and made so well.

[Genny]

I dunno.. I guess it would have to depend on how much I liked it and how much $$ I had at the time. I bought myself a new purse at the Mall the other day and paid $40 for it. But when I got to the register it was on sale or something and I got it for like $35. Anyways I don't really think I'd pay much more for one. Maybe $50??

[kokopup]

You should do like my wife does and buy the purse and then take it back if you change your mind. I really think her thrill is in the buying because she always has a bunch she is taking back for what ever reason. Personally I wouldn't spend a dime on a new purse especially a purple one, then again I have never been into purses.

[blue]

$163 for a bag to carry you stuff about in?

[k9krazee]

I don't buy purses. I have a little clutch thing that Rich's grandma gave me and it's all I use now. My friend had a purse party and I did fall in love with a red one, but it was about $100 and I couldn't justify spending that amount of money. But she'll spend $100-200 on purses and has a whole collection of them! I never understood it.

[K9karen]

Hmmmm... I have to admit, you got me with purple..my fave color!. Soft as butter..Ok....I'm thinking hard.

Well, if I thought it was big enough for me (contact lens cases, solution, brush, wallet, credit cards, (toothbrush, toothpaste and container for my braces- new additions) and Lord knows what else, and I was going to use it all the time..I'd splurge.

I'd probably cut down on other stuff as a justification. IMO, life is way too short. If I think about it as I lay in bed..the answer is yes. I've rarely regretted my purchases. I make good use of them.

[sparks19]

I don't spend ANYTHING on purses. My purse is a diaper bag and I dont spend more than a few bucks on that either LOL. Hannahs diaper bag was $10 after a $50 clothign purchase... which we had already made for her new winter clothes. so ... $10

Every other purse I own was a gift and I probably woudlnt spend anyting on a purse. not my thing.

[Edwina's Secretary]

I would never spend over $100.00 on a purse. That is what husbands are for!

"Oh...look, isn't that fabulous? But so much money....."<> I just couldn't spend that on myself....<>

[Karen]

Sometimes I think I missed the whole shopping gene thing. I rarely pay over $20 for a purse, but the last one I bought for $12 has already busted in less than a month, so maybe next time I'll pay a smidge more. I have paid more, when I had a gift card to use, but I couldn't bear to spend more than probably $40 on a pocketbook.

[chocolatepuppy]

I think maybe $50. would be it and that'd have to be one of those purse of a lifetime deals. I don't think I've ever spent over $20. on one and I always carry a purse. But, if you really want it, and feel you will use it, just this once can't hurt.

[happylabs]

Wow $163.00 for a purse?!? I could buy 2 weeks of groceries with that! I missed the boat on shoes and purses. I buy one purse for no more than $30 and carry it until it literally falls apart LOL.

[Pam]

I say if it fits in your budget go for it! We do only live once! I have always like the quality and styles of Etienne Aigner bags. I have had several since the '60's when I bought my first one. I have never bought one at full price. I just wait for sale and have never gone over $60.

[Freedom]

Wow $163.00 for a purse?!? I could buy 2 weeks of groceries with that! I missed the boat on shoes and purses. I buy one purse for no more than $30 and carry it until it literally falls apart LOL.

Me too!

[aTailOf2Kitties]

I'm definitely a "jeans and T-shirt" kinda gal, so I just don't get the designer purse or the shoe thing. I don't think I even own a purse. If it doesn't fit in my pocket, I probably don't need it. If I'm going anywhere that I need to bring extra stuff (like Disneyworld, or the race track) I have a small backpack that fits the need.

[Alysser]

I have gotten designer purses as gifts, and I used to want them. I really don't see why anymore, never in my life would I spend that much on a purse. My mom and sister are the complete opposite, I think my sister bought a $500 purse once. I am a tote and string back-pack person lol, I don't think I'd every spend anything over $40, but I have a $150 gift backpack that I am quite fond of.