How much would you spend

[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?

[joycenalex]

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

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blue, this made me smile, i've heard similar at home

[pomtzu]

I'd have my head examined before I'd pay that price - I don't care how much I liked it.

The most I ever paid was about $75 for a Stone Mountain bag that was on sale, and that was many years ago. My niece gave me a Coach brand bag - a knock-off - but I can't tell the difference between a fake and the real thing. Even the knock-offs are pricey IMO. I have another niece that has at least 5 of the genuine Coach bags. I can think of better things to do with my money.

Right now I'm carrying a small Laurel Burch canvas tote with "pop art" dogs on it. I love it and spent under $10 for it on sale. Anyone who likes "critters" on their purses, should check out her line. Inexpensive, unique, and very cute.

[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.

[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.