I ADORE this bag! How do I save up for it?

Splannie · Mar 19th, 2007, 08:07 AM

OMG! OMG! This bag is TOTALLY amazing!

The only problem is it comes with a price tag

But im in love with it.... How do you, girls, save up for something like that? Any advice???

Coach - LIMITED EDITION LILY STRAW BASKET

claudia rucker · Mar 19th, 2007, 08:15 AM

that bag is amazing! I love it too..

lauralovescoach · Mar 19th, 2007, 09:51 AM

I'm loving this one:

Coach - HAMPTONS STRIPE SATCHEL

But, I'm in nursing school and my husband is the only one working so it won't be mine for at least another year. If I were you I'd print out a picture of it and carry it with you to remind you of how much you want it and to help you save up :) Good luck!

batgirl0711 · Mar 19th, 2007, 09:52 AM

if you go to starbucks daily and get a tasty treat...don't. that will save you roughly $25/week and 100/month.

dont eat out for lunch, make your own and take it with you. and you are looking at saving around $30/week and $120/month.

same for dinner. make it at home. saving around $50/week and $200/month.

so far that would save you around $420 in one month. do that for two months and you have your bag. oh and go and bag and accessories ban also.

Kendallita · Mar 19th, 2007, 10:01 AM

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Originally Posted by batgirl0711

if you go to starbucks daily and get a tasty treat...don't. that will save you roughly $25/week and 100/month.

dont eat out for lunch, make your own and take it with you. and you are looking at saving around $30/week and $120/month.

same for dinner. make it at home. saving around $50/week and $200/month.

so far that would save you around $420 in one month. do that for two months and you have your bag. oh and go and bag and accessories ban also.

Wow, great ideas!

batgirl0711 · Mar 19th, 2007, 10:22 AM

i am actually REALLY good with money. Splannie, if you need more specific advice go ahead and PM me.

PyAri · Mar 19th, 2007, 10:23 AM

I love the purse too, but it's not practical...I mean where would you carry it?
Not trying to be negative, just trying to help.

As for saving up, don't eat out and try not to shop. =)

Bags4Bubbles · Mar 19th, 2007, 10:25 AM

Uh.......... I well... see.... I'm kind of one of those, get it now - figure out how you're going to pay for it later kind of things. I usually pull $$ out of savings and then have to "pay us" back, which usually.... doesn't... happen? I know!!! HORRIBLE, I know.

Everyone has given you some great ideas though... I also sell things on eBay to go towards new things.

Honestly though, I really have to ask this - I'm sorry. Would you spend that kind of money on something that you couldn't use everyday? Or would you be comfortable using it everyday? The only reason I ask, is that - that bag is HUGE, it literally would take up an entire car set on its own??

I know, to each their own, I was just wondering?

Bags4Bubbles · Mar 19th, 2007, 10:25 AM

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Originally Posted by PyAri

I love the purse too, but it's not practical...I mean where would you carry it?
Not trying to be negative, just trying to help.

As for saving up, don't eat out and try not to shop. =)

LOL.. great minds & such... PyARi - I just asked that too!!

PyAri · Mar 19th, 2007, 10:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Bags4Bubbles

Uh.......... I well... see.... I'm kind of one of those, get it now - figure out how you're going to pay for it later kind of things. I usually pull $$ out of savings and then have to "pay us" back, which usually.... doesn't... happen? I know!!! HORRIBLE, I know

HAHAHAHAHA, I literally laughed out loud. I do the SAME THING. When it's time to put back into savings something else that's absolutely TDF just pops up. Does that happen to you? And if something doesn't pop up, it's always like, eh I'll do it next pay period or in a couple of days, or after I pay that bill. lol.

kathyrose · Mar 19th, 2007, 10:53 AM

You can just cut back on stuff like food and snacks and going out.

It really does work!

Bags4Bubbles · Mar 19th, 2007, 10:57 AM

^^ YES... there always seems to be a "new" thing that comes up that I just have to get!! Urgh!! It's gotta stop though, because as of this weekend, I am no longer looking for a FT position while I'm in grad school and just going to focus on grad school, since it starts soon. (We just moved for his job.)

So my "I'll just put double back in savings when I have a FT job here" line in my head isn't going to work any longer!!

I feel bad, but DH does the same things sometimes... I just tend to do it - more... often?

tikilove81 · Mar 19th, 2007, 11:01 AM

OMG Kendallita I love the pic of the bag in your avatar. What style # is that??

noshoepolish · Mar 19th, 2007, 12:37 PM

Have you seen the bag in person? I have seen the large novelty stripe bag and it is a bit cumbersome to say the least. Not practical to carry. Go to Nordies or Macys and take a look at the larger straw bags. If not, wait until Coach changes their display around Apr 1 and take a peak at the size of the basket.

If I got one, which I would have considered for PCE, I would have bought it as a Collector's Piece, not one to use.

Beth

krispin41 · Mar 19th, 2007, 02:05 PM

Every paycheck I take out $40 cash and put it in an old fashioned piggy bank. (Mines a big tiki head). So I will have money for when I go to FL.

