Article: Designer handbags? Sorry, there's a limit

Eric Wilson The New York Times Media Group
International Herald Tribune
01-11-2008
Designer handbags? Sorry, there's a limit
Byline: Eric Wilson The New York Times Media Group
Edition: 3
Section: FINANCE/BUSINESS

For products that are truly in demand, like Wii game consoles, tickets to the Super Bowl or cans of corn on double-coupon day, it may seem reasonable to limit the number a customer can buy at one time.

But readers of the fine print on the Web sites of luxury retailers like Saks Fifth Avenue, Neiman Marcus and Bergdorf Goodman may be surprised to discover that such a policy also now applies to designer handbags.
These include Prada's latest ruched nylon styles, which cost $1,290; ...

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