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clarissa74 · Jun 28th, 2009, 09:25 PM

Hi,
i have saved and saved - only buying an LV Alma & Speedie along the way.

i finally have a nice nest egg to spend on myself.

i have about US$10,000- to play with.

i have a serious dilema - WHAT DO I GET?

i have narrowed the choices down to 3 items. what do you think is best? i would appreciate all advice.

1> South Sea Strand of Black South Sea/Thatian pearls
2> Rolex Two Tone DateJust - with roman numerals
3> Hermes Kelly bag - orange or blue

i do not need to spend exactly $10,000- however i want a significant purchase. something i can wear with pride and say i bought it myself.

so of you girls have much more experience than me - so i look to you sisters for loving advice.

FlgirlFM · Jun 28th, 2009, 09:30 PM

I would buy a strand from Japster for 5K and a pre-loved Kelly for 5K

couturequeen · Jun 28th, 2009, 09:55 PM

I guess it really depends on what you wear and what you have already. Do you have a nice watch? Set of pearls? Personally, I would get the watch or bag.

NurseAnn · Jun 28th, 2009, 10:11 PM

I'd buy the watch

chinkee21 · Jun 28th, 2009, 10:15 PM

Def. 1 or 2! Although a kelly is the ultimate status bag...I jus tthink somehow the pearls & watch would have better value..?

lorihmatthews · Jun 28th, 2009, 10:27 PM

I'd put the money into a savings account or other investment account and put the interest aside for purchases. That way you keep your $10K and still get to purchase your dream items!

lolitakali · Jun 28th, 2009, 10:38 PM

Originally Posted by lorihmatthews

i'd put the money into a savings account or other investment account and put the interest aside for purchases. That way you keep your $10k and still get to purchase your dream items!

ita!

ijen0311 · Jun 28th, 2009, 10:59 PM

If you must spend it, the Rolex.

ive_flipped · Jun 28th, 2009, 11:21 PM

Rolex

SARM4800 · Jun 28th, 2009, 11:41 PM

Hermes Kelly bag

clarissa74 · Jun 29th, 2009, 01:07 AM

Thank you for the advice.
Learning towards the pearls..... i will sleep on it.

Miss Socialite · Jun 29th, 2009, 01:20 AM

My vote goes for either #1 or #3, preferably #3. But then again I'm a huge handbag girl, especially Hermes

nick786 · Jun 29th, 2009, 01:52 AM

Hi I had a suggestion for you to maybe make your money go further. I am not sure if you have heard of the home consignment centre but all the shops have fine jewellery. I got a Rolex there (they got them from a jeweller that authenticates reconditions and provides a 2 year warranty) it was almost the exact watch you described but it had diamond numbers and mother of pearl face and was about $3,000. And I have seen amazing Tahitian pearls in there for just a couple of thousand. I live in So. Cal. and I know the stores around here get both brand new items from vendors and stores as well as a lot of cool stuff from private collections. The best is the price you pay at the consignment is usually about half of what you pay in retail stores, I have seen $15,000 Tiffany Earrings for around $6,000.

lisalovesshoes · Jun 29th, 2009, 02:22 AM

two tone datejust with roman numerals!!!

loveyouu · Jun 29th, 2009, 02:56 AM

I'd say the Rolex, they don't depreciate, and keep their values worth in case for what ever reason you need some extra cash fast but I would love a Kelly bag! But realistic speaking I would go for the Rolex!

Jun 28th, 2009, 09:25 PM	#1
clarissa74 OP Sofa King Banned Joined: Jun 2009 Posts: 102	US$10,000 Spend dilema. Hi, i have saved and saved - only buying an LV Alma & Speedie along the way. i finally have a nice nest egg to spend on myself. i have about US$10,000- to play with. i have a serious dilema - WHAT DO I GET? i have narrowed the choices down to 3 items. what do you think is best? i would appreciate all advice. 1> South Sea Strand of Black South Sea/Thatian pearls 2> Rolex Two Tone DateJust - with roman numerals 3> Hermes Kelly bag - orange or blue i do not need to spend exactly $10,000- however i want a significant purchase. something i can wear with pride and say i bought it myself. so of you girls have much more experience than me - so i look to you sisters for loving advice.
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Jun 28th, 2009, 09:30 PM	#2
FlgirlFM Member Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 472	I would buy a strand from Japster for 5K and a pre-loved Kelly for 5K
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Jun 28th, 2009, 10:15 PM	#5
chinkee21 My Dream Ring! Joined: Nov 2007 Location: Hong Kong Posts: 5,600	Def. 1 or 2! Although a kelly is the ultimate status bag...I jus tthink somehow the pearls & watch would have better value..?
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Jun 28th, 2009, 10:59 PM	#8
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Jun 28th, 2009, 11:21 PM	#9
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Jun 28th, 2009, 09:55 PM	#3
couturequeen BV nut Joined: Jan 2007 Location: The District Posts: 1,508	I guess it really depends on what you wear and what you have already. Do you have a nice watch? Set of pearls? Personally, I would get the watch or bag.
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Jun 28th, 2009, 10:11 PM	#4
NurseAnn Member Joined: Apr 2009 Location: Seattle Posts: 153	I'd buy the watch

Jun 28th, 2009, 10:27 PM	#6
lorihmatthews Fall is here! Joined: Oct 2006 Location: San Francisco Posts: 10,890	I'd put the money into a savings account or other investment account and put the interest aside for purchases. That way you keep your $10K and still get to purchase your dream items!

Jun 28th, 2009, 11:41 PM	#10
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Jun 29th, 2009, 01:07 AM	#11
clarissa74 OP Sofa King Banned Joined: Jun 2009 Posts: 102	Thank you for the advice. Learning towards the pearls..... i will sleep on it.

Jun 29th, 2009, 01:20 AM	#12
Miss Socialite Member Joined: Jul 2008 Posts: 227	My vote goes for either #1 or #3, preferably #3. But then again I'm a huge handbag girl, especially Hermes
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Jun 29th, 2009, 01:52 AM	#13
nick786 Member Joined: Dec 2007 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 5	Hi I had a suggestion for you to maybe make your money go further. I am not sure if you have heard of the home consignment centre but all the shops have fine jewellery. I got a Rolex there (they got them from a jeweller that authenticates reconditions and provides a 2 year warranty) it was almost the exact watch you described but it had diamond numbers and mother of pearl face and was about $3,000. And I have seen amazing Tahitian pearls in there for just a couple of thousand. I live in So. Cal. and I know the stores around here get both brand new items from vendors and stores as well as a lot of cool stuff from private collections. The best is the price you pay at the consignment is usually about half of what you pay in retail stores, I have seen $15,000 Tiffany Earrings for around $6,000.

Jun 29th, 2009, 02:22 AM	#14
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Jun 29th, 2009, 02:56 AM	#15
loveyouu Member Joined: Mar 2008 Location: California Posts: 913	I'd say the Rolex, they don't depreciate, and keep their values worth in case for what ever reason you need some extra cash fast but I would love a Kelly bag! But realistic speaking I would go for the Rolex!
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