2019 resolution - shopping my own bag and wallet collection. Any one else?

[More bags]

I’m irritated. I just got a PM from a user who seems to be a “guest” on tPF soliciting business for their fake bags View attachment 4313272I blocked out their identifying info because I don’t want to enable them. But, it really ticks me off. I don’t buy fake bags and I don’t need scammers, liars, cheats and thieves contacting me.

I’m hoping they see this post and see how little I think of them and the people (who are accessories to theft and other crimes) who knowingly buy fakes. I reported the message but I wish I could report them to the police in their country.

Has anyone else gotten this little surprise in their PM’s?! SMH!!

I got the same PM. I reported it.

 

[Nibb]

I’m irritated. I just got a PM from a user who seems to be a “guest” on tPF soliciting business for their fake bags View attachment 4313272I blocked out their identifying info because I don’t want to enable them. But, it really ticks me off. I don’t buy fake bags and I don’t need scammers, liars, cheats and thieves contacting me.

I’m hoping they see this post and see how little I think of them and the people (who are accessories to theft and other crimes) who knowingly buy fakes. I reported the message but I wish I could report them to the police in their country.

Has anyone else gotten this little surprise in their PM’s?! SMH!!

Jerk

 

[Sparkletastic]

That's terrible! I didn't realize anyone could send messages as a guest.

That's awful. I didn't realize that tPF "guests" could post PMs like that.

I didn’t either. I was wondering if it was a hack.

I got the same PM. I reported it.

Ugh. I’m glad you reported it too.

 

[ElainePG]

Thanks! Yes, it is a goldfish. I've just switched it out for a shark! I need to take another picture but it is really dark and stormy right now.

Yes, it's getting ready to blow up another storm down here, too. We had a real gale last night! A huge limb (20 feet long) from our neighbor's tree came crashing down on our roof last night... scared us half to death! Fortunately no harm done to the roof, and her son (who is a contractor) sent a crew over this morning to cut up the tree limb and haul it away.
A couple of the towns around here lost power last night. We're keeping our flashlights close at hand. Winter storms can be exciting, but high winds are NOT my favorite thing.

 

[Rhl2987]

I’m irritated. I just got a PM from a user who seems to be a “guest” on tPF soliciting business for their fake bags View attachment 4313272I blocked out their identifying info because I don’t want to enable them. But, it really ticks me off. I don’t buy fake bags and I don’t need scammers, liars, cheats and thieves contacting me.

I’m hoping they see this post and see how little I think of them and the people (who are accessories to theft and other crimes) who knowingly buy fakes. I reported the message but I wish I could report them to the police in their country.

Has anyone else gotten this little surprise in their PM’s?! SMH!!

I got this as well!

 

[Rhl2987]

Yes, it's getting ready to blow up another storm down here, too. We had a real gale last night! A huge limb (20 feet long) from our neighbor's tree came crashing down on our roof last night... scared us half to death! Fortunately no harm done to the roof, and her son (who is a contractor) sent a crew over this morning to cut up the tree limb and haul it away.
A couple of the towns around here lost power last night. We're keeping our flashlights close at hand. Winter storms can be exciting, but high winds are NOT my favorite thing.

Thank goodness no damage to the roof or injuries!!

 

[whateve]

Yes, it's getting ready to blow up another storm down here, too. We had a real gale last night! A huge limb (20 feet long) from our neighbor's tree came crashing down on our roof last night... scared us half to death! Fortunately no harm done to the roof, and her son (who is a contractor) sent a crew over this morning to cut up the tree limb and haul it away.
A couple of the towns around here lost power last night. We're keeping our flashlights close at hand. Winter storms can be exciting, but high winds are NOT my favorite thing.

Wow, that's scary! I'm glad there was no damage. We and many of our neighbors have redwoods in their yards. I often think that if one of them were to topple, our house would be destroyed. They are so big there is no way they can be removed.

We didn't get much wind or rain last night. It is raining pretty good right now.

 

[Annabel Lee]

Yes, it's getting ready to blow up another storm down here, too. We had a real gale last night! A huge limb (20 feet long) from our neighbor's tree came crashing down on our roof last night... scared us half to death! Fortunately no harm done to the roof, and her son (who is a contractor) sent a crew over this morning to cut up the tree limb and haul it away.
A couple of the towns around here lost power last night. We're keeping our flashlights close at hand. Winter storms can be exciting, but high winds are NOT my favorite thing.

Oh my goodness, that’s so scary! I’m so glad you’re okay and there was no damage, but I imagine that would have been awful in the moment.

