Comments on: Road Test: Renting an “It” Bag Via Bag, Borrow or Steal http://stylenews.peoplestylewatch.com/2007/01/19/bag-borrow-or-s/ Your daily dose of who, what and wear Sun, 22 Nov 2009 16:43:08 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: Kristin http://stylenews.peoplestylewatch.com/2007/01/19/bag-borrow-or-s/#comment-21921 Kristin Sun, 08 Apr 2007 01:00:44 +0000 http://stylewatch.wordpress.com/2007/01/19/bag-borrow-or-s/#comment-21921 I have used Bag, Borrow, or Steal a couple of times and thought it was great (a great way to have a bag coordinate with an outfit for a special occasion/vacation for little money)...until I was on vacation and had my purse and wallet stolen from my rental car while I was unloading my luggage at a hotel! Bag, Borrow, or Steal's optional insurance only covers wear and damage, not loss or theft. This was the first time I ever had anything stolen (of course) and their policy is for the customer to pay for replacement. Right now I am in the midst of talking to my insurance company to see if they will cover part of the costs. Basically, I still think the concept is a good idea for those who like handbags/jewelry and want to be able to have different looks and don't care about owning the items. Just be aware that they hold the customer responsible for payment if the rented items are lost or stolen. I have used Bag, Borrow, or Steal a couple of times and thought it was great (a great way to have a bag coordinate with an outfit for a special occasion/vacation for little money)…until I was on vacation and had my purse and wallet stolen from my rental car while I was unloading my luggage at a hotel! Bag, Borrow, or Steal’s optional insurance only covers wear and damage, not loss or theft. This was the first time I ever had anything stolen (of course) and their policy is for the customer to pay for replacement. Right now I am in the midst of talking to my insurance company to see if they will cover part of the costs. Basically, I still think the concept is a good idea for those who like handbags/jewelry and want to be able to have different looks and don’t care about owning the items. Just be aware that they hold the customer responsible for payment if the rented items are lost or stolen.

]]> By: Alexandra http://stylenews.peoplestylewatch.com/2007/01/19/bag-borrow-or-s/#comment-21920 Alexandra Mon, 29 Jan 2007 03:36:17 +0000 http://stylewatch.wordpress.com/2007/01/19/bag-borrow-or-s/#comment-21920 It's not just knockoffs that are made by impoverished children, it's virtually everything. Unless a designer is explicit to the market that they are an ethical manufacturer of goods, you can bet that they're taking unfair advantage of people who desperately need the money. Want a great bag? Sew it yourself. It's not complicated, and it's infinitely more satisfying. It’s not just knockoffs that are made by impoverished children, it’s virtually everything. Unless a designer is explicit to the market that they are an ethical manufacturer of goods, you can bet that they’re taking unfair advantage of people who desperately need the money.

Want a great bag? Sew it yourself. It’s not complicated, and it’s infinitely more satisfying.

]]> By: SD http://stylenews.peoplestylewatch.com/2007/01/19/bag-borrow-or-s/#comment-21919 SD Sun, 28 Jan 2007 02:11:26 +0000 http://stylewatch.wordpress.com/2007/01/19/bag-borrow-or-s/#comment-21919 I can not believe some of this absolute IGNORANCE that I am reading. Knock off's are made by children who work more than you will your entire life. Children who have nothing, give everything, and still come out with nothing. I am absolutely disgusted by the amount of people out there who do not educate themselves, nor do they care about the human race. Put that money towards a donation to a school that can feed a child or allow them to attend. What is our world coming to?.....so sad I can not believe some of this absolute IGNORANCE that I am reading. Knock off’s are made by children who work more than you will your entire life. Children who have nothing, give everything, and still come out with nothing. I am absolutely disgusted by the amount of people out there who do not educate themselves, nor do they care about the human race. Put that money towards a donation to a school that can feed a child or allow them to attend. What is our world coming to?…..so sad

]]> By: KC http://stylenews.peoplestylewatch.com/2007/01/19/bag-borrow-or-s/#comment-21918 KC Mon, 22 Jan 2007 20:22:17 +0000 http://stylewatch.wordpress.com/2007/01/19/bag-borrow-or-s/#comment-21918 This is the dumbest thing I have heard in a long time, and people who keep saying it's the best thing (Elisabeth Hasselback "The View") are silly!Buy the time you pay you all the membership fee you can buy a nice purse If you can't afford the a bag that usually means: You don't need it You are not a Celeb and therfore you can't act like one Save your money and buy it yourself ( yeah a season late but if you want it, then it won't matter) Wait for a really good sale Why would I want someone elses purse ( that I have to give back anyway), even worse they have jewlery on the site now?Why on earth do I want some random ladies pierced?earrings? GROSS! This is the dumbest thing I have heard in a long time, and people who keep saying it’s the best thing (Elisabeth Hasselback “The View”) are silly!Buy the time you pay you all the membership fee you can buy a nice purse If you can’t afford the a bag that usually means:

