Could a stolen handbag land you in debt?
Having your bag stolen could leave you in debt for at least six days as it is a lengthy business cancelling credit cards, filling in paperwork and paying for new keys to be cut.
When emptying out the contents of one man’s briefcase, in comparison to a woman’s handbag, it was surprising to find that a man would suffer more financial loss if he were to have his briefcase stolen.
Nearly three quarters of men carry bags in some form, whether it is a briefcase, rucksack, satchel or even a supermarket carrier bag. These are filled with approximately £319 worth of goods. Woman shoulder the contents of a smaller £255 worth of items.
Having said this, what about the bag itself? Many people are partial to the odd designer label and will spend anything from a few hundred pounds to a thousand pounds to clasp a piece of class.
An expensive handbag left on the front seat of a car is a sure fire way to lose it. Some insurance companies provide cover for up to £300 for the loss or damage to a handbag and its contents but if you are uninsured, you will be left with the debt on your shoulders.
We often carry expensive items with us which may have cost us more than we could afford. This could give the wrong impression to a thief who may believe that these items can easily be replaced. Always keep valuable items well concealed and attach them to your shoulder or hand as though they were sealed to you with glue to avoid making yourself a target to theft. Simple precautions could save you having to go through the stress - not to mention causing yourself unnecessary debt problems.
