handbag questionnaire

[bag obssesed]

Hi im researching and writing my disertation on handbags and man bags. if any one has any comments to add about what they keep in their bags, why they buy bags, the IT bags and if you follow it etc....and if you have time, copy and paste the questions below and email them back to me at [email protected]. thanks!

• Where do you buy your bags?
• Why do you buy your bags from that/those shop(s)?Style, Quality, Price, Other
• What makes you buy a bag?
• What do you look for in a bag? E.g. pockets, security, size etc
• How much would you be prepared to spend?
• What is the average price you pay for your bags?
• How many bags do you own? 0-5, 6-10, 11-15, 16-20, 21-25, 26-30, 31+
• How many of your bags do you use on a regular basis? 0-5, 6-10, 11-15, 16-20, 21-25, 26-30, 31+
• How long do you use and keep your bags for?
• What age range are you in? 16-18, 19-22, 23-26, 27-31, 32-35, 36-40, 41+
• What is your occupation?

Additional Comments:

 

[Luna]

I won't email you, but I'll post answers to this thread?

• Where do you buy your bags? Anywhere I find one I like?
• Why do you buy your bags from that/those shop(s)?Style, Quality, Price, Other Style
• What makes you buy a bag? Unique design, interesting hardware
• What do you look for in a bag? E.g. pockets, security, size etc Large bags, inside organization, zipper closure
• How much would you be prepared to spend? $500
• What is the average price you pay for your bags? $200
• How many bags do you own? 0-5, 6-10, 11-15, 16-20, 21-25, 26-30, 31+ 31+
• How many of your bags do you use on a regular basis? 0-5, 6-10, 11-15, 16-20, 21-25, 26-30, 31+ 10
• How long do you use and keep your bags for? I've used the same bags up to 2 years (in rotation, of course)
• What age range are you in? 16-18, 19-22, 23-26, 27-31, 32-35, 36-40, 41+ 19-22
• What is your occupation? Full-time student/Accessories designer

 

[TheSoCalledPrep]

* Where do you buy your bags? thrift stores, ebay
* Why do you buy your bags from that/those shop(s)? style and price
* What makes you buy a bag? versatility, value/qualiy
* What do you look for in a bag? size and style
* How much would you be prepared to spend? up to $200
* What is the average price you pay for your bags? $20
* How many bags do you own? 11-15
* How many of your bags do you use on a regular basis? 0-5
* How long do you use and keep your bags for? til they look poopy
* What age range are you in? none. 15
* What is your occupation? student

 

[Plastic'sWife]

I sent you an email, hope it helps!

 

[babybluegirl]

• Where do you buy your bags? - department stores, some designer shops
• Why do you buy your bags from that/those shop(s)?Style, Quality, Price, Other - quality and style
• What makes you buy a bag? - if the price is right, made with good materials and if it's versatile
• What do you look for in a bag? E.g. pockets, security, size etc - size, color and the length of the strap
• How much would you be prepared to spend? - 200-500 USD
• What is the average price you pay for your bags? - 200 USD
• How many bags do you own? 0-5, 6-10, 11-15, 16-20, 21-25, 26-30, 31+ - 16-20
• How many of your bags do you use on a regular basis? 0-5, 6-10, 11-15, 16-20, 21-25, 26-30, 31+ - 6-10
• How long do you use and keep your bags for? - until i grow tired of them (so it's a relative thing. B) )
• What age range are you in? 16-18, 19-22, 23-26, 27-31, 32-35, 36-40, 41+ - 23-26
• What is your occupation? - IT consultant

 

[bag obssesed]

thank you!

