Buy Cheap Designer Purses
I see this question all over the place when I read fashion related forums. Where can I buy a cheap designer purse? Over and over again. If you are a frequent visitor, you know the answer, as I've explained numerous times how to snag real deals on authentic designer bags on eBay. In general, looking online is always a good idea even if you end up going with a visit to a local retail shop. You really have nothing to lose by checking out what is available. It really comes down to your own personal preference I suppose.
I'm writing this post out of a little bit of frustration right now because I just heard a friend of a friend (who doesn't know I have this website) go on about how she would never buy anything on eBay because ...(fill in the blank with a popular reason). I could tell I'd be wasting my breath explaining the whole feedback system. This same person then began talking about a purse party she was invited to attend! Do you know what they sell at most designer purse parties? Yes, purses. Do you think those are all authentic Coach and Gucci bags? Ugh. I just want to point something out. There are a lot of people who have found great deals on a variety of items (including designer bags) on eBay. Obviously, some people have bought things they didn't like on eBay. If I'm not mistaken, the same can be said about most stores in the "real world." I definitely understand that some people are nervous about buying anything online and that there are still many people who have never even bought anything online, let alone a designer purse. My past posts explain again and again how and why people are able to find great prices by using smart shopping strategies. eBay actually has been pushing the "buy it now" approach a lot lately. eBay has made numerous moves to try to improve the shopping experience for buyers. If you are still nervous about buying something, you should:
- Ask questions of the person selling the designer purse. A quality seller will answer quickly and with the information you requested. If you request photos of a particular designer purse, most reputable sellers will happily oblige and send along detailed photos of the bag. If the photos they send disappoint you, move on.
- Please look at the seller's feedback rating. If a person has excellent feedback (you can see this in their feedback by clicking on the number next to their screen name), that means that other people have been happy with their purchases. The feedback is even extremely detailed now and includes ratings on things like shipping prices, product being as described, communication, and more. As I said, I don't deal with anyone who has less than around a 98% positive rating and a fair amount of transactions under their belt. The feedback is a very good indicator of what to expect when dealing with a particular seller.
- Look to see if the seller deals mainly in purses and handbags. There are several eBay sellers who sell only designer bags. They obviously have some type of connection that they may mention in their listings. Some may be retailers looking for another venue to move along their stock. You could always just ask them about the origin of a purse or handbag! If eBay gets a report that a seller is selling counterfeit merchandise, they will shut the seller down. Anyone going to the expense and trouble of setting up shop would be stupid to risk everything for the sake of selling garbage. This is certainly not to say that you should ignore people who are selling their own designer purses. In case you didn't notice, the economy is a bit challenging right now for many people. Finding these infrequent sellers is actually part of my strategy for getting great designer purse deals on eBay. I've written a few posts about this in the past.
- Check for the return policy. eBay requires sellers of designer purses and any merchandise to have a return policy and I've noticed that several of the larger eBay sellers dealing in purses guarantee that their merchandise is 100% authentic. Sellers running auctions or ads without a return policy risk having their listings pulled.
OK. Sorry for the rant. Honestly, shop wherever you want to find the best deals, but it makes me a little but nuts listening to people spout off about things they don't know anything about. Hearing that woman say that she was going to a purse party after going on about fake purses just got to me a little. Of course, feel free to not buy anything. That is your choice. Just as dropping $70 on a purse party item that is almost certainly a "reproduction" is a choice. I don't personally list any of the purses you will see on eBay. I try to find and show off some low priced designer purses that many people don't know about. These are listed by a variety of people from a variety of sources. The selection is a bit better than you will find at most purse parties. I don't have anything against designer purse parties by the way. Sometimes they have some great snacks! When I checked just now, there were over 6,500 listings for designer purses and designer handbags on eBay. That is a LOT of purses and handbags. MANY priced for less than what will be charged at purse parties. You be the judge. Thanks for stopping by. I hope this post helps a few people find some authentic, but cheap, designer bags!
Here are a few links to pages right on this site with specific designer brand listings:
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