Designer Rent-a-Bag Websites: Great Deal or Waste of Money?
Anyone who has ever fallen under the spell of a new-season luxury handbag knows the hefty price which sometimes accompanies a bag at the height of its popularity. However, nowadays a few very specialized internet businesses claim to have the answer to your handbag woes; luxury handbag rental companies began popping-up a few years ago, and are gaining popularity with every passing year.
How does it work?
Obviously, different businesses have different policies, but the basic setup is generally the same from site to site. A majority of the designer bag rental sites require that potential borrowers must first register with the company. Many of the memberships are free, although some of the sites do charge a small membership fee to help them cover shipping and insurance costs, and in return offer a discount on rental fees.
Once a borrower is registered, they are free to browse the site and select a handbag that they would like to rent. Generally, these sites have minimum and maximum rental periods, and all of their stock is subject to availability.
Is it worth it?
Handbag rental fees for some designer bags can run high, a four-week rental at $30 - $50 per week plus shipping and insurance can add up quickly if you end up keeping the bag for several weeks.
Customers who are likely to get the most out of a handbag rental service are likely those who want to rent a high-end bag for a one-off event, or are simply curious about how a bag will wear before committing to purchasing it.