Gucci virgin needs some HELP PLEASE!!

spacytracy · Feb 4th, 2007, 04:06 AM

Ok so I am looking to purchase a new bag and matching wallet. I have an LV but was looking to get a Gucci this time. I need some help and input on what I should get as a first bag??

I like small bags but not too small, guess small-medium size. My LV is 10.6 x 10.6 x 2. So around that size is good. I like the signature and the leather with the G's embossed on it. The chain bag is kinda cute.

I want to spend around $1000 (hopefully) for both a wallet and bag. And I'm kinda anal about my bags having to match. They don't necessarily have to match exactly - say the bag is leather but the wallet is signature or vice versa. But it has to be the same color. I am looking for a medium size wallet, not checkbook and not tiny.........like a french purse style would be great.

So what can you Gucci experts recommend?? Please add pics as I am totally not familiar with this brand. Oh and it has to fit on my shoulder, can't do the hand held bags.

Thanks!

For reference, this is the bag I have now:

EMMY · Feb 4th, 2007, 08:02 AM

Why not try the Gucci website to familiarize yourself w/ styles & prices? It's a great website..It gives measurements and prices etc.....Not sure you'll be able to get both for a thousand unless you hit a sale or eBay.....If you do buy from ebay make sure to have the auction authenticated here first before you buy...There's so many fakes it's sickening...Good luck in your search!!!

Emmy

spacytracy · Feb 4th, 2007, 07:45 PM

so no one has any opinions or suggestions? I looked at gucci.com but would rather hear actual people's opinions on bag selections.

sharbear508 · Feb 8th, 2007, 05:22 PM

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Originally Posted by EMMY

Why not try the Gucci website to familiarize yourself w/ styles & prices? It's a great website..It gives measurements and prices etc.....Not sure you'll be able to get both for a thousand unless you hit a sale or eBay.....If you do buy from ebay make sure to have the auction authenticated here first before you buy...There's so many fakes it's sickening...Good luck in your search!!!

Emmy

ITA with Emmy - you're going to have a hard time getting a Gucci bag and wallet for under $1k, unless you wait until the spring sales or try your luck on eBay...

As for potential styles, I also suggest looking through the Gucci website for ideas or even visiting the Gucci boutique if you have one near you. Once you've narrowed it down to a few favourites, we can help you pick THE ONE. Good luck!!!

Jill · Feb 8th, 2007, 08:49 PM

Look at the Britt totes with the Gucci canvas on them..I picked one up in Paris..Its REALLY cute and comes in several sizes

spacytracy · Feb 9th, 2007, 02:11 AM

ok so I have it narrowed down, can anyone give their input?

1. princy small hobo
2. new britt med hobo
3. abbey med hobo
4. abbey small top handle
5. chain med hobo
6. charmy med boston
7. charmy small hobo

Jill · Feb 9th, 2007, 02:16 AM

Britt hobo...HANDS DOWN..LOVE!

Na7noo05 · Feb 9th, 2007, 10:27 AM

I love Gucci and I'm all about getting the black pelham bag with the braided handles and guccissima embossing. LOVE IT!

bullshopper · Feb 9th, 2007, 10:59 AM

from your list, i would pick the medium chain hobo. it's such a classic and very comfortable.

sharbear508 · Feb 9th, 2007, 11:57 AM

Chain medium hobo hands down!!!!! LOVE the hardware!!! That bag is TDF!!!!!!!!!!!!

itsgood2beme · Feb 9th, 2007, 12:48 PM

How about this combination - considering you only want to spend $1000 for a purse and a wallet..

and then

a bilfold - I think it was between $150 and $175 for a 6 card credit card wallet....they match and you want everything to match!!

itsgood2beme · Feb 9th, 2007, 12:50 PM

or how about the following combination - this retails for $620.00 right now...

and

..this wallet is only $285.... together they are under $1,000!!!

so it is do-able to buy GUCCI and be able to purchase a wallet and purse for under $1,000 - unlike LV!!!

itsgood2beme · Feb 9th, 2007, 12:54 PM

this one is $660 - and then you can do the same wallet above in black, as an option too...

or this one for $585

...that's about it unless you wanted to spend up to $800 for a purse and buy a bilfold wallet for under $200....do it's do-able to have everything match and under $1000!!!

spacytracy · Feb 9th, 2007, 04:59 PM

well I think I might have to break that $1000 limit as I saw the chain hobo ($1205) in the guccisima (sp?) leather and man oh man do I want that! Or even the new silver bag coming out, that is too cute and it's $800! I think I am going to hit up the outlet this Sunday and see if there's anything there I want first!

tresorchic · Feb 20th, 2007, 11:33 PM

I have the one that ItsGoodtobeMe showed in her first picture but instead of brown the lining is green. I just checked the Gucci.com and now they have the one with the ivory or silver leather piping which I thought is cuter. That bag is about $700...and I am sure you can get a wallet for $300s. As long as you dont have too much hardware or leather and stick with the monogram, the price will be in the lower end.

