Extremely overpriced merchandise.

[westcoastblondie]

So I've been on the hunt for a while now for a new laptop bag. (and by a while I mean at least five months). I know what I'm looking for - something black, professional looking but also feminine and I want it to be like a shoulder bag - not a cross body bag but one that I can just throw over my shoulder like I do my purse. Definitely not one that looks like a mans briefcase, or for that matter, a briefcase in any way.

I can't find them anywhere! I've looked high and low, and they're nowhere to be found in this town. This past weekend I wandered into a small town shop (just out of boredom from the long weekend) and BAMMMM there it is. I was so happy I felt like I won the lottery. I didn't look to see it's brand or anything - (thinking of it now I really should of just to look up online why it was sooo damn expensive). I just saw it, loved it and took it right up to the till.

$287 dollars! For a laptop bag! I couldn't believe it. I was so heartbroken I just told her I didn't have the money and walked away. I'm mad it was that expensive, but at the same time, mad at myself that I couldn't justify spending that much money. I was thinking ya know like 50 or 60 bucks and I was okay with that. Not almost 300. For a laptop bag! I really want to go back there now and find out what kind of bag it was but I'm too ashamed I just walked out of the store like that. Seriously though, cloth and zippers, 300 bucks. Who'da thunk it.

[lghend]

That's insane! You could almost buy a new laptop for that price.

[kris10]

Ugh,tell me about it! If I were you I would skip the laptop bag and come up with some alternative until you can find a decent priced one.

Everything I look at nowa days, i just end up totally wasteing my money on stuff or waiting like a year to buy!! I don't know how people live these days anymore! I don't even think I can spend anything else until June something I am so overbudget right now just from buying dd (and myself) from buying some half decent clothes for the summer that fit.

I am so sick of everything being so overpriced, it is unbeliveable. I hear ya !

[K8's Fate]

Try amazon.ca.

I typed in "laptop tote" or "laptop purse" and a bunch of purse like laptop bags came up that are more reasonably priced. Free shipping on a lot of them too!

[DianneS]

Costco....Kenneth Cole, professional looking, genuine leather ladies laptop bag/tote for $45. Loved it when I laid eyes on it and I've been stopped and asked where I bought it!

[JennyFromTheRock]

Must have been a designer one. I'm curious what it was now lol. Coach makes some nice once that are around $300, but they are only sold through coach stores. I hope you can find what your looking for without having to break the bank!!

[Brooke_]

I definitely feel you on this one, I recently spotted this gym bag that was gorgeous. I wanted it the moment I saw it. I came to terms with the fact that it was probably going to cost me about $70 and decided I was okay with it. When I checked the price it was $150...such a bummer cause in my mind I had already purchased it. Still think about that bag...

[tearlessnights]

ebay saves me tons of $$$ on those kinds of things. I bought a nice camera bag for $20 on there. It retails almost $200 in one store... pretty insane considering they all come from china anyways.

[momgoneawol]

I always try to look on ebay if I can wait a couple of weeks for it to be shipped. I recently needed ribbon for a project. For the amount I needed I was able to get 8x the amount from a supplier in China (for less money) instead of buying at the craft store here. It was worth the wait. Also try kijiji.

[marmaduke]

And sometimes you just have to bite the bullet. I bought a very feminine briefcase on vacation 22 years ago. Cost a fortune but I still use it and love it.

[Girlyone123]

I was just going to recommend the exact same bag! I love Costco

Costco....Kenneth Cole, professional looking, genuine leather ladies laptop bag/tote for $45. Loved it when I laid eyes on it and I've been stopped and asked where I bought it!

[Lyssia510]

While I agree that most things these days are over priced, a good, well crafted, classic style bag will last forever and is well worth the money.

[happy_me24]

Wowzers....I would have guessed Coach, but since it wasn't a Coach store, not sure.

It's crazy, but there's a lot of people who would buy that bag (lawyers, doctors) because it's probably very expensive looking, and sometimes looks are what it's about!

But....I can't say much because I REALLY want the Coach diaper bag when I get preggers with our first....will I fork over the money for it?? Probably not, but it's really really nice lol. (Maybe the outlet will carry one!! A girl can dream.....)

[OgresWife]

Wow, I got mine for $10 from The Source over a year ago in a clearance sale. Its strap is adjustable, multipocketed inside and I could use it like a purse. Its cloth/mesh though.

Granted, I really only use mine when we're going away for the day and I have stuff to do.

You'll find the right bag, or the right bag will find you I found mine when I wasn't looking!

[westcoastblondie]

Thanks for the suggestions guys! I wish I could go to Costco now and see what that bag looks like. I don't know anyone with a membership