How to Find Affordable Designer Purses

Burberry purse

Designer purses are highly in demand. From Balenciaga and Louis Vuitton to Coach and Burberry, there are a wide variety of high-end designer labels that make lovely purses and bags. All designer purses are going to be expensive but you can find deals and discounts. Here are some ways to find more affordable designer purses.

Things You'll Need

• Computer
• Method of payment

Instructions

1. Visit online retailers such as eFashionHouse and The Fashion Bag, that sell designer purses for discounted prices. These retailers offer great savings on designer bags. You can sometimes find last season's purses at great discounts on such sites. See Resources below.

2. Shop high-end department stores like Bloomingdale's, Barney's New York and Saks Fifth Avenue toward the end of the season. Upscale department stores will often discount the prior season's merchandise in order to make room for the new season's designs which are on their way. Talk to a sales associate about getting on their mailing lists. You'll then receive mailers or email notifications letting you know when sales occur.

3. Go to brand outlet stores. Many designer brands have outlet stores where you can find authentic items for significantly less than retail price. Search to see if your favorite brand has outlet stores.

4. Search auction sites like eBay for designer purses. Be aware that there are many replica bags on today's market so you should ensure that the purse you're looking at is authentic prior to purchasing it. Read the seller's feedback to see if he has a solid history of selling authentic purses. Also, look closely at the photographs of the actual purse, checking for telltale signs of fake designer purses such as uneven stitching or logo typos.

5. Browse consignment shops, both online and in person. If you don't mind buying used designer purses, you can find amazing deals at upscale thrift stores. People often baby their designer purses so they tend to be in excellent condition.

Resources

• eFashionHouse
• The Fashion Bag