I know. I miss out on it too many times I don’t think it’s meant to be mine anymore. But I still wish to own it one day.
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I know. I miss out on it too many times I don’t think it’s meant to be mine anymore. But I still wish to own it one day.
Thanks! I’m ok. Just a bit overwhelmed when I open the box. I normally don’t buy this many in such a short time, unless it’s a trip. [emoji28] I’ll have to calm myself down a bit before start enjoying them. [emoji4]
Are both the alma and the speedy Epi? Is there something about that leather that doesn’t work for you? I ask because I have mixed feelings about Epi myself. Love the look, but not the stiffness.
For me, I’ve thought for years about selling my Chanel Reissue 227 in Dark Blue. I usually love blue bags and have to make sure I don’t err on the side of having too many. But when I think back to the day I bought this particular Chanel (it was years ago) I think I was really just wanting to buy a larger reissue, and blue was the default because my 226 is black and it seemed silly to have two black Chanel’s. I’ve since bought a black 227 so the blue is a bit redundant. That said, at Sparkle’s suggestion, I forced myself to wear it and I do still like the bag! So the jury is still out on this one.
The other two hags I’d take my money back on if possible aren’t premiere — they are my last two Longchamp purchases. I bought the new Mademoiselle bag when it came out in August, and although the bag is really well-designed and well-made, I haven’t worn it much. It’s too small to be an everyday bag for me. The too-small issue is the thing that gets me over and over, like Lucy holding the football saying she won’t pull it away this time! I so wish I was a small-bag person, but I’m just not.
The other Longchamp is a Cuir in Red Lacquer. I fell for the color. I didn’t need or want another Cuir, but somehow I ended up buying this bag.
Haven’t worn it even once. If I was still in the return period, I’d bring it back, but it’s too late for that. Beautiful color, but being honest with myself, I’m not a red bag person (although I love them on others, I just don’t naturally gravitate to them). Frustrated with myself over that one!
Are both the alma and the speedy Epi? Is there something about that leather that doesn’t work for you? I ask because I have mixed feelings about Epi myself. Love the look, but not the stiffness.
For me, I’ve thought for years about selling my Chanel Reissue 227 in Dark Blue. I usually love blue bags and have to make sure I don’t err on the side of having too many. But when I think back to the day I bought this particular Chanel (it was years ago) I think I was really just wanting to buy a larger reissue, and blue was the default because my 226 is black and it seemed silly to have two black Chanel’s. I’ve since bought a black 227 so the blue is a bit redundant. That said, at Sparkle’s suggestion, I forced myself to wear it and I do still like the bag! So the jury is still out on this one.
The other two hags I’d take my money back on if possible aren’t premiere — they are my last two Longchamp purchases. I bought the new Mademoiselle bag when it came out in August, and although the bag is really well-designed and well-made, I haven’t worn it much. It’s too small to be an everyday bag for me. The too-small issue is the thing that gets me over and over, like Lucy holding the football saying she won’t pull it away this time! I so wish I was a small-bag person, but I’m just not.
The other Longchamp is a Cuir in Red Lacquer. I fell for the color. I didn’t need or want another Cuir, but somehow I ended up buying this bag.
Oh man I love the idea of owning the ones you’re iffy about.
I’ve been wanting a red bag but couldn’t find the right shade till I ended up on a ban, a navy reissue to be my subtle chanel but hesitated because my Alma is navy, and the mademoiselle I hesitated because I had similarly sized bags.
It’s funny how one can love a feature for a bag and another dislikes it. I love the structure of the epi material, I’m kind of iffy on the new epi because it’s a little thinner.
Definitely enjoy first before entertaining another frenzy!
And if it’s meant to be, you’ll get your hard to find bag. If not, it just means you have plenty of handbags to enjoy [emoji4]
The other two hags I’d take my money back on if possible aren’t premiere — they are my last two Longchamp purchases. I bought the new Mademoiselle bag when it came out in August, and although the bag is really well-designed and well-made, I haven’t worn it much. It’s too small to be an everyday bag for me. The too-small issue is the thing that gets me over and over, like Lucy holding the football saying she won’t pull it away this time! I so wish I was a small-bag person, but I’m just not.