Mar 19th, 2007, 08:07 AM	#1
Splannie Member	I ADORE this bag! How do I save up for it? OMG! OMG! This bag is TOTALLY amazing! The only problem is it comes with a price tag But im in love with it.... How do you, girls, save up for something like that? Any advice??? Coach - LIMITED EDITION LILY STRAW BASKET

Mar 19th, 2007, 08:15 AM	#2
claudia rucker Member	Re: I ADORE this bag! How do I save up for it? that bag is amazing! I love it too..

Mar 19th, 2007, 09:51 AM	#3
lauralovescoach handbag whore Location: Texas	Re: I ADORE this bag! How do I save up for it? I'm loving this one: Coach - HAMPTONS STRIPE SATCHEL But, I'm in nursing school and my husband is the only one working so it won't be mine for at least another year. If I were you I'd print out a picture of it and carry it with you to remind you of how much you want it and to help you save up :) Good luck!

Mar 19th, 2007, 09:52 AM	#4
batgirl0711 Sofa King Banned Location: PVD/Central Cali	Re: I ADORE this bag! How do I save up for it? if you go to starbucks daily and get a tasty treat...don't. that will save you roughly $25/week and 100/month. dont eat out for lunch, make your own and take it with you. and you are looking at saving around $30/week and $120/month. same for dinner. make it at home. saving around $50/week and $200/month. so far that would save you around $420 in one month. do that for two months and you have your bag. oh and go and bag and accessories ban also.

Mar 19th, 2007, 10:22 AM	#6
batgirl0711 Sofa King Banned Location: PVD/Central Cali	Re: I ADORE this bag! How do I save up for it? i am actually REALLY good with money. Splannie, if you need more specific advice go ahead and PM me.

Mar 19th, 2007, 10:23 AM	#7
PyAri Rani Bonani Location: .7.5.7.	Re: I ADORE this bag! How do I save up for it? I love the purse too, but it's not practical...I mean where would you carry it? Not trying to be negative, just trying to help. As for saving up, don't eat out and try not to shop. =)

Mar 19th, 2007, 10:25 AM	#8
Bags4Bubbles Bubbles luvs Bbags Location: Great Lakes, Baby!	Re: I ADORE this bag! How do I save up for it? Uh.......... I well... see.... I'm kind of one of those, get it now - figure out how you're going to pay for it later kind of things. I usually pull $$ out of savings and then have to "pay us" back, which usually.... doesn't... happen? I know!!! HORRIBLE, I know. Everyone has given you some great ideas though... I also sell things on eBay to go towards new things. Honestly though, I really have to ask this - I'm sorry. Would you spend that kind of money on something that you couldn't use everyday? Or would you be comfortable using it everyday? The only reason I ask, is that - that bag is HUGE, it literally would take up an entire car set on its own?? I know, to each their own, I was just wondering?

Mar 19th, 2007, 10:53 AM	#11
kathyrose The Bargain Hunter Location: Norman, OK	Re: I ADORE this bag! How do I save up for it? You can just cut back on stuff like food and snacks and going out. It really does work! __________________ "I'll have to walk a thousand miles just to find the ground deserving of your feet." ~ Saves The Day Kathy's Bag Collection

Mar 19th, 2007, 10:57 AM	#12
Bags4Bubbles Bubbles luvs Bbags Location: Great Lakes, Baby!	Re: I ADORE this bag! How do I save up for it? ^^ YES... there always seems to be a "new" thing that comes up that I just have to get!! Urgh!! It's gotta stop though, because as of this weekend, I am no longer looking for a FT position while I'm in grad school and just going to focus on grad school, since it starts soon. (We just moved for his job.) So my "I'll just put double back in savings when I have a FT job here" line in my head isn't going to work any longer!! I feel bad, but DH does the same things sometimes... I just tend to do it - more... often?

Mar 19th, 2007, 11:01 AM	#13
tikilove81 Member Location: Tampa Bay!	Re: I ADORE this bag! How do I save up for it? OMG Kendallita I love the pic of the bag in your avatar. What style # is that?? __________________

Mar 19th, 2007, 12:37 PM	#14
noshoepolish Addicted to Coach	Re: I ADORE this bag! How do I save up for it? Have you seen the bag in person? I have seen the large novelty stripe bag and it is a bit cumbersome to say the least. Not practical to carry. Go to Nordies or Macys and take a look at the larger straw bags. If not, wait until Coach changes their display around Apr 1 and take a peak at the size of the basket. If I got one, which I would have considered for PCE, I would have bought it as a Collector's Piece, not one to use. Beth

Mar 19th, 2007, 02:05 PM	#15
krispin41 I love lamp. Location: Do you know the way to San Jose?	Re: I ADORE this bag! How do I save up for it? Every paycheck I take out $40 cash and put it in an old fashioned piggy bank. (Mines a big tiki head). So I will have money for when I go to FL. __________________ Kristan in CA Visit my collection! http://forum.purseblog.com/your-bag-...ion-78327.html (Updated: 12/12/08 on page 13)