Tuesday, June 21, 2011

How To Purchase Used Designer Handbags

By Jeanne Mcdowell


You can buy used designer handbags for very little money and still be stylish at the same time. Some people may think that buying anything that is used is just unacceptable. Other people may believe that it's not really a big deal. But buying used is the way to go in today's struggling economy.

Buying a purse that once belonged to someone else can really be beneficial to you, especially if it was well taken care of. The previous owner may have used leather polish regularly to keep the bag looking clean. Or they may have kept the inside clean by putting things like pens and lipstick inside plastic bags. Or they may have switched out bags every once in a while and kept the ones they were not using in zippered bags.

You may be the type of person that is attracted to one color or one designer for their handbags. If you want to purchase a certain type of handbags or a purse created by a certain designer, then buying a nearly new purse is perfect for you. When you locate a used bag that you like, you may want to buy it immediately or you could be out of luck down the road.

Stores that sell gently used items are the top place to find a great deal on a used purse. There is probably people you talk with on a daily basis that also love purses, so you may want to inquire if they shop at used goods stores. You may have heard that these type of

You will want to do some research in order to avoid purchasing a fake handbag. If you are purchasing the bag online, you will want to ask the seller to provide pictures. You want actual pictures and not stock pictures. Be sure to get pictures of the labels, hardware and corners. If the seller does not respond to your request for pictures or makes a claim they don't have any, then move on to a different seller.

Craigslist is on marketplace to find gently owned bags. Be sure to ask questions if you have any in your request to see actual photos. If you decide to make the purchase, designate a place to meet in public. Think of the money you will save on shipping charges.

Buying used designer handbags is an experience, particularly should you be a collector of bags. If you have other questions, the World Wide Web has the resources.




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