why are Coach Purses so darn expensive???

[mistyinca]

Originally Posted by yougetthesmiles

Man, I want a Coach purse so darn bad!!! My hubby would kill me if I spent $200 on a purse, I really think he would sign the divorce papers!

WHY are they so darn expensive????

LOL...me too. I want the large Carly bag. It was I think $425 at Nordstrom. I have never spent that on a purse.

[Mueyinter]

Originally Posted by chloeandj

I was never into designer things until I recently saw several adorable Coach wristlets. I love them! I don't know why, but I really want one so bad!!

I want a wristlet also. They are soooooooo cute!

[Bizzymammabee]

Originally Posted by yougetthesmiles

I seen a cute one on ebay that I liked, but I have no idea how to tell if it's authentic or not.

If you want to get some cheaper you can hit the outlets. I think they charge maybe $20% less but they dont' tend to carry the newer styles. The outlets tend to handle items that are previous lines and they may not have all the colors available.

Buying on EBay can be dicey because there are some good knock offs out there. First quality stuff that if you don't really know what to look for you won't know. For these things I rather buy them in the store since I can be sure I am getting what I pay for.

I do need to do a spring cleaning of my closet (too many bags) so I will try to get to it and post them on here to see if you want any of them.

My husband is into his games and electronics so he doesn't bat an eyelash at my bag fetish. There is a fendi and a gucci that I want but I am not feeling their prices ($800 and up). There is a lot I can do with that being as we have three kids...lol. Maybe when they are grown and dont' need shoes or clothes every time I turn my back.

[Tiger's Mom]

I have quite a few collection and they are actually worth it . . . they will even refurbish your very, very old coach bag for FREE since they carry a lifetime warranty.

But if you want to get great deals always good to go to their outlet store

[njoydaride]

Originally Posted by Mueyinter

We can't afford an LV bag yet. Hehe I think Coach are rather 'you get what you pay for as far as money's worth. Many other designer brands are just waaaaaaaaaaaay overpriced. Not to say that I wouldn't love to have a Prada or a LV bag. But it's just way out of my budget right now. For example.

http://www.eluxury.com/browse/produc...262&SectionID=

That looks like a bag I can get from Trader Joe's. With a frickin $1700 price tag?!?! I think I'll pass & save up for another Yorkie Baby or a Biewer. Hehehe

Do you know what bag is really popular nowadays? The "I'm Not A Plastic Bag" by Anya Hindmarch. It was originally made to use at the grocery store instead of plastic bags. Very cute tote for the summer. Good for the people who live in San Francisco where they recently passed the no plastic bag law. Only $15 but sold out EVERYWHERE in LA. It's going for like $150+ on Ebay and Craigslist. It's CRAZY! They will be offering it in East Coast Whole Foods in July.

[BubblPopElectrc]

I don't think their things are that expensive.

I have gotten many things from them (wallets, belts, iPod cases, etc) and they all wear so well.

[mistyinca]

Originally Posted by Mueyinter

We can't afford an LV bag yet. Hehe I think Coach are rather 'you get what you pay for as far as money's worth. Many other designer brands are just waaaaaaaaaaaay overpriced. Not to say that I wouldn't love to have a Prada or a LV bag. But it's just way out of my budget right now. For example.

http://www.eluxury.com/browse/produc...262&SectionID=

That looks like a bag I can get from Trader Joe's. With a frickin $1700 price tag?!?! I think I'll pass & save up for another Yorkie Baby or a Biewer. Hehehe

OK...that is a rip off. $1700 for a canvas tote!

One time I borrowed my M-I-L's Chanel quilted evening clutch (yes, this was about 10 years ago) and inside, she had the price tag, in one of the side pockets. It was $1200. I took that to mean, "don't lose it." LOL

[chloeandj]

Originally Posted by Bizzymammabee

LOL..it's very cute. It's a good thing to have when you just want to jump in the car and run to the market. I use mine to just carry my debit and license when I need to run out.

Do you have this one? I'm always running, I just need something for my phone keys and cards.

