Whether its a purse, a blazer, or a costume brooch, there are many ways to determine a value on your item.

One of the easiest is through ebay, but this is not always the quickest method. By searching through the ebay auctions, try finding a item similar to yours and follow the auctions through to the end, seeing how much similar vintage goodies sold for. Again, it could take days or even weeks to have a similar item go up for auction.

Second, check vintage fashion websites. These will have photos and selling prices of vintage items. It might take some searching around to find an item similar to yours, but if you're into vintage fashion items, the search will be fun!

Third, while looking around these vintage sights, check out which ones will do appraisals. Be ready to have several good photos of your item to send.

Fourth, let your fingers do the walking (as an old commercial used to say) by checking out sources in your community. Check the yellow pages for vintage or antique shops. A quick phone call will let you know whether they do appraisals on an item like yours.

Fifth, there are several fashion/costume museums around the country. Track them down via internet and contact them to see if they do appraisals.

Sixth, the major auction houses often have fashion/costume departments. With your photos and an email or two, they can give you an estimate, but probably will want to know if you're wanting to sell the item.

Hope these suggestions help! With a Neiman Marcus label on the vintage handbag you're curious about, you've got an advantage right from the start for tracking down a value estimate. Good Luck!