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

[Sparkletastic]

If you get rid of all of your meh tshirts what do you fry bacon in? [emoji23]

I actually “bake” my bacon. It tastes the same, keeps me from being popped by hot oil and contains the smell a bit better. Lol!
But, I get the heart of your question. I have cute lounge wear and actually love my “grungy” wear. My so called grungy stuff is when I get to wear my nice, in good repair, well fitted Hello Kitty, Scooby Doo and Star Trek stuff that I wouldn’t wear “for real” when I’m casual. So that way no matter what I’m wearing from ball gowns to grungies, my clothes make
me giggly happy. I don’t have anymore yucky, paint splattered, out of shape clothes. A Scooby Doo shirt is $10 at best. I can afford to replace it when it gets messed up. So I always feel “cute” and happy in my clothes. Lol!

Actually a great sentiment but what if you and your DH disagree on what constitutes beauty? Or usefulness for that matter. (My kids are pretty useless when they come home, I’ll show them the quote [emoji23]).

Mr. S. is far more utlilitarian on home decor than me. So we compromise a bit to allow me to add Sparkle. That doesn’t violate the spark joy because he’s happy I’m happy. And on the useful it flips. Particularly on kitchen and bar wear. He likes gadgets. In contrast, I don’t need a lime press or fish fliet knife to turn out a killer meal. So we keep the gadgets he feels needs and uses and no more. And all of it is super organized. Everyone’s joy is “sparked”. LOL!

How about we carry three of our oldest bags next month at least once.

Sounds good. I put that down on the list.

Well, I think “you” can become “one of you!” Of course you’re going to have to have some compromise with your spouse and other people you live with.

Agreed.

Looking for some advice. I still have a few bags on eBay. I've had 4-5 reasonable-ish offers on one of the bags, and I'm messaging with someone who is very interested in purchasing it. She's struggling with the fact that she can't get it authenticated solely based on the pictures I've posted and recently dealt with purchasing a fake on eBay. Does anyone have any advice for me on how to handle this? I'm not sure what else I can do for her. It sounds like she tried tPF's authentication thread but they weren't able to authenticate based on the pictures I have posted.

I like @ksuromax suggestion. Ask her what photos she needs and provide. Don’t be pressed about selling. For the US (which I think is where you mentioned you are) V day is coming which is good for sales. Then Mother’s Day / Memorial Day is another bump. Summer is a selling wasteland. Then back to school is good for under $1k items. And then it’s holiday season.

 

[Sparkletastic]

You can probably see what pictures are needed for authentication in the AT thread. Add those pictures to your listing or send them to her.

I don't blame her, especially since some authenticators on the forum won't authenticate bags that have already been purchased.

Yea. I’m about a week and half waiting on a tPF authentication. It happens.

I agree. Plus many things I own don’t bring me joy but I need them - like socks!
I do same, go through whole house at least once a year, even more important now that I have kids that continually outgrow their stuff.
I also hate the folding technique - it does not bring me joy!

Socks bring me so much joy!!! I have Hello Kitty socks, fuzzy socks and comfy padded workout socks!!!
Now, I’m trying to think of something I have that doesn’t bring me joy. I feel challenged to see if it can!
Hmmm... stapler and other desk stuff? shower cap? Crock pot? LOL!!! I’m perfectly happy having some purely functional items but what if I push more things to joy space! Wheeeeeeeee!

Thanks all! I sent her a few extra pictures and also a digital copy of the receipt with my personal info blocked out and she went ahead and purchased the bag! I'm very pleased. That's two major bags out!

I also wore my Rouge Vif Kelly 28 sellier with gold hardware all day today, to Hermes and the tile store and to get groceries! I didn't have a chance to take a picture but I'm so happy to get my first real wear out of this bag.

Congrats on your sale!!!

 

[whateve]

Yea. I’m about a week and half waiting on a tPF authentication. It happens.
Socks bring me so much joy!!! I have Hello Kitty socks, fuzzy socks and comfy padded workout socks!!!
Now, I’m trying to think of something I have that doesn’t bring me joy. I feel challenged to see if it can!
Hmmm... stapler and other desk stuff? shower cap? Crock pot? LOL!!! I’m perfectly happy having some purely functional items but what if I push more things to joy space! Wheeeeeeeee!
Congrats on your sale!!!

I just got a new scotch tape holder and it makes me happy! The sand had drained out of my old one so it didn't stay in place on the table. I had to hold it in place with one hand. Now I can tape with one hand so I can keep the other hand on the thing I'm taping.

 

[pdxhb]

I just got a new scotch tape holder and it makes me happy! The sand had drained out of my old one so it didn't stay in place on the table. I had to hold it in place with one hand. Now I can tape with one hand so I can keep the other hand on the thing I'm taping.

I understand this so very well!

 

[muchstuff]

Well, I think “you” can become “one of you!” Of course you’re going to have to have some compromise with your spouse and other people you live with.

Well that's no fun ...

 

[muchstuff]

Looking for some advice. I still have a few bags on eBay. I've had 4-5 reasonable-ish offers on one of the bags, and I'm messaging with someone who is very interested in purchasing it. She's struggling with the fact that she can't get it authenticated solely based on the pictures I've posted and recently dealt with purchasing a fake on eBay. Does anyone have any advice for me on how to handle this? I'm not sure what else I can do for her. It sounds like she tried tPF's authentication thread but they weren't able to authenticate based on the pictures I have posted.