You don’t need it
You are not a Celeb and therfore you can’t act like one
Save your money and buy it yourself ( yeah a season late but if you want it, then it won’t matter)
Wait for a really good sale

Why would I want someone elses purse ( that I have to give back anyway), even worse they have jewlery on the site now?Why on earth do I want some random ladies pierced?earrings? GROSS!

]]> By: Caty http://stylenews.peoplestylewatch.com/2007/01/19/bag-borrow-or-s/#comment-21917 Caty Sat, 20 Jan 2007 08:33:43 +0000 http://stylewatch.wordpress.com/2007/01/19/bag-borrow-or-s/#comment-21917 concerning the fact that you could support child labor by buying knock offs, please be aware of the fact that almost every multinational company in the us (clothing, sportswear, footwear) is selling products that have been manufactured in poor countries. so next time you put on your tennis shoes (not necessarily your knock off purse) remember that a small child was paid 50 cents to make it. concerning the fact that you could support child labor by buying knock offs, please be aware of the fact that almost every multinational company in the us (clothing, sportswear, footwear) is selling products that have been manufactured in poor countries. so next time you put on your tennis shoes (not necessarily your knock off purse) remember that a small child was paid 50 cents to make it.

]]> By: Kristen http://stylenews.peoplestylewatch.com/2007/01/19/bag-borrow-or-s/#comment-21916 Kristen Sat, 20 Jan 2007 05:00:25 +0000 http://stylewatch.wordpress.com/2007/01/19/bag-borrow-or-s/#comment-21916 Well J, you can just keep your opinion's to yourself. If I'm not there watching who put my bag together, than it's none of my business, and can buy what I want. Second, you don't even know where all the real ones all come from so spare me with the dramatics. Well J, you can just keep your opinion’s to yourself.
If I’m not there watching who put my bag together, than it’s none of my business, and can buy what I want. Second,
you don’t even know where all the real ones all come from
so spare me with the dramatics.

]]> By: KT fr Cda http://stylenews.peoplestylewatch.com/2007/01/19/bag-borrow-or-s/#comment-21915 KT fr Cda Fri, 19 Jan 2007 23:53:35 +0000 http://stylewatch.wordpress.com/2007/01/19/bag-borrow-or-s/#comment-21915 Personally, if you spend that much money on a purse, then I'd really like to know how can you pay for that and your mortgage/rent, bills etc. Do you not have kids? Only people that are rich if you ask me. That is a ridiculous amount to spend on a purse. They get marked or scratched so easily. Who would want to rent something that is used. Did you know that purses are a very germy thing that can make you very sick? Cause most woman put their purses on the bathroom floor or the carseat or on the floor of a car, and then go to a restaurant and then put it on the table. Gross but true. How many of you put your purses on the counter. Makes you wonder where did the person put that purse b4 you got it??I rather spend $15 for a purse and spend the rest on my bills and then have the money left over to spend on my kids. You all can defend yourselves and say owning a $1700 purse is worth it. You can say all that you want but you won't change my mind. That is a waste of money. Personally, if you spend that much money on a purse, then I’d really like to know how can you pay for that and your mortgage/rent, bills etc. Do you not have kids? Only people that are rich if you ask me. That is a ridiculous amount to spend on a purse. They get marked or scratched so easily. Who would want to rent something that is used. Did you know that purses are a very germy thing that can make you very sick? Cause most woman put their purses on the bathroom floor or the carseat or on the floor of a car, and then go to a restaurant and then put it on the table. Gross but true. How many of you put your purses on the counter. Makes you wonder where did the person put that purse b4 you got it??I rather spend $15 for a purse and spend the rest on my bills and then have the money left over to spend on my kids. You all can defend yourselves and say owning a $1700 purse is worth it. You can say all that you want but you won’t change my mind. That is a waste of money.

]]> By: Elda http://stylenews.peoplestylewatch.com/2007/01/19/bag-borrow-or-s/#comment-21914 Elda Fri, 19 Jan 2007 19:47:34 +0000 http://stylewatch.wordpress.com/2007/01/19/bag-borrow-or-s/#comment-21914 No, no and no!!! No, no and no!!!

