After saving money all summer and vacillating over which bag to get, I purchased the Delightful MM and ZCP in Pomme last week. I like both, but I am wondering if I should exchange both to fund an Artsy. I have always loved the Artsy, but was hesitant to spend the $1600 on one item. The Delightful and ZCP together cost about the same as an Artsy and I think that it may be a better investment. I love the styling of the Artsy and the minimal vachetta. I am a high school teacher with a pretty casual lifestyle and I try to avoid carrying mono to school, so the bag will mainly be a weekend/going out bag. Thanks in advance for all your help. Just for an FYI, I already own: a mono Zippy wallet, a DE speedy 25, a DE pochette and will soon purchase a DE Neverfull after selling another bag.

Originally Posted by rosie_posie

After saving money all summer and vacillating over which bag to get, I purchased the Delightful MM and ZCP in Pomme last week. I like both, but I am wondering if I should exchange both to fund an Artsy. I have always loved the Artsy, but was hesitant to spend the $1600 on one item. The Delightful and ZCP together cost about the same as an Artsy and I think that it may be a better investment. I love the styling of the Artsy and the minimal vachetta. I am a high school teacher with a pretty casual lifestyle and I try to avoid carrying mono to school, so the bag will mainly be a weekend/going out bag. Thanks in advance for all your help. Just for an FYI, I already own: a mono Zippy wallet, a DE speedy 25, a DE pochette and will soon purchase a DE Neverfull after selling another bag.

I think you should get what you want the most and if you have always loved the artsy, I'd say go for it. You saved up for so long, you've already spent the money, get something you love! You already have a mono ZCP so I think the Artsy would go great with the current collection you have. You can always get the Delightful and ZCP in pomme in the future if you still want it, but if you're questioning your decision now, get something you love! good luck!

Go for what you really love!!!! I think the artsy is a much nicer bag, such a statement piece!!!!!!

I agree with the others. Get what you really love. Good luck:)

Yes do get the Artsy. I have one and I love it. It is a gorgeous bag...you will be so happy with it.

sounds like the Artsy is the one you really love ... exchange for Artsy!!

thats what i did when i bought my delightful..actually thats my first LV then i went home but i cant stop thinking about the artsy..so i went back to the store and exchange it with artsy..so HAPPY i made that decision..but now,i bought the delighful again 2 days ago..so at the end do what makes u happy..like what u said artsy will look new forever bec if the handle gets dirty just buy a new handle and tada! look brand new again..

Originally Posted by dwong

thats what i did when i bought my delightful..actually thats my first LV then i went home but i cant stop thinking about the artsy..so i went back to the store and exchange it with artsy..so HAPPY i made that decision..but now,i bought the delighful again 2 days ago..so at the end do what makes u happy..like what u said artsy will look new forever bec if the handle gets dirty just buy a new handle and tada! look brand new again..

Do you have any idea how much a new handle would cost? Also, the major thing holding me back from the Artsy is the fact that it may be uncomfortable. I don't really have the budget/lifestyle to have a gorgeous bag that is too hard to carry. I've heard that it really softens up after use, is that true?

I have both the Delightful GM and the Artsy and its a tough call as to which is my favorite! I do tend to use the Delightful more because it is much more comfy and roomy. Artsy is beautiful and I love all the pockets! I guess it depends on if you want the wallet? The pomme is gorgeous! Would you regret returning it? If not, then get the Artsy now before another price increase since its the more expensive bag. The Delightful will be around for a long time

Originally Posted by rosie_posie

Do you have any idea how much a new handle would cost? Also, the major thing holding me back from the Artsy is the fact that it may be uncomfortable. I don't really have the budget/lifestyle to have a gorgeous bag that is too hard to carry. I've heard that it really softens up after use, is that true?

when i checked with my SA she said it around 200-250 to replace the handle and that leather that holds the key chain is 80..for the handle it will soften for sure..just keep on using it or if ur not using it hang it your door knob with a lil stuff in it..

Get what you really want! Exchange for an artsy!
I lvoe artsy too, it's def on my wishlist! Good luck deciding :)

Get the artsy.
The handle will soften as you use it.
To break in the handle of the artsy the best thing to do is to hang it on a door knob with your things in it.

go for the artsy!

ARTSY! I love mine, and sounds like you are already in love with it too. :)

Get the artsy if that it what you really want and love.