2014 resolution - shopping from my own bag and wallet collection. Any one else?

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My Coach FOS order came, but everything is going back! I'm glad that I placed the order, so I could see my fave style wallet in two different colors IRL. But I'm not in love with either color, so back they go.



I also submitted for quotes from Yoogi's and Fashionphile for 4 bags. Of course, they aren't as much as I would have liked them to be, so I am deciding what to do. I may contact AFF, but I don't know that it'll be much different there. Guess I should just suck it up... don't think it's worth the hassle and potential disaster of selling them myself. I haven't had any problems before, but paypal makes it way too easy for unscrupulous people to screw you over. Oy.


Consignment at best will offer you 50% of what they can sell things for (they need to make a profit somewhere). I would think about it in terms of the original price you paid & the bag's age, etc. For example a new canvas LV Speedy goes roughly for $1K. FP/Yoogis prob can't make more than $800 depending on size/age/condition. For example I bought my DA 25 in very good condition for $650 from FP in the not too distant past. So when consignment offers $400 it can feel like "WTF? A new one costs $1K" but if you originally bought it a decade ago when a new canvas Speedy cost more like $500, getting $400 back after years of use isn't such a bad deal! Plus you don't have to deal with any eBay/PayPal hassles. Or at least that's the way I think about it :)


I kind of want to go to Vegas. I'll admit, I haven't gone since I was a kid. The idea of all those shops is kind of exciting. :D


I've never been shopping in Vegas. I've gone there a couple times with friends but mostly have wound up at pool parties, lol
 
Helloooo ladies!! I am back from a long vegas weekend and soooooo much has happened while I was gone on this thread. Just wanted to post a quick update. I carried my sequin bling, bling speedy and fuchsia Dior pouchette on my trip. I can successfully (but not happily) report that I did not buy anything on my trip. I should make clear that it was NOT due to my strong willpower but rather lack of time to shop. I wanted to window shop bags at Crystals and Ceasars but it was not meant to be. When that happens, my urge to shop becomes greater. Will have to try and be good, but no promises. Will try and do an update post soon.



Welcome back Amor!! Congrats on not buying anything, I totally understand that urge, it is like window shopping helps to dull it even for a short time. I am sure your Speedy and Dior had a blast anyways :)
 
I'm still waiting for the store to call me back about my tote. This is what the stitching looks like. From the front you can't tell I wonder if the threads are just to dry and weak.


That is no good at all dc!! I really hope they get back to you soon, how frustrating!

It is raining today so I decided to use my mz Wallace gunmetal lizzy.


Beautiful and practical!

dc- Hope you get the tote problem resolved soon!

mimmy- Love the hillier! Looks AMAZING after 5 years!!!

lou- Gorgeous burberry!!! The leather looks fab! When's your b-day? Mine is next month too.

lvk8- You've done an amazing job living out of a suitcase! Hope the house hunting is going well!

jenny- Your pashli is beautiful, I love seeing pics of it!

amor- Vegas and blingy speedy... sounds like a match made in heaven!!!


Thank you cupcake :)

My Coach FOS order came, but everything is going back! I'm glad that I placed the order, so I could see my fave style wallet in two different colors IRL. But I'm not in love with either color, so back they go.

I also submitted for quotes from Yoogi's and Fashionphile for 4 bags. Of course, they aren't as much as I would have liked them to be, so I am deciding what to do. I may contact AFF, but I don't know that it'll be much different there. Guess I should just suck it up... don't think it's worth the hassle and potential disaster of selling them myself. I haven't had any problems before, but paypal makes it way too easy for unscrupulous people to screw you over. Oy.


Yeah that is the one down side of consignment as opposed to doing it yourself, but sometimes I think the hit is worth it just to not have to worry about it anymore.

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Here's my tote!

And what I Tetris inside.
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Oh I forgot how gorgeous this was!! I love the colors you choose bake, and that passport key fob goes so well with it!!
 
Today I switched into my Rebecca Minkoff Hudson Moto Mini. I love using her but just wish my wallet fit in a bit better (full sized so just a bit of a squeeze) hoping with some more use I will be able to kind of mold the bag to my wallet, like breaking in a pair of shoes. That or I will just switch to a smaller wallet.


Here is my "arty" photo I took for instagram haha.


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I'm still waiting for the store to call me back about my tote. This is what the stitching looks like. From the front you can't tell I wonder if the threads are just to dry and weak.

Ugh - this is just horrible. Hope you get resolution soon. You've been having the darnedest time trying to find your perfect leather tote. Hope the perfect one is right around the corner for you. :smile1:

My Coach FOS order came, but everything is going back! I'm glad that I placed the order, so I could see my fave style wallet in two different colors IRL. But I'm not in love with either color, so back they go.

