My Dream Computer Bag On Sale!

For the past year, I've been coveting this fashionable $300 Knomo computer bag that also doubles as a tote-bag or purse. I travel frequently for business and I've always wanted to combine my purse/computer bag so that I won't need to check any of my bags at the airport.

(I know, I know. If I get laid off at the end of the year, I won't have to worry about business travel. But if I find a new job in the same field, I will likely have to travel for business in the future as well.)

I was never able to justify (or afford) spending $300 for a computer bag especially when regular (read: less stylish) computer bags can be purchased for less than $50.

But... last Friday, I discovered that my dream bag is currently on sale for $169.90

In my prior post, I admitted to my weakness for expensive purses. As a compromise, I resolved that I would only buy expensive purses:
(a) to replace my existing purse after it falls apart, and

(b) only if I have cash to pay for it.My current computer bag (about 10 years old) is on its last threads -- the zipper is broken and the rubber handle is ripping apart. So in essence, condition (a) is satisfied!

I also have $180 earmarked in my savings for "miscellaneous" (i.e., unplanned) spending. But... since it took me 9 months to save $180 for this kind of "miscellaneous" spending, I just feel awful blowing it on this one purchase.

Despite this misgiving, I was still so tempted last Friday that I actually had to put my credit card on-ice to give me a weekend to think this through. (I froze a tupperware of water with my credit card in it. He he.)

Now that I've had my "cooling-off" period, I still want this bag. Or, do I? I've only seen this bag on the internet. Do I really want to buy an expensive bag sight unseen?

Luckily, I found a local retailer who carries this bag. I'll check it out today to see whether I REALLY want it. This will give me one more opportunity to walk away from this admittedly frivolous purchase. :-D