Designer Handbag Auctions

If diamonds are a girls best friend, Coach Handbags have to be considered a close second. Coach has to be the most wanted of all luxury designer bags. They are known worldwide for their high level of workmanship and fashionable styles. Unfortunately, not everyone can afford the high price tag associated with owning a piece of this luxury, which is why there is such a high demand for discounted coach purses. This article will compare two of the most popular places (Coach Outlet Stores and eBay) people turn to when in need of a great deal on a Coach bag.

Coach Outlet Stores are a popular destination for shoppers seeking great deals on their next purse. These Outlets can be found in most major metropolis areas throughout the nation. Although these stores offer discounts, there are some drawbacks you may want to consider before making the trip to one of their locations.

Based on my experiences, the outlet stores feature older styles with not much of a variety to pick from. Remember, a lot of the styles sold in these stores didn't do well in the retail stores. What does that tell you? I also noticed that the discounts that were being offered weren't that major. Due to these factors and more, shoppers are always on the look out for other places to save on Coach items.

My favorite place for saving on Coach Handbags is the one and only eBay. With eBay you have the option to buy new, used, and slightly used designer handbags at extremely discounted prices. Unlike the outlet stores, you also have access to a large variety of styles, colors, and designs. You shouldn't have a problem saving somewhere between 30 - 70% on a new Coach Purse and up to a staggering 90% on a used. You can even find used Bags for cheap as $20. Quite often you can restore a used leather purse back to it's original condition (and looking new again) by applying some simple cleaning and restoration techniques.

When shopping at eBay its a good idea to take a few precautionary steps to verify that the coach purse you are considering buying is really authentic and not a replica. Odds are you have nothing to worry about, but take a few minutes just to confirm that that bag is really authentic. If you are new to verifying authenticity then just perform a search online using the phrase "verify coach authenticity at ebay" and several articles will be returned covering this topic.

EBay has a very strict policy against people trying to sell replicas. If a seller is caught selling fake designer handbags their account is immediately shut down and they are banned from using the site. EBay has gone to great lengths at removing most of these thieves; however, there is a slight chance that you could come across one of these replica bags. So before you decide to purchase a designer handbag it's suggested that you take the time to verify it's authenticity by reviewing the pictures included within the auction listing.

When shopping at eBay one of the first things you should do before you buy an item is review the sellers feedback rating. When you are near the end of an auction and its impossible to verify authenticity of a Coach handbag due to the picture quality than you should verify that the seller has at least 40 reviews with a positive feedback rating of 98% or higher. If it's anything less then my advice is to play it safe and stay away, especially since you were unable to verify authenticity of the handbag itself.

In conclusion, the next time you go shopping for discounted coach handbags and purses you may want to consider eBay as an alternative to the Outlet Stores. The few minutes you spend on verifying authenticity is well worth the benefits youll receive when shopping at eBay. Remember, with eBay you can always expect to receive bigger discounts with more choices on your favorite luxury designer bags.