The other Longchamp is a Cuir in Red Lacquer. I fell for the color. I didn’t need or want another Cuir, but somehow I ended up buying this bag. Haven’t worn it even once. If I was still in the return period, I’d bring it back, but it’s too late for that. Beautiful color, but being honest with myself, I’m not a red bag person (although I love them on others, I just don’t naturally gravitate to them). Frustrated with myself over that one![/QUOTE]
I have the Cuir in cherry and haven’t worn it either. Right after I bought it (on Bluefly at significant discount but final sale) I bought the red Trim 2 and that’s my default red bag. The Cuir is small ... I intended it as a day bag, so the two serve the same function. I keep telling myself that this is the time of year for red bags so guess I’ll break it out at least once. But I’ll have to treat it and I’m not feeling that either.
I just ALMOST bought the Mademoiselle, shoulder strap version for its roominess. It was on my birthday short list. The functionality Impressed me. It’s a bag I can get in and out of fast in multiple ways, and I’m a Longchamp admirer. But the black duplicated at least 2 other bags so I managed to hold back for that reason. I would have bought the gray ... I’m after a gray bag... but it’s rather a somber, uninspiring gray. This bag remains a very near miss for me.
The other Longchamp is a Cuir in Red Lacquer. I fell for the color. I didn’t need or want another Cuir, but somehow I ended up buying this bag.
Haven’t worn it even once. If I was still in the return period, I’d bring it back, but it’s too late for that. Beautiful color, but being honest with myself, I’m not a red bag person (although I love them on others, I just don’t naturally gravitate to them). Frustrated with myself over that one![/QUOTE]I have the Cuir in cherry and haven’t worn it either. Right after I bought it (on Bluefly at significant discount but final sale) I bought the red Trim 2 and that’s my default red bag. The Cuir is small ... I intended it as a day bag, so the two serve the same function. I keep telling myself that this is the time of year for red bags so guess I’ll break it out at least once. But I’ll have to treat it and I’m not feeling that either.
I just ALMOST bought the Mademoiselle, shoulder strap version for its roominess. It was on my birthday short list. The functionality Impressed me. It’s a bag I can get in and out of fast in multiple ways, and I’m a Longchamp admirer. But the black duplicated at least 2 other bags so I managed to hold back for that reason. I would have bought the gray ... I’m after a gray bag... but it’s rather a somber, uninspiring gray. This bag remains a very near miss for me.
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Excellent analysis and self awareness - your Lucy analogy is awesome!Are both the alma and the speedy Epi? Is there something about that leather that doesn’t work for you? I ask because I have mixed feelings about Epi myself. Love the look, but not the stiffness.
For me, I’ve thought for years about selling my Chanel Reissue 227 in Dark Blue. I usually love blue bags and have to make sure I don’t err on the side of having too many. But when I think back to the day I bought this particular Chanel (it was years ago) I think I was really just wanting to buy a larger reissue, and blue was the default because my 226 is black and it seemed silly to have two black Chanel’s. I’ve since bought a black 227 so the blue is a bit redundant. That said, at Sparkle’s suggestion, I forced myself to wear it and I do still like the bag! So the jury is still out on this one.
The other two hags I’d take my money back on if possible aren’t premiere — they are my last two Longchamp purchases. I bought the new Mademoiselle bag when it came out in August, and although the bag is really well-designed and well-made, I haven’t worn it much. It’s too small to be an everyday bag for me. The too-small issue is the thing that gets me over and over, like Lucy holding the football saying she won’t pull it away this time! I so wish I was a small-bag person, but I’m just not.
The other Longchamp is a Cuir in Red Lacquer. I fell for the color. I didn’t need or want another Cuir, but somehow I ended up buying this bag.
This is just beautiful! Is it lined in suede? I hope it can be restored to its former glory.
Ooh! A red bag! (drool)
And I just love it as a bit of colorful happiness with your striking black & white outfit.
Ooooh!
That IS gorgeous! But, yea the 45% would scare me off too. Perhaps pick the "worst offender". The bag that makes you least content in this "category" and sell it. That may give you an indication of whether these are bags that should go one are ones that need more time with you.
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YAY!Well, I did buy the bag today so clearly whatever issues I had, they weren’t big enough to stop me!
Seriously, though, I usually balk before any big purchase. Or big decision, even if it doesn’t involve money. I just doubt myself and my ability to make the “right” decision. It happens all the time, to be honest.
