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Mission Possible – Finding Cheap Designer Purses

At first glance, the idea of cheap designer purses may seem oxymoronic. "Designer clothing" and "cheap" are not really two words that anyone expects to see together. However, if you look in the right places, finding cheap designer purses is possible.

To cater to the growing demand for designer purses, a whole new industry has sprung up. They make copies of designer bags, and sell them at incredibly low prices. These products are generally of two types. Replicas are the copies which are heavily inspired by a certain designer bag, and resemble it in more ways than one, but the manufacturers of replicas admit that they are not actually designer bags, but bags inspired by the products of a particular designer's accessory line. Replicas are fairly similar to originals when it comes to the look of a bag, but they do not have the designer logo on them. If you are craving a designer bag and yet are on a budget, you can invest in a replica to quench your thirst for a fashionable accessory. Replicas are not, after all, made with the superior materials used in the manufacture of original designer bags, but they can be good while they last.

Knock-offs, however, are something you should avoid – these are not just imitation bags, rather they claim to be designer originals, when they're not. Not only are they illegal, they also have extremely low quality, deteriorate easily and quickly, and have some defect that gives them away. Most seasoned shoppers and designer bag enthusiasts can spot a knock-off from a mile away. Some clues include:

-Low quality leather, which smells like the chemicals it was treated in. Designer bags smell of nothing but genuine leather.

-The designer name might be spelled wrong. Furthermore, designers always have their logos engraved on the bag, but a knock-off will have the logo printed on it instead.

-Low quality zippers and clasps.

The best thing to do, when faced with both a love for buying designer purses and a tight budget, is to buy an original designer bag at a low price. It sounds too good to be true, but it is definitely possible, and with a little bit of effort you can eventually zero in on the bag of you dreams, at a discount. Clearance sales are a great opportunity to discover a heavily discounted designer bag. When designers wish to get rid of old stock and make room for new, they slash the prices to a great extent. Consignment stores also offer various slightly-used designer originals which are still in very good condition.

Online shopping is an even better way to look for and buy cheap designer purses. Not only are the discounts and sales on the internet much lower than the ones at department stores and retail outlets, it is also much easier to search particularly for the kind of original designer bag you want, compare various deals, and eventually reach a decision. You can also join an online shopping community and look at the deals other members have to offer. The designer bags on sale there are sure to be genuine and in good condition, albeit slightly used. They also tend to be incredibly cheap.

If nothing else, you can also try renting a designer purse for a few days, to satisfy your craving. Once you've had all the fun you want with a particular design, you can return it and rent another – it's much cheaper than actually buying an original.

There are various options to choose from if you are looking for a designer bag. However, whichever method you adopt to obtain your dream accessory, finding cheap designer purses can be relatively easy if you know where to look and what to look for.

About the Author

How do you save money while shopping in this economy? Lauren James has the top tips on ways to save money while shopping for designer brands. Lauren James has been featured in print, radio and TV as an expert in comparison shopping during tough times. She is a contributing editor to her personal shopping blog that focuses on shopping deals.

Are there any places where I can find coco chanel design purses other than ebay?

I want a chanel tote purse and I dont have credit to start an ebay account or anything. I can go to a store or a mall, but I dont know if there are any chanel purses out there in public other than ebay.

if u go to Nordstrom u can by one that is were i got mine

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