How much would you spend

[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

[lizbud]

I would never spend that much for a purse.I already have purses
for all occasions so, I'm covered. I really don't carry a purse much
anymore. I travel light with my license & my debit card in a pocket.

[Asiel]

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

Heck I can tell you why you bought that $500. camera in one word----Hannah!

That was so easy....lol.

[Daisy and Delilah]

I am not a person that loves shopping for shoes and purses. I am using a black leather purse that was $40 and given to me as a gift at least 10 years ago. I have two more purses(also gifts) in my closet that I haven't even used until this one wears out. In other words, I will probably be carrying the purse I have forever.

I have to say::::if a person loves purses and they have the money to buy it, by all means, go for it. Life's little pleasures make us happy so why not indulge? We only live once.

My daughter is the poster child of people that love purses. She is buying a new one every week but they aren't real expensive. She has a red leather bag she bought in Europe--I can't remember the country but it's famous for purses. She has gotten so many compliments on that purse and she loves it so much, it's been a joy in her life all the way around. I have to say, it is beautiful and a purse you wouldn't see every day.

[IRescue452]

Everybody has expenses they can and can't justify. I'm just saying for me I can't imagine ever considering paying that much for a purse.

[RICHARD]

Everyone has a vice.

I have a 'bag' vice too.

It's all about duffle bags and backpacks.

I have three packs and I want more- I just have to stop because I don't need an "Everest Signature Model" or the 1300 cubic inch carrier from the North Face.

I want them and probably could afford to have two more-If it does help the economyhould I buy another??

If it helps keep some poor person at work sewing leather and nylon together?
The people that pack, ship and deliver the items that we lust over can still draw a paycheck?

The profit margin may be a little slanted in the favor of the company, but unless the company is a total scam like Nike or has violated a personal ethic of mine........

For the longest time I would 'jerk a knee' to any company that I thought was monopolizing (sp?) services or things I needed....I can't really tell Mircosoft to bite me-I just don't do Apples.

Because I LOVE a good conversation......Why a leather purse?

I don't like crocodiles or snakes, but, would never thing about wearing/carrying one.

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My brother comes over and rolls his eyes when he sees the "kitteh frenzy" I am going through.

The snide comments are slowly becoming more infrequent, but who is he to tell me how to spend my money? Especially when when it comes to my little friends?

I may share your vice but you have one that is probably more extreme than mine.

Rock on.


BTW,

I spent 175 dollars on a concert ticket and all I have is the memory.

At least you will have someplace to put your stuff.

[finn's mom]

I don't use a purse, usually, although I do have a few. If I do carry a bag, it's so that I can have a book with me. Other than that, though, I typically carry my driver's license and debit card in my back pocket or just a little wallet. Now that we have Clara, though, I do carry a small diaper bag and put my wallet in that. I think the most I'd ever spend on a bag is $50. The most I've spent so far is about $35 and it was one my friend made and sold on Etsy.

[IRescue452]

I live off of less than $80 a month on food. I need a stronger prescription for glasses. I have doctor bills. I need to fix my car bumper. I want a paint job for my car. I need dog food and ferret food. A purse? Ha! I'll use my pocket thank you. The only purse I have is what my friend's refer to as a "wallet on a string". It cost 50¢ at a thrift store. I'd find it ethically wrong to spend $160 on a purse when people are starving.

[finn's mom]

I'd find it ethically wrong to spend $160 on a purse when people are starving.

Considering the nature of this particular thread, and the admissions of a few people within it, I find the quoted statement a bit misplaced. I think it's akin to someone coming into Pet Talk, knowing the forum is probably full of pet lovers, and saying that it's ethically wrong to have a pet or multiple pets (rescued or not) which require food, shelter and medical care when there are people starving, too. There aren't many who haven't purchased frivolous items or gone out for a nice meal, or even purchased a bumper for their car as opposed to donating to charity or helping those in need. It doesn't mean they're unethical people.