I also submitted for quotes from Yoogi's and Fashionphile for 4 bags. Of course, they aren't as much as I would have liked them to be, so I am deciding what to do. I may contact AFF, but I don't know that it'll be much different there. Guess I should just suck it up... don't think it's worth the hassle and potential disaster of selling them myself. I haven't had any problems before, but paypal makes it way too easy for unscrupulous people to screw you over. Oy.

I managed to avoid the temptation of the FOS sales. There's another that started today, and fortunately there's nothing that I feel I really NEED to have (a couple of wants, but not strong enough to take the plunge).

I'm going to be taking pictures this weekend of bags for consignment as well. I'm prepared to take the hit just to not have to deal with the hassle. For some of my less expensive bags, I am more comfortable selling myself, but with my more expensive ones...too much opportunity to get swindled! Not worth the stress to me.

I kind of want to go to Vegas. I'll admit, I haven't gone since I was a kid. The idea of all those shops is kind of exciting. :D

I end up in Vegas at least once a year for work. This past Spring is the first time I've finally taken time to actually go shopping. I love the Forum Shoppes at Caesars - spent a ton of time in Longchamp and Henri Bendel, not to mention MbMJ and MJ! Definitely fun - though maybe not the best trip for my wallet. LOL.

There are also the higher end shops near Aria - I drool just walking by Bottega Veneta. Haven't had the nerve to go inside yet - it would be hard to see those bags in person and not walk out with one of them! :p
 
Today I switched into my Rebecca Minkoff Hudson Moto Mini. I love using her but just wish my wallet fit in a bit better (full sized so just a bit of a squeeze) hoping with some more use I will be able to kind of mold the bag to my wallet, like breaking in a pair of shoes. That or I will just switch to a smaller wallet.


Here is my "arty" photo I took for instagram haha.


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Gorgeous!!! ❤❤❤

Eehlers I would have a hard time putting the Teal bag down even if it were raining/snowing/hailing/Sharknado outside. Good restraint!
 
My Coach FOS order came, but everything is going back! I'm glad that I placed the order, so I could see my fave style wallet in two different colors IRL. But I'm not in love with either color, so back they go.

I also submitted for quotes from Yoogi's and Fashionphile for 4 bags. Of course, they aren't as much as I would have liked them to be, so I am deciding what to do. I may contact AFF, but I don't know that it'll be much different there. Guess I should just suck it up... don't think it's worth the hassle and potential disaster of selling them myself. I haven't had any problems before, but paypal makes it way too easy for unscrupulous people to screw you over. Oy.

Good luck with all the selling.
 
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Here's my tote!

And what I Tetris inside.
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Love your custom LC and your mad Tetris skills! Lol!

Today I switched into my Rebecca Minkoff Hudson Moto Mini. I love using her but just wish my wallet fit in a bit better (full sized so just a bit of a squeeze) hoping with some more use I will be able to kind of mold the bag to my wallet, like breaking in a pair of shoes. That or I will just switch to a smaller wallet.


Here is my "arty" photo I took for instagram haha.


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I have also admired this bag style! Your hands look lovely as well; very model-esque. ;)

It's raining today, so I swapped from Teal Edie to Signature Edie since she's a bit more suited to handle the icky weather

Great looking bag, eehlers!
 
AmorNChanel - welcome back! Glad to hear you had a fabulous trip

Bake - cute bag and love its insides

Dcooney - hope you get something resolved today!

JennyErin - I love the green and mixed materials on your bag!

Eehlers - happy to hear the style is working for you and now u have a good aand bad weather option.

Still using my db nylon satchel. This may be the longest stretch of time that I've been using the same bag, for a while. I have a slight urge to change out of her but have been feeling lazy when it comes to it. She also goes really well with the navy MK wallet I received.
 
AmorNChanel - welcome back! Glad to hear you had a fabulous trip

Bake - cute bag and love its insides

Dcooney - hope you get something resolved today!

JennyErin - I love the green and mixed materials on your bag!

Eehlers - happy to hear the style is working for you and now u have a good aand bad weather option.

Still using my db nylon satchel. This may be the longest stretch of time that I've been using the same bag, for a while. I have a slight urge to change out of her but have been feeling lazy when it comes to it. She also goes really well with the navy MK wallet I received.


Thank you egg!! Glad your Nylon Satchel is getting lots of love. You definitely need an all weather bag you love to use in BC :)
 
Bake - loving seeing her!

Eehlers - I really like the style of Edie. Saw the real one in real life a few days ago. Loving the new coach styles.

Jenny - loving the Hudson moto.

Amor - I don't think I ever shopped in Vegas. Always busy with debauchery. :) maybe next time I'll try to shop.
 
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