How much would you spend

[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.

[cassiesmom]

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]

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!

[kuhio98]

I'd never spend that kind of money on a purse either.

I've never understood buying designer things to impress strangers on the street. And I've always been concerned about people who derive so much of their self-esteem from "stuff". (I have a family member who seems to think her life will magically change if she buys something she saw one of those vapid Kardashian's wore).

That being said, if you can afford it. If you don't have to charge it to your credit card. If all your other bills are paid. Buy it and enjoy it.

[Karen]

I wanted to add that I am not at all critical of anyone who spends a lot for a purse - it's just not something that would give me joy. But I bet it would make you smile every time you used it, which is hard to put a price on!

[pomtzu]

I wanted to add that I am not at all critical of anyone who spends a lot for a purse - it's just not something that would give me joy. But I bet it would make you smile every time you used it, which is hard to put a price on!

My thoughts too. If you've got it - then go for it.

Years ago when I was working and had the income to indulge myself at times - I would. Retirement and Social Security has changed my views and spending habits. It was fun while it lasted, but I never over indulged even when I could.

[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.

[Cookiebaker]

$163 would buy groceries for our family for nearly three weeks. I usually buy the $10-$15 kind of purses at kohl's or Kmart....but that's just me. Purses are not high on the priority list.

[Pembroke_Corgi]

I wouldn't spend that much on a purse personally, but if there was something I really wanted and would use a lot for $163 (and I could afford it), I would. If you are going to use the purse a lot and you have the money, why not?

One thing I do when I want something kind of pricey but I can't justify the cost is I sell the old item I'd be replacing on craigslist to get some of the money for it. I recently sold some baby items and made $100 so I could buy a new baby carrier that was $105.

[Sirrahsim]

No way could I spend 2 weeks worth of grocery money on a purse

[kitten645]

With purses and shoes, it's either your "thing" or it isn't and there's no explaining it to those that don't get it I've paid that and more but most of my bags are cheap. But CUTE! LOL! I say if you can afford it, go for it. I tend to see things and wait to buy them and then obsess until I go back to get it! I don't have alot of bags but the ones I have I adore and regardless of price I get them because I love them! It could be $20 or $200. Life is indeed too short. Enjoy!

[sparks19]

I agree with everyone else... if it's something you really love and you can afford it... go for it.

Afterall I bought a $500 camera and people CANNOT understand why I would spend that kind of money on a camera lol