]]> By: j http://stylenews.peoplestylewatch.com/2007/01/19/bag-borrow-or-s/#comment-21913 j Fri, 19 Jan 2007 19:05:52 +0000 http://stylewatch.wordpress.com/2007/01/19/bag-borrow-or-s/#comment-21913 to those who buy knock offs: DON'T and instead educate yourselves on the subject: it supports terrorism and child labor!!!!!!!! why would you even WANT something fake anyway?! save for the real deal or do w/out. to those who buy knock offs: DON’T and instead educate yourselves on the subject: it supports terrorism and child labor!!!!!!!!
why would you even WANT something fake anyway?! save for the real deal or do w/out.

]]> By: AB http://stylenews.peoplestylewatch.com/2007/01/19/bag-borrow-or-s/#comment-21912 AB Fri, 19 Jan 2007 18:58:51 +0000 http://stylewatch.wordpress.com/2007/01/19/bag-borrow-or-s/#comment-21912 I think the idea is lame. If people can't afford the bag, why should they have it? I hate the sense of entitlement that people feel towards things like this. Why is it so wrong that it's "exclusive" to certain people who have the money to burn. Buy something that is cute within your price range! This site is an accetable "scam" as well. Saving your own money for awhile is, in my opinion, more cost effective than spending $275/month for any kind of half way decent bag. I think the idea is lame. If people can’t afford the bag, why should they have it? I hate the sense of entitlement that people feel towards things like this. Why is it so wrong that it’s “exclusive” to certain people who have the money to burn. Buy something that is cute within your price range!

This site is an accetable “scam” as well. Saving your own money for awhile is, in my opinion, more cost effective than spending $275/month for any kind of half way decent bag.

]]> By: Jackson http://stylenews.peoplestylewatch.com/2007/01/19/bag-borrow-or-s/#comment-21911 Jackson Fri, 19 Jan 2007 18:28:08 +0000 http://stylewatch.wordpress.com/2007/01/19/bag-borrow-or-s/#comment-21911 Well, this is the craziest thing I've ever heard of. I've heard of a lot of Rent-to-Own stuff but never purses, etc. I'll just save my money and buy one of my own! Well, this is the craziest thing I’ve ever heard of. I’ve heard of a lot of Rent-to-Own stuff but never purses, etc. I’ll just save my money and buy one of my own!

]]> By: Kristen http://stylenews.peoplestylewatch.com/2007/01/19/bag-borrow-or-s/#comment-21910 Kristen Fri, 19 Jan 2007 18:10:57 +0000 http://stylewatch.wordpress.com/2007/01/19/bag-borrow-or-s/#comment-21910 I would rent a car, but not a purse. If I can't afford it, I can always get a knock off, or a bag similar to it,that looks just as nice. I would rent a car, but not a purse. If I can’t afford it, I can always get a knock off, or a bag similar to it,that
looks just as nice.

]]> By: Janelle Smith http://stylenews.peoplestylewatch.com/2007/01/19/bag-borrow-or-s/#comment-21909 Janelle Smith Fri, 19 Jan 2007 17:22:20 +0000 http://stylewatch.wordpress.com/2007/01/19/bag-borrow-or-s/#comment-21909 I agree Sarah. LOVE this company! Saw them on Rachel Ray. What a great idea! I agree Sarah. LOVE this company! Saw them on Rachel Ray. What a great idea!

]]> By: j http://stylenews.peoplestylewatch.com/2007/01/19/bag-borrow-or-s/#comment-21908 j Fri, 19 Jan 2007 16:57:55 +0000 http://stylewatch.wordpress.com/2007/01/19/bag-borrow-or-s/#comment-21908 i think it's a genius idea!! however i prefer to actually buy these bags on my own. if you can afford it and it's what you like i say go for it. we all have our own 'things'--be it handbags, shoes, travel, good food and wine, or all of the above!!! ;) i think it’s a genius idea!! however i prefer to actually buy these bags on my own. if you can afford it and it’s what you like i say go for it. we all have our own ‘things’–be it handbags, shoes, travel, good food and wine, or all of the above!!! ;)

