Nicole Ritchie has managed to impress a few people over the years with her choice of designer handbags. Her choice of a red channel purse is probably her greatest triumph so far. It seems though, Nicole is not just happy to select beautiful designer handbags made by other people though; she now wants to produce her own. She is convinced that here her eye for what’s hot and in fashion will ensure the success of this new collection.
These new handbags are going to be part of Nicole’s House of Harlow 1960 collection. This was originally just made up of her jewelery designs, but now she has decided to branch out into designer handbags. Apparently these new handbags are going to fit right in with everything else in the collection. So if you have been impressed with what has been offered so far, then you'll probably like the new offerings as well. Read more
If you are determined to find the best deals on designer handbags then you will need a good strategy to help you achieve your goal. It is certainly possible to find designer bags at a decent price but it does require a bit of investigation first of all. Here are just a few ideas to help you find the bag you desire at a great price.
- One good place to look for deals on designer handbags is eBay. Here you will be able to find some great discounts but you will always want to make sure that you are dealing with a reputable seller. Check their reputation and see how their previous customers have rated them; avoid dealing with any seller with a poor rating or no previous rating.
It's true and confirmed – women do carry everything except the kitchen sink in their handbags. Most men have wondered what their other half could possibly be carrying in their handbag, especially over the last few years when handbags have been more like suitcases than anything else. Even with these over sized handbags, women still seem to be able to fill them up and a recent survey has found a host of strange items being carried around by women.
Some of the stranger items that were found in the bottom of the handbags of those who took part in the survey included sex toys, voodoo dolls, screwdrivers and a tuning fork for a piano. These odd items were sitting among a host of more common items such as makeup, deodorant, keys, purses, hairspray, medication, and diaries. Read more
If you fancy purchasing something new then you may be considering selling your old designer handbag. This is a great idea because it means that you can recoup some of your money spent on the original bag and put it towards the next new, or "new to you" designer handbag. Selling a designer handbag can take a bit of effort; especially if you want to be sure of getting the best price. What follows are just a few ideas for how you can make this type of sale.
- You have to decide if you want to sell to a shop or other designer handbag business or if you want to sell the bag directly to an individual. If you cut out the middleman then you are likely to get more money, but it is probably going to involve a lot more work to sell the bag. If your thinking about selling somewhere like a consignment shop or second-hand shop, etc. these places are somewhat different. Some places will buy it off of you then and there, and some will want to sell it then at the sell take a percentage of the total price. Depending on where you are located you can always call or stop in and inquire about the shops terms.
The ability to spot fake designer handbags is important; especially if you plan to be purchasing one of these items second hand or from a source you are not sure of. People who are fans of designer handbags can often spot a fake a mile off, but sometimes these items are harder to spot. In most instances though the manufacturers of these fakes don’t have much pride in their work so you will spot them easily. Here are just a few tips that will help you do this:
- I’m sure you have heard the old saying, “if something sounds too good to be true then it probably is”. This is certainly the case when it comes to designer handbags. If a seller is offering you a designer handbag at a price that is not much more than the cost of a standard bag then something is amiss. As far as I’m aware there are no charitable organizations offering cut-price designer handbags, so be careful if the price is too low. Of course just the fact that something is expensive is no guarantee that it is genuine.
Modern technology is wonderful, but it also means that we now have so many gadgets. This is part of the reason why large designer handbags are now becoming so popular again. The good news is that lately there has been an in-flux of large stylish handbags; in fact 2011 really seems to be the year when this fad really hit the moon. Here are just a few pieces of advice for those people considering such a bag.
- One of the first large designer handbags worth considering is the Hobo bag. These items get their name from unexpected quarters considering that these are such expensive bags; they are actually modeled on the type of bags that vagrants were commonly associated with. There is nothing low class about the modern Hobo bag though and all the top names in design are releasing their own version of this type of bag.
Purchasing designer handbags on eBay should mean that you are able to get some great deals. Not everything for sale online is what it seems though, you have to do your due diligence. Here are a few things to consider before buying a designer handbag on eBay.
