Handbag sellers, am I the only one that does this??!?!!?

Purse-Ooooh · Jul 4th, 2008, 10:40 AM

I feel like banging my head against a wall!! Whenever I sell a bag or wallet on eBay I always include a penny in the pocket as I was taught at an early age to never give a wallet, bag, bank, etc...with no money in it. I suppose it brings bad financial luck or whatever. Anyway, I sold a brand, new and totally GORGEOUS bag on eBay and the seller sent me a note saying that she believes the bag was used as she found a penny in one of the pockets and she will wait for my explaination before leaving me feedback?!?!? I guess in the future I need to enclose a note explaining although I just assumed it was self explainitory!!! Am I crazy here or has nobody else ever hear of this??

erdrwife.flalv · Jul 4th, 2008, 10:45 AM

Awww... Purse, that is SO sweet! However, I wouldn't have "got it" either!

I didn't know that and I haven't ever done it! The thought is so genuine and sweet, though. I am sure, once you explain it to her, she will think the same thing.

Sure, you may want to include that on a note inside when you ship in the future. I think even the note about it is a kind gesture!

susan-eric · Jul 4th, 2008, 10:47 AM

Anthony Luciano, a high end designer sold in Bergdorf etc. actually sews a penny into each of his bags for the same reason--for good luck, so the penny thing is not unknown, although clearly this person didn't know about it. I would just explain it to her graciously.

hlfinn · Jul 4th, 2008, 10:53 AM

funnily enough i always include like a dollar when i sell a wallet- a purse i usually just give little things that would go in a handbag like mini tissues or a mini hairbrush, etc. i put it in a little baggie though with my card and stuff and a note explaining why i included it instead of in the wallet for the reason you mentioned- so no one would think it was used. just explain nicely and i'm sure your buyer will understand.

chloehandbags · Jul 4th, 2008, 11:35 AM

I've never heard of it, either, but maybe it's a US-only thing?

I think it's really sweet, too.

Maybe you should explain that you always include a penny (even in new bags and wallets), along with a description of the custom, as a cute little anecdote in your auction listings, from now on?

JAP4life · Jul 4th, 2008, 11:53 AM

I always leave a penny too! OH my Gosh! I can't believe the response you got! Heh oy...

Melissa Ann · Jul 4th, 2008, 12:07 PM

Let us know what she says...I'll bet she'll be embarrassed to have made a fuss...

No, not a US thing...I think alot of cultures do this...ever go to a greek wedding?? :)

cafire · Jul 4th, 2008, 12:09 PM

Never heard of this. I would have a printout that I included with every bag sold explaining this custom. Instead of confusion I think customers would find it very endearing!!!

chloehandbags · Jul 4th, 2008, 12:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Melissa Ann

Let us know what she says...I'll bet she'll be embarrassed to have made a fuss...

No, not a US thing...I think alot of cultures do this...ever go to a greek wedding?? :)

No, can't say I have, sadly!

That's very interesting, Melissa, thanks for the info!

Florasun · Jul 4th, 2008, 12:45 PM

I have never heard of that, but I think it's sweet! Perhaps you should include a little note to let them know!

jjyounger · Jul 4th, 2008, 12:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Purse-Ooooh

I feel like banging my head against a wall!! Whenever I sell a bag or wallet on eBay I always include a penny in the pocket as I was taught at an early age to never give a wallet, bag, bank, etc...with no money in it. I suppose it brings bad financial luck or whatever. Anyway, I sold a brand, new and totally GORGEOUS bag on eBay and the seller sent me a note saying that she believes the bag was used as she found a penny in one of the pockets and she will wait for my explaination before leaving me feedback?!?!? I guess in the future I need to enclose a note explaining although I just assumed it was self explainitory!!! Am I crazy here or has nobody else ever hear of this??

I have heard of this. It's a very sweet custom. Leave it to an eBay sale - your kindness came back to bite you on the @$$!!!!!

I can't wait to see her response after you email her. Talk about embarrassing!

sarahloveslouis · Jul 4th, 2008, 01:01 PM

I think that is quite a tradition. I actually follow that, too, however instead of a penny, I throw in a $5 Starbucks card, with a thank you (including the buyer's name) so that the buyer knows it was intentional, not that I forgot to remove my things.

sarahloveslouis · Jul 4th, 2008, 01:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Purse-Ooooh

I feel like banging my head against a wall!! Whenever I sell a bag or wallet on eBay I always include a penny in the pocket as I was taught at an early age to never give a wallet, bag, bank, etc...with no money in it. I suppose it brings bad financial luck or whatever. Anyway, I sold a brand, new and totally GORGEOUS bag on eBay and the seller sent me a note saying that she believes the bag was used as she found a penny in one of the pockets and she will wait for my explaination before leaving me feedback?!?!? I guess in the future I need to enclose a note explaining although I just assumed it was self explainitory!!! Am I crazy here or has nobody else ever hear of this??

