Advice, please, on where to purchase inexpensive handbag for my 78 y.o. aunt

Have you thought about looking at Kohls? Just visited the website, myself, earlier today and there is a good selection...many bags on sale. Also, they are offering the "spend $50 and get $10 Kohl's cash" right now.

I actually like Target's purses, perhaps Kohl's as well.

You could also try Penneys. I think Walmart handbags are not the best choice.

You can find reasonably priced handbags absolutely everywhere. Finding an under $40 bag is the easy part. I think the hard part might be in finding a bag that she'll like and that will work for her. She might be strapped for cash and she might be elderly but she's still a human being, an adult woman; you can't assume she'll like a bag just because you like it. My mom passed away in her mid 80's as did sister and I remember how particular they both were about their handbags. I can tell you that after the ladies passed away, we had to find good homes for all those lovely handbags that we'd given them for birthdays, Christmas's, Mother's Days....bags they raved over when they opened the boxes.....and never carried. Before you shop for a bag for her, find out what she wants and needs in a bag. The older women get, the more particular they get about their handbags.

I don't do Kohls because their store here is so dismal. However I have found Target bags to work and last pretty well. My favorite place, though, is Marshall's (and T.J. Maxx). Both have nicer bags - good brand names at reasonable prices. You'll recognize some of them. Also Ross has nice bags sometimes - not all of them are wonderful, but you can find some good buys there at times.

I also want to say you're a wonderful niece to care for this aunt. I know she'll appreciate what you do for her. A special thought on your part. Good luck with your hunt.

BTW, I'll be 80 in August, so I understand how much your thoughtfulness will mean to her.

How about giving us a detailed description? Height/length/width, zippered, outside pockets...even price range. I've found this forum to be extremely helpful by giving you many different choices.

Online there are a couple of sites like 6 PM dot com often has cute things at a really reduced price compared to the retail sale value. Big Buddah is a cute brand they often sell at way less. Designer Imports has cute bags too.

Penney's usually has a good selection of decent bags at a good price. Or T.J. Maxx if you have one close.