The Magical Balance Number - limiting your yearly purchases

IntlSet · Jun 10th, 2008, 11:42 AM

In 2007, I bought 2 Chanel bags. In 2008, I will have bought 1 Chanel plus 1 Bottega Veneta.

I've realized that this is a good number for me to purchase every year: 2 designer bags. I don't skimp and save on other things, I can comfortably make a purchase without feeling too guilty, etc. With just two purchases a year, I'm forced to pick bags that I love.

Have you found a good balance for the number of Chanels you purchase?

radhika · Jun 10th, 2008, 11:45 AM

wow 2 purchases a year is ideal. Thats my gameplan too! Cause im not only a bag girl but a jewellery gal too and thats pretty expensive!

jellybeanz · Jun 10th, 2008, 11:50 AM

It varies so much for me. In 2007 I bought only one bag that was $400. This year, I've already bought 2 Chanels and 1 LV, plus 2 other bags that were each under $500. And I'm pretty sure I'm not done yet. LOL.

bagtasia · Jun 10th, 2008, 11:59 AM

Since November 2007, bought 9 Chanel bags, and waitlisted for some Fall bags.
It's hard to stop now, don't know why. I haven't used them all yet. But as far as I know, I stopped buying LVs.

sinny1 · Jun 10th, 2008, 12:07 PM

That is a good idea, but then again with the Chanel increases nowadays its better to get them as soon as you can.

iluvluxe · Jun 10th, 2008, 12:11 PM

so hard to limit.....
There are years that there will only be 1 Chanel that i absolutely cannot live without ... and then there are years where there are five or six....Yikes.
While limiting yearly purchases is a very tough call to make, I have gotten wiser with my purchases in looking for bags that are more practical for everyday use. And... I no longer buy any other brand, because i know its just going to sit in my closet and I am not going to wear it.

ilovemylilo · Jun 10th, 2008, 12:41 PM

I have my finances all laid-out as well when it comes to purchasing designer bags (CHANEL bags for this matter). I've made a commitment to myself (& my bank account) that I would only purchase 2, yep, 2 bags per year

and so far the result has been great!

I will be doing my first CHANEL purchase for this year ('08) this coming July for my birthday. That is, if I don't get distracted with this d@mn BBag

sclisa · Jun 10th, 2008, 12:46 PM

i limit my bag purchases to 6 a year or 1 per season and it's really hard to stick to the limit especially with the great sales.

VeryIntoChanel · Jun 10th, 2008, 12:50 PM

I aim at 4 bags a year. I am way over target for this year already so I have to start downsizing pretty soon. 4 a year is realistic for me, enough to curb my endless temptations...

cammy1 · Jun 10th, 2008, 12:58 PM

When it comes to Chanel my limit is 2 bags per year (although last year it was 3)

danicky · Jun 10th, 2008, 01:08 PM

I don't have a limit, but 2 a year sounds good. That will force me to only buy the bags I really love. Besides, I end up buying a lot and I don't wear them. So with just 2 a year, I will end up using the bags.

ChenChen · Jun 10th, 2008, 01:35 PM

I'm trying to limit myself to 4 bags per year (for special occasions), although with all the Chanel price increases it's getting pretty ridiculous, and (even as new as I am to Chanel) I'm reconsidering whether or not I should just go to Hermes and just get 1 *very* long-lasting and timeless (not to mention expensive!) bag a year.

Oh, just to add, I'm in love with Chanel because it IS timeless and classic, but when I think I can buy an 'H' for the price of 3 or 4 Chanels (at their prices nowadays), it's seriously tempting to change allegiances, especially since a Birkin has been my HG of all HGs for practically forever.

jbelle · Jun 10th, 2008, 01:46 PM

Two bags a year sounds great, but I usually buy 4 (one per season basically). I find that the more bags I acquire, the more I have to rotate, and the more things get lost in my closet and don't get used... I have to consult my baggie list on my computer!

loveaddict · Jun 10th, 2008, 01:46 PM

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Originally Posted by bagtasia

Since November 2007, bought 9 Chanel bags, and waitlisted for some Fall bags.
It's hard to stop now, don't know why. I haven't used them all yet. But as far as I know, I stopped buying LVs.

Omg, same problem here haha, sinced jan08, i have bought 2 bottegas, 2 balens, 1 kelly bag, 4 chanels, i dunno why...and tom i am going to pay for my 5th chanel...its very hard to stop with chanel especially this ss08 and fw08....yes and i agree, i fully stopped buying lvs, but well i have to admit their wallets are the best. anyway i love bags..but sometimes when i come to think about it, with that amount of money from jan08, if i dont buy bags i can buy diamonds or a nice watch..are we crazy? cmon bagaholic please step forward and confess your sins =) or pleasure i mite say?

luvmbj · Jun 10th, 2008, 01:59 PM

I just purchased my first Chanel in November. I am still loving on it. I am thinking I am going to be at 1 or 2 a year, I am not a BIG bag person that I have tons and switch off daily. I get a bag and stick with it for a good year or so..So that makes it easy for me to limit myself.

