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starkfan · Jul 22nd, 2009, 12:54 PM

Originally Posted by tejava

I think, if it is not hurting you financially, and you really need a brown bag to fill in your collection gap, then you should take advantage of this sale.

I'm also trying to stick to my ban, because my handbag craze started in June of 2008. It has been a year and I have purchased over 30 handbags, I already lost count. I try not to have handbags shipped to Chile because I either lose the package or have to pay around 30% more in custom/brokerage fees.

To me Ignes is the most convenient brand for me because they charge reasonable shipping rate and take care of custom duties. However, I already own 3 Ignes and I feel I have enough for the styles that I want from Ignes, so I could resist their sales easily. Besides, even though this handbag craze has not hurt me financially, but all these money could have been saved toward my son's educational funds you know?

I'm also glad that I have a supportive husband. It bothers him that I take over his closet place for my handbags, but then he keeps giving me money to buy more handbags because he knows that's what makes me happy.

Hmm, no, it won't hurt me financially if I went for this. It's also not a severely urgent need to fill the brown bag gap in my collection, though.

OTOH, the sale itself is definitely tempting! I'm looking at an Emilia (US$395 base price), so the additional 20% off for this sale (compared to the 15% tPF discount) would still account for a decent amount saved, US$79.

... It counts as mindful if I'm looking to save on a bag that I'm intending to eventually purchase anyway, right?

Euridice · Jul 22nd, 2009, 01:03 PM

Well, yes, it counts as mindful to get the exact bag that you want and are planning to get on the sale. That's what I have done, but a bit to an extreme, hee hee! If it looks nice and tempting but it wasn't in your plan, then that's not "mindful" to purchase.

I think tinted chocolate at this price is a special occasion. And, I thought it was 35% off, not 20? The only other way to get the extra discount like that is for a newly introduced style, and then get that style in the tinted chocolate. But you want a specific style already.

I'd say do it, it's the smart thing to do in terms of price. But if you are hesitating, then maybe you just aren't ready to do it, and it will make you feel better to do it later adn just spend a bit more....but when you are ready, mentally.

starkfan · Jul 22nd, 2009, 01:07 PM

^ Oh, I meant that the 35% discount is an additional 20% discount over the tPF 15% discount!

And, LOL, reading that back now, it sounds kinda confusing, no?

Sorry!!

Hmm, your last paragraph is definitely food for thought... Will still have to mull this over a little. Thanks, ladies!

Euridice · Jul 22nd, 2009, 01:12 PM

oh, okay, phew!! 35% it is, and yes it totally makes sense now, it's an extra 20%, nothing to sneeze at. Hopefully you have some time to think it over and figure out what's the best thing to do right now.

No Cute · Jul 22nd, 2009, 02:06 PM

Starkfan, here's my new standard to decide a purchase: if I post asking others "should I," then it's a sign I shouldn't. I, too, was digging for the perfect brown bag and have it now, but I relate to that search. However, asking us makes me wonder if you really want it or it's the sale catching your attention. Now if you were asking advice on leather or details, that's different. But "should I get a bag," then I'll lean no.

tejava · Jul 22nd, 2009, 03:03 PM

Originally Posted by No Cute

Starkfan, here's my new standard to decide a purchase: if I post asking others "should I," then it's a sign I shouldn't. I, too, was digging for the perfect brown bag and have it now, but I relate to that search. However, asking us makes me wonder if you really want it or it's the sale catching your attention. Now if you were asking advice on leather or details, that's different. But "should I get a bag," then I'll lean no.

This is so WELL SAID!

elizat · Jul 22nd, 2009, 03:08 PM

^ I agree. If you must ask, the answer is no!

Mentha · Jul 22nd, 2009, 03:27 PM

that's a great rule.
For me its when I start thinking about the style of bag which I hadn't even contemplated pre-sale, its a sign that its just the sale which is motivating me.

starkfan · Jul 22nd, 2009, 03:38 PM

Originally Posted by No Cute

Starkfan, here's my new standard to decide a purchase: if I post asking others "should I," then it's a sign I shouldn't. I, too, was digging for the perfect brown bag and have it now, but I relate to that search. However, asking us makes me wonder if you really want it or it's the sale catching your attention. Now if you were asking advice on leather or details, that's different. But "should I get a bag," then I'll lean no.

Ooh, definitely a great rule. The sale's definitely catching my attention (again!

), but it's a bag that I can still wait a few more months or longer to get. (It's definitely a bag that I will get, and have had planned for awhile, but it's not one that I need right now!) Okay, I'm staying resolute and not succumbing to the temptation of this sale! Thanks so much!!

kuwa · Jul 22nd, 2009, 04:44 PM

Originally Posted by starkfan

Ooh, definitely a great rule. The sale's definitely catching my attention (again! ), but it's a bag that I can still wait a few more months or longer to get. (It's definitely a bag that I will get, and have had planned for awhile, but it's not one that I need right now!) Okay, I'm staying resolute and not succumbing to the temptation of this sale! Thanks so much!!

Where is that devil smilie

If you are SURE that you are going to buy it anyway, why not get it on sale? Who is to say that tinted chocolate will be a sale leather when you decide to buy it?

So, do I get banned for the rest of the day from this thread if I say things like this?

Euridice · Jul 22nd, 2009, 05:11 PM

Originally Posted by kuwa

Where is that devil smilie

If you are SURE that you are going to buy it anyway, why not get it on sale? Who is to say that tinted chocolate will be a sale leather when you decide to buy it?

So, do I get banned for the rest of the day from this thread if I say things like this?

I have to agree with this. I don't think the question is "should I buy a bag" but "gee, this is the bag I am planning to get....should I change course and get it now instead of later?" I don't think the exact bag will be on sale later at this much a discount so it is perfectly mindful to ask that question as well as point out the sale is a good deal. Ignes is focusing on new styles on sale or new leathers on sale.