Feb 4th, 2007, 08:02 AM	#2
EMMY Member Location: Syracuse , New York	Re: Gucci virgin needs some HELP PLEASE!! Why not try the Gucci website to familiarize yourself w/ styles & prices? It's a great website..It gives measurements and prices etc.....Not sure you'll be able to get both for a thousand unless you hit a sale or eBay.....If you do buy from ebay make sure to have the auction authenticated here first before you buy...There's so many fakes it's sickening...Good luck in your search!!! Emmy

Feb 4th, 2007, 07:45 PM	#3
spacytracy Sofa King Hot ♥ Location: where it's HOT!!	Re: Gucci virgin needs some HELP PLEASE!! so no one has any opinions or suggestions? I looked at gucci.com but would rather hear actual people's opinions on bag selections. __________________ I'll be in Hawaii on Thursday, yay - tomorrow!!

Feb 9th, 2007, 02:11 AM	#6
spacytracy Sofa King Hot ♥ Location: where it's HOT!!	Re: Gucci virgin needs some HELP PLEASE!! ok so I have it narrowed down, can anyone give their input? 1. princy small hobo 2. new britt med hobo 3. abbey med hobo 4. abbey small top handle 5. chain med hobo 6. charmy med boston 7. charmy small hobo __________________ I'll be in Hawaii on Thursday, yay - tomorrow!!

Feb 9th, 2007, 10:27 AM	#8
Na7noo05 Member	Re: Gucci virgin needs some HELP PLEASE!! I love Gucci and I'm all about getting the black pelham bag with the braided handles and guccissima embossing. LOVE IT!

Feb 9th, 2007, 10:59 AM	#9
bullshopper Member	Re: Gucci virgin needs some HELP PLEASE!! from your list, i would pick the medium chain hobo. it's such a classic and very comfortable.

Feb 8th, 2007, 08:49 PM	#5
Jill	Re: Gucci virgin needs some HELP PLEASE!! Look at the Britt totes with the Gucci canvas on them..I picked one up in Paris..Its REALLY cute and comes in several sizes

Feb 9th, 2007, 02:16 AM	#7
Jill	Re: Gucci virgin needs some HELP PLEASE!! Britt hobo...HANDS DOWN..LOVE!

Feb 9th, 2007, 11:57 AM	#10
sharbear508 Buy now, think later Location: Toronto	Re: Gucci virgin needs some HELP PLEASE!! Chain medium hobo hands down!!!!! LOVE the hardware!!! That bag is TDF!!!!!!!!!!!! __________________ "I shop so much, I can speak Italian" http://forum.purseblog.com/your-bag-showcase/sharbear508s-fabulous-bag-closet-278895.html

Feb 9th, 2007, 12:48 PM	#11
itsgood2beme and u too!!! Location: Chicago, IL	Re: Gucci virgin needs some HELP PLEASE!! How about this combination - considering you only want to spend $1000 for a purse and a wallet.. and then a bilfold - I think it was between $150 and $175 for a 6 card credit card wallet....they match and you want everything to match!! __________________ ... New photos posted as of August 2nd - check out! Enjoy! ... http://forum.purseblog.com/your-bag-...ion-81843.html

Feb 9th, 2007, 12:50 PM	#12
itsgood2beme and u too!!! Location: Chicago, IL	Re: Gucci virgin needs some HELP PLEASE!! or how about the following combination - this retails for $620.00 right now... and ..this wallet is only $285.... together they are under $1,000!!! so it is do-able to buy GUCCI and be able to purchase a wallet and purse for under $1,000 - unlike LV!!! __________________ ... New photos posted as of August 2nd - check out! Enjoy! ... http://forum.purseblog.com/your-bag-...ion-81843.html

Feb 9th, 2007, 12:54 PM	#13
itsgood2beme and u too!!! Location: Chicago, IL	Re: Gucci virgin needs some HELP PLEASE!! this one is $660 - and then you can do the same wallet above in black, as an option too... or this one for $585 ...that's about it unless you wanted to spend up to $800 for a purse and buy a bilfold wallet for under $200....do it's do-able to have everything match and under $1000!!! __________________ ... New photos posted as of August 2nd - check out! Enjoy! ... http://forum.purseblog.com/your-bag-...ion-81843.html

Feb 9th, 2007, 04:59 PM	#14
spacytracy Sofa King Hot ♥ Location: where it's HOT!!	Re: Gucci virgin needs some HELP PLEASE!! well I think I might have to break that $1000 limit as I saw the chain hobo ($1205) in the guccisima (sp?) leather and man oh man do I want that! Or even the new silver bag coming out, that is too cute and it's $800! I think I am going to hit up the outlet this Sunday and see if there's anything there I want first! __________________ I'll be in Hawaii on Thursday, yay - tomorrow!!

Feb 20th, 2007, 11:33 PM	#15
tresorchic Member Location: Chicago	Re: Gucci virgin needs some HELP PLEASE!! I have the one that ItsGoodtobeMe showed in her first picture but instead of brown the lining is green. I just checked the Gucci.com and now they have the one with the ivory or silver leather piping which I thought is cuter. That bag is about $700...and I am sure you can get a wallet for $300s. As long as you dont have too much hardware or leather and stick with the monogram, the price will be in the lower end.