I’m irritated. I just got a PM from a user who seems to be a “guest” on tPF soliciting business for their fake bags View attachment 4313272I blocked out their identifying info because I don’t want to enable them. But, it really ticks me off. I don’t buy fake bags and I don’t need scammers, liars, cheats and thieves contacting me.

I’m hoping they see this post and see how little I think of them and the people (who are accessories to theft and other crimes) who knowingly buy fakes. I reported the message but I wish I could report them to the police in their country.

Has anyone else gotten this little surprise in their PM’s?! SMH!!

I got the same PM. I reported it.

I got this as well!

I got it too The subject line was something like “Where did you get your fake YSL?” so my first thought was horror at getting a message supporting fakes followed by indignation, foolishly enough, until I opened it and realized it was a scam. I have just one YSL, thank you, and it’s most assuredly NOT a fake!

 

[msd_bags]

Yes, it's getting ready to blow up another storm down here, too. We had a real gale last night! A huge limb (20 feet long) from our neighbor's tree came crashing down on our roof last night... scared us half to death! Fortunately no harm done to the roof, and her son (who is a contractor) sent a crew over this morning to cut up the tree limb and haul it away.
A couple of the towns around here lost power last night. We're keeping our flashlights close at hand. Winter storms can be exciting, but high winds are NOT my favorite thing.

Hope all is well Elaine!!

xxxx
I got that PM too!! And the subject line was where I got my fake Prada!

 

[ElainePG]

Thanks for all the good wishes, everyone. The limb that fell on the roof was from a gigundo redwood tree in our neighbor's back yard. There are four of them, all in a row, too large to be taken down (even assuming the city would allow it... which they wouldn't). And as @whateve said, I worry that if one of them falls, our entire house will be crushed with us inside it.

But fortunately there was no damage to the roof, the house, OR (most importantly) to us.

Raining now. Time to curl up with a book and a cup of chamomile tea. I'm reading Under My Skin, the new psych thriller by Lisa Unger. Pure escapism. Anyone else have something good/indulgent on the nightstand?

 

[More bags]

Thanks for all the good wishes, everyone. The limb that fell on the roof was from a gigundo redwood tree in our neighbor's back yard. There are four of them, all in a row, too large to be taken down (even assuming the city would allow it... which they wouldn't). And as @whateve said, I worry that if one of them falls, our entire house will be crushed with us inside it.

But fortunately there was no damage to the roof, the house, OR (most importantly) to us.

Raining now. Time to curl up with a book and a cup of chamomile tea. I'm reading Under My Skin, the new psych thriller by Lisa Unger. Pure escapism. Anyone else have something good/indulgent on the nightstand?

I am so glad to hear you, your DH and your roof are ok and intact! Phew, that sounds like quite the storm and quite the crash on your roof! It is snowing here, the temperature is -15 C/5 F and feels like -21 C/-5 F with the windchill. I am sitting in front of the fireplace planning the upcoming week’s menu and grocery list. That book sounds interesting, I’ll have to check it out. I am reading the 7 1/2 Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle by Stuart Turton, the genre is mystery/thriller/fantasy. I stayed up reading this last night, I couldn’t put it down at the twisty part!

Stay warm, dry and safe everyone!

 

[ElainePG]

I am so glad to hear you, your DH and your roof are ok and intact! Phew, that sounds like quite the storm and quite the crash on your roof! It is snowing here, the temperature is -15 C/5 F and feels like -21 C/-5 F with the windchill. I am sitting in front of the fireplace planning the upcoming week’s menu and grocery list. That book sounds interesting, I’ll have to check it out. I am reading the 7 1/2 Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle by Stuart Turton, the genre is mystery/thriller/fantasy. I stayed up reading this last night, I couldn’t put it down at the twisty part!

Stay warm, dry and safe everyone!

Ooh, brrr... the fireplace is definitely a good idea.

Evelyn Hardcastle sounds like a great read! I’ve just put a hold on it at the library, but if I get impatient I might buy the eBook version to read on my iPad.

 

[Sparkletastic]

Bag #7 of 10: Gold lamb Chanel new medium Le Boy w/ soft ghw.

I absolutely loooove this bag! I searched for 2 years to find a gold bag that I could wear casual to cocktails and I found “him”!!!! Whoop! Lol!

I do also want a smaller gold bag for true evening wear. But, gosh I don’t want to start that search anytime soon. I’m totally worn out from 7 years of curating my collection. (That word choice still cracks me up. I’m not managing a collection of classic watercolors at the Louvre. They’re just my bags. But, I bow to the cultural norms of tPF.) The problem I find with the Boy bags - as other have - is that they are so “blocky”. When I look at pics of me in this bag it looks... well... big. Lol! My silver Diorama is only a hair smaller but, it never looks too big. And, they have the same capacity.

