when i bot my 1st more expensive bag (at 4xk) a few years ago, my HB was not too happy. however, he get used to it as i bot it every year since then, no feeling.
i bot them all myself (from the $ my HB gave me, didn't ask him for additional for the bags, so he's ok)
but i guess he still thinks it's crazy why a handbag can be that expensive.