[Bizzymammabee]

Originally Posted by Mueyinter

We can't afford an LV bag yet. Hehe I think Coach are rather 'you get what you pay for as far as money's worth. Many other designer brands are just waaaaaaaaaaaay overpriced. Not to say that I wouldn't love to have a Prada or a LV bag. But it's just way out of my budget right now. For example.

http://www.eluxury.com/browse/produc...262&SectionID=

That looks like a bag I can get from Trader Joe's. With a frickin $1700 price tag?!?! I think I'll pass & save up for another Yorkie Baby or a Biewer. Hehehe

Yep the coach bags are good quality and the price is not that rediculous. LV, Fendi, Gucci and Marc Jacobs are disgustingly over priced and some of the bags I wonder if they were in their right mind when they were designing it and also what made them think that it was worth that. I for one am not paying it. They prey on the folks like the stars that have nothing to do with their money. But for good working folks like us it's just silly.

[Dior'sMom]

I absolutely love Coach my favorite at the moment is the legacy collection. The are expensive but i always buy the classic looking items, so i don't look out dated. Also if u sign up or shop at least once in their store, they mail you a 25% off coupon for anything in the store

[BubblPopElectrc]

Originally Posted by njoydaride

Do you know what bag is really popular nowadays? The "I'm Not A Plastic Bag" by Anya Hindmarch. It was originally made to use at the grocery store instead of plastic bags. Very cute tote for the summer. Good for the people who live in San Francisco where they recently passed the no plastic bag law. Only $15 but sold out EVERYWHERE in LA. It's going for like $150+ on Ebay and Craigslist. It's CRAZY! They will be offering it in East Coast Whole Foods in July.

Do you know when in July? I've started collecting cloth bags so I don't have to deal with plastic bags.

[Bizzymammabee]

Originally Posted by njoydaride

Do you know what bag is really popular nowadays? The "I'm Not A Plastic Bag" by Anya Hindmarch. It was originally made to use at the grocery store instead of plastic bags. Very cute tote for the summer. Good for the people who live in San Francisco where they recently passed the no plastic bag law. Only $15 but sold out EVERYWHERE in LA. It's going for like $150+ on Ebay and Craigslist. It's CRAZY! They will be offering it in East Coast Whole Foods in July.

LOL...they can get them suckers with the money to burn. I personally wouldn't spend on something that looks like that. Shoot I can go to ACMoore and get one of those shoppers for $4 and get glitter and the other goodies and make that bag for maybe $10.

[njoydaride]

Originally Posted by BubblPopElectrc

Do you know when in July? I've started collecting cloth bags so I don't have to deal with plastic bags.

From their website:

How can I buy I’m Not A Plastic Bag in the US?
From 18th July the bag will be available at selected Whole Foods Market stores in the New York and Tri-State area.

From July 18th I'm Not A Plastic bag will be available to buy from the following East Coast Whole Foods Market stores.

95 Houston Street, New York, NY 10002
250 Seventh Avenue, New York, NY 10001
The Shops at Columbus Circle, 10 Columbus Circle, Suite SC101, New York, NY 10019
905 River Road, Edgewater, NJ, 07020
90 e. Putnam Avenue, Greenwich, CT 06830
429 North Broadway, Jericho, NY 11753
222 Main Street, Madison, NJ 07940
2101 Northern Boulevard, Munsey Park, NY 11030
471 Rte. 35 North, Red Bank, NJ 07701
187Millburn Avenue, Millburn, NJ 07041
701 Bloomfield Avenue, Montclair, NJ 07042
44 Godwin Avenue, Ridgewood, NJ 07450
4 Union Square South, New York, NY 10003
110 Bloomingdale Road, White Plains, NY 10605
235 Prospect Ave, West Orange, NJ 07052

[Bizzymammabee]

Originally Posted by Dior'sMom

I absolutely love Coach my favorite at the moment is the legacy collection. The are expensive but i always buy the classic looking items, so i don't look out dated. Also if u sign up or shop at least once in their store, they mail you a 25% off coupon for anything in the store

I like the more classic pieces too. They go a long way. Some of the newer stuff is just plain old crazy looking and I know I won't want to use it two seasons later. I really dislike the whole gold line that they have going.

[Bizzymammabee]

Originally Posted by chloeandj

Do you have this one? I'm always running, I just need something for my phone keys and cards.

I have a couple of the wristlets. They are very convenient. By the way if you like the look of the wristlets then hit Macys or any other high end shopping store. Other makers like Liz Clairborne, Guess etc. make the wristlets in cute patterns for a fraction of the cost ($20 or so).