Major Vera in the House

My gigantic lot of Vera Bradley bags arrived, so let's dive in and see what I got.

Thirty-five different bags came in the lot, so more than I counted from the auction listing pics.

I will have to look up patterns and prices, but vintage Vera Bradley bags in good condition average about $25.00 each resale on sites like Poshmark and eBay. A few that came still have their original price tags attached (this jewelry organizer cost more new than I paid for the entire lot plus shipping.)

Some of the bags do need a bath, and a few will need some repairs. Remarkably most do not have any significant damage other than soiling. Abut two-thirds of the lot are in unused or brand-new condition and will just need to be laundered to get rid of the storage smell.

I thought this was a child's hat.

Nope, a little drawstring purse.

So how much did my major Vera lot cost me? I paid $50.00 for the lot, which comes out to $1.47 per bag. I do have my work cut out for me, but I couldn't be happier. :)

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