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Carolyn Kellogg once had a lovely purse. It was stolen -- along with her wallet, keys and credit cards. She uncovers the cost of restoring her purse strings.

A pink Balenciaga bag. Not Carolyn's. (Photo: Carolyn Kellogg)

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