To that point, I think the Diorama is a MUCH better bag. This is my new medium Boy (11″ x 7″ x 3.5″) and my regular sized Diorama (the largest size available) 9.8″ x 6.1″ x 3.15″. The old medium Boy is closer in size at 9.8″ x 5.9″ x 3.5″ to my Diorama. But, for some reason, the capacity is noticeably smaller. So, I consider the NM to be more comparable to my Diorama since the actual ability for me to ...well ... duh... carry things in my bag is important to me. Lol!!

So, my rationale as to why the Diorama is “better” than Le Boy:

• Slimmer profile - the Diorama is less boxy which works better for a variety of body types and occasions. This isn’t just because my Diorama is smaller. Le Boys in general have a rep of being pretty boxy.
• Prettier chain - the chains on Dioramas are like jewelry. The Boy’s chain is a little clunky and certainly uninteresting. In an odd twist, the Diorama chain is a lot like the ‘07 Chanel bijoux chain.
• Higher end lining - My Diorama is lined in leather. My Boy is lined in a horrible-to-the-touch poly lining
• More luxe fine details - from the opening to the strap feeder hooks to the strap closure to... well... lol... every detail, the Diorama says luxe far more than Le Boy.
• Quieter brand presence - this is personal preference but, I like that the Diorama doesn’t scream DIOR!!! You have to “know” bags and Dior in particular to know that the Diorama is a pricey bag. Many more people recognize Chanel’s double C’s and it’s price tag.

And, since my last name isn’t Getty, DeBeers or Walton, a real factor for me and the rest of us in the cheap seats ...

• MUCH BETTER PRICE - A large calfskin diorama is $3500 USD. (My perforated version is about $400 more.) Comparable sizes of Boys are quite a bit higher. The old medium is $4900 USD and the new medium is $5400. That’s before you get to special leathers, hardware, doo dads or other trifles.

I’m not saying I wouldn’t get another Boy. As I’ve said a ton of times, any premier bag purchase is more about wanting the specific style, materials or brand name than anything else. There are great (and sometimes better) bags at lower price points. So, I would buy another Boy simply because I fell in love with an eye catching style or because I wanted that bag to carry Chanel cache.

But the “rational” brain can see that the Dior is a better buy. Which is why while I’ve enjoyed my dabbling in Chanel, I’m not a huge C fan. Dior and other brands like Gucci, BV, etc. are killing the game with a better overall value proposition of great style, quality and cache at a more competitive price.

I’m curious to see how others who own both bags feel.

 

[Sparkletastic]

Oh my goodness, that’s so scary! I’m so glad you’re okay and there was no damage, but I imagine that would have been awful in the moment.
I got it too The subject line was something like “Where did you get your fake YSL?” so my first thought was horror at getting a message supporting fakes followed by indignation, foolishly enough, until I opened it and realized it was a scam. I have just one YSL, thank you, and it’s most assuredly NOT a fake!

Hope all is well Elaine!!

xxxx
I got that PM too!! And the subject line was where I got my fake Prada!

Same thing here. Mine was a “fake Dior”. Someone did a “great” job of sorting us by brands we own.

Thanks for all the good wishes, everyone. The limb that fell on the roof was from a gigundo redwood tree in our neighbor's back yard. There are four of them, all in a row, too large to be taken down (even assuming the city would allow it... which they wouldn't). And as @whateve said, I worry that if one of them falls, our entire house will be crushed with us inside it.

But fortunately there was no damage to the roof, the house, OR (most importantly) to us.

Raining now. Time to curl up with a book and a cup of chamomile tea. I'm reading Under My Skin, the new psych thriller by Lisa Unger. Pure escapism. Anyone else have something good/indulgent on the nightstand?

I’m so glad you’re ok. Have you had an arborist to look at the trees. That sounds scary.

Right now I have Dune on my nightstand. It’s a must read for sci fi fans but neither I nor my DS have read it. So it was a Christmas present from him and we’re reading it at the same time and video chatting about it long distance. So fun and a very thoughtful present that keeps us connected.

 

[pdxhb]

Yes, it's getting ready to blow up another storm down here, too. We had a real gale last night! A huge limb (20 feet long) from our neighbor's tree came crashing down on our roof last night... scared us half to death! Fortunately no harm done to the roof, and her son (who is a contractor) sent a crew over this morning to cut up the tree limb and haul it away.
A couple of the towns around here lost power last night. We're keeping our flashlights close at hand. Winter storms can be exciting, but high winds are NOT my favorite thing.

Yikes! Glad you (and your roof) are OK!!