Also, I think there is something about this particular bag that made me doubt myself. It is literally too perfect. It ticks all the boxes of what I am looking for, and it’s a legitimate gap in my collection (I don’t, or didn’t, have a high-end tote bag that fits what I need and fits comfortably over my shoulder). I’ve looked for a bag that fit those specs for so long I literally couldn’t believe it when I found it. And for the premier price, I wanted to be sure I wasn’t fooling myself.
I'm so excited for you!! Me too. My problem is my fun allotment includes my two other passions - travel and jewelry. So I have to make sure one category doesn't squeeze out the others.My bags and “fun stuff” come out of a special allotment of funds, so it’s not a question of whether the money should have gone to something “more important” (for example, charitable giving is decided by DH and I together and a different area of budget, so to speak), but my “bag fund” is finite so once the money is gone, it’s gone. So buying a particular bag may mean not having the money to buy a different one later.
Anyway, I did buy the tote todayand will try to post pics tomorrow. I think it was the right decision and plan to use the bag to death
, but if I change my mind (or if DH absolutely hates it), I have 14 days to exchange.
I completely agree with the concept of sunk costs in that I can't / shouldn't let that decide whether I sell. It should be about love and utility.
But my money invested in a bag is extremely relevant to me because I do sell and recoup. So, they aren't really sunk. They are more assets on hold. When I "release" those assets I have them for other things.
OMG, dc! These are two of my favorite bags of yours. I JUST was looking at a red speedy as a potential replacement for my red Prada because of your lovely bag. I'm curious why these don't get worn. Especially when they are such good "bad weather" bags.
Don't forget TPF has a selling thread now.I want to know all your seller IDs. All of them.... I'm all about buying up your lovely unloved goodies with poor resale value! Bahaha
I mean if you DO decide it is the right thing to do to let them go at the secondary market price despite how low that is, you might feel less bad if the buyer happens to be a TPF sister....?
Funny about the big bags. I hope the huge ones don't come back. They looked like suitcases and I felt those big bags carried me. LOL! Plus, I don't have enough "stuff" to justify that space.
That being said, your Prada doesn't look so big. Is it more medium large v truly large?
@tenKrat, you are really trying to end our friendship. You show this gorgeous red bag when you know I'm having red bag issues AFTER you brazenly show off your blue Dora, the rg BV pillow, the colorful Alma and on and on. This is pure torture and I really don't know that I like you anymore. <insert sullen pouting>
Signed,
Green Eyed Monster
The other two hags I’d take my money back on if possible aren’t premiere — they are my last two Longchamp purchases. I bought the new Mademoiselle bag when it came out in August, and although the bag is really well-designed and well-made, I haven’t worn it much. It’s too small to be an everyday bag for me. The too-small issue is the thing that gets me over and over, like Lucy holding the football saying she won’t pull it away this time! I so wish I was a small-bag person, but I’m just not.
The other Longchamp is a Cuir in Red Lacquer. I fell for the color. I didn’t need or want another Cuir, but somehow I ended up buying this bag.
I have the Cuir in cherry and haven’t worn it either. Right after I bought it (on Bluefly at significant discount but final sale) I bought the red Trim 2 and that’s my default red bag. The Cuir is small ... I intended it as a day bag, so the two serve the same function. I keep telling myself that this is the time of year for red bags so guess I’ll break it out at least once. But I’ll have to treat it and I’m not feeling that either.
I just ALMOST bought the Mademoiselle, shoulder strap version for its roominess. It was on my birthday short list. The functionality Impressed me. It’s a bag I can get in and out of fast in multiple ways, and I’m a Longchamp admirer. But the black duplicated at least 2 other bags so I managed to hold back for that reason. I would have bought the gray ... I’m after a gray bag... but it’s rather a somber, uninspiring gray. This bag remains a very near miss for me.[/QUOTE]
FWIW, I haven’t treated my Cuirs and haven’t had any issues. So I don’t think you need to unless you’re going to be really hard on the bag.
I agree with you on the gray Mademoiselle. From early pics, I thought that’s the color I’d be getting, but IRL, it was a little flat and cold. I usually prefer bags with silver HW, but I wonder if they had done that one with gold, if it would balanced out the coldness of the gray.
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