Jun 10th, 2008, 11:42 AM	#1
IntlSet Bonjour! Location: Chicago	The Magical Balance Number - limiting your yearly purchases In 2007, I bought 2 Chanel bags. In 2008, I will have bought 1 Chanel plus 1 Bottega Veneta. I've realized that this is a good number for me to purchase every year: 2 designer bags. I don't skimp and save on other things, I can comfortably make a purchase without feeling too guilty, etc. With just two purchases a year, I'm forced to pick bags that I love. Have you found a good balance for the number of Chanels you purchase? __________________

Jun 10th, 2008, 12:07 PM	#5
sinny1 Rockin Chic Location: Chicago the ILL City :)	That is a good idea, but then again with the Chanel increases nowadays its better to get them as soon as you can. __________________ "The best things in life are free, the second best are expensive." Coco Chanel Wishlist:* Chanel Vintage Lambskin Jumbo Balenciaga Part time GH Accessories; two-tone flats pearl necklace a nice rtw piece

Jun 10th, 2008, 12:50 PM	#9
VeryIntoChanel Color Flap Freak	I aim at 4 bags a year. I am way over target for this year already so I have to start downsizing pretty soon. 4 a year is realistic for me, enough to curb my endless temptations... __________________ My 09 resolution is to stay true to my one-in-one-out rule

Jun 10th, 2008, 01:35 PM	#12
ChenChen Handbags Please!	I'm trying to limit myself to 4 bags per year (for special occasions), although with all the Chanel price increases it's getting pretty ridiculous, and (even as new as I am to Chanel) I'm reconsidering whether or not I should just go to Hermes and just get 1 very long-lasting and timeless (not to mention expensive!) bag a year. Oh, just to add, I'm in love with Chanel because it IS timeless and classic, but when I think I can buy an 'H' for the price of 3 or 4 Chanels (at their prices nowadays), it's seriously tempting to change allegiances, especially since a Birkin has been my HG of all HGs for practically forever. __________________ WISHLIST Chanel Red Flap Otherwise... BANNED! ~~ChenChen's Collection~~

Jun 10th, 2008, 11:45 AM	#2
radhika Member	wow 2 purchases a year is ideal. Thats my gameplan too! Cause im not only a bag girl but a jewellery gal too and thats pretty expensive!

Jun 10th, 2008, 11:50 AM	#3
jellybeanz Member	It varies so much for me. In 2007 I bought only one bag that was $400. This year, I've already bought 2 Chanels and 1 LV, plus 2 other bags that were each under $500. And I'm pretty sure I'm not done yet. LOL.

Jun 10th, 2008, 11:59 AM	#4
bagtasia LVNOMORE	Since November 2007, bought 9 Chanel bags, and waitlisted for some Fall bags. It's hard to stop now, don't know why. I haven't used them all yet. But as far as I know, I stopped buying LVs.

Jun 10th, 2008, 12:11 PM	#6
iluvluxe Haute Location: NY	so hard to limit..... There are years that there will only be 1 Chanel that i absolutely cannot live without ... and then there are years where there are five or six....Yikes. While limiting yearly purchases is a very tough call to make, I have gotten wiser with my purchases in looking for bags that are more practical for everyday use. And... I no longer buy any other brand, because i know its just going to sit in my closet and I am not going to wear it.

Jun 10th, 2008, 12:41 PM	#7
ilovemylilo Member Location: Tampa, FLA	I have my finances all laid-out as well when it comes to purchasing designer bags (CHANEL bags for this matter). I've made a commitment to myself (& my bank account) that I would only purchase 2, yep, 2 bags per year and so far the result has been great! I will be doing my first CHANEL purchase for this year ('08) this coming July for my birthday. That is, if I don't get distracted with this d@mn BBag

Jun 10th, 2008, 12:46 PM	#8
sclisa Member	i limit my bag purchases to 6 a year or 1 per season and it's really hard to stick to the limit especially with the great sales.

Jun 10th, 2008, 12:58 PM	#10
cammy1 Member	When it comes to Chanel my limit is 2 bags per year (although last year it was 3)

Jun 10th, 2008, 01:08 PM	#11
danicky Member Location: New York	I don't have a limit, but 2 a year sounds good. That will force me to only buy the bags I really love. Besides, I end up buying a lot and I don't wear them. So with just 2 a year, I will end up using the bags.

Jun 10th, 2008, 01:46 PM	#13
jbelle Member	Two bags a year sounds great, but I usually buy 4 (one per season basically). I find that the more bags I acquire, the more I have to rotate, and the more things get lost in my closet and don't get used... I have to consult my baggie list on my computer!

Jun 10th, 2008, 01:59 PM	#15
luvmbj Member	I just purchased my first Chanel in November. I am still loving on it. I am thinking I am going to be at 1 or 2 a year, I am not a BIG bag person that I have tons and switch off daily. I get a bag and stick with it for a good year or so..So that makes it easy for me to limit myself.