is it just me? purse label question

JackiTiger

So I don't really get spending a lot of money on stuff.  I'm so excited when I find a great sale.  I realize it's a part of who I am.  I've never really been into fancy labels.  I like nice stuff, like nice appliances and bedding, stuff like that.  But I'm not really into paying a ton of money for things like shoes or purses.  So my friend got a purse and is going nuts about it.  It's a Jimmy Choo purse.  Price tag?  $1750.  I almost died.  Like actually had a coronary right there on the spot.  I understand people wanting nice things, but am I the only one who just doesn't really get it?  How does a company even going about creating a purse for $1750 that is just made of leather?  How expensive can leather really be? 

heather_09_15_07

That purse would need to last me the rest of my life for me to spend that kind of money.

I don't get it either.

Alex17

I would never spend that much on purse. Never.  I don't even think I would if I was super loaded.

I'm not big into labels either though.  I would rather spend $100 bucks on the purse and save the rest, or spend the rest on something that the house needs.

E_sharp

I gotta say, I am right with you on that one. I have an idea of what I feel is the intrinsic value of an item, and I won't pay more than that for it. That's just me. If I had bought a $2000 purse, I wouldn't be able to stop thinking about what else I could have gotten for that $2000.

Maybe I am cheap, I dunno

JackiTiger

Yeah, I can't imagine spending that much even if I was filthy rich, but maybe I just think that b/c I'm not super rich and never have been.  I hope I wouldn't want to spend that much on just a purse. 

AlpacaBunny

yeah, I've never been one to spend a lot of money on purses and shoes.  I have never even owned a coach purse.  If I had $2000 to blow I'd definitely not buy one purse.

JackiTiger

Okay, I feel better.  30 people left comments on her blog about how great her new purse is and congrats.  I was starting to think I'm out of my mind somehow.  I don't even get how 30 people are excited about that much money being wasted.  Coach or Kate Spade is one thing (I don't have any but I sorta get it a little more), but $1750 is something I can't even begin to process.

staycee

I live by your philosphy too.  I like nice things in certain things too.    Shoes or purses?  I better find something I can tolerate on the clearance rack.

as for the $1750 leather.   It's from the cow that live up on the moon.

Serendipitie

I am like you - I would never

Mainer-in-Texas

Style, Quality, and Status Symbol

(I however, would not spend that much because I can't afford it and have other things I'd rather spend that kind of money on)

HazelEyes730

Holy crap! I can't even bring myself to spend the money on a Coach purse. I go $25 and under for purses. Shoes I'll spend a little money on but not anywhere near that price $100 maybe, but I always find cute shoes on sale. I think I would have to put it on display as an art piece in my house for that price.

Chrysallys

Maybe I'm weird to some but if I had $2000 burning a hole in my pocket I'd go on a vacation. Experiencing and enjoying the world is much more fulfilling than carrying some fancy handbag or owning a lot of pricey crap. But then what do I know? I buy $12 purses at Target.

Serendipitie

Chrysallys:

Maybe I'm weird to some but if I had $2000 burning a hole in my pocket I'd go on a vacation. Experiencing and enjoying the world is much more fulfilling than carrying some fancy handbag or owning a lot of pricey crap. But then what do I know? I buy $12 purses at Target.

This, 100%

gidge

Serendipitie:

Chrysallys:

Maybe I'm weird to some but if I had $2000 burning a hole in my pocket I'd go on a vacation. Experiencing and enjoying the world is much more fulfilling than carrying some fancy handbag or owning a lot of pricey crap. But then what do I know? I buy $12 purses at Target.

This, 100%

Exactly! (although I have been itching for a diamond ring lately....but  i'd probably still chose a vacation)

yogisunam

I think it's great once or twice in life to spend money on something that might last you a lifetime and become your signature piece that you hand down to your granddaughter or something. If that is a bag, so be it. I'd like to buy a funky ring at some point.

I try to live by a $50 rule for most clothes, but will splurge on things I know I'll wear a ton (ie. jeans, shoes, yoga clothes).

 

outofcntrl82

I have to add also- there are so many fantastic knock-offs that it just doesnt make it worth it.

I bought a fake pair of Prada shoes off of Ebay for $25. My friend spent $600 on the same exact pair of real shoes- she was fuming when she saw mine..

JackiTiger

I, too, love purses from Target.  I'm glad I'm not out of my mind. 

Addykins

I get it to a degree. I'm a label whore, pure and simple. I am not ashamed of this. I have more Coach purses than I should and more "label" designers than I should, but I do make a point that 99% of the time if I am going to buy a label it had better be on sale. (i.e. my $495 Michael Kors pea coat I caught on sale for $89.00.) A good majority of my bags were all on sale or bought at the outlet.

I would NEVER spent $2000 on a Jimmy Choo bag. That's insanity. $1000 on a Louis Vuitton? If I had the money and it wouldn't be an issue then yes. Only because I've always wanted one.

Serendipitie

Hehehe I am rarely dressed up, even at work. Oh and I usually care the nicest purse I own because it's big enough for my planner - It was also on sale for $60. That the most I have EVER bough a purse for.

Mnkari

I nearly choked over that price too!

I couldn't do it either.  I do like nice things, if I feel I can justify it by getting some good use out of it, still my splurge price is still a tenth of that!

koyn

That purse would have to do laundry and floors as well as hold stuff for all that money.

QCinOct

my current purse I got from Zellers (like Target) for $25. that's about my range. And my shoes are from Payless. I'm so not a label whore

murphyec

I could do it.  I would rather higher someone to retile my bathrooms then carry around a purse.  Plus I would be terrified of getting a stain on it, ripping, etc.  I am hard on purses, so I try to stick to cheaper ones.  Though I do love me some Coach and Dooney, I can't even justify spending that much on a bag.