Help me wait and have patience please !

Mrs. MC · Apr 1st, 2008, 09:11 PM

I have 2 gift cards for Coach that I got for my birthday. I got them because I am going on vacation at the end of JULY where there are 2 outlets within driving distance from our hotel so when my dh and dad asked what I wanted for my bday I told them that I wanted Coach for the vacation. BUT now I am having a hard time waiting. I keep calling all of the outlets around here putting my name on lists for bags and stuff. I couldn't justify just buying one because I have bought about 4 since this time last year. Now that I have gift cards I am having a hard time controlling myself lol ! Would you be able to wait ? Thanks

MsAmie · Apr 1st, 2008, 09:14 PM

I know I would have a hard time waiting too! But just think about it this way, you will have MORE fun on your vacation because you can use your gift cards during it to shop! That way you will also have new stuff to use while you're on your vacation! You can do it, it's worth the wait!!!

Crazy for Bags · Apr 1st, 2008, 09:14 PM

I wish you luck (in waiting). I don't think I would be able to wait until July. Nope, I definitely wouldn't be able to wait.

coachfreak · Apr 1st, 2008, 09:16 PM

JULY????

Yea, I simply don't have the willpower.

kphillips · Apr 1st, 2008, 09:18 PM

I wouldn't have the willpower to wait either...those puppies would be burning a hole in my pocket!!! But if you can hold off, you'd be better off b/c I'm sure you'll be spending lots of money on your vacation, it would be nice to have your Coach purchases covered! Put them in a ziploc bag with water and throw them in the freezer. People do this with credit cards, so it should work with gift cards, too, right?!

donnalynn11 · Apr 1st, 2008, 09:31 PM

Ive had a gift card "on hold" since December for when the pleated ergos come out. However, I've "supplemented" my Coach budget by ebaying a few bags/accessories to get a few eBay bags, and my husband just bought me my satchel when he got his car, so I'm kinda cheating. Try to hold out until you see a "oh my gosh I have to have it" bag - then at least it will be worth it if you spend them. or only spend some of the $$ on the cards.

tanukiki · Apr 1st, 2008, 09:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by donnalynn11

Ive had a gift card "on hold" since December for when the pleated ergos come out. However, I've "supplemented" my Coach budget by ebaying a few bags/accessories to get a few eBay bags, and my husband just bought me my satchel when he got his car, so I'm kinda cheating. Try to hold out until you see a "oh my gosh I have to have it" bag - then at least it will be worth it if you spend them. or only spend some of the $$ on the cards.

My advice too.

GoachBuster · Apr 1st, 2008, 09:47 PM

It's great that you can't wait to go shopping but don't get too excited because if there isn't anything there you truly want then you will feel like you have to buy something because you have been building it up. I remember when I went to certain outlet malls on vacation that have higher end shops and not being able to wait and once I got there I felt like I needed to get something just to justify how much I built it up. Think of it as holding off until you go to see what's at the outlets but if they don't have anything then you can go to the boutiques (or an outlet if one is close to you). You are just prolonging the joy of

shopping

!

Hisgeekygrrrl · Apr 1st, 2008, 09:51 PM

I think you need to make a wishlist in order of what you want most. Pick that number one item and hold out for it.

Mrs. MC · Apr 1st, 2008, 10:05 PM

This is all great advice ! thank you

AlbertsLove · Apr 1st, 2008, 10:05 PM

NO I mean I am also saving a gift card for PCE... I hate it. I mean I see so many cute things that I want... But I am dying for a Chocolate Carly and with out the PCE I am going to have to spend about 90.00 ,with it like 5 dollars. So I am waiting for it then I can waste does 90.00 in accessories.. But the wait is killing me so much

But I know I am know if I wait It will be worth it. So hang in there... I am with you.

Mrs. MC · Apr 1st, 2008, 11:52 PM

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Originally Posted by AlbertsLove

NO I mean I am also saving a gift card for PCE... I hate it. I mean I see so many cute things that I want... But I am dying for a Chocolate Carly and with out the PCE I am going to have to spend about 90.00 ,with it like 5 dollars. So I am waiting for it then I can waste does 90.00 in accessories.. But the wait is killing me so much

But I know I am know if I wait It will be worth it. So hang in there... I am with you.

I want a chocolate Carly too, that is on my call list if an outlet gets one in !

mm16 · Apr 2nd, 2008, 12:05 AM

Just think of the money you will save and the extra stuff you can get at the outlets as opposed to buying now!

Just wait it out girl!

