星期四 [ 2010-1-28 14:08:18 | watches1013 ] Is your handbag worth [pounds sterling]577 IT is the one thing women never leave home without. Most would be lost without their handbag, crammed full of essential items such as makeup, mobile phone, last month's railcard and supermarket receipts going back six months. But the actual value of the contents may come as something of a surprise, for it appears that many are carrying around a small fortune. high power led bulbs The average handbag and its contents is worth [pounds sterling]577 - making a collective British total of about [pounds sterling]14billion. A survey of 1,700 women found that although a bag is worth just [pounds sterling]30 on average, it is full of items which could cost a lot more to replace if stolen. The majority of Daily Mail Reporter the women polled put makeup as the most valuable item in their bags, with one in four carrying a set worth up to [pounds sterling]50. Half of those questioned regularly carry up to [pounds sterling]50 in cash. Other costly items were mobile phones, house and car keys, sunglasses, leather diaries and perfume. All in all, these can cost hundreds of pounds to replace. But the survey by Prudential Home Insurance found that although one in five women had had their bags stolen and would be 'absolutely devastated' if their bag was taken, 70 per cent had no insurance against theft. More than a third admitted it would take them over a day to recover from the trauma of losing their bag and contents. Earlier this year one of the great royal mysteries was solved when a picture taken at Other brands jewellery Ascot revealed what the Queen carries in her bag - hardly anything. All that could be spotted was a purse, or perhaps a spectacles case. Prudential spokesman Nicole Dodunski advised those who carry a lot more in their bags to think about taking out insurance against theft. She said: 'Apart from the usual bits and bobs women really do carry a lot of valuable items in their handbags without actually realising it. 'Nothing can undo the trauma of losing your handbag but at least if you're insured you won't face a bill of hundreds to add to the misery. 'We want to remind women to check their home contents insurance includes personal possessions cover, which means items are insured even when out of the home. 'If the worst does happen and your bag is taken, make sure you report it to the police straight away and get a crime reference number to help your claim go through smoothly.' Police advise women to ensure their bag has a good fastening, such as a zip, and to keep the opening close to them to avoid falling victim to thieves or pickpockets. embroidered patches They also warn that back packs are more accessible to thieves. Other articles: http://www.sz-dxs.cn/Blog/View/?176 http://www.teseruye.cn/Blog/View/?495 浏览(2464) | 回复(3552)
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Is your handbag worth [pounds sterling]577 