Handbags, totes and purses are an essential part of every fashionista's wardrobe. Finding bags at a good price is difficult, especially the latest fashions. There are places to buy the best bags and save, though. Purchasing them at wholesale price is the key. When handbags are sold in boutique stores and popular retail shops, the majority of the price paid covers the wholesale cost and mark-up rate. Not all stores consistently mark up their merchandise. Bags that are high in demand or made by a popular designer may be marked up more than 400% of their wholesale cost. When put into perspective, this figure can be alarming. For example, a new bag is released from a popular designer; that bag is valued at $150. A retailer would buy dozens of these bags at the wholesale price. Since the bag is