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A BROWN MONOGRAM SHEARLING STORM BAG WITH GOLD HARDWARE, LOUIS VUITTON, 2007
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Bizarre handbag that's 'smaller than a grain of salt' sells for over $63K
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Bizarre handbag that's 'smaller than a grain of salt' sells for over $63K
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This is the most expensive handbag ever sold at an auction.
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$300,000 Birkin bag sets new price record
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A $38,000 handbag not unheard of in luxury market
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