Do Purse BANS really work???

beljwl

beljwl

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#1
After every purse I tell myself, okay that is it. I have enough and I am done at least for a few months. What do you know, I find a bag and I HAVE to have it. So much for my BAN.

This week I got 2 new LV bags. I got an Azur Saleya MM and a Dune Mini Lin Speedy.

PLEASE HELP!!! MAKE ME STOP!!!! :crybaby:
 
#3
going on a ban is like going on a crash diet: you starve yourself for a while, then you binge and try to justify it by saying you'll go back on your diet after the 8th eclair. going on a ban heightens the awareness of what you want and can't have, so you don't buy anything for a while and then go on a massive splurge, and then it's as if you had never gone on a ban at all.

i tried going on a ban once, and failed miserably by buying in bulk after being good for a while. so i've taken myself off the ban, and i've found that i buy in small doses ('small' meaning i buy one bag at a time, and only a few small accessories, instead of buying 3 bags at one go the way i used to a year ago). now i just enjoy browsing and looking at what people have bought, and i only buy what i really REALLY absolutely MUST have, or what i know is a limited piece. and i've cut down to the point where i buy from the Bloor St. boutique in Toronto, because i love my SA and it's just nice to buy from the boutique after buying from eLuxury for the last 2 years
 
#4
I know how you feel! I just got my papillon 30 from ebay not even a month ago and I want a black epi speedy 30 in the WORST way, lol. What I do is set a date, a buying date (for me it's March/April) and stick to it bec. I have to, dh is the banker lol. I do a countdown and just look forward to that time. That's what I would do, set a future buying date and just look forward to it. I know it sounds lame to say just enjoy the bags you have for now, but I tell myself this too and it helps, bec. I still really do get a thrill from using 3 of my 4 bags, my bv doesn't thrill me but it's functional and I have to keep it. Do you have any bags you can part w/ in order to sell some on ebay or here for some purse money?
 
#7
yeuxhonnetes said:
going on a ban is like going on a crash diet: you starve yourself for a while, then you binge and try to justify it by saying you'll go back on your diet after the 8th eclair. going on a ban heightens the awareness of what you want and can't have, so you don't buy anything for a while and then go on a massive splurge, and then it's as if you had never gone on a ban at all.

i tried going on a ban once, and failed miserably by buying in bulk after being good for a while. so i've taken myself off the ban, and i've found that i buy in small doses ('small' meaning i buy one bag at a time, and only a few small accessories, instead of buying 3 bags at one go the way i used to a year ago)
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I agree with you about the diet example, an also this forum, fashion magazines make things worse, I dont know how many times I have call my SL this week. You have to have will power and determination....It's diffucult to restrain yourself when there's so many beautiful bags.....Good Luck, you only live once....
 
#8
speedydelivery said:
beljwl, what bag do you want next?
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HEY!!!!! I am supposed to NOT be thinking about my next bag. That is not a fair question... Just kidding

There are lots of things I want... Like a Denim Speedy or baggy. Or something MC. My goal is to get something from each line. So far I only have things in Mono, Mini Lin, Damier and Azur.

But I think my next purchase is going to be a black epi pochette. It is only $380. It is sad that I now think ONLY $380. Before TPF that was a lot.
 
#9
It's SO HARD b/c LV for some reason is putting out TONS of stuff every few weeks....this past spring and summer have been quite lethal on my wallet, I hope it slows down a bit !!!!
 
#10
I know what you mean beljwl. I'm on a purse ban until my birthday in May. It's soooo hard & it's driving me crazy because I see so many bags I want :nuts: But I'm determined to stay on my ban until May 2008! :yes:
 
#12
yeuxhonnetes said:
going on a ban is like going on a crash diet: you starve yourself for a while, then you binge and try to justify it by saying you'll go back on your diet after the 8th eclair. going on a ban heightens the awareness of what you want and can't have, so you don't buy anything for a while and then go on a massive splurge, and then it's as if you had never gone on a ban at all.

i tried going on a ban once, and failed miserably by buying in bulk after being good for a while. so i've taken myself off the ban, and i've found that i buy in small doses ('small' meaning i buy one bag at a time, and only a few small accessories, instead of buying 3 bags at one go the way i used to a year ago). now i just enjoy browsing and looking at what people have bought, and i only buy what i really REALLY absolutely MUST have, or what i know is a limited piece. and i've cut down to the point where i buy from the Bloor St. boutique in Toronto, because i love my SA and it's just nice to buy from the boutique after buying from eLuxury for the last 2 years
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yeah, I saw you in that ban thread, can't even remember all the stuff I bought while I was in there....:nuts::roflmfao:
 
#15
NOPE!!! I think the more I restrict myself, the more driven I become into getting something. (we want what we can not have!)
just this month i got a sophie, a cles, the birth of mod luxury book (im so lucky my sa said they had one), and now an alma after i promised my husband i only wanted to get the sophie. i think my husband already knows i eat my words every time i say "no more, i promise."
So, i give up on bans and broken purse promises. I need to find a new hobby!
 
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