Should I or Shouldn't I...Black Deerskin Downtown?

shalev · Jun 23rd, 2008, 10:24 PM

Hi Gals,
I'm hoping for a little advice from the best!

I already have a black leather downtown and I just bought the raspberry downtown on sale at the YSL boutique as well as a large black leather tribute. The boutique still has the deerskin downtown for $749 (the one without any pockets) and I'm contemplating getting it. My SA said the sale bags will only be around for the rest of this week, so I am really feeling the pressure to decide if I should get it or not.

Do you think it is overkill to get the deerskin downtown when I already have a black leather regular downtown? The price is INCREDIBLE so I am very tempted, but I have already spent a ton of money this sale season and don't know if I should splurge on a bag that is so similar to one I already have...

Any opinions you could share would be very much appreciated!

Cosmopolitan · Jun 23rd, 2008, 10:32 PM

Honestly, I'd take a pass. I'm just not a believer in owning multiples of the same bag.

After all, there are SO MANY great bags out there. And the next round of sales comes in Nov./Dec., right?

Melissa Ann · Jun 23rd, 2008, 10:55 PM

Well, the deerskin is soooo slouchy. Tho they always seem to have it at the outlets, so don't feel pressure...

alouette · Jun 24th, 2008, 12:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cosmopolitan

Honestly, I'd take a pass. I'm just not a believer in owning multiples of the same bag.

After all, there are SO MANY great bags out there. And the next round of sales comes in Nov./Dec., right?

ITA...one can never have too many bags BUT like Cosmo said, there are so many great bags out there that I wouldn't want to allocate that $ to a bag I already own. I'd much rather put it towards another bag I've been eyeing or wait for another sale.

lisenoktx · Jun 24th, 2008, 01:13 AM

Agree with the ladies. I'd rather have variety of colors/styles. For some reason deerskin downtown is not my fave, may be the luck of pockets? I do love my calf downtown though. What color is it???

pikeeygrl · Jun 24th, 2008, 01:40 AM

I have a brown deerskin and I love it. It is so soft and smooshy and it looks like melted chocolate. But you already have a black one. The outlets are out of the black btw... that's how I chose brown.

shalev · Jun 24th, 2008, 03:44 AM

Thank you all so much for the help with figuring this out!

I think I am going to wait on the bag after all. I just bought a lot of black purses (I was desperately lacking!) in the last month and really can't justify the purchase of one more, especially one that is so similar to a style I already own!

I have to say though that it really helped to read your comments and advice since I was having so much trouble figuring this out on my own! I think part of it was that I was worried I was giving up a great opportunity to buy a great purse at a great price, but I think in the end it will be better to save the $ and eventually put it towards one of the purses that is on my wish-list.

Thanks again!!!

alouette · Jun 24th, 2008, 01:58 PM

^^^Glad the comments could help. We're all about enabling on tPF but when logic rules out, we'll let you know too. I think all of us have purchased something on impulse b/c it was on sale and we didn't want to miss out on a "chance of a lifetime." It's funny to see all the bags that go up for sale on the MP or eBay after all the sales are over. So many purchases that were second guessed I suppose.

shalev · Jun 25th, 2008, 12:34 PM

The comments really did help, alouette!

I had the must buy panic, which with all of your help has finally passed

The great sales really do make it hard to think logically!

brian · Jun 25th, 2008, 12:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cosmopolitan

Honestly, I'd take a pass. I'm just not a believer in owning multiples of the same bag.

i am a main offender then.

yslalice · Jun 25th, 2008, 03:08 PM

i agree, since you already have a black downtown, you may not be as happy with the deerskin.

shazam · Jun 25th, 2008, 07:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shalev

The comments really did help, alouette!

I had the must buy panic, which with all of your help has finally passed

The great sales really do make it hard to think logically!

I think you made the right choice. I don't have a problem with owning the same bag if you really love it and different versions can play different roles in your wardrobe, but seeing as how you already have a black Downtown I think adding the black Deerskin may have been too repetitive, no matter how lovely it is. Now you can put the money towards something else!

shalev · Jun 26th, 2008, 01:24 PM

I am already guilty of owning the same bag in different versions (I have four very similar Mulberry Bayswater totes) and while I love all of them and am happy to have them, I definitely wear one of them more than the others.

