2017 resolution - shopping my own bag and wallet collection. Any one else?

[Hobbsy]

Sorry I haven't been around. I haven't forgotten you though.

Nov tally

Bags out -1 My Alexander McQueen shopper. So PO about it though coz I left it in a Black Cab. Everyone pray it comes back to me please, I can't live without it.

Bags in - 0 But I am itching.

I bought some Georg Jensen ruthenium/enamel Daisy earrings and a sterling silver Smithy belt for DH. I've never bought clip-on earrings before and they don't feel particularly safe so I've asked GJ how I can make them tighter/stay on better.

Oh no! I'm sorry you lost your bag. I hope a good Samaritan finds it and returns it to you.

 

[msd_bags]

Thank you, Hobbsy!

Elaine, I'm not sure if I posted earlier, but I sure do like your scarf!! And it's gorgeous on you!

I wish. There is a sticker on the window with manufacturers suggested retail price, then from there the salesperson will act like they have the keys to the kingdom and offer you some "spectacular" price, which isn't spectacular. Then you can play all sorts of games from here, counter offer, say too much and leave and see if they call you with a better price......it is stressful and ridiculous. Just put prices on the dang things and that's that.....but no, it has to be this big mind game. I hate it!

I'm glad it's not that complicated for the buyer here!

 

[msd_bags]

Sorry I haven't been around. I haven't forgotten you though.

Nov tally

Bags out -1 My Alexander McQueen shopper. So PO about it though coz I left it in a Black Cab. Everyone pray it comes back to me please, I can't live without it.

Bags in - 0 But I am itching.

I bought some Georg Jensen ruthenium/enamel Daisy earrings and a sterling silver Smithy belt for DH. I've never bought clip-on earrings before and they don't feel particularly safe so I've asked GJ how I can make them tighter/stay on better.

What an unhappy 'out'. I hope you get your bag back!!

 

[ElainePG]

Elaine, I'm not sure if I posted earlier, but I sure do like your scarf!! And it's gorgeous on you!


I'm glad it's not that complicated for the buyer here!

Thank you MSD! It took me a long time to find this one, so I was thrilled when it finally came into my collection. Wore it yesterday, and again today (with a different, more casual outfit). I really love the Annie Faivre designs.

 

[bakeacookie]

I wish. There is a sticker on the window with manufacturers suggested retail price, then from there the salesperson will act like they have the keys to the kingdom and offer you some "spectacular" price, which isn't spectacular. Then you can play all sorts of games from here, counter offer, say too much and leave and see if they call you with a better price......it is stressful and ridiculous. Just put prices on the dang things and that's that.....but no, it has to be this big mind game. I hate it!

Today was round two of that.

The MSRP is inflated as well. So when we placed an offer, half of today’s dealers didn’t want to counteroffer. But now we’re getting calls from yesterday’s to discuss the prices for yesterday. [emoji849]

 

[Hobbsy]

Today was round two of that.

The MSRP is inflated as well. So when we placed an offer, half of today’s dealers didn’t want to counteroffer. But now we’re getting calls from yesterday’s to discuss the prices for yesterday. [emoji849]

Arghhh....it's a game and I don't like playing it. I hope your bf gets what he wants at the price he wants.

 

[bakeacookie]

Arghhh....it's a game and I don't like playing it. I hope your bf gets what he wants at the price he wants.

I hate this game so much and people are really treating us like we’re dumb because we’re young. I’ve walked out of so many places because of how idiotic they are.

One was trying to convince us it was better to lease the car first then buy it after.

After we had said we were outright purchasing a car. [emoji36]

It’s so dumb to be playing a game with idiots.

 

[Hobbsy]

I hate this game so much and people are really treating us like we’re dumb because we’re young. I’ve walked out of so many places because of how idiotic they are.

One was trying to convince us it was better to lease the car first then buy it after.

After we had said we were outright purchasing a car. [emoji36]

It’s so dumb to be playing a game with idiots.

