Luxury Investments Are in the Bag

From Chanel to Hermès, luxury handbags are among the fastest-growing assets for collectors. By Kris Manty Grace Kelly with Prince Rainier III of Monaco in 1956, holding the  style of Hermès handbag that was named after her.  When Princess of Monaco Grace Kelly became pregnant in 1956, she used her Hermès handbag to shield her […]

Declutter for Fun and Profit

Dear Lee: We get calls from friends and readers all the time asking what to do with items that their families don’t want or need any longer. The good news is that decluttering can present an opportunity for profit.  Remember, when you go to sell household goods, time is money. The more time you are […]

Handbags Are Going up in Price (And They Look Good, Too) 

Chanel. Hermès Birkin. Louis Vuitton. The names alone make us swoon (admit it—you love those brands too). Attach the names to purses … well, it makes us understand why these handbags are hot. We predicted in our January newsletter that couture handbags were going to be big in 2023. We were right! For people with […]

Kovels’ Top 11 Picks for Fun and Exclusive Handbags!

This week we celebrate National Handbag Day with a wide-eyed look at some of the top exclusive and expensive designer purses on record. The term “purse” originally referred to a small bag for holding coins. We’ve certainly come a long way from that! The word handbag began appearing in the early 1900s. Now, handbags, purses and […]

Future Collectibles Reflect Caring Companies, Communities

Unique times create unique collecting opportunities that will someday be important to historians. One of the numerous acts of community we are witnessing is how many companies are proving “We Are One” by switching production of regular products, in particular beer, vodka and other liquors, to produce much-needed hand-sanitizer. What makes this of note to […]