Remember that old handbag that you loved so much when you first bought it that quickly became your backup purse? The one you eventually let your little sister borrow and then never saw again (and didn't care)? Well, as the old saying goes, "One man's trash is another man's treasure". This of course applies to women, as well!

It's true, quality designer bags can last a lifetime without showing signs of wear and tear. And it's for this reason that used designer handbags are something you might want to think about if you're in the market for a new arm piece (the purse kind, not the boyfriend kind). Buying a new Louis Vuitton bag is going to cost you hundreds, if not thousands. However, buying one used is a sure way to save a ton of cash. So, where do you find these awesome deals?

Ebay, duh! People just like you that have old bags that they are totally over sell said bags on eBay for a fraction of the price. Most of them probably already feel like they've gotten their money's worth out of the bag, but figure they might as well try to get a few bucks for it. And just like your little sister's eyes lit up when you gave her that old bag, so will yours when you snag someone else's awesome old bag!

Of course, there are downsides to this money saving scheme. First and foremost, there is no 100% guarantee that the bag you bid on is going to be authentic. To help protect you from fraudulent sellers, we put together this handy guide to avoiding fakes on eBay.

Another downside is of course the fact that you don't get to actually physically interact with the handbag prior to purchasing it. How do you know how it will actually look and feel on you? Well, you don't...but if the bag is relatively recent (not 3 years old), you can probably find it in a retail fashion boutique in your area where you can take it for a quick test drive. Then of course you can laugh at the price tag and head back home to your computer to do some smart shopping!

To make things even easier for you, we put together this very site that you've found yourself on to facilitate and expedite the process. Using the designer brand links to the right, you can easily browse incredible up-to-the-minute deals on used designer handbags straight from eBay. Convenient, right?

So, take a look around, and snag a "new" bag! Do it for yourself. Do it for your little sister.