]]> By: Charla Dickenson http://stylenews.peoplestylewatch.com/2007/01/19/bag-borrow-or-s/#comment-21907 Charla Dickenson Fri, 19 Jan 2007 16:28:43 +0000 http://stylewatch.wordpress.com/2007/01/19/bag-borrow-or-s/#comment-21907 I guess not wasting money is a good thing. This concept kind of baffles me though, in the sense that my hubby and I like to rent things that matter, like our APARTMENT. You know I'm a girlie girl and I like my purses. I'm not some out of touch preechy type who doesn't know the fun aof shopping. I have been lucky to travel and live all over Africa, Europe and North America and a lot of my clothes and accessories come from all my travels. I really do, as a small part of the big picture, enjoy fashion. But I spend well and find what others would call crazy bargain prices for gorgeous fashions. I'm just instantly turned off by anything that is overly or INSANELY priced. When I think of women who are into all this designer stuff it relly reminds me of Cinderella's ugly step sisters. In this world there are all these incredible natural beauties, and I mean really socially gorgeous people, and they don't have anything designer but they dress impecably, on a respectful budget, and they turn heads like nothing else. They are true fashion icons. I just can't imagine feeling that a super-expensive purse would make me look or feel good. I don't think a big price tag and designer labels has anything to do with true and stunning fashion. If you really feel you need a designer big bucks purse this is a somewhat less ridiculous option than buying it. For those who do want it I think they need to take a break from shopping and do some introspection and ask hmmmm ... am I overcompensating for something? I guess not wasting money is a good thing. This concept kind of baffles me though, in the sense that my hubby and I like to rent things that matter, like our APARTMENT. You know I’m a girlie girl and I like my purses. I’m not some out of touch preechy type who doesn’t know the fun aof shopping. I have been lucky to travel and live all over Africa, Europe and North America and a lot of my clothes and accessories come from all my travels. I really do, as a small part of the big picture, enjoy fashion. But I spend well and find what others would call crazy bargain prices for gorgeous fashions. I’m just instantly turned off by anything that is overly or INSANELY priced. When I think of women who are into all this designer stuff it relly reminds me of Cinderella’s ugly step sisters. In this world there are all these incredible natural beauties, and I mean really socially gorgeous people, and they don’t have anything designer but they dress impecably, on a respectful budget, and they turn heads like nothing else. They are true fashion icons. I just can’t imagine feeling that a super-expensive purse would make me look or feel good. I don’t think a big price tag and designer labels has anything to do with true and stunning fashion. If you really feel you need a designer big bucks purse this is a somewhat less ridiculous option than buying it. For those who do want it I think they need to take a break from shopping and do some introspection and ask hmmmm … am I overcompensating for something?

]]> By: C http://stylenews.peoplestylewatch.com/2007/01/19/bag-borrow-or-s/#comment-21905 C Fri, 19 Jan 2007 15:32:33 +0000 http://stylewatch.wordpress.com/2007/01/19/bag-borrow-or-s/#comment-21905 Why even waste your money renting one of these bags, so someone in the mall, at work, or picking up the kids from school happens to notice you're carrying a $1700 handbag? Puhleeze!!!! Maybe my friends and I just aren't that shallow that we care about each other's handbags. Target and H&M sell cute ones for a fraction of the cost and they can be tossed or donated once they go out of style. Why even waste your money renting one of these bags, so someone in the mall, at work, or picking up the kids from school happens to notice you’re carrying a $1700 handbag? Puhleeze!!!! Maybe my friends and I just aren’t that shallow that we care about each other’s handbags. Target and H&M sell cute ones for a fraction of the cost and they can be tossed or donated once they go out of style.

]]> By: Sarah http://stylenews.peoplestylewatch.com/2007/01/19/bag-borrow-or-s/#comment-21904 Sarah Fri, 19 Jan 2007 15:24:39 +0000 http://stylewatch.wordpress.com/2007/01/19/bag-borrow-or-s/#comment-21904 I love the site and the concept. I have a bunch of nice bags, but I really only want to spend a lot of money on the classics. For the trendier pieces, it's the perfect way to have them for the season, without breaking the bank. Then, I just trade them in... I love the site and the concept. I have a bunch of nice bags, but I really only want to spend a lot of money on the classics. For the trendier pieces, it’s the perfect way to have them for the season, without breaking the bank. Then, I just trade them in…

]]> By: Lauren http://stylenews.peoplestylewatch.com/2007/01/19/bag-borrow-or-s/#comment-21903 Lauren Fri, 19 Jan 2007 14:59:02 +0000 http://stylewatch.wordpress.com/2007/01/19/bag-borrow-or-s/#comment-21903 This is a ridiculous idea. If you can't afford it don't try to wear it. And heaven forbid you lose the thing or it gets stolen what happens then. Just save your pennies and buy yourself a coach or Doone & Bourke from Macy's or Bloomingdales, their high end bags but not insanely priced. This is a ridiculous idea. If you can’t afford it don’t try to wear it. And heaven forbid you lose the thing or it gets stolen what happens then. Just save your pennies and buy yourself a coach or Doone & Bourke from Macy’s or Bloomingdales, their high end bags but not insanely priced.

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