I am now trying to inject a little variety into my handbag collection, so while I was super tempted and still get a little pang of want when I think about it, I think I made the right decision not to get the black deerskin downtown.

Thank you all again!!

Jun 23rd, 2008, 10:24 PM	#1
shalev Member	Should I or Shouldn't I...Black Deerskin Downtown? Hi Gals, I'm hoping for a little advice from the best! I already have a black leather downtown and I just bought the raspberry downtown on sale at the YSL boutique as well as a large black leather tribute. The boutique still has the deerskin downtown for $749 (the one without any pockets) and I'm contemplating getting it. My SA said the sale bags will only be around for the rest of this week, so I am really feeling the pressure to decide if I should get it or not. Do you think it is overkill to get the deerskin downtown when I already have a black leather regular downtown? The price is INCREDIBLE so I am very tempted, but I have already spent a ton of money this sale season and don't know if I should splurge on a bag that is so similar to one I already have... Any opinions you could share would be very much appreciated!

Jun 23rd, 2008, 10:55 PM	#3
Melissa Ann Member Location: NY	Well, the deerskin is soooo slouchy. Tho they always seem to have it at the outlets, so don't feel pressure... __________________

Jun 24th, 2008, 01:58 PM	#8
alouette Paging Dr. QTPatooti Location: At the Dundie Awards	^^^Glad the comments could help. We're all about enabling on tPF but when logic rules out, we'll let you know too. I think all of us have purchased something on impulse b/c it was on sale and we didn't want to miss out on a "chance of a lifetime." It's funny to see all the bags that go up for sale on the MP or eBay after all the sales are over. So many purchases that were second guessed I suppose. __________________ 'Yes, I love my God. He is my fountain of Life and My Savior. He Keeps me going day and night. Without Him, I am no one. But with Him, I can do everything. Christ is my strength.'

Jun 25th, 2008, 03:08 PM	#11
yslalice Autumn!	i agree, since you already have a black downtown, you may not be as happy with the deerskin. __________________ green is the new black....eco-chic.

Jun 23rd, 2008, 10:32 PM	#2
Cosmopolitan ~YSL MODERATOR~ Location: Washington, D.C.	Honestly, I'd take a pass. I'm just not a believer in owning multiples of the same bag. After all, there are SO MANY great bags out there. And the next round of sales comes in Nov./Dec., right?

Jun 24th, 2008, 01:13 AM	#5
lisenoktx Member	Agree with the ladies. I'd rather have variety of colors/styles. For some reason deerskin downtown is not my fave, may be the luck of pockets? I do love my calf downtown though. What color is it???

Jun 24th, 2008, 01:40 AM	#6
pikeeygrl Mr. Pikeeygrl Location: San Diego	I have a brown deerskin and I love it. It is so soft and smooshy and it looks like melted chocolate. But you already have a black one. The outlets are out of the black btw... that's how I chose brown.

Jun 24th, 2008, 03:44 AM	#7
shalev Member	Thank you all so much for the help with figuring this out! I think I am going to wait on the bag after all. I just bought a lot of black purses (I was desperately lacking!) in the last month and really can't justify the purchase of one more, especially one that is so similar to a style I already own! I have to say though that it really helped to read your comments and advice since I was having so much trouble figuring this out on my own! I think part of it was that I was worried I was giving up a great opportunity to buy a great purse at a great price, but I think in the end it will be better to save the $ and eventually put it towards one of the purses that is on my wish-list. Thanks again!!!

Jun 25th, 2008, 12:34 PM	#9
shalev Member	The comments really did help, alouette! I had the must buy panic, which with all of your help has finally passed The great sales really do make it hard to think logically!

Jun 26th, 2008, 01:24 PM	#13
shalev Member	I am already guilty of owning the same bag in different versions (I have four very similar Mulberry Bayswater totes) and while I love all of them and am happy to have them, I definitely wear one of them more than the others. I am now trying to inject a little variety into my handbag collection, so while I was super tempted and still get a little pang of want when I think about it, I think I made the right decision not to get the black deerskin downtown. Thank you all again!!