 

[Kimbyanne]

• Where do you buy your bags? Where ever I see a nice one.
• Why do you buy your bags from that/those shop(s)?Style, Quality, Price, Other Style, Quality and Price
• What makes you buy a bag? If the price is reasonable, its versatile and well made.
• What do you look for in a bag? E.g. pockets, security, size etc I like to have pockets in bags, they have to be a zip up, or have fastenings for security, nice colour(s), big enough to carry my stuff for work, but small enough that I can use it at weekends
• How much would you be prepared to spend? 100 - 200 GBP
• What is the average price you pay for your bags? 50 GBP
• How many bags do you own? 0-5, 6-10, 11-15, 16-20, 21-25, 26-30, 31+ 11 - 15
• How many of your bags do you use on a regular basis? 0-5, 6-10, 11-15, 16-20, 21-25, 26-30, 31+ 0 - 5
• How long do you use and keep your bags for? Until I get bored of them, they break, get too dirty or I buy another one.
• What age range are you in? 16-18, 19-22, 23-26, 27-31, 32-35, 36-40, 41+ 16 - 18
• What is your occupation? Secretary

 

[Tallulah]

• Where do you buy your bags? -Neimans, Saks, Barneys
• Why do you buy your bags from that/those shop(s)?Style, Quality, Price, Other -Because of their return policies, I generally like to try out the bag with diffferent items and make sure it fits my body type.
• What makes you buy a bag? -style will hold up over time, color stands up in three seasons, fit (most important since I have big arms)
• What do you look for in a bag? E.g. pockets, security, size etc -prefer zip top for security, place to put cell phone/keys, roomy enough for all my stuff, but not too heavy with everything in it
• How much would you be prepared to spend? -I've spent up to $1300 for a bag I love
• What is the average price you pay for your bags? -$500
• How many bags do you own? 0-5, 6-10, 11-15, 16-20, 21-25, 26-30, 31+ -16-20
• How many of your bags do you use on a regular basis? 0-5, 6-10, 11-15, 16-20, 21-25, 26-30, 31+ -6-10
• How long do you use and keep your bags for? - in the beginning 2-3 yrs now I invest in keepers that I have had over 5 years and still use.
• What age range are you in? 16-18, 19-22, 23-26, 27-31, 32-35, 36-40, 41+ -36-40
• What is your occupation? -Administrative

 

[Polya]

Where do you buy your bags? Boutiques and high end department stores.

Why do you buy your bags from that/those shop(s)?Style, Quality, Price, Other Authenticity

What makes you buy a bag? Style and functionality. Occasionally, I'll buy a trendy bag, but I gravitate toward timelss classics.

What do you look for in a bag? E.g. pockets, security, size etc Easily accessible pockets (the concept perfected by Marc Jacobs), zipper for security, comfort on shoulder. My pet peeves are bags priced over $500 with cloth lining and shoulder bags that can't stay on the shoulder.

How much would you be prepared to spend? For the perfect bag, up to $1500.


What is the average price you pay for your bags? From a $90 classic coach to my latest $1300 LV.


How many bags do you own? 0-5, 6-10, 11-15, 16-20, 21-25, 26-30, 31+ 16-20

How many of your bags do you use on a regular basis? 0-5, 6-10, 11-15, 16-20, 21-25, 26-30, 31+ 0-5


How long do you use and keep your bags for? Classic ones I keep forever; others go in about 3-5 years.

What age range are you in? 16-18, 19-22, 23-26, 27-31, 32-35, 36-40, 41+ 32-35

What is your occupation? Professional.

 

[Jenny5150]

• Where do you buy your bags?
  • Ebay, Department Stores, Boutiques
• Why do you buy your bags from that/those shop(s)?Style, Quality, Price, Other
  
  • All of my purchases are spontaneous. I see/stumble upon something I like, I buy it.
• What makes you buy a bag?
  
  • Overall style. I may be initially drawn in by the hardware, color, fabric, shape.
• What do you look for in a bag? E.g. pockets, security, size etc
  
  • Uniqueness, but yet classic (I don't want what everybody else has), different hardware, quality manufacturing
• How much would you be prepared to spend?
  
  • Over 1K
• What is the average price you pay for your bags?
  
  • $250-$400
• How many bags do you own? 0-5, 6-10, 11-15, 16-20, 21-25, 26-30, 31+
  
  • 26-30
• How many of your bags do you use on a regular basis? 0-5, 6-10, 11-15, 16-20, 21-25, 26-30, 31+
  
  • 6-10
• How long do you use and keep your bags for?
  
  • Until they are damaged or I've grown bored with them.
• What age range are you in? 16-18, 19-22, 23-26, 27-31, 32-35, 36-40, 41+
  
  • 27-31
• What is your occupation?
  
  • Part-Time clerk at a nursing facility (my husband is the bread-winner. )