First off, that classic Burberry check? Iconic. Just instantly screams “old money” even if, like me, you’re more “old socks.” I mean, seriously, you see that tartan, and it’s just…*Burberry*. You know what I mean? It’s like the little black dress of handbags, but, well, plaid.
And the thing is, they’re like, *everywhere* now. I was scrolling through Etsy the other day (as you do), and BAM! Vintage Burberry bag city. Handbags shops are just bursting with ‘em. Check bags, leather bags, shoulder bags… like, take your pick! Some are unique, some are custom… the whole shebang. I even saw one described as a “top handle bag.” What even *is* a top handle bag? I guess it has a handle… at the top? Duh.
What’s awesome is that you can get ’em online, too. Global shipping, baby! So, no matter where you are, you can rock that vintage Burberry vibe. Some sites are just “Check out our vintage…” blabber, but I’m here to tell you, it’s worth the check-out. It’s also worth checking out more than one site, because prices can vary wildly.
But here’s the thing, and this is just my opinion – some of those prices are OUTRAGEOUS. I saw one… a *crossbody*… and it was priced like it was made of solid gold. Like, girl, chill. It’s still a vintage bag, even if it *is* Burberry. I mean, unless it was actually owned by Queen Elizabeth or something. Then, yeah, maybe it’s worth a small fortune. But probably not.
I mean, the charm of a vintage Burberry bag, for me, is the *vintage* part. It’s the story it tells (even if that story is just “I sat in someone’s closet for 30 years”). It’s that British fashion vibe, you know? That classy, timeless thing. But paying a fortune kinda takes away from the whole “treasure hunt” feel, doesn’t it?
