Gently Used Designer Purses and Handbags

Many women spend a lot of money on a regular basis just to keep their accessories up to date. They almost expect that they will spend hundreds, if not thousands of dollars on things like purses, shoes, belts and the like. There are some ladies though who have come to the realization that they do not necessarily have to break the bank to look good.

With recent difficult economic times as a motivator, some newly frugal shoppers have discovered that there are quite a few good deals available if they are willing to consider purchasing items second hand. Just the thought of buying anything besides an automobile or a house used, makes some people cringe. The fact is however, that you can find many very nice items, including expensive fashion accessories, selling at great prices just because they wear the "gently used" label. People have been taking advantage of this market when buying items like vintage jewelry at estate sales for years, but for some reason, purchasing other accessories in a lightly used state has not caught on quite as much.

For some, the image of buying used merchandise is one of walking through crowded flea markets looking for other people's cast off merchandise. The fact of the matter is, however, that the world of second hand shopping online is really nothing like that. Sites like eBay have made it possible to shop for used merchandise right from the comfort of one's own home. eBay in particular, has also done a lot to ensure that the merchandise that sellers offer on the site is not poor quality.

Used designer purses are one of the hottest selling items on the Internet. Ladies searching out well known names like Louis Vuitton, Coach, and Gucci, often find themselves following a trail to eBay. Once there, they are able to see that there are not only great deals available on new purses, but also on gently used designer bags that sell for a fraction of the hundreds or thousands of dollars that new purses often command.

These used designer purses are often being sold by ladies who are either looking to update the purse they are carrying, or just trying to pick up a few extra dollars by trading off a bag that they do not have any particular attachment to for one reason or another. Whatever the reason, these purses present a great opportunity for thrifty shoppers to grab a cheap designer handbag at a great price.