How to Buy Designer Purses Wholesale
A designer purse is a stylish compliment to a lady's outfit. Although sometimes unkind to the pocketbook, designer purses are king, with many brands vying for your attention in the shops. To get a low wholesale price or cheaper for a great bag, timing and patience are required. Since saving money is always in fashion, it's good to know where to pick up the best for less by shopping sample sales, discount stores and Internet outlets.
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Research the purse that you like to find out the wholesale price. Brand websites, department stores and purse-fan forums are useful for pricing the value of new designer goods. For an idea of the wholesale price, divide the retail price by half for a good approximation.
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Subscribe to sample sale mailing lists and sites to get word of designer sample sales. Although in-person events most commonly happen in larger cities, there are now online boutiques that bring sample sale pricing to the entire country. Often, these prices are at or below wholesale. Some popular sites include Gilt, RueLaLa and Editor's Closet.
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Visit your local Salvation Army or Goodwill thrift shop. Thrift stores are now doing a booming business dealing in luxury goods, including purses from designers like Prada, Gucci and Michael Kors. It's possible to find dirt-cheap bags in very-good to excellent condition.
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Try a consignment shop for deals. Stores in wealthy neighborhoods often get good bags that may be one season out of date and nearly new. Be aware, though, that the shop's favorite customers may get word of a hot find before the general public even sees it.
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Check out clothing swap websites. People may have designer goods that they're content to simply give away or trade for something else. With persistence and careful digging, a purse lover may find a fellow denizen who is looking to part with authentic merchandise for a song.
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Make friends with someone working at a designer shop. If you ask nicely, they may be able to purchase merchandise at a deep discount at or below wholesale. Don't impose on people's kindness too much, however.
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Tips & Warnings
Absolutely avoid purchasing designer goods on the street or eBay, unless the seller has impeccable feedback and isn't based in Asia. These goods are almost always fraudulent and a waste of money.