That said, if after weighing the benefits of getting it now you are resolute that you just don't want to get it now, then that's fine, too!!

lionlaw · Jul 22nd, 2009, 06:08 PM

I garee with Kuwa and Euridice. My question for bags now is do I have room for it and if so, would I buy it if it wasn't on sale?

If you have room and would buy it full price, then go for it.

Since I have no room and probably wouldn't buy anything full price I am sitting this one out.

Jane*Bond · Jul 22nd, 2009, 06:27 PM

Originally Posted by lionlaw

I garee with Kuwa and Euridice. My question for bags now is do I have room for it and if so, would I buy it if it wasn't on sale?

If you have room and would buy it full price, then go for it.

Since I have no room and probably wouldn't buy anything full price I am sitting this one out.

NC's "should I" rule is really good. I need to write that one down on a piece of paper and wrap that paper around my debit card. But LL, your rule is what I am using too. I have no more room for bags. Until I make room or find room, no more bags for me!

Jane*Bond · Jul 23rd, 2009, 12:07 AM

Does anyone use the cost-per-use analysis on what they buy? I use that for clothes and bags. What is upsetting me is that I have so many bags now that my cost-per-use is really high, even for bags that I got on serious sales! And, because of my cost-per-use analysis, when I pick a bag for the day, I always grab the more expensive ones to get the price down to a reasonable level. Somehow, this now makes my Ignes bags the most expensive bags I own! I guess I really will sit out this sale.

If I can just contantly remind myself that I don't have room for a new bag and that the ones in my closet now are not getting used anywhere near enough to justify their cost, I may be able to go a while without getting a new bag.

Euridice · Jul 23rd, 2009, 12:51 AM

I am starting on teh cost per bag use. I think that is a good technique. It's one thing to splurge on something then never use it. But quite another to splurge but use the heck out of it.

Jul 22nd, 2009, 01:03 PM	#197
Euridice Smoooossshh! Joined: Aug 2008 Location: Baltimore Posts: 6,410	Well, yes, it counts as mindful to get the exact bag that you want and are planning to get on the sale. That's what I have done, but a bit to an extreme, hee hee! If it looks nice and tempting but it wasn't in your plan, then that's not "mindful" to purchase. I think tinted chocolate at this price is a special occasion. And, I thought it was 35% off, not 20? The only other way to get the extra discount like that is for a newly introduced style, and then get that style in the tinted chocolate. But you want a specific style already. I'd say do it, it's the smart thing to do in terms of price. But if you are hesitating, then maybe you just aren't ready to do it, and it will make you feel better to do it later adn just spend a bit more....but when you are ready, mentally.
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Jul 22nd, 2009, 01:07 PM	#198
starkfan Member Joined: Jan 2009 Posts: 2,517	^ Oh, I meant that the 35% discount is an additional 20% discount over the tPF 15% discount! And, LOL, reading that back now, it sounds kinda confusing, no? Sorry!! Hmm, your last paragraph is definitely food for thought... Will still have to mull this over a little. Thanks, ladies!
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Jul 22nd, 2009, 01:12 PM	#199
Euridice Smoooossshh! Joined: Aug 2008 Location: Baltimore Posts: 6,410	oh, okay, phew!! 35% it is, and yes it totally makes sense now, it's an extra 20%, nothing to sneeze at. Hopefully you have some time to think it over and figure out what's the best thing to do right now.
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Jul 22nd, 2009, 02:06 PM	#200
No Cute Member Joined: Aug 2008 Posts: 7,561	Starkfan, here's my new standard to decide a purchase: if I post asking others "should I," then it's a sign I shouldn't. I, too, was digging for the perfect brown bag and have it now, but I relate to that search. However, asking us makes me wonder if you really want it or it's the sale catching your attention. Now if you were asking advice on leather or details, that's different. But "should I get a bag," then I'll lean no.
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Jul 22nd, 2009, 03:08 PM	#202
elizat Member Joined: Sep 2007 Posts: 9,106	^ I agree. If you must ask, the answer is no!
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Jul 22nd, 2009, 03:27 PM	#203
Mentha Member Joined: Nov 2008 Posts: 283	that's a great rule. For me its when I start thinking about the style of bag which I hadn't even contemplated pre-sale, its a sign that its just the sale which is motivating me.
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Jul 22nd, 2009, 06:08 PM	#207
lionlaw Member Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 5,894	I garee with Kuwa and Euridice. My question for bags now is do I have room for it and if so, would I buy it if it wasn't on sale? If you have room and would buy it full price, then go for it. Since I have no room and probably wouldn't buy anything full price I am sitting this one out.
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Jul 23rd, 2009, 12:07 AM	#209
Jane*Bond Member Joined: Sep 2008 Posts: 359	Does anyone use the cost-per-use analysis on what they buy? I use that for clothes and bags. What is upsetting me is that I have so many bags now that my cost-per-use is really high, even for bags that I got on serious sales! And, because of my cost-per-use analysis, when I pick a bag for the day, I always grab the more expensive ones to get the price down to a reasonable level. Somehow, this now makes my Ignes bags the most expensive bags I own! I guess I really will sit out this sale. If I can just contantly remind myself that I don't have room for a new bag and that the ones in my closet now are not getting used anywhere near enough to justify their cost, I may be able to go a while without getting a new bag.
Jane*Bond Member Joined: Sep 2008 Posts: 359

Jul 23rd, 2009, 12:51 AM	#210
Euridice Smoooossshh! Joined: Aug 2008 Location: Baltimore Posts: 6,410	I am starting on teh cost per bag use. I think that is a good technique. It's one thing to splurge on something then never use it. But quite another to splurge but use the heck out of it.
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