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lwatson13 · Nov 18th, 2007, 04:26 PM

that i have an obsession with satchels and more importantly that i am not alone

thank goodness there are other people who understand me!!

cascherping · Nov 18th, 2007, 04:27 PM

I learmed that:

1. You pay for quality
2. And you will never stop...there will always be another bag you like right around the corner

Odette · Nov 18th, 2007, 09:15 PM

I've learned:

1. Don't take the tags off until you're sure you'll love it.

2. If you're unsure about it when you buy it, you should probably just return it because it will never be the same as your "I loved it the moment I saw it" bag.

3. Promo codes are awesome...but only it's 25% or more.

4. Leather is worth the premium.

5. Never buy a bag on credit unless you know the thing will be paid off in 10 days or less.

6. Don't tell DH how much they cost. EVER.

7. TPF'ers are awesome!

SuzyZ · Nov 18th, 2007, 09:46 PM

I've learned that I am very fickle about bags - I fall for a one I just have to have, spend a fortune and then 2 months later, the romance is fading - and if I decide to sell, I don't get a fair price, so it just sits in my closet - My current heartthrob is a Jimmy Choo and I am waitng patiently for the sales -

Lovepocketbooks · Nov 18th, 2007, 10:07 PM

Ive learned that my handbag addiction is just a part of my love of collecting fine and unique things. I consider my handbags collectables and collect the ones I truly love.

ltwuelfing · Nov 18th, 2007, 10:45 PM

i've learned that with all the bags that i've purchased, i could have already bought another car.. and that high quality designer bags feel wonderful on me :)

CTgrl414 · Nov 18th, 2007, 11:07 PM

Hi JudieH!

I've learned to set limits and stick to them. One bag per season is do-able. And I've also learned that I don't like heavy bags (I might have to sell my stam even though it's beautiful.. I just don't carry it enough) and that I have expensive taste!! and my bf is amazingly understanding about that

SunnyFreckles · Nov 18th, 2007, 11:21 PM

I've learned:

1. I don't have to have them all. Just one or two! Of different size, color and brand. Or non-brand.

2. If I am carrying a bag because of it's advertisement, then I need to burn it.

3. You do not intimidate me if you are carrying a brand/bag that I cannot afford. I will just smile at you because (hopefully) I love it and can't have it. And I am smiling because that's ok!

4. I won't hate you if you have a closet full of bags I can't afford. (Just don't hate me because I have a closet full of bags that you refuse to buy because they don't cost as much as the bags in your closet!)

5. tPF is a place for shallow obsession of the bag. And the bag can be so many different bags to all of it's members!!! And that is why I love it here!!!

tbestes · Oct 11th, 2009, 04:26 PM

Originally Posted by SunnyFreckles

I've learned:

1. I don't have to have them all. Just one or two! Of different size, color and brand. Or non-brand.

2. If I am carrying a bag because of it's advertisement, then I need to burn it.

3. You do not intimidate me if you are carrying a brand/bag that I cannot afford. I will just smile at you because (hopefully) I love it and can't have it. And I am smiling because that's ok!

4. I won't hate you if you have a closet full of bags I can't afford. (Just don't hate me because I have a closet full of bags that you refuse to buy because they don't cost as much as the bags in your closet!)

5. tPF is a place for shallow obsession of the bag. And the bag can be so many different bags to all of it's members!!! And that is why I love it here!!!

I love this - especially #4. One person's $200 bag can be equivalent to someone else's $10,000 bag when you consider that the "cost" is relative to what each different person's personal circumstances can accommodate. I recently sold several rather high-end bags that I'd purchased over the last year because (a) I had too many to feel good about owning them and (b) I thought, you know, I really don't have the house, car, travel account, etc. that goes with these bags, so what am I really trying to say by wearing them? Now I'm focusing on what I like no matter the brand (though I still insist on good quality and longevity), and what is a better reflection of who I am and where I am in life.

BgaHolic · Oct 11th, 2009, 05:12 PM

I don't know if I really learned much except that I also prefer shoulder style bags but I always have. I'm a very fast walker and I find it frees me with or without the kids. Since I joined TPF I have become a bit more obsessive in that my wanting has increased more and perhaps the price tag of the bags I like are hundreds more.

