If you want to make a lady happy one of the best ways is to buy her a new handbag. And you won’t go far wrong if the one that you choose for her is a Prada handbag.

Prada make very fashionable handbags and they aren’t cheap. So as well as being a pleasure to use, they are also often bought for their value as a status symbol.

It might not be everybody’s cup of tea, but it is a fact that when people work hard for their money, they like to be able to display this by posessing items that signify wealth. A Prada handbag is most definitely a great way for someone to achieve this, without going overboard and looking like they are trying too hard.

Of course, not everyone can afford to throw money around so obviously many people will try and find cut-price deals. But this can lead to disaster if, for example, someone is shopping online and makes a rush decision and ends up buying a fake item. When buying a high-ticket item it is always wise to take your time and carry out due diligence.

The best place to purchase a designer purse like a Prada handbag would be in their outlet stores, high end department stores, or on the Prada website itself. This is the best way to ensure you end up with high quality and good workmanship for your handbag. You can often times catch sales on different brand name handbags so if you watch your favorite Prada handbag long enough, you might just be able to buy it on sale. But when looking for bargains, there is no reason to suspect that you can’t find a genuine deal on a site like eBay - as long as one does their homework and doesn’t rush into a purchase.

There are people who would be happy to buy a fake handbag at knockdown prices. But you should ask yourself - what kind of status symbol is it to have a fake expensive item? Others may not realise, but the person carrying the handbag will always know that they are a ‘fake’.

Obviously, it’s down to the individual to decide. But if you are buying the handbag for someone else, you should be aware of the consequences if you try and fool them into thinking that their prize posession is genuine, when it isn’t!

Ideally, you will choose to buy a genuine Prada handbag. If you buy online, then be sure to take a little time and don’t rush into any big purchases.