The short answer
The cheapest place to buy designer bags is usually not one store: it changes piece by piece. Across the 4,706 designer bags we compare from 934 stores, the dearest store asks at least 10% more than the cheapest on 45% of them, and 20% more on 22%. Compare the identical piece across stores before you buy.
Stores most often cheapest
Counted over all 4,706 designer bags: the store with the lowest price for each piece.
| Store | Cheapest for |
|---|---|
| The Sporting Lodge | 164 pieces |
| Bruna Rosso | 150 pieces |
| pam pam | 147 pieces |
| Eraldo | 135 pieces |
| Atelier New York | 107 pieces |
| The Double F | 107 pieces |
Biggest price gaps right now
The same item, the cheapest and the dearest store that sell it.
| Piece | Cheapest store | Dearest store | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carhartt WIP Richmond Shoulder Bag – Black | $38 at Triads Clothing | $95 at WORKSOUT WORLDWIDE | 60% |
| And Wander Crispy Grocery Pocket Bag Khaki 5746985150-180 | $54 at Capsule | $127 at Slam Jam | 58% |
| Camilla eBoutique (US) RING SCARF CLUTCH WANDERLUST EMPIRE | $125 at Zambezee | $299 at Camilla | 58% |
| Marc Jacobs Women Stripe Canvas Medium Tote Bag | $231 at Atelier New York | $533 at Divo Boutique | 57% |
| Carhartt WIP Canvas Graphic Spoiled Print/Black - Shopping Bag | $33 at Impericon | $75 at Social Status | 57% |
| Barbour Elm Tartan Small Crossbody Bag, Navy Multi | $157 at McElhinneys | $359 at Brubaker Store | 56% |
| adidas X SONG FOR THE MUTE - Unisex Adi008 Tote | $88 at Atelier New York | $195 at WORKSOUT WORLDWIDE | 55% |
| Fjallraven Gear Bag Large Khaki Dusk | $61 at The Sporting Lodge | $135 at Yards Store | 55% |
Brands with the biggest gaps between stores
| Brand | Pieces | Average gap | From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marc Jacobs | 109 | 33% | $78 |
| Zuri House | 12 | 27% | $389 |
| Carpet Company | 6 | 25% | $86 |
| Butter Goods | 17 | 23% | $24 |
| SEALSON | 8 | 23% | $89 |
| BY FAR | 11 | 22% | $390 |
| Lemaire | 69 | 22% | $432 |
| Mimi & Lula | 13 | 22% | $23 |
| Polar Skate Co. | 5 | 21% | $45 |
| Comme des Garçons | 6 | 21% | $170 |
How to pay less
- Compare the exact model, size and leather; another size is a different product.
- Bags are expensive to return internationally: check the store’s returns policy for your country.
- Look for authorised retailers; every store we list passes our checks.