Do you keep your first handbag for sentimental reasons?

Purseonable · Jul 26th, 2008, 01:14 PM

I have purchased a few more bags (8) since my venture into designer handbags, and no longer use the first bag I ever bought. It's a little on the small side, and I'm not a big fan of the logo look anymore. Do any of you keep your first handbag purchase for sentimental reasons, or would you sell it anyways and use it towards a future purchase that you'll be more likely to use?

Foo · Jul 26th, 2008, 01:50 PM

Yes. My first designer bag, an orange Celine boogie, is awkward to carry as it's a handheld bag, but I will likely always have it. Also, the color is beautiful.

alatrop · Jul 26th, 2008, 04:33 PM

My first "expensive" bag (a $140 D&B) is hanging on my door...I haven't used it in a long time, but my boyfriend bought it for me and it means SO much to me. I would never dream of selling it.

Lululovebags · Jul 27th, 2008, 06:28 AM

my first designer bag is a kate spade tote that i bought with my first paycheck. ive since then had a lot of bags over the years but i still use her a lot up till now.

LadyLinda · Jul 27th, 2008, 07:15 AM

I don't know about my first bag, but I keep an ancient Coach bag I once thought was the most extravagant purchase ever but I bought anyway because I simply had to have it. I no longer have my first Chanel or LV, but I have Ms. Coach.

Swanky Mama Of Three · Jul 27th, 2008, 12:22 PM

no, mine is long gone!

WithFrises · Jul 27th, 2008, 12:26 PM

Yes, my very first designer bag, a gucci I got in the 80's, still sits in my closet in its duster.

sdkitty · Jul 27th, 2008, 12:29 PM

No. My first expensive (to me) bag was a Dooney Alto that cost around $300. I don't use it anymore. I would sell it but I don't do eBay and don't think it would fetch that much $. But I won't throw out or donate (yet).

luxemommy · Jul 27th, 2008, 12:34 PM

No- it is long gone to bag heaven. However, I still have the first Coach bag DH ever bought me when we were first married 8 years ago. I definitely keep it for sentimental reasons because it is too small for my needs now but I just can't part with it.

sndc99 · Jul 27th, 2008, 01:48 PM

My first really expensive bag was a Plaid Ralph Lauren that I had to have in a speedy shape. I still have it and I love it. I don't carry it but I will never sell it. After that they all got really expensive and just keeps going.

titania029 · Jul 27th, 2008, 02:02 PM

My first was a little purple Coach bag. It was very cute, but I didn't use it too much because it was just so small. I gave it away this year to a good friend who likes small bags.

Schmodi · Jul 27th, 2008, 02:03 PM

I bought my first "designer" bag about 8 years ago, it was Kate Spade and it's long gone.

My Purse Addiction · Jul 27th, 2008, 04:18 PM

No. I can't even remember what it was!

knics33 · Jul 27th, 2008, 04:55 PM

Yes... but I really do need to sell it! My first "designer" bag was a D&B white It bag...lol...I havent used it in probably 3 years. When I first got into handbags the It line had just hit and I was about 16. They were totally all the rage and I wanted one SO bad! At the time I was so rattled by the price- $140. My dad snuck behind my back and got it for my birthday. I have only kept it for scentimental reasons.

Geminiz06 · Jul 27th, 2008, 06:05 PM

I still havent sold my first 2 IF's even though I haven't used either of them

Jul 26th, 2008, 01:14 PM	#1
Purseonable Member	Do you keep your first handbag for sentimental reasons? I have purchased a few more bags (8) since my venture into designer handbags, and no longer use the first bag I ever bought. It's a little on the small side, and I'm not a big fan of the logo look anymore. Do any of you keep your first handbag purchase for sentimental reasons, or would you sell it anyways and use it towards a future purchase that you'll be more likely to use?

Jul 26th, 2008, 04:33 PM	#3
alatrop GO RED WINGS! Location: Ohio/Michigan	My first "expensive" bag (a $140 D&B) is hanging on my door...I haven't used it in a long time, but my boyfriend bought it for me and it means SO much to me. I would never dream of selling it. __________________ - polar bear charm - resort shoulder bag in punch

Jul 27th, 2008, 06:28 AM	#4
Lululovebags Member Location: Earth	my first designer bag is a kate spade tote that i bought with my first paycheck. ive since then had a lot of bags over the years but i still use her a lot up till now. __________________ "keep your head up high. there are ppl that would kill to see you fall".

