How much would you spend

**Edwina's Secretary** · 10-23-2009, 11:11 PM

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** · 10-24-2009, 01:34 AM

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** · 10-24-2009, 05:02 AM

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** · 10-24-2009, 07:31 AM

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** · 10-24-2009, 07:34 AM

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.

**cassiesmom** · 10-24-2009, 11:00 AM

Originally Posted by Pam

I say if it fits in your budget go for it!

We do only live once!

I'm with Pam. If it fits in your budget, and it makes your heart skip a beat, then go for it.

**orangemm** · 10-24-2009, 11:53 AM

Hate to admit it, but I am a Vera Bradley junkie.

I don't know how many I have, but it's a lot. However, a bunch of them are used that I got on Ebay, so in my opinion that alleviates some of the guilt.

Problem is, I saw that on their website that they are having a 50% off sale and I am sorely tempted. I do use all of them; I'm always swapping them out and they are wonderful for carrying lots of items (zipper pockets, 3 slip-in pockets on the inside), so that's why I indulge.

Purple is my favorite color, so if this is your dream bag, go for it!

**Freedom** · 10-24-2009, 08:07 AM

Originally Posted by 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.

Me too!

**aTailOf2Kitties** · 10-24-2009, 08:37 AM

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** · 10-24-2009, 08:47 AM

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.

**CountryWolf07** · 10-25-2009, 01:01 PM

Originally Posted by 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.

I am the same way.
I don't really care for purses, but I do carry one, it is more of a very small purse, that I can fit my wallet & point and shoot compact camera in it. Oh, and batteries for my cochlear implant and that's about it. The purse I have, I only spent $8 for it!

**Bengalz** · 10-24-2009, 05:33 PM

Originally Posted by 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....<>

Wicked

(I admit it has worked for me

)

**Marigold2** · 10-24-2009, 07:54 PM

It was fun reading everyone's opinion on purses. My children are all grown and independent.
When I was a young mom I too would never have spent that money on myself. I spent it on school, braces, sports, cloths and a million and one things all having to do with the kids. I loved every minute and am greatful I am done.
Now I have to worry about retirement and savings it's a ways off. But still one needs a nest egg and it seems the amount they tell you to have is getting larger and larger with each year as we live longer and prices go up for medical care.
I have always loved nice leather purses, the smell, the softness, the quality of the zippers, snaps and lining. The deep rich colors. I have about 30 purses, some expensive some not so and I change them all the time with different outfits. I have bought them all over the place including purse parties and second hand shops where you can find great deals on gently worn designer bags. I enjoy them and they are always the right size, one does not have to worry about gaining or losing 5 or 10 lbs.
I don't go for a brand I just go for a look. Never owned a Coach but an EA I do have, bought it in Seattle it's nice and big and very enjoyable.
As for the hubby buying nice things for me, nope I thought that was what the boyfriend was for.

**sirrahbed** · 10-25-2009, 11:19 AM

I generally buy purses in the $10-$20 range - but I LOVE looking at the pricy designer bags like Coach, etc. Oh and I DO have one Coach bag but bought it on Ebay. I don't think I could ever spend hundreds of dollars on a handbag though - but if it really is perfect, makes you happy and you can afford it...well....maybe you NEED that bag!!

Besides it would practically last forever right?