Each guide answers one buying question and shows the figures behind the answer.
3 guides
How to choose
Handle drop, base width and empty weight decide whether a bag gets used. Measure what you carry first, then let cost per wear settle the price.
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Budget and prices
Resale, care and repair all move cost per wear more than a discount does. The arithmetic, plus what import VAT adds to a bag bought abroad.
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Authenticity
What the description legally commits a seller to, what the leather rules require, and the physical checks that work without any brand-specific knowledge.
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