- It is vital that you do a bit of research on the seller before doing the transaction. If they have a poor rating from other customers or there are many complaints then you should avoid them completely. If there are not yet any reviews or ratings then you will need to be very careful. I personally have bought from new seller's (although I do not necessarily recommend this), but I would write them and ask specific questions, then from the response made my gut decision like...if this person was willing to answer my questions fully, clear, prompt, professional, etc. The best advice in the beginning is to only deal with a reputable seller who has already a long history of pleasing customers. One bad review isn’t such a big deal (depending on the situation), but if there are many bad reviews then this is evidence of a pattern of a less reputable seller.
- It helps if you already know a bit about the designer handbag you are considering. Read the details provided by the seller and play close attention to any pictures. Do your research on the bag before you buy and that way you will be less likely to walk into trouble.
- You will want to compare the price offered with what is available elsewhere. Just because something is on eBay does not necessarily mean that it is the best price for you. There can be things that are overpriced on eBay just like anywhere else. I personally put into consideration if the shipping is included in the overall price.
- It is important that you understand the seller’s refund policy before you buy. Most of these different sellers will have their own agreements in regards to this and you will want to check to see what this is. Happy shopping.
New Designer Handbags on Ebay
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AUTH HERMES JIGE CLUTCH BAG MATTE BARENIA CROC NEW! |  |
0 Bid | US $9,500.00 | 17m |
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COACH KRISTEN CONVERTIBLE SIG TEXTURE HOBO~NWT~16817 | |
0 Bid | US $185.00 | 17m |
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Anthony Luciano Embossed Suede w/ Gold Thread Hobo Bag | |
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US $345.00 | 19m |
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COACH ASHLEY SIGNATURE SATEEN SATCHEL~BLK/WHT~NWT~15443 | |
0 Bid | US $198.00 | 21m |
Vintage Designer Handbags on Ebay
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AUTH Vintage Gucci Tote Navy Very Good No Reserve | |
38 Bids | US $222.50 | 41m |
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Vintage OROTON Lge Full-Grain Leather Handbag Bag Purse | |
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US $188.20 | 6h 16m |
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CHANEL CHAIN DOUBLE FLAP HANDBAG BLK QUILT 2.55=VINTAGE | |
0 Bid | US $1,576.30 | 7h 54m |
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Vtg RARE Turtle Skin Leather Handbag Purse Brown 6x8 | |
0 Bid | US $350.00 | 10h 28m |
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Vintage Chanel Mini Tote Gold Chain Bag Purse | |
1 Bid | US $699.00 | 10h 44m |
You probably paid a lot of money for you designer handbag when you originally bought it, and you will likely want to recoup as much money as you can when you sell. It is possible to make good money selling old designer handbags, but you need to think carefully about how you do this. Here are a few tips to help you get more money for your old handbags.
- Everyone these days seems to automatically assume that the best way to sell something is to go online. When you do this you miss out on a whole section of the population who are not regular users. The fact that so many people now go on the web should mean that you will have less competition in the real world. It could makes sense to try a classified advertisement or a local consignment shop.
- Research a realistic price via the web or check out forums on the subject. It's important that you determine a minimum price that you are willing to sell for; otherwise you risk sellers’ remorse, or even underselling your handbag. Once you determine a price, you should stick to your guns; of course your aim will be to get a fair more than your minimum price...ie. if you sell on ebay, tack on ebay's listing cost to your price, etc.
- You might ask if you could stick up an advertisement on the bulletin board of a cool coffee shop or an up scale grocery market as you are more likely to find an interested buyer.
- It might be worth checking one of the shops that sells used designer handbags to see how much they will offer. Generally you won’t get as much as you could by selling the item yourself, but it does save you a lot of bother.
