How much would you spend

[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.

[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!

[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!