OT, Purse, I'm sorry for your loss. (Siggy pic)

I just noticed that you lost your loved one on the same day my dad died this year.

Embratt · Jul 4th, 2008, 01:03 PM

If you give someone a wallet or purse, you're supposed to put a bit of money in it or you're cursing them to poverty. Same thing when you give someone knives as a gift, they need to give you a penny so it won't "cut" the friendship.

joann121270 · Jul 4th, 2008, 01:07 PM

My mom always did this. And taught me to do the same.

Jul 4th, 2008, 10:40 AM	#1
Purse-Ooooh Until we meet again Location: JERSEY BABY!	Handbag sellers, am I the only one that does this??!?!!? I feel like banging my head against a wall!! Whenever I sell a bag or wallet on eBay I always include a penny in the pocket as I was taught at an early age to never give a wallet, bag, bank, etc...with no money in it. I suppose it brings bad financial luck or whatever. Anyway, I sold a brand, new and totally GORGEOUS bag on eBay and the seller sent me a note saying that she believes the bag was used as she found a penny in one of the pockets and she will wait for my explaination before leaving me feedback?!?!? I guess in the future I need to enclose a note explaining although I just assumed it was self explainitory!!! Am I crazy here or has nobody else ever hear of this?? __________________ It's nice to be important, but, more important to be nice Forever in my 11/27/57-03/08/08 - 10.22.88

Jul 4th, 2008, 10:53 AM	#4
hlfinn runner in training	funnily enough i always include like a dollar when i sell a wallet- a purse i usually just give little things that would go in a handbag like mini tissues or a mini hairbrush, etc. i put it in a little baggie though with my card and stuff and a note explaining why i included it instead of in the wallet for the reason you mentioned- so no one would think it was used. just explain nicely and i'm sure your buyer will understand. __________________ I really like some other people's signatures. I may be too old for facebook but check me out, I'm blogging! http://atruthballinsearchofgoof.blogspot.com/

Jul 4th, 2008, 11:35 AM	#5
chloehandbags Sofa King Sherlock Location: Hertfordshire, UK.	I've never heard of it, either, but maybe it's a US-only thing? I think it's really sweet, too. Maybe you should explain that you always include a penny (even in new bags and wallets), along with a description of the custom, as a cute little anecdote in your auction listings, from now on? __________________ Still missing Phoebe... 'My boss, Ralph Toledano [president of Chloé], always says to me that people come to buy at Chloé for what it is, so it does not make sense to order a Chinese and get delivered an Indian!' - Phoebe Philo, May 2005.

Jul 4th, 2008, 11:53 AM	#6
JAP4life ε∟¥§§@ Location: My iPod touch	I always leave a penny too! OH my Gosh! I can't believe the response you got! Heh oy... __________________ Beauty fades,dumb is forever.

Jul 4th, 2008, 12:07 PM	#7
Melissa Ann Member Location: NY	Let us know what she says...I'll bet she'll be embarrassed to have made a fuss... No, not a US thing...I think alot of cultures do this...ever go to a greek wedding?? :) __________________

Jul 4th, 2008, 10:45 AM	#2
erdrwife.flalv RW Obsessed	Awww... Purse, that is SO sweet! However, I wouldn't have "got it" either! I didn't know that and I haven't ever done it! The thought is so genuine and sweet, though. I am sure, once you explain it to her, she will think the same thing. Sure, you may want to include that on a note inside when you ship in the future. I think even the note about it is a kind gesture!

Jul 4th, 2008, 10:47 AM	#3
susan-eric Member	Anthony Luciano, a high end designer sold in Bergdorf etc. actually sews a penny into each of his bags for the same reason--for good luck, so the penny thing is not unknown, although clearly this person didn't know about it. I would just explain it to her graciously.

Jul 4th, 2008, 12:09 PM	#8
cafire Member Location: NorCal	Never heard of this. I would have a printout that I included with every bag sold explaining this custom. Instead of confusion I think customers would find it very endearing!!!

Jul 4th, 2008, 12:45 PM	#10
Florasun Member	I have never heard of that, but I think it's sweet! Perhaps you should include a little note to let them know! __________________ The most important things in life aren't things at all!

Jul 4th, 2008, 01:01 PM	#12
sarahloveslouis I don't eat turkey!	I think that is quite a tradition. I actually follow that, too, however instead of a penny, I throw in a $5 Starbucks card, with a thank you (including the buyer's name) so that the buyer knows it was intentional, not that I forgot to remove my things. __________________

Jul 4th, 2008, 01:03 PM	#14
Embratt Member Location: Cali	If you give someone a wallet or purse, you're supposed to put a bit of money in it or you're cursing them to poverty. Same thing when you give someone knives as a gift, they need to give you a penny so it won't "cut" the friendship. __________________ "How many cares one loses when one decides not to be something but to be someone"--Coco Chanel

Jul 4th, 2008, 01:07 PM	#15
joann121270 Only Louis Vuitton Location: Southern Ca. In A Resort	My mom always did this. And taught me to do the same.