Pre-Owned Designer Handbags
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BALLY OF SWITZERLAND GENTLY PRE OWNED PORTFOLIO CHOCOLATE BROWN BEAUTIFUL LEATH | |
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US $229.00 | 28d 19h 30m |
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Gucci DIaper Bag Pre Owned Purse Handbag | |
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US $699.99 | 27d 23h 18m |
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PRE-OWNED CHANEL COCO CHANEL COIN ADORNED BAG RARE! | |
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US $2,199.99 | 27d 21h 25m |
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Jimmy Choo Small Patent Leather Shopper Pre-owned | |
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US $269.99 | 27d 19h 13m |
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TREESJE PATENT LEATHER BLACK HANDBAG -- PRE-OWNED | |
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US $350.00 | 27d 19h 3m |
A designer handbag party can be a great way to socialize with friends and family, and you will likely benefit in other ways as well. It is usual for those to host such events to receive rewards from those designers who you feature at the party. Here are a few tips for anyone who is considering hosting such a party:
- It is a good idea to plan such an event well in advance because you will need to arrange a few things for the event.
- Decide which handbags you would like to feature at your party. It is probably best to only have a couple of designers and a few bags on display. Then choose a designer that you particularly like, or what's hot at the moment.
- Contact designer handbag demonstrators and tell them of your plans to host a designer handbag party. You should be able to contact such people on the web. You will need to give them as much details about the party as possible; such as the number of people who will be attending and where you will be holding the event.
- Make out your guest list and start contacting people; try to get people to commit to attending because if people are vague about coming they probably won’t come.
- It is customary to provide refreshments for this type of event so once you have a good idea about the numbers that will be attending you can organize this.
- Try to make this designer handbag party a fun event and not just about selling products. Some friends don’t like it when you treat them like customers and push the hard sell on them.
So there you have just a few ideas about how to arrange a designer handbag party. Hopefully this will allow you to create a memorable event.
Designer Handbags on Sale
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New Versace Black Leather Handbags/Hobo Retail $1900 | |
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US $890.00 | 9d 23h 47m |
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Tod's Bag"NEW"Spring Collection 2011 Retail: $1,295.00 | |
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US $645.00 | 15d 20h 39m |
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Burberry Tote Bag - retail $1295.00 | |
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US $899.00 | 1h 14m |
Finding a designer handbag suitable for a teenager is not always easy. Young people can be notoriously fickle about fashions, and you could end up spending a lot of money on something that they don’t really want – and probably won’t ever use. Here are a few tips to ensure that you purchase a designer handbag that is suitable for a teenager.
- The important point when buying a designer handbag for a teenager is that you need to look for something that they are going to like and not what you want them to like. We all have different tastes and we can’t really expect our children to just bow to our dictates in regards to fashion. If you don’t want to an expensive bag to go to waste then it's a good idea to take the teenager’s views into account.
- If you want to be sure of getting the right thing then you will have to sit and get the views of the person who you intend to buy for. If you want the bag to be a surprise then it can be harder to get this information, but not impossible. You could possibly find out their wants as you window shop online or at the mall.
- Don’t be tempted to buy a fake designer handbag because not only is this illegal but it is usually fairly easy to tell if it’s not the real thing. Giving a teenager a fake bag is not only setting a bad example but you could also put them in a very embarrassing position – possibly even the subject of ridicule.
- Designer handbags can be a expensive purchase – even something simple could cost anywhere from a couple hundred to over a thousand. If you look below, like eBay, and other online places you should be able to find some deals.
Teenage Designer Handbag
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Womens Handbag Purse Zara Terez Retails $290 New w Tags | |
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US $145.00 | 27d 15h 54m |
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BRAHMIN PURSE NEW DIDI MELBOURNE RETAILS $275 | |
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US $195.00 | 21d 23h 44m |
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LOUIS VUITTON MONOGRAM LARGE NOE DRAWSTRING BUCKET BAG | |
46 Bids | US $260.50 | 36m |
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CHANEL Black Caviar Skin Drawstring CC Shoulder Bag GHW | |
5 Bids | US $395.00 | 50m |
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AUTHENTIC ! HERMES HERBAG BACKPACK BLACK | |
1 Bid | US $562.50 | 1h 27m |
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NWT Juicy Couture Black velour crest backpack | |
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US $129.00 | 8h 22m |