Purse hooks are not a new idea, they're a resurrected gadget from the past, circa 50s. You can find the old ones on eBay, most still in the original packaging, i.e., unused. I've asked ladies of that era if they ever used one and they all said no. lol I guess they never really caught on. I've seen the new ones advertised for the past five, six years now, even in the back of my Martha Stewart Living, but I don't really see many of them being used in public. I still haven't bought one....I don't find I need it. Plus, I think the hook would be damaging to the purse handle (if it were leather), putting a kink in it and possibly over time would lead to crazing/cracking and maybe even breakage.

I'm not as worried about theft where I live, but I cannot even DEAL with the nastiness that ends up on purses that are laid on the floor, and then other times you set them on your table, or kitchen counter ... GROSS. So, I love the idea -- I don't have one yet, but I will. As far as causing damage, I feel like it would be used so infrequently that it wouldn't be a huge deal, and honestly, if my purse were worth so much that I couldn't handle a little kinkage in the strap, I probably would only take it places where I'd be holding it myself, anyway.

You need a new catagory for "Useful" - I like these things, but I wouldn't call them "cool", but they're certainly not "dorky". A paper clip isn't cool or dorky, it's just "useful".

Dorky? Or just plain AMAZING? I received my first PurseHook 3 years ago from my sister and let me tell you, I have no idea what I ever did without one. Seriously, I really can't remember! Yes it is true, the first PurseHooks were created in 1906 and have come a long way since then. After using the original PurseHook design, my sister, Nichole and I decided to create something better...much better! So we developed the FUMI! The what? The FUMI, which stands for Fashionable, Unique, Multipurpose, Innovation. The FUMI is a PURSEHOOK, a PURSE ACCESSORY/CHARM, and a BRACELET ALL IN ONE! On top of all that, each FUMI has it's own positive message making it the best feel good product on the market! You have to check it out for yourself at www.theFUMI.com and www.PurseHook.net. Now tell me, is it dorky? I don't think so!

To pursonally: Purse hooks have been around since the early 1900's. They fell out of favor during the Depression, money was scarce. As for the women of the 1950's everyone I have met loves the purse hook. I happened to have an extra purse hook that I gave to a woman in her 80's. She was so thankful. She proceeded to tell me how all the ladies in her circle (back in the day) loved using the purse hook for their diaper bags.

Once you use a purse hook you are HOOKED!

Purse hooks are useful - but some do look 'dorky' or cheap.
By far, the best ones around are made by PursePal. They are beautiful and high quality. Their Jeweled Flower ones are honestly stunning - all set with Swarovski crystals. Plus I love it that they donate a minimum of $5 from each one to a charitable cause. Find at www.purse-pal.com

The purse hook is the best. I love not worrying about where to put my purse at a restaurant. There are a lot of different ones out there, but I found that www.SilverHooks.com has the best variety and very reasonable prices!

My purse is never placed on the floor, or table. I just leave it on my lap or on my shoulder. Cute idea which has been around for a while but I would probably never use it. would now have to carry something else (no room as it is) and I would feel that my purse would be out of my comfort zone.