NEW YORK  —  More people are buying high-end handbags again as economic uncertainty wanes and consumer confidence grows.

But that doesn’t mean everyone’s buying a new one each season; consumers are still shopping conservatively and trying to make their handbags last.

Here’s how to get a designer bag for less — and take proper care of it so it lasts.

•Bang for your buck:

If you’re hard on your belongings, or you measure longevity in decades instead of years, it may make the most sense for you to go right to the source and spend a little more up front. From Louis Vuitton to Coach Inc., specialty retailers always carry a variety of their own latest bags.

Even better, some makers will repair their wares at little or no charge.

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