Emily Dickinson once said, “The heart wants what it wants.” But with words like ‘retrenchment’ recently making headlines in Singapore, it doesn’t exactly feel like a good time to splurge on a designer handbag. Although luxury brands are known to mark prices up, there’s a loophole if you're not a fan of hefty price tags: buy them secondhand. To help you navigate the various eCommerce platforms and offline retail options for preloved designer bags, here’s an analysis of the most affordable places to find your dream bag. Facebook Groups And Second-Hand Platforms May Offer Cheaper Deals If you do a quick search on Facebook, and you’ll find many local marketplace groups that list preloved designer handbags for sale. Unlike physical stores, these consignment groups operate online, meaning that they don’t pay rent and can afford smaller profit margins. As a result, you can find designer bags at significantly marked-down prices....