I needed a new pocketbook and prefer Coach. Although they cost more, I have used the same black Coach bag almost everyday for about four years and other than the strap being frayed, it still looked great! Even though I have shelves full of colorful,expensive handbags—I flew a lot and needed a durable, organized pocketbook like Coach. It saved me time not to change pocketbooks daily based on the color of my shoes! The durability of a Coach bag is unmatchable (especially if it has pebbled leather like my last one. One can “kick” it under an airplane seat every month of the year and it remains un-scratched.) Coach is a great investment for the money. My hubby and I had visited an outlet and walked what seemed like forever to the Coach’s store. I found exactly what I wanted but even on sale—this time it was too much! I recently retired and could not justify spending $200 on a bag since I no longer traveled or attended prestigious meetings. I was just a retired senior now. When my husband asked why I did not buy the bag from Coach, I told him I didn’t want to spend that much anymore. He told me to look on Amazon. (Why is he always right?!) I did and Coach has its own site on Amazon! And praise God there was the very bag I had wanted —almost $100 less! The size of this bag is a little larger than what I like but that size has proven to be perfect for me—and my husband. I can put a small book, a makeup bag, cellphone, and everything he needs in my pocketbook. It look luxurious but not over the top where more prone to be snatched. Although I no longer have my own prestigious career, I still look like I do with this beautiful bag. (And no matter what I do, or what I have, or what pocketbook I carry, I will always be important in the eyes of my Creator!)