Designer Bags
Getting Your Hands On the Goods
Where can the hardcore fashionista go for the hippest designer bags? Let's look at some popular options: upscale retail stores, e-tailers, discount e-tailers, and designer websites. Each option has its own advantages and disadvantages:
If you live near a mall or shopping district, chances are you have access to an upscale retailer like Sak's 5th Avenue and Nordstrom. The best part of shopping retail for your designer bag? Try it, buy it, take it home! You get the benefit of physically inspecting and walking away with the bag. The downside? Most retailers carry a limited selection and may not stock the latest bags.
E-tailers like BellaLuxe Boutique offer all the best names and update their stock regularly. You pay shipping and handling, sometimes taxes, and don't get to try your bag on. However, if you know what you want, or don't mind returning an unwanted bag, being able to conveniently and quickly compare stock and prices at lots of different sites can be a big plus.
Discount e-tailers like eLuxury.com and Overstock provide designer bags at bargain prices. Selection varies from week to week and stock may be limited or consist of last season's styles, but finding deep discounts is a big attraction.
Almost every high-end bag designer has a Web presence. Designer sites offer ready-to-wear and couture bags. Although it's wonderful to have access to the latest designs and one-of-a-kind bags, keep in mind that these bags often cost a rather high price.
Buyer Beware
Be careful when buying a designer bag. There are plenty of imitations out there. Only buy from an authorized reseller and beware of ads that emphasize the words, "genuine" or the "real deal," and offer designer bags at unbelievably low prices.
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