Update*****I just purchased my third Kors bag. I like MK because they are a bit more stylish than a Coach but won't break the bank. Now, you have to be cool with every basic chick carrying your bag, but they are nicer than a Dooney in my opinion. If you are a guy, your wife will probably love these. Great gift and it's way cheaper here to buy one.
You can get a Kors at TJ Maxx for $99 to $150, but you are at the mercy of what they have. If you come here, there's ALWAYS a sale, and all my bags have been between $110 and $150, so if you want the newest styles you should come here. Also they have the matching wallet to all bags so if you are extremely weird like me, you'll want the matching wallet too.
As for the sales, they vary. If you go around a holiday, you'll get more. I bought one at 20% off plus an additional 20 off that day. Last night because of Easter weekend both MK and Coach were doing 60% off plus 20% on purses and wallets. To make it easier, I'll just tell you they mark the purses up depending on the sale, so Holidays will get you about a 20 to 30 percent discount over a regular sale. Coach (in case you were wondering) purses are priced about the same, and I always look there too since it's right across from here. Most purses there will be around $130 to $170, so it's a tad bit more than an MK, but if you like plain leather Coach is a classic.
I'd feel remiss if I didn't point out the reason I've had three MK bags: I've actually had four, and the first was maybe 2.5 years ago. The straps on these purses are notoriously awful. After a half a year, they started breaking down, so any person who's owned a nice bag knows that means the straps loose the outside leather adhesive and start to fray. The first time, I contacted MK and they had me send my purse in and they ended up keeping it because they said it was defective. They gave me $150 credit, which was awesome because it paid for my next purse and half the wallet! I came here and picked out a replacement and got a bigger bag to carry not only all my crap but also my laptop. Less than a year later, same thing happened.
Long story short: MK bags have crappy straps. I did a repair myself using leather adhesive and purse paint but that doesn't hold up long. Good news: MK will fix your bag typically for free if you have a receipt, so make sure to get it emailed to you at checkout. Easier to keep up with. Just know a lot of times they'll keep the purse and give you a credit that's typically the amount of the purse. So if you are attached to that purse, don't send it in. Instead take it to a shoe repair place and they'll repair it for around $50. I keep buying them because the customer service is great and the sales here are awesome. If you are in the market for MK or Coach come here. Way cheaper!
I'm pleased with my first Kors purchase. I went in today just to look and ended up with a nice purse and matching wallet. Sales associates are friendly and not pushy. I told her what styles I like and she showed me several. I'm most happy that this location runs HUGE sales; today the same purse I was looking at Macy's at for $350 was on sale and 40% off, brining it down to $160. For $250 I got a cute big purse and matching wallet. I'm not a fancy purse person, but I've seen these purses go for much much more. If you are in the market for a Kors purse, I'd go here. read more