Would you buy second hand branded bags?

last SG · 2009-03-18T21:02:39+00:00

here's another school of thought. because its a status symbol (branded stuff) people don't mind paying more for a first hand good.because in the first place,...

maxtor SG

Ok, was having a discussion with colleagues just now. We were arguing about branded stuff and the girls were saying they will never buy a second hand branded bag. Reason being its cos 'others use before'.

And so i ask ...

For the girls - would you buy a second hand branded bag? e.g. LV, gucci, loewe, bottega ? What if it was 50% off its sticker price? e.g. from $1000 become $500. Would you mind if the bag belonged to 2 seasons ago ?

For the guys - would you buy a second hand branded watch ? e.g. Rolex, AP, Patek Phillipe, Baume Mercier etc ?

How about other branded stuffs like pens ? Mont Blancs, Waterman, Cartiers .. ?

Cool-gal SG

i would mind..

since im paying few hundreds, might as well get a brand new one.

Honeybunz SG

I went into a shop in Katong Shopping Centre recently that sells second hand branded stuff. The bags looked pretty new and unused. The price is 50% off the original retail price.

Q.C.Pak SG

Just ask them if they prefer a second hand girlfriend...?

maxtor SG

i would mind..

since im paying few hundreds, might as well get a brand new one.

I'm interpreting what u said as ," since i'm paying $500 for a second hand one, i might as well pay another $500 " for a brand new one ....

maxtor SG

I went into a shop in Katong Shopping Centre recently that sells second hand branded stuff. The bags looked pretty new and unused. The price is 50% off the original retail price.

did u buy ??

maxtor SG

i dun understand it ... i thought cheaper = more value for money ...

Miss Tiny SG

Depends. If a second hand branded bag looks as good as new, why not? Can even buy 2 second hand bags. Nobody will ask whether it's second hand or not.

cassie SG

As long as it’s in a good and usable condition, ok. For both bags and watches.

Honeybunz SG

did u buy ??

No leh. Cuz after the huge discount, it still cost close to $1,000. It's quite worth it lah... for the quality which looks very much brand new. Just that I was broke.

Honeybunz SG

Depends. If a second hand branded bag looks as good as new, why not? Can even buy 2 second hand bags. Nobody will ask whether it's second hand or not.

Harnor.

And it's environment friendly too (dunno whether this applies to branded stuff or not though).

Somemore we're paying less for the original, not buying some fakes.

marcos_84 SG

I know of a shop at tanglin shopping centre that also trades in second hand bags. They too have strict standards on the bags they take in. At the end of the day, its all abt the budget. If you can afford, then buy the new one.

However, if you have a tight budget, the bags still looks new and you really want it, why not buy a second hand one? Who on earth will know? Except urself…

maxtor SG

However, if you have a tight budget, the bags still looks new and you really want it, why not buy a second hand one? Who on earth will know? Except urself…

That's what i was thinking. but apparently girls don't feel the same way. Perhaps they don't want to be seen in the second hand shop ?

MooKu SG

Harnor.

And it's environment friendly too (dunno whether this applies to branded stuff or not though).

Somemore we're paying less for the original, not buying some fakes.

Yes! You're helping to save the cows.

marcos_84 SG

I think at the end of the day, its who is using it. If its ouselves, then maybe it should be ok. But if its for someone else, it is still better to give a new one. I believe they would rather have a brand new gucci wallet than a second hand coach. Personal opinion ba…

Destined2REIGN SG

Humans have unlimited wants. But with limited resources, not all wants can be satisfied.

Economics. xD

[J]erry SG

god damn it ITS JUST A FREAKING BAG!!! =.=

Midlusionz SG

Ya i will get if in good condition.

the Bear SG

here's something i never understood.. a bag is a bag.. branded or not?

i copped hell in the office for daring to say that a branded bag looked butt-ugly.. it was.. but to them, it's a "branded bag" and costs way too much so therefore they seemed to look at it in awe...

i was wondering.. shit-brown with ugly obiang LV all over it is "very nice and classy" ?

p.s. i recently copped hell again when i blurted out, "sheesh, that looks horrible" to a Prada thingy...

hisoka SG

only if it's branded such that it lasts very very long, much longer than other normal bags. i.e. it's more cost efficient to buy it than a non-branded bag.

well actually I might just buy it if it was dirt cheap just to "show off". and when I say dirt cheap I mean dirt cheap like 10 bucks.