I feel for you guys. Just stick to your guns and walk away when it's not feeling right.

 

[catsinthebag]

Today was round two of that.

The MSRP is inflated as well. So when we placed an offer, half of today’s dealers didn’t want to counteroffer. But now we’re getting calls from yesterday’s to discuss the prices for yesterday. [emoji849]

How soon do you need to buy a car? Is it urgent? I ask because if you can wait a few weeks and go in on the 30th or 31st, they will be much more willing to negotiate. Dealers want to get this year’s models off their lots before Jan. 1, and will be more likely to do a deal when New Year’s Eve is breathing down their necks.

 

[bakeacookie]

How soon do you need to buy a car? Is it urgent? I ask because if you can wait a few weeks and go in on the 30th or 31st, they will be much more willing to negotiate. Dealers want to get this year’s models off their lots before Jan. 1, and will be more likely to do a deal when New Year’s Eve is breathing down their necks.

I think we have to buy by the end of the month.

By the looks of it, we’ll be waiting until then since no one wants to deal or even make an offer. But we do have to do it by the end of the month.

But I think DBF is wanting a 2018 car now since the one 2017 model we did like the dealer was completely rude. The rest of the places we tried we were just making offers cuz we figured we could settle for an okay car if the price was right.

 

[bakeacookie]

Anyway, I believe my gift from this morning is not a bag or SLG. It’s too light.

So at least my December count should be safe!

I hope I can be good. Basically my bag ban has started and will continue until my yearly trip to somewhere [emoji15] it’s kinda crazy.

 

[kemi]

Thanks everyone [emoji173]️

 

[HopelessBagGirl]

Good morning to everyone when you guys finally get up!
I’m off to one of my finals that is about to start, and after that will study the rest of the day for my final tomorrow morning. After that I just have a language exam that is very low-stakes, so I can really relax and breathe easy in about 26 hours.
Friday evening I’m throwing a pre-Christmas themed ladies evening in my friend’s home, with spa services delivered (2 sexy massage therapists, and two lovely women to do manicures and pedicures) and pot luck meal, sauna and swimming in her heated indoor pool. It’s going to be such a nice reward after finals, to kick off the holiday season. I’m a bit bummed that one of my top 5 favorite ladies had to cancel last minute due to child care, but other than that, all my favorite women should be there. There will be about 5 that I am crazy about hanging out with and another 25 that I don’t know very well, but I’m working some social engineering magic this autumn to pull together various women in my city and it is kind of snowballing already at this point, which is cool. A mix of locals and expats.
Ack, I’m rambling. Sorry ladies!

 

[kemi]

Good morning to everyone when you guys finally get up!
I’m off to one of my finals that is about to start, and after that will study the rest of the day for my final tomorrow morning. After that I just have a language exam that is very low-stakes, so I can really relax and breathe easy in about 26 hours.
Friday evening I’m throwing a pre-Christmas themed ladies evening in my friend’s home, with spa services delivered (2 sexy massage therapists, and two lovely women to do manicures and pedicures) and pot luck meal, sauna and swimming in her heated indoor pool. It’s going to be such a nice reward after finals, to kick off the holiday season. I’m a bit bummed that one of my top 5 favorite ladies had to cancel last minute due to child care, but other than that, all my favorite women should be there. There will be about 5 that I am crazy about hanging out with and another 25 that I don’t know very well, but I’m working some social engineering magic this autumn to pull together various women in my city and it is kind of snowballing already at this point, which is cool. A mix of locals and expats.
Ack, I’m rambling. Sorry ladies!

Good luck with all the tests and exams!

Love the idea of your ladies get together; hope u all have a fabulous time [emoji106]

 

[HopelessBagGirl]

Good luck with all the tests and exams!

Love the idea of your ladies get together; hope u all have a fabulous time [emoji106]

Oh thank you!
Neat that someone else is up also!