Jul 27th, 2008, 12:22 PM	#6
Swanky Mama Of Three Location: Dallas Area	no, mine is long gone! __________________ Holy inappropriateness!!! - a la Bethenny

Jul 27th, 2008, 12:26 PM	#7
WithFrises bichons and bags Location: NJ (philly burbs)	Yes, my very first designer bag, a gucci I got in the 80's, still sits in my closet in its duster. __________________ To err is human... to forgive, canine. \| smallpawsrescue.org

Jul 26th, 2008, 01:50 PM	#2
Foo Member	Yes. My first designer bag, an orange Celine boogie, is awkward to carry as it's a handheld bag, but I will likely always have it. Also, the color is beautiful.

Jul 27th, 2008, 07:15 AM	#5
LadyLinda Member Location: Philadelphia	I don't know about my first bag, but I keep an ancient Coach bag I once thought was the most extravagant purchase ever but I bought anyway because I simply had to have it. I no longer have my first Chanel or LV, but I have Ms. Coach.

Jul 27th, 2008, 12:29 PM	#8
sdkitty Member Location: San Diego	No. My first expensive (to me) bag was a Dooney Alto that cost around $300. I don't use it anymore. I would sell it but I don't do eBay and don't think it would fetch that much $. But I won't throw out or donate (yet).

Jul 27th, 2008, 12:34 PM	#9
luxemommy Member Location: The First Coast	No- it is long gone to bag heaven. However, I still have the first Coach bag DH ever bought me when we were first married 8 years ago. I definitely keep it for sentimental reasons because it is too small for my needs now but I just can't part with it. __________________

Jul 27th, 2008, 01:48 PM	#10
sndc99 I work to buy Purses Location: Vancouver WA	My first really expensive bag was a Plaid Ralph Lauren that I had to have in a speedy shape. I still have it and I love it. I don't carry it but I will never sell it. After that they all got really expensive and just keeps going. __________________ my collection *http://forum.purseblog.com/coach/my-...on-266249.html*

Jul 27th, 2008, 02:02 PM	#11
titania029 Member Location: Dallas	My first was a little purple Coach bag. It was very cute, but I didn't use it too much because it was just so small. I gave it away this year to a good friend who likes small bags. __________________ I learned to think of shopping as the frosting on a cake. By itself, frosting is unfulfilling. It cannot be consumed on its own or turn a dry cake into a gourmet dessert. Frosting is meant to make what is already delicious and carefully prepared look finished and taste a little sweeter. In the same way, shopping is the polish. It's the final touch-up on your prudently taken-care-of mind, body and soul. - Retail Therapy: Life Lessons Learned While Shopping

Jul 27th, 2008, 02:03 PM	#12
Schmodi Member	I bought my first "designer" bag about 8 years ago, it was Kate Spade and it's long gone. __________________

Jul 27th, 2008, 04:18 PM	#13
My Purse Addiction Member Location: The Sunshine State	No. I can't even remember what it was! __________________ THE HOLY GRAILS (all size 38.5): Very/Numero Prive roccia python w/ burgundy tip Very Prive nude patent w/ burgundy tip Silver Bling Blings

Jul 27th, 2008, 04:55 PM	#14
knics33 Member Location: ~the US of A~	Yes... but I really do need to sell it! My first "designer" bag was a D&B white It bag...lol...I havent used it in probably 3 years. When I first got into handbags the It line had just hit and I was about 16. They were totally all the rage and I wanted one SO bad! At the time I was so rattled by the price- $140. My dad snuck behind my back and got it for my birthday. I have only kept it for scentimental reasons. __________________ *Carpe diem!!* *Come check out my collection* http://forum.purseblog.com/your-bag-...on-278200.html GO Titans! 10-0 Baby!!

Jul 27th, 2008, 06:05 PM	#15
Geminiz06 Member Location: New York	I still havent sold my first 2 IF's even though I haven't used either of them