I kinda like peoples theories about spending cash on a bag instead of charging it. That's food for thought for me. I only did that once. There are pluses and minuses in that if you are doubtful after you make your purchase, the merchant usually makes it more difficult to return the bag.

One thing that has remained the same is I obsess over the bag for a long time before I buy it. It's never an "it" bag but almost always a classic. After a while I either have to have it and purchase it or I just go on to the next one.

In any case, I am thrilled to learn I am not the only bagaholic!!!!

ssc0619 · Oct 11th, 2009, 05:35 PM

There's always another bag.

jacqualyn · Oct 11th, 2009, 06:50 PM

When i say "this will be my last bag for the year"...im lying to myself even though i really mean it at the time

tillie46 · Oct 11th, 2009, 08:55 PM

I've learned that I'm a sick, twisted individual that always have to have the NEXT bag! Luckily, I have a husband that humors me! LOL

BgaHolic · Oct 11th, 2009, 09:04 PM

Sorry but Tillie46 deserves a standing ovation! That's just funny! I almost feel like I'm in a Handbags Anonomous forum!

pickle · Oct 11th, 2009, 09:09 PM

I have learned that pricier bags can fall apart like cheap bags

Cheap bags can last longer than some pricier bags

just because I can afford it, doesn't mean I should buy it, I'd rather have $$$ in the bank.

I have really slowed down with my obsession. I don't pay full price, and no taking off tags until I am 150% sure about the bags, no matter how cheap.

If I see a really really good deal, then it's hard to say no. Then I reason with myself whether I want it because it's a good deal, of because I also love it.

Nov 18th, 2007, 04:26 PM	#61
lwatson13 Member Joined: Apr 2007 Posts: 372	Re: What have you learned through your handbag addiction? that i have an obsession with satchels and more importantly that i am not alone thank goodness there are other people who understand me!!
lwatson13 Member Joined: Apr 2007 Posts: 372

Nov 18th, 2007, 04:27 PM	#62
cascherping Member Joined: Oct 2006 Location: Minneapolis, MN Posts: 995	Re: What have you learned through your handbag addiction? I learmed that: 1. You pay for quality 2. And you will never stop...there will always be another bag you like right around the corner

Nov 18th, 2007, 09:15 PM	#63
Odette Member Joined: Aug 2007 Posts: 4,996	Re: What have you learned through your handbag addiction? I've learned: 1. Don't take the tags off until you're sure you'll love it. 2. If you're unsure about it when you buy it, you should probably just return it because it will never be the same as your "I loved it the moment I saw it" bag. 3. Promo codes are awesome...but only it's 25% or more. 4. Leather is worth the premium. 5. Never buy a bag on credit unless you know the thing will be paid off in 10 days or less. 6. Don't tell DH how much they cost. EVER. 7. TPF'ers are awesome!
Odette Member Joined: Aug 2007 Posts: 4,996	__________________

Nov 18th, 2007, 09:46 PM	#64
SuzyZ Francophile Joined: Nov 2005 Location: Miami Posts: 3,070	Re: What have you learned through your handbag addiction? I've learned that I am very fickle about bags - I fall for a one I just have to have, spend a fortune and then 2 months later, the romance is fading - and if I decide to sell, I don't get a fair price, so it just sits in my closet - My current heartthrob is a Jimmy Choo and I am waitng patiently for the sales -
	__________________ *going to hell in a "handbag"*

Nov 18th, 2007, 10:07 PM	#65
Lovepocketbooks Southern Girl Joined: Jul 2006 Location: Atlanta Georgia Posts: 66	Re: What have you learned through your handbag addiction? Ive learned that my handbag addiction is just a part of my love of collecting fine and unique things. I consider my handbags collectables and collect the ones I truly love.

