Does sticker shock prevent you from buying quality items?
Think about how much you spend on items you have to replace? A high price tag doesn’t mean quality but a low price tag doesn’t always mean that an item is of inferior quality either. There are some items that cost considerably more than others but when you figure out the cost per use and you can use the item for a considerable amount of time, then it’s a good buy.
Some sites that provide testimonials from other owners or users of products who are satisfied. Reviewers might even tell the length of time that they have owned a product and discuss the price that they paid was really worth it or negated the purchase of a similar item.
The quality of a product does not preclude outliers – where you might get a lemon or if there are people who might have different opinions. Yet if you buy a well-made bag for twice or three times the cost that you generally pay but the item will last for years then the price paid is well worth it.
I like bags and have some that I know will last for years yet I have some cute bags that I bought that are fashionable and will only last for a short while a couple of uses but they were souvenirs and I got my money’s worth out of them – under a dollar. For a bag that I expect to last for years I look for quality rather than a designer name. Designer labels attached to items don’t necessarily have quality to back up the name and subsequent price tag. Though a brand that has gained a following because of consistent quality may not be as popular or trendy as a brand that is the “flavor of the month,” if quality is what you are seeking then the name shouldn’t matter.
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