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ebyaya · May 29th, 2009, 09:14 PM

I have 12 hours to decide whether I should keep the Frame bag or New ball bag... I am torn!!

I already have an Intagli Veneta and this second bag isn't supposed to happen. Well, I wasn't going to buy anything..but ended up buying more. so much for my ban.

So now I am deciding between the Frame bag, New ball, and nero mini capri. The frame bag is very elegant and chic while New ball's shape is similar to Veneta. The three bags are very different and I like them all.. BUT cant keep them all.

Help?

TIA!

doloresmia · May 29th, 2009, 09:17 PM

what is your style? more classic or casual? if classic, frame might work better, if casual i would go for the new ball. personally i am more casual and therefore i would choose new ball. however, color matters too. what are your choices?

ebyaya · May 29th, 2009, 09:31 PM

Originally Posted by doloresmia

what is your style? more classic or casual? if classic, frame might work better, if casual i would go for the new ball. personally i am more casual and therefore i would choose new ball. however, color matters too. what are your choices?

Both Frame and New Ball are ebano. Mini Capri would be Nero. So it comes down to the style of the bag. I really like them both. I don't have any bag that looks similar to the Frame bag, so it would be a good addition to my bag collection. On the other hand, I am more casual so I don't really know how the Frame bag would fit. I like the New ball but then I feel like it's too similar to the Veneta... so I feel like I don't need two of the similar item (at least not yet). Hence the nero mini capri.... sigh!

Intagli Veneta is my very first BV so whichever I pick would be my second. What's a good second bag?

kroquet · May 29th, 2009, 09:39 PM

Wish I had your tough decision!!! I am no help, sorry.

Baggiana · May 29th, 2009, 11:48 PM

If you already have the intagli, then you already have ebano... why get another ebano? So I would chose the nero bag, if the size and shape of the mini capri is right for you.

eye.bag · May 30th, 2009, 12:04 AM

If it's merely for collection, then the Frame would fill a "gap" in the collection, no? But I hate to buy lovely bags that stay forever in the wardrobe, so you've got to think whether you would take it out at all. Mini capri is completely different dilemma since it's look and size is very different... but it seems to be not as important, am I right?

blueiris · May 30th, 2009, 09:59 AM

Originally Posted by ebyaya

Both Frame and New Ball are ebano. Mini Capri would be Nero. So it comes down to the style of the bag. I really like them both. I don't have any bag that looks similar to the Frame bag, so it would be a good addition to my bag collection. On the other hand, I am more casual so I don't really know how the Frame bag would fit. I like the New ball but then I feel like it's too similar to the Veneta... so I feel like I don't need two of the similar item (at least not yet). Hence the nero mini capri.... sigh!

Intagli Veneta is my very first BV so whichever I pick would be my second. What's a good second bag?

You might have already decided by now, but here are my thoughts. If the ebano New Ball were full price, you probably wouldn't buy it because you feel it's too similar to the ebano Veneta. If the frame bag were full price, you probably wouldn't buy it because your style is casual and you aren't sure how the frame bag would fit into your lifestyle. I'd count those two out of the running. How useful would the nero capri be to you? It sounds like you're only considering it because it's on sale, and because it's not ebano like the others. But, would the money be better spent in the future on a nero bag that you really love? You've spoken the least about the nero capri, so I don't know how much you really like it. Good luck deciding!

realbuyerhub · May 30th, 2009, 10:06 AM

every BV is beautiful to me in their different ways n angle... So can't give my 2 cents worth sorry. But i know my next buy will be the Capri cos i'm a casual person too... hope you make yr final decision n enjoy yr buy

ebyaya · May 30th, 2009, 10:27 AM

Originally Posted by blueiris

You might have already decided by now, but here are my thoughts. If the ebano New Ball were full price, you probably wouldn't buy it because you feel it's too similar to the ebano Veneta. If the frame bag were full price, you probably wouldn't buy it because your style is casual and you aren't sure how the frame bag would fit into your lifestyle. I'd count those two out of the running. How useful would the nero capri be to you? It sounds like you're only considering it because it's on sale, and because it's not ebano like the others. But, would the money be better spent in the future on a nero bag that you really love? You've spoken the least about the nero capri, so I don't know how much you really like it. Good luck deciding!

haven't decided yet actually. but about to decide within the next two hours.
You are completely right about everything. I can't afford a BV at full price (at least not yet). So in a way, it's b/c of the sale. I actually really like the new ball, but ended up keeping the veneta as my very first BV.
I put nero mini capri into consideration b/c I don't have a bag that size. Most of my bags are medium sized (like the frame bag). So it would be a good addtion. But then again, I could be just making excuses for myself to have them.

The frame bag is completely different and very classic. Most of my bags actually falls into the classics category.