Nov 18th, 2007, 10:45 PM	#66
ltwuelfing Member Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 391	Re: What have you learned through your handbag addiction? i've learned that with all the bags that i've purchased, i could have already bought another car.. and that high quality designer bags feel wonderful on me :)
ltwuelfing Member Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 391

Nov 18th, 2007, 11:07 PM	#67
CTgrl414 Member Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 1,166	Re: What have you learned through your handbag addiction? Hi JudieH! I've learned to set limits and stick to them. One bag per season is do-able. And I've also learned that I don't like heavy bags (I might have to sell my stam even though it's beautiful.. I just don't carry it enough) and that I have expensive taste!! and my bf is amazingly understanding about that
CTgrl414 Member Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 1,166	__________________ "Ask thy purse what thou shouldst spend" - Scottish Proverb Praying for an 04 dark turquoise to come to me...

Nov 18th, 2007, 11:21 PM	#68
SunnyFreckles ~Pure Bliss~ Joined: Jan 2007 Location: Nebraska, baby! Posts: 5,306	Re: What have you learned through your handbag addiction? I've learned: 1. I don't have to have them all. Just one or two! Of different size, color and brand. Or non-brand. 2. If I am carrying a bag because of it's advertisement, then I need to burn it. 3. You do not intimidate me if you are carrying a brand/bag that I cannot afford. I will just smile at you because (hopefully) I love it and can't have it. And I am smiling because that's ok! 4. I won't hate you if you have a closet full of bags I can't afford. (Just don't hate me because I have a closet full of bags that you refuse to buy because they don't cost as much as the bags in your closet!) 5. tPF is a place for shallow obsession of the bag. And the bag can be so many different bags to all of it's members!!! And that is why I love it here!!!
	__________________ <>< *Sunny's Collection* (updated! page 11)

Oct 11th, 2009, 05:12 PM	#70
BgaHolic Love my Shih Tzu Joined: May 2009 Location: Autumn, Winter, Spring & Summer Posts: 675	I don't know if I really learned much except that I also prefer shoulder style bags but I always have. I'm a very fast walker and I find it frees me with or without the kids. Since I joined TPF I have become a bit more obsessive in that my wanting has increased more and perhaps the price tag of the bags I like are hundreds more. I kinda like peoples theories about spending cash on a bag instead of charging it. That's food for thought for me. I only did that once. There are pluses and minuses in that if you are doubtful after you make your purchase, the merchant usually makes it more difficult to return the bag. One thing that has remained the same is I obsess over the bag for a long time before I buy it. It's never an "it" bag but almost always a classic. After a while I either have to have it and purchase it or I just go on to the next one. In any case, I am thrilled to learn I am not the only bagaholic!!!!

Oct 11th, 2009, 05:35 PM	#71
ssc0619 Some 'Splainin to Do Joined: Mar 2009 Location: New York Posts: 6,038	There's always another bag.

Oct 11th, 2009, 06:50 PM	#72
jacqualyn Member Joined: Jul 2008 Location: Australia, melbourne Posts: 1,020	When i say "this will be my last bag for the year"...im lying to myself even though i really mean it at the time

Oct 11th, 2009, 08:55 PM	#73
tillie46 Member Joined: Aug 2009 Posts: 1,761	I've learned that I'm a sick, twisted individual that always have to have the NEXT bag! Luckily, I have a husband that humors me! LOL
tillie46 Member Joined: Aug 2009 Posts: 1,761

Oct 11th, 2009, 09:04 PM	#74
BgaHolic Love my Shih Tzu Joined: May 2009 Location: Autumn, Winter, Spring & Summer Posts: 675	Sorry but Tillie46 deserves a standing ovation! That's just funny! I almost feel like I'm in a Handbags Anonomous forum!

Oct 11th, 2009, 09:09 PM	#75
pickle Fickle Joined: Apr 2008 Location: WA Posts: 78	I have learned that pricier bags can fall apart like cheap bags Cheap bags can last longer than some pricier bags just because I can afford it, doesn't mean I should buy it, I'd rather have $$$ in the bank. I have really slowed down with my obsession. I don't pay full price, and no taking off tags until I am 150% sure about the bags, no matter how cheap. If I see a really really good deal, then it's hard to say no. Then I reason with myself whether I want it because it's a good deal, of because I also love it.
pickle Fickle Joined: Apr 2008 Location: WA Posts: 78	__________________

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