I’m sure you’ve heard of ‘bag borrow or steal’; it’s a trend that has been growing in popularity these past couple of years. I’ve always been really curious about it, though I had never actually gotten around to trying out the concept until recently. A friend of mine recently invited me to join her in this experience, so I decided to do so!
When I first looked at the site, it struck me as really, really cool. You could find genuine designer bags, for a fraction of the price of the literal designer piece. I was beyond stoked! And to top it off, I was even able to borrow a bag rather than buy a totally new one.
But, as I began to do more research on the concept, I quickly realized that there were a few things that left me a bit uneasy. Apparently, bag borrow or steal also had a huge problem with selling counterfeit items. This was super troubling to me! Fake items are not only against the law, but they are also morally wrong.
I had to come to terms with the fact that if I was going to use this site, I was going to have to be incredibly careful. I started researching the designers and I learnt that the easiest way to spot a fake item was to look closely at the label. If in doubt, I also learnt that I could contact the designer’s website and ask for assistance to authenticate any item I had purchased.
To be honest, I was quite worried about the whole bag borrow or steal concept at first, but I soon accepted the fact that fake items are something I am just going to have to be wary of. Once I was armed with the right knowledge, I felt much more comfortable getting involved.
It’s been a few weeks now and honestly, my experience with the bag borrow or steal site has been really positive! I’ve managed to save an absolute fortune while still being able to buy some truly beautiful pieces. I’m also extremely happy that I was able to borrow some of my favorite bags for just a fraction of the price.
Overall I must say that my experience with bag borrow or steal has been pretty positive. I mean sure, there is the problem with the fake items but as long as you are careful and do your research, it’s definitely worth it. It’s an awesome concept and I’m sure it’s only going to grow in popularity.
One thing I would advise though is to make sure you are absolutely sure before you buy or borrow a bag. Take your time and inspect it thoroughly, and research the designer and the piece that you are interested in. Then you can be sure to buy a genuine item and get a great piece at a much cheaper cost.
One of the best parts about bag borrow or steal for me is the fact that you can try out various styles before actually investing in them. It’s a great way to figure out what bags or styles best suit you without having to make the huge commitment of buying it. Plus, you can get a share of the bag-borrow or steals profits, which is always a nice bonus.
Another great thing that I think is worth mentioning is the fact that the commitment you make is initially only for a short period. For example, you can rent items for one week and if you don’t end up liking it, you can always opt to return it and not take the huge hit of buying something you know you won’t use or wear.
All in all, I think bag-borrow or steal sites are an awesome concept and I’m so glad I decided to give it a try. Sure, it has its cons, but as long as you are aware and careful and do your research it’s worth the hassle!