Handbags From An Unlikely Source

A few weeks ago I held a survey on whether people would purchase a handbag from a second hand or thrift store. An overwhelming amount of people said they would purchase from said stores. The same people also said they would tell their friends that they purchased it from a thrift store.


It’s refreshing to know that people do shop at thrift and second hand stores. Its not just heavily used items that are displayed. But lightly used items full of life left in them. In some cases, you can actually find brand new items with the original store tags still attached to them. I have been visiting various thrift stores in hopes of finding my hidden treasure in these huge chests.

These handbags were purchased today from a thrift store near my home. The small brown bag is a Prada. From the feel and look of the handbag, it is authentic. It has a slight unnoticeable blemish on the strap near the buckle. The larger handbag with the curved top area is an authentic Italian Leather handbag. It has several compartments inside with great stitching. Both handbags are in great shape minus the blemish. All the zippers work and the linings are not worn or even torn in any way. Both bags are lightly used but well taken care of. I purchased each of them for a mere $19.99 each, for a grand total of $39.98 with no taxes. Had I purchased these handbags new at regular prices, I would not have been able to afford any of them. I found my handbags from an unlikely source and I am very pleased.