Should I get the rose Prada fairy?

Glamazon Huntress

Glamazon Huntress

Bagaholic for life
Jul 6, 2006
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#1
Ever since Prada's S/S 07 fairy collection came out I've been craving a fairy bag. Last year I bought the nylon version of the Fairy bag (forget what the official name is) but I still want to get the leather version.

I found one on EBay for $1700 Canadian which I think is a really good deal considering most of them are going for between $2000 and $3000.

The only problem is I just moved into a new condo and I have some bills to pay which should take me a month to finish off paying.

So my question to you is: Should I buy my dream bag and be in CC debt a bit longer, or should I say "screw it" and be prudent and not buy the bag?

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#2
Glamazon Huntress said:
Ever since Prada's S/S 07 fairy collection came out I've been craving a fairy bag. Last year I bought the nylon version of the Fairy bag (forget what the official name is) but I still want to get the leather version.

I found one on EBay for $1700 Canadian which I think is a really good deal considering most of them are going for between $2000 and $3000.

The only problem is I just moved into a new condo and I have some bills to pay which should take me a month to finish off paying.

So my question to you is: Should I buy my dream bag and be in CC debt a bit longer, or should I say "screw it" and be prudent and not buy the bag?

Here is a pic!
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No contest: pocket your credit card and save your money. Your NEW HOME (CONGRATS!) should be your #1 priority. There's always things you'll need in a new home and it's really dangerous right now to use/abuse your credit cards. The credit card companies are looking at accounts with a microscope right now.

Don't risk it. Wait. This one came along. I guarantee another will come along again.
 
#3
second that PP! if you believe you can pay off you credit card on top of your bills, then buy it! otherwise, your home should be #1 priority for now. the perfect one will come along :smile:!
 
#5
You guys are absolutely right. As soon as I saw your replies, I instantly closed the ebay window and told myself I would not give in and buy it. Credit card debt and apartment come first!

Although I really hope that another good deal pops up soon...I've been waiting for this bag for so long!

Thanks for your advice!!
 
#9
Family before purses.
House before purses.
Credit card debt before purses.

Until you are absolutely comfortable financially to buy this purse, you should chant this mantra:
"My will is strong. My wallet is closed. I will NOT shop."

I learned this from watching Confessions of a Shopaholic!! :P
 
#10
linpaddy said:
Family before purses.
House before purses.
Credit card debt before purses.

Until you are absolutely comfortable financially to buy this purse, you should chant this mantra:
"My will is strong. My wallet is closed. I will NOT shop."

I learned this from watching Confessions of a Shopaholic!! :P
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LOL thanks linpaddy! I will be chanting this mantra!

And everyone, thanks for helping me with my willpower! If I've waited this long for the bag, I can definitely wait longer until I can really afford it.:P
 
#11
Glamazon Huntress said:
LOL thanks linpaddy! I will be chanting this mantra!

And everyone, thanks for helping me with my willpower! If I've waited this long for the bag, I can definitely wait longer until I can really afford it.:P
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And look at it this way: if you wait a while longer, the "Fairy Craze" will have died down, so the prices will drop. Win-Win in my book! ;)
 
#12
Amen, smart decision! My company has been laying off people left and right (thankfully I am still standing!) ... at the height of this my big wishlist bag surfaced on Bluefly, I passed. I bought a few much cheaper Prada goodies at the sales...I know the dream bag will resurface if it's meant to be :smile: Congrats on your condo--as much as I love bags (and shoes) home and hearth are MUCH more important!!
 
#13
Just look at it this way, you have a Holy Grail now and it is a lot of fun hunting one of those down. PLUS you get to walk around all smug because you're so mature! ;)
 
#14
MiuMiow said:
Just look at it this way, you have a Holy Grail now and it is a lot of fun hunting one of those down. PLUS you get to walk around all smug because you're so mature! ;)
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:graucho: exactly!

I am quite proud of myself for not giving in. In the past I would have gone for it without a care, but I have more responsibilities now. I know I will get it eventually, and it will be worth the wait!
 
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