Apr 1st, 2008, 09:11 PM	#1
Mrs. MC Member	Help me wait and have patience please ! I have 2 gift cards for Coach that I got for my birthday. I got them because I am going on vacation at the end of JULY where there are 2 outlets within driving distance from our hotel so when my dh and dad asked what I wanted for my bday I told them that I wanted Coach for the vacation. BUT now I am having a hard time waiting. I keep calling all of the outlets around here putting my name on lists for bags and stuff. I couldn't justify just buying one because I have bought about 4 since this time last year. Now that I have gift cards I am having a hard time controlling myself lol ! Would you be able to wait ? Thanks __________________

Apr 1st, 2008, 09:14 PM	#2
MsAmie Gotta have them all! Location: In my house ;-)	Re: Help me wait and have patience please ! I know I would have a hard time waiting too! But just think about it this way, you will have MORE fun on your vacation because you can use your gift cards during it to shop! That way you will also have new stuff to use while you're on your vacation! You can do it, it's worth the wait!!! __________________ ::: Coach Wishlist ::: -Leigh in Rose -Walnut Luci

Apr 1st, 2008, 09:14 PM	#3
Crazy for Bags Member	Re: Help me wait and have patience please ! I wish you luck (in waiting). I don't think I would be able to wait until July. Nope, I definitely wouldn't be able to wait.

Apr 1st, 2008, 09:16 PM	#4
coachfreak MUST HAVE TATTERSALL Location: lost in Colorado with a mountain view	Re: Help me wait and have patience please ! JULY???? Yea, I simply don't have the willpower. __________________ Card carrying member of Coachaholics Anonymous Have you seen my collection??? http://forum.purseblog.com/your-bag-...on-202157.html Desperately trying to be good

Apr 1st, 2008, 09:18 PM	#5
kphillips Coach is a Girls BF	Re: Help me wait and have patience please ! I wouldn't have the willpower to wait either...those puppies would be burning a hole in my pocket!!! But if you can hold off, you'd be better off b/c I'm sure you'll be spending lots of money on your vacation, it would be nice to have your Coach purchases covered! Put them in a ziploc bag with water and throw them in the freezer. People do this with credit cards, so it should work with gift cards, too, right?! __________________ My Collection -My Coach Wishlist

Apr 1st, 2008, 09:31 PM	#6
donnalynn11 Member	Re: Help me wait and have patience please ! Ive had a gift card "on hold" since December for when the pleated ergos come out. However, I've "supplemented" my Coach budget by ebaying a few bags/accessories to get a few eBay bags, and my husband just bought me my satchel when he got his car, so I'm kinda cheating. Try to hold out until you see a "oh my gosh I have to have it" bag - then at least it will be worth it if you spend them. or only spend some of the $$ on the cards.

Apr 1st, 2008, 09:47 PM	#8
GoachBuster Member	Re: Help me wait and have patience please ! It's great that you can't wait to go shopping but don't get too excited because if there isn't anything there you truly want then you will feel like you have to buy something because you have been building it up. I remember when I went to certain outlet malls on vacation that have higher end shops and not being able to wait and once I got there I felt like I needed to get something just to justify how much I built it up. Think of it as holding off until you go to see what's at the outlets but if they don't have anything then you can go to the boutiques (or an outlet if one is close to you). You are just prolonging the joy of shopping! __________________ until further notice...

Apr 1st, 2008, 09:51 PM	#9
Hisgeekygrrrl SAHMto4kids&1dog	Re: Help me wait and have patience please ! I think you need to make a wishlist in order of what you want most. Pick that number one item and hold out for it. __________________

Apr 1st, 2008, 10:05 PM	#10
Mrs. MC Member	Re: Help me wait and have patience please ! This is all great advice ! thank you __________________

Apr 1st, 2008, 10:05 PM	#11
AlbertsLove Member	Re: Help me wait and have patience please ! NO I mean I am also saving a gift card for PCE... I hate it. I mean I see so many cute things that I want... But I am dying for a Chocolate Carly and with out the PCE I am going to have to spend about 90.00 ,with it like 5 dollars. So I am waiting for it then I can waste does 90.00 in accessories.. But the wait is killing me so much But I know I am know if I wait It will be worth it. So hang in there... I am with you. __________________ On ban Until I reach one of my GOALS!! My first wait goal. $10 COACH GC for every 10 pounds I loose. Wish Me luck!!

Apr 2nd, 2008, 12:05 AM	#13
mm16 #1 Pug Lover~! Location: Ohio	Re: Help me wait and have patience please ! Just think of the money you will save and the extra stuff you can get at the outlets as opposed to buying now! Just wait it out girl! __________________ Visit my mom's blog, www.jollieprimitives.blogspot.com. Visit imy mom's new website, www.jollieprimitives.com.