The prices are already too high to begin with and then you add at least 2 increases every year..it's becoming outrageous. Was it always this frequent? I really wanted to add a white piece and I was considering the Kate. I just purchased the Loulou so the Kate will have to wait.Better than starting next mo! OMG!
I started around the same time as you but have pretty much bought from dept stores, boutiques, preloved and once a personal shopper bc there is no discounting with YSL directly.
I don't forsee myself buying another YSL soon unless I see some amazing deal on some discontinued items that Iike. I have seen some good deals tempt me though!
I prefer to buy from YSL directly as the two pieces I got from Saks had something go wrong with them, but it was probably just bad luck. The SA's at the boutique have been really helpful and advised to buy from YSL directly as they can provide better help when things go wrong with the bag.