Why don't you have her ask the authenticators on whatever thread it is exactly what photos they need? Seems like an easy solution...

 

[muchstuff]

ask her what particular shots are needed, and send her extra snaps, perhaps?

Oops I just posted the same response, great minds think alike!

 

[Rhl2987]

Why don't you have her ask the authenticators on whatever thread it is exactly what photos they need? Seems like an easy solution...

Luckily I was able to sell without much added effort outside of the messages I exchanged with the buyer, and a few extra pictures. We had discussed earlier in this thread how sometimes it can be very difficult when you have buyers who ask for much effort and then end up not purchasing the bag in the end!

 

[Rhl2987]

I actually “bake” my bacon. It tastes the same, keeps me from being popped by hot oil and contains the smell a bit better. Lol!
But, I get the heart of your question. I have cute lounge wear and actually love my “grungy” wear. My so called grungy stuff is when I get to wear my nice, in good repair, well fitted Hello Kitty, Scooby Doo and Star Trek stuff that I wouldn’t wear “for real” when I’m casual. So that way no matter what I’m wearing from ball gowns to grungies, my clothes make
me giggly happy. I don’t have anymore yucky, paint splattered, out of shape clothes. A Scooby Doo shirt is $10 at best. I can afford to replace it when it gets messed up. So I always feel “cute” and happy in my clothes. Lol!

Mr. S. is far more utlilitarian on home decor than me. So we compromise a bit to allow me to add Sparkle. That doesn’t violate the spark joy because he’s happy I’m happy. And on the useful it flips. Particularly on kitchen and bar wear. He likes gadgets. In contrast, I don’t need a lime press or fish fliet knife to turn out a killer meal. So we keep the gadgets he feels needs and uses and no more. And all of it is super organized. Everyone’s joy is “sparked”. LOL!
Sounds good. I put that down on the list.
Agreed.
I like @ksuromax suggestion. Ask her what photos she needs and provide. Don’t be pressed about selling. For the US (which I think is where you mentioned you are) V day is coming which is good for sales. Then Mother’s Day / Memorial Day is another bump. Summer is a selling wasteland. Then back to school is good for under $1k items. And then it’s holiday season.

Very good tips on upcoming sale peaks and troughs! We’ll see if I’m able to move any of the three remaining bags. I have one that I definitely would like to go, one that I’m so-so on, and I’d keep the last one if I couldn’t sell it.

 

[missie1]

I love earring stacks and multiple (tasteful) piercings! I've also seen a look where someone on YouTube was wearing multiple double huggies which are like tight/tiny hoops that go right around the lobe. I'd love to do that but even those are expensive! And I just have one additional piercing right now outside of the normal lobe piercings.

Post mod shots when you have a chance! I think the good thing about money spent on earrings like this is that you will truly be wearing them everyday.

Yes I am trying to go slowly with the piercings and debated long and hard about getting second set of piercings. I like the idea of double huggies. I will have to go investigate this. I so don’t need another habit lol but I only plan to invest in forever pieces so I need to choose wisely. I will definitely post when I can change the earrings.

 

[More bags]

Another black bag. Vintage Coach made in Italy.

I like the bag and I especially like the dragonfly bag charm!

Thanks all! I sent her a few extra pictures and also a digital copy of the receipt with my personal info blocked out and she went ahead and purchased the bag! I'm very pleased. That's two major bags out!

I also wore my Rouge Vif Kelly 28 sellier with gold hardware all day today, to Hermes and the tile store and to get groceries! I didn't have a chance to take a picture but I'm so happy to get my first real wear out of this bag.

Congratulations on your sale! Big progress so early in the year! Your Rouge VIF Kelly sounds divine.

 

[More bags]

Last of my burgundy bags Mulberry SBS in oxblood.

Great bag!

New Year New Bag #3 Massaccesi Midi Divina in Red Vachetta.

Took her out for the first time yesterday - hauled a ton of stuff (work computer, charging brick, umbrella, wallet, 2 phones - a total workhorse and beautiful color. This was one of my final closing sale orders and I am very happy I followed through with the selection.


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Amazing red!

It looks like I will fall my 10/31 challenge
Bag no 7 today. Gucci Soho Disco
And a recap of all 7 from this month

Gorgeous collage - fabulous bags!

 

[More bags]

Hi ladies! Happy 2019! Just thought I'd check in and see what's going on here. That pinned post at the top really threw me off because I KNOW this thread hasn't been silent for nearly a month!

Not a ton to report here. I met up with @HopelessBagGirl in November, that was fun. The only things I've bought since my spending spree in Vegas last summer were a bag and a SLG from the Massaccesi closing sale. But my Coach Python Gramercy Satchel did sell (finally!) over the holidays, so yay for that! I don't really have any plans or goals for this year yet, no idea what I'm going to use or buy or sell.

I hope you all are doing well.

Welcome back! Congratulations on selling your Coach Python bag!

 

[msd_bags]

A trip to a newer mall I’ve not been to since they expanded. With my Mulberry Leighton supported by Massaccesi shoulder strap. [emoji3]

 

[ElainePG]

A trip to a newer mall I’ve not been to since they expanded. With my Mulberry Leighton supported by Massaccesi shoulder strap. [emoji3]

Cute outfit! I love the bag, plus the bows on your sleeves are adorable.