How to Find Affordable Balenciaga Purses

Balenciaga makes some of the finest purses in today's designer market. The purses are highly valued due to their exquisite quality. Balenciaga only uses soft goatskin leather for the naturally distressed look of their bags. They also retire designs regularly, increasing the value of specific purse styles. Balenciaga purses can be incredibly expensive, but you can find some at more affordable prices if you know where to look.

Things You'll Need

• Computer
• Internet access

Instructions

1. Look for end-of-season sales at upscale department stores like Nordstrom, Neiman Marcus and Barney's New York. Generally, department stores aim to clear a previous season's merchandise out of their inventory to make room for the new season's designs. As a result, you can sometimes find designer items on sale during this time.

2. Shop online retailers, such as Designer Apparel, that offer slightly defective Balenciaga purses at great discounts. While the purse won't be perfect, you'll pay significantly less due to its minor flaws. If you don't mind the small defects, you can save some serious money on authentic purses.

3. Search eBay for sellers that carry Balenciaga purses. You can often find people selling new purses on eBay, and you may end up paying much less than standard retail price. If you don't mind a used purse, you can save even more money. Check with the seller prior to bidding to ensure the purse is an authentic Balenciaga and not a replica.

4. Consider renting a Balenciaga bag from sites like Bag, Borrow or Steal that offer designer-purse rentals. This is a very affordable option if you only need the purse for a limited period of time. You can rent a Balenciaga purse for as little as a week or as long as a year. When you are finished enjoying the purse, you simply return it.

5. Browse Craigslist to see if anyone is selling new or used Balenciaga purses. You can sometimes find great treasures on designer items on this site. Again, make sure to confirm the authenticity of the purse prior to purchase.

Tips & Warnings

• All Balenciaga bags are made from supple goatskin leather. The purse should feel soft and not stiff.

• If you are purchasing bags off eBay or Craigslist, ask to see photographs of the actual purse that is for sale, not stock photos.

• If you purchase your purse from an authorized Balenciaga retailer, you can rest assured that it is authentic.

Resources

• Balenciaga
• Designer Apparel
• eBay
• Bag Borrow or Steal
• Craigslist