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Is there any difference between a $20 Handbag and a $200 Handbag? (Let’s find out)
At some point in your life, you may have wondered:
“Why this bag cost more than the other one when both have the same function”
Well today, you’ll find out:
- 4 major difference between $20 bag and a $200 bag
- Why even women with average income get expensive bags
- Is it really worth getting an expensive bag?
- And a lot more
(IMPORTANT) - “$20” and “$200” are used as an expression for cheap and expensive handbags respectively.
Let's start!
4 major difference between $20 bag and a $200 bag
1. Craftsmanship
The first major difference is the craftsmanship of the handbag.
Majority of the expensive handbags ($200 + ) are handmade.
Whereas, the majority of the affordable bags ($20 -$50 range) are machine made.
Why?
Because handbags that are lower priced need to be bought by a large number of people in order for the manufacturer to make profit.
Since the manufacturers depend on a large number of units to be sold, machine automation is their best option.
However.
In the entire process, the quantity gets the upper hand whereas the quality is compromised.
Now let’s look at the process where quality is not compromised.
Expensive handbags take much longer to be crafted.
Why?
Because unlike affordable handbags, the expensive handbags depend on a much smaller number of people to make profit for the manufacturers.
In order to make the product exclusive:
The craftsman works on fine details (through stitching techniques and more) that makes the handbag more durable and long lasting
Now that you are aware of the first major reason for the difference in price...
Let’s look at the next one.
2. Raw Materials
The more rare the material, the more expensive the handbag will be.
Most of the expensive handbags have their material sourced from suppliers who have a proven record of delivering quality materials.
Infact, brands such as Louis Vuitton are taking control of the entire supply chain of their raw materials right from the point of origin.
Especially in case of leather...
The manufacturers usually monitor:
- How the animals bred
- How the hide is harvested
- How it is preserved
- How it is processed into fine leather
All these actions are considered important to the quality of the final product.
Does this justify the heavy price tag?
For some, it does.
For others, it still does not.
They want more practical reasons that are more beneficial to them to justify the prices.
And on that note, let's look at the next major reason.
3. Long Lasting
This is similar to the first point, however, it needs to be talked about separately.
Expensive handbags are more long lasting than cheaper ones.
Why?
Because it uses materials that have the capacity to last longer (as discussed earlier)
Women who know that they’ll replace their handbag in a year’s time tend to not focus on the longevity of it that much.
A handbag bag that meets their basic needs and suits their style is enough for them to use for a year.
For other women, longevity is the most important factor.
And that’s why even women with average income, saves up and gets herself a high quality handbag.
They treat a high quality handbag as an investment.
Something that they’ll pass on to the next generation.
A good example of this could be:
Which brings me to my next point!
4. The Brand’s Heritage
A cheaper usable handbag has little to no brand value.
It has no brand story.
No one knows when it was founded and who were the founders.
That’s not the case with expensive quality handbags.
Ever wondered why Louis Vuitton handbags are so expensive?
Because it has a heritage.
A story.
So many famous people have used it in the past and are still using it.
Aside from that, Louis Vuitton has proven their quality consistently for over a century.
(Louis Vuitton was founded in 1854)
All this adds up, and eventually leads to the price difference between an expensive bag and a cheap one.
Is it even worth buying an expensive handbag?
If you want something that’ll last for 5-10 years then it's absolutely worth it.
But does it mean that you have to spend thousands of dollars on it?
Absolutely not!
We identified that there were groups of women who wanted a long lasting handbag but didn’t have the budget to get one.
And that’s why we created mdbm.
We offer quality handbags that can last 5-10 years if you take care of the handbag well.
Just like any other quality handbag.
Best part?
Our handbags are not even that expensive when you take longevity into consideration.
You can take a look at our collection here
SHOULDER BAGS
TOTES
HANDBAGS
CROSSBODY
If you find something you like that suits your budget, we’ll be glad to send it your way to test the quality.
If you didn’t like our collection, it's totally cool.
No pressure :)
I Want To Hear From You
Now I’d like to hear from you.
Did you find the above reasons worth paying the extra money?
Or you still think that cheaper handbags are the best and get the job done.
Either way, let me know by leaving a comment below now.