I appreciate everyone's response and welcome any last min one.
TIA!

viba424 · May 30th, 2009, 10:28 AM

I liked the frame bag because it was structured and a little more unique, however the ball bag is larger and probably more versatile. Like the others said, it depends what you already have or what fills a gap in your wardrobe.

annie9999 · May 30th, 2009, 10:59 AM

Originally Posted by blueiris

You might have already decided by now, but here are my thoughts. If the ebano New Ball were full price, you probably wouldn't buy it because you feel it's too similar to the ebano Veneta. If the frame bag were full price, you probably wouldn't buy it because your style is casual and you aren't sure how the frame bag would fit into your lifestyle. I'd count those two out of the running. How useful would the nero capri be to you? It sounds like you're only considering it because it's on sale, and because it's not ebano like the others. But, would the money be better spent in the future on a nero bag that you really love? You've spoken the least about the nero capri, so I don't know how much you really like it. Good luck deciding!

i agree. if you are only buying because they are on sale- save the money for something you love.
i was so tempted to buy during the sale but already bought a bv this year and am waiting on a s.o- so i held back and now i am really happy.
remember the fall things are coming soon.

Bichon Lover · May 30th, 2009, 03:23 PM

On the other hand if you really love them both and it's a toss up then you might get the more expensive one at half and take advantage of the price difference if there is one. Just sayin'

it's a thought.

doreenjoy · May 30th, 2009, 04:28 PM

I personally LOVE the new ball. I think the open top makes the bag more youthful and I love the piping that gives it some structure.

Did you decide?

ebyaya · May 30th, 2009, 06:18 PM

I ended up deciding to keep the frame bag. I went to look at it again today and I just couldn't give it up. It's soo beauuuuuutiful. And it was just calling my name. sigh. Now I have to wait for the package. I can't wait to use it!

Thanks everyone for their advice!

blackpearl · May 30th, 2009, 06:32 PM

I was about to chime in with a piece of advice but see that you have made up your mind. Congratulations! It was a tough one.

May 29th, 2009, 09:14 PM	#1
ebyaya OP Member Joined: Sep 2008 Posts: 138	Frame bag or New ball (w/out zipper) I have 12 hours to decide whether I should keep the Frame bag or New ball bag... I am torn!! I already have an Intagli Veneta and this second bag isn't supposed to happen. Well, I wasn't going to buy anything..but ended up buying more. so much for my ban. So now I am deciding between the Frame bag, New ball, and nero mini capri. The frame bag is very elegant and chic while New ball's shape is similar to Veneta. The three bags are very different and I like them all.. BUT cant keep them all. Help? TIA!
ebyaya OP Member Joined: Sep 2008 Posts: 138

May 29th, 2009, 09:39 PM	#4
kroquet Menopausal M. O. B. Joined: Sep 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 9,462	Wish I had your tough decision!!! I am no help, sorry.
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May 29th, 2009, 11:48 PM	#5
Baggiana Member Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 1,989	If you already have the intagli, then you already have ebano... why get another ebano? So I would chose the nero bag, if the size and shape of the mini capri is right for you.
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May 30th, 2009, 12:04 AM	#6
eye.bag Member Joined: Jul 2008 Posts: 268	If it's merely for collection, then the Frame would fill a "gap" in the collection, no? But I hate to buy lovely bags that stay forever in the wardrobe, so you've got to think whether you would take it out at all. Mini capri is completely different dilemma since it's look and size is very different... but it seems to be not as important, am I right?
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May 30th, 2009, 10:28 AM	#10
viba424 Member Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 1,909	I liked the frame bag because it was structured and a little more unique, however the ball bag is larger and probably more versatile. Like the others said, it depends what you already have or what fills a gap in your wardrobe.
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May 29th, 2009, 09:17 PM	#2
doloresmia Member Joined: May 2008 Location: SoCal Posts: 7,515	what is your style? more classic or casual? if classic, frame might work better, if casual i would go for the new ball. personally i am more casual and therefore i would choose new ball. however, color matters too. what are your choices?

May 30th, 2009, 10:06 AM	#8
realbuyerhub TTG Joined: May 2009 Location: Bag ReHab Centre ... Posts: 1,042	every BV is beautiful to me in their different ways n angle... So can't give my 2 cents worth sorry. But i know my next buy will be the Capri cos i'm a casual person too... hope you make yr final decision n enjoy yr buy

May 30th, 2009, 03:23 PM	#12
Bichon Lover Member Joined: Jul 2008 Location: California SF Bayarea Posts: 2,460	On the other hand if you really love them both and it's a toss up then you might get the more expensive one at half and take advantage of the price difference if there is one. Just sayin' it's a thought.

May 30th, 2009, 04:28 PM	#13
doreenjoy I should be writing. Joined: Feb 2008 Location: Mostly in the USA Posts: 2,484	I personally LOVE the new ball. I think the open top makes the bag more youthful and I love the piping that gives it some structure. Did you decide?
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May 30th, 2009, 06:18 PM	#14
ebyaya OP Member Joined: Sep 2008 Posts: 138	I ended up deciding to keep the frame bag. I went to look at it again today and I just couldn't give it up. It's soo beauuuuuutiful. And it was just calling my name. sigh. Now I have to wait for the package. I can't wait to use it! Thanks everyone for their advice!
ebyaya OP Member Joined: Sep 2008 Posts: 138

May 30th, 2009, 06:32 PM	#15
blackpearl Member Joined: May 2008 Posts: 459	I was about to chime in with a piece of advice but see that you have made up your mind. Congratulations! It was a tough one.
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