[fieldsinspring]

Okay.. I will try and make my story short.. I have a white leather ali, a large Khaki/Ebony Carly, and a khaki/chestnut duffle. I love them all. I have decided already that the duffle has to go, because I would rather have my Carly and I got her at an unbelievable price. I love my white ali and have a hard time thinking of parting with her but obviously the Carly is a lot more practical if I were to only have one bag. I am a SAHM and my DH is a sale rep in construction. He is full commission and life has been really good.. until this lovely housing bubble burst around us and things have been tight but now they are out of control and he is not making any commissions for the last 2 months. I am looking for a part time job I can do since my youngest isn't in school yet, but until then.. I am just trying to do anything and everything I can to help out... at this point we are just trying to pay our bills, and yes we do have credit card debt. As I type this I know what the right answer is.. but I put on that dang purse and it is so devastating.. how lame is that?!? I mean, I know it is just a material thing and I can always get one down the road, or something.. but why is it so hard guys?? Does anyone have some words of advice or atleast a shoulder to cry on for a minute? Sorry to sound whiny this is just really really hard right now.

[Mokey]

Oh Fields, I don't have anything to add, but I want to send you hugs and well wishes. Things will turn around and we are all here for you. You don't sound whiny or silly at all.

[Hisgeekygrrrl]

Do you have other collectibles that would sell well instead of the purse??

[fieldsinspring]

Originally Posted by Mokey

Oh Fields, I don't have anything to add, but I want to send you hugs and well wishes. Things will turn around and we are all here for you. You don't sound whiny or silly at all.

Thank you so much I just don't really have anyone to vent to other than DH and that is no good, we both are so down and it is hard right now.. and I have talked to my mom but she just gets stressed for me.. thanks for letting me vent a little.. I know we all have our ups and downs, and life can ALWAYS be worse, but it is really hard right now. You are a sweetie, thanks for your kind words.

[fieldsinspring]

Originally Posted by Hisgeekygrrrl

Do you have other collectibles that would sell well instead of the purse??

No, I really have nothing.. I already sold my heritage swingpack and my Coach checkbook Bleecker wallet a few weeks ago, as well as a few other bags. I have a wristlet that I guess I will sell... we bought a table/chair set a few months ago that is going back today. I have been looking all over my house thinking of things I can sell, but not too much around. I will keep thinking though.. thanks for the suggestion.

[justbrowsing]

I don't have much to add either but I really hope things start to look up.

[oopsididitagain]

Every time I see a white ali or think about one, I think of you. It is your signature bag, I know you love it. I sure hope that you don't have to sell it and that things will get better soon!

[donnalynn11]

Fields, I'm so sorry you are having a tough time right now. I have a question for you. Do you think the bag pictured below (a black leaher soho flap of some sort from a few years ago, really great condition) would fetch any good $$ on eBay? Its just sitting among my other bags and I really dont know what to do with it, but I dont really plan on ever using it again. I'd be happy to send it to you to sell on ebay since I am ebay-selling challenged and then maybe it could help you to keep your Ali? If this is inappropriate then I apologize - just trying to think of something to do to help.

[Mrs. MC]

I would see what else you could sell. Maybe get a pt job at Coach or something. I wouldn't sell it only because they don't make them any more and down the road the chances of you getting one in good condition will be slim. Good luck !

[fieldsinspring]

Originally Posted by justbrowsing

I don't have much to add either but I really hope things start to look up.

Thank you so much

Originally Posted by oopsididitagain

Every time I see a white ali or think about one, I think of you. It is your signature bag, I know you love it. I sure hope that you don't have to sell it and that things will get better soon!

Awww really? Thanks so much, that's cute! I do love her!

Originally Posted by donnalynn11

Fields, I'm so sorry you are having a tough time right now. I have a question for you. Do you think the bag pictured below (a black leaher soho flap of some sort from a few years ago, really great condition) would fetch any good $$ on eBay? Its just sitting among my other bags and I really dont know what to do with it, but I dont really plan on ever using it again. I'd be happy to send it to you to sell on ebay since I am ebay-selling challenged and then maybe it could help you to keep your Ali? If this is inappropriate then I apologize - just trying to think of something to do to help.

Donna what can I say other than I an welling with tears.. you are soo incredible and are always thinking of others and not yourself.. you are incredible. I couldn't possibly have you send that to me but I want you to know you are a total sweetheart. That bag is darling and I am sure you can sell it, but I could never take it from you.. I am just sitting here letting my emotions out now, you made the waterfall start- you are incredible, I thank you from the bottom of my heart.

[fluffy614]

Originally Posted by donnalynn11

Fields, I'm so sorry you are having a tough time right now. I have a question for you. Do you think the bag pictured below (a black leaher soho flap of some sort from a few years ago, really great condition) would fetch any good $$ on eBay? Its just sitting among my other bags and I really dont know what to do with it, but I dont really plan on ever using it again. I'd be happy to send it to you to sell on ebay since I am ebay-selling challenged and then maybe it could help you to keep your Ali? If this is inappropriate then I apologize - just trying to think of something to do to help.

OMG, you are a sweetheart ! What a kind offer. Now that is a RAOK!!!

[donnalynn11]

Originally Posted by fieldsinspring

Thank you so much



Awww really? Thanks so much, that's cute! I do love her!



Donna what can I say other than I an welling with tears.. you are soo incredible and are always thinking of others and not yourself.. you are incredible. I couldn't possibly have you send that to me but I want you to know you are a total sweetheart. That bag is darling and I am sure you can sell it, but I could never take it from you.. I am just sitting here letting my emotions out now, you made the waterfall start- you are incredible, I thank you from the bottom of my heart.

Oh no - I didnt mean to make you cry!!! But think about it - I dont want to make you uncomfortable, but I'm really not using the bag, really dont even know how to begin to start selling on eBay (it makes my head hurt thinking about shipping charges, packaging, etc!! haha), and I pretty much exhausted my circle of friends/family who would appreciate getting a Coach bag, so its just sitting here...Im not going to post on this again, but PM me if you want, OK?

[cupcake]

Originally Posted by donnalynn11

Fields, I'm so sorry you are having a tough time right now. I have a question for you. Do you think the bag pictured below (a black leaher soho flap of some sort from a few years ago, really great condition) would fetch any good $$ on eBay? Its just sitting among my other bags and I really dont know what to do with it, but I dont really plan on ever using it again. I'd be happy to send it to you to sell on ebay since I am ebay-selling challenged and then maybe it could help you to keep your Ali? If this is inappropriate then I apologize - just trying to think of something to do to help.

Oh my gosh - what an amazing gesture of kindness. I am speechless. This really makes me realize what a great bunch of women we have on this board.

[Mokey]

Ditto Mokoni! Donnalynn is a total sweetheart and so is Fields. Love them both to pieces!

[denverjenny]

Hey fieldsinspring, I have little ones at home too so I know how hard it is to try and work part time with them. Hav eyou ever heard of Alpine Access? It's a company that hires people to work from home on their computers for their clients (like J Crew, Office Depot, etc). It's like customer service/call center type work, but as long as you have a computer and internet and a phone line you can do it. It's completely legit and they don't charge you or anything. I think they pay around 8-12 an hour depending on what you are doing. And you tell them EXACTLY what hours you can work, even down to 15 minute intervals. Anyway...just thought I'd share that with you if you weren't aware. The website is alpineaccess.com :)