Designer handbags are special, high quality and very good-looking too. Not everyone has the financial means or wants to pay a horrendous price for one. If you still don't want to go without, you don't have to, because there are many ways to snag affordable designer bags.

Affordable designer bags - saving when buying expensive designer bags

affordable designer bags

1. Online shops in different countries. European online shops sell designer handbags from European labels such as Gucci, Louis Vuitton or Chloé. That offers better prices because the bags are made in Europe. Shorter transport routes and lower taxes are the case. If you order from overseas, though, expect higher shipping costs and import duties. Get informed about new arrivals by email and newsletter, and save with coupons and discounts when buying a bag. A 10% coupon makes a big difference on a price of several hundred dollars.

2. Secondhand, meaning bags from second hand, offers many advantages. On luxury secondhand platforms like vestiairecollective.com and rebelle.com you get like-new models as well as vintage models from all designers that can't be found anywhere else anymore. Authenticity is guaranteed, since the customers are vetted as well as the handbags. The bags can be marked down by up to 70%, so you save a lot of money.

3. Outlet malls or online outlets. Outlet malls such as Woodbury Common or online websites always have a large selection of heavily discounted designer handbags.

4. Most important point: be flexible. New and classic models and colors are discounted less often than unusual pieces and seasonal colors. You can even have genuine leather bags re-dyed and slightly altered by a professional leather service.

Affordable designer bags - important tips when buying

affordable designer bags
  • Comparing prices is the be-all and end-all. Different websites and stores can have very different prices. That way you make sure you get the best price.
  • The authenticity of the designer bag. Look at the ID or ask if necessary. Watch out for the authenticity guarantee. A dust bag, the original packaging and a proof of purchase are always a very good sign.
  • Look closely at the pictures. Are the edges of the bag in order, does the zipper work, are there scratches in the material and what does the lining look like.
  • A good tip is to pay attention to customer reviews and comments and read them. If necessary, just ask.
  • There's also often the possibility of price negotiation. The negotiation range can start at $50 and even go up to $200.
  • If the bag arrives and has a somewhat unpleasant smell, that's no cause for concern. Just let it air out or get rid of the smell with the help of coffee beans.

Affordable designer bags - installment payments

A designer bag has its price. So that you don't have to go without the bag you've longed for and wanted, there's the practical option of installment payments. The bag is paid off in monthly installments. The term and the size of the monthly installment are very flexible. You only have to make sure that the interest rate depends on the term. So there are countless ways to snag affordable designer bags.