[Deana]

I have paid up to $200 for a purse, mostly Coach stuff. But I keep my bags for a long time and beat the heck out of them. I feel the same about wallets, but I have only had two wallets in 17 years, both of them Coach. I just buy what I like and take care of it. My current 'purse' is a pretty diaper bag that I received as a gift, but I know that they retail for about $150. But I've been using it for 1 1/2 years as my sole, everyday 'bag' and probably will continue to use it for another year or so. My point is that I don't collect a whole bunch of expensive stuff, I use it until it is fried and then I move on. Now, for 'fun' purses (going out purses, or specifically to match an outfit), I either buy really inexpensive stuff or cheap knock-offs. My current favorite 'going out' purse (like we ever go out anymore) is a Channel knock-off that I bought in the carribean for about $15.