How much would you spend

[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.

[Twisterdog]

I would spend maybe at most $20 for a purse. I get tired of them, get new ones, don't really care. But that's a purse, they are not really my thing.

There are items that I would certainly spend that much, or more, for if it was the perfect one.

If purses are your thing, if owning it makes you happy, and you can afford it ... buy it!

[Bengalz]

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]

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]

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?

[CountryWolf07]

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!

[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.

[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.

[Taz_Zoee]

I buy my purses at Target. So I only spend about $20 - $30 on them. And I have them for years before I need a new one. I can't imagine spending $100 on any item of clothing or accessory. When I was young spending $80 on Guess jeans was as high as I would go in that area.

But if you really like it and can afford it then I say GO FOR IT!

[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.