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The next place to look is the second hand stores. Some people dislike the idea of buying someone else old stuff but this is exactly the kind of place that will have a large assortment of different items. And if you are looking for something that is vintage and not replicas Dior Sunglaases, a second hand store can be perfect. For vintage handbags, you may also wish to take a look in your grandmother's storeroom or wardrobe, you may find a treasure trove.
You can also find a vintage handbag by checking out garage and estate sales in neighborhoods that have luxury homes.
To find a vintage handbag these days is not easy because most of the shopping malls, large retail outlets as well as online site do not carry them. Most of the handbags nowadays are mass produced, and are more trendy with shorter life cycle and look very much alike. So where can we find a vintage handbag?
1. DO YOUR RESEARCH:
The first key to buying a new-to-you purse is to do your research! You must learn the name of the style. Then get familiar with the style and brand. What kind of hardware does the manufacturer use? silver, nickel, brass, leather coated? Is the hardware stamped? If so, where? What colors was the model made in? What leathers were used? What kind of stamps or seals does the manufacturer use?A lot of this research can be done online and there are a ton of resources out there that will help you familiarize yourself with the purse model you're interested in getting. This is why blogs are so awesome! They serve as a catalog of the purses that each manufacturer has made. Some consignment shops have great research kits that will help you familiarize yourself with the brand and how to spot ########s.
Fashionphile.com has excellent research tools to help learn more about various labels, especially for Louis Vuitton.2. CONSIGNMENT SHOPS:
You can buy at consignment shops. This again requires a lot of research and you should ask fellow purse lovers which consignment shops they recommend. My favorites are: Fashionphile Gucci Handbag, Yoogi'sCloset, Ann's Fabulous Finds, Let Trade, Castira and Bag Womens Gucci Shoes, Borrow or Steal. These sites are very well regarded and stand behind their product.Just note one thing: Generally, consignment shops have higher prices. The upside is they do the research, they authenticate the product and you can buy worry free.
The first place to check is in your local stores. Often these stores are shopped by everyone else in your area, so finding a vintage handbag may be difficult. Especially if it is a large retail chain store there are probably many of the same styles to be found there. Sometimes you may be lucky to find an odd discontinued handbag that is still available.
You may go online to the designers website to search, maybe you can still find a vintage handbag there. Some online sites do provide customize handbags according to your needs and desires.
You can also go to a eBay auction site to search as well. If you are lucky you may get the vintage bag that you like. A good vintage handbag will usually not go out of fashion for a long time.