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

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I bought a rain coat about a week ago . Today I removed the tag and as I am getting into the car the zipper splits apart from the bottom. I could not get it to budge so I had to step out of it and grab my old one. I want to return it because even when I got home and finally got the pieces apart. I tried to zip it slowly and again it is doing something funky. My problem is the receipt says no returns or exchanges . Does that include when merchandise is defective?
I would try. A good store will exchange! We had an outdoor cement planter pot fall apart this winter that we bought last spring. The matching one was fine - they flank our front door. I had no receipt but I visited the nursery where we bought it and explained the situation. The owner was there and immediately said they would take care of it. I will be getting my outdoor plants there this spring - happy client.
 
I have several bags listed and some jewelry. I have sold quite a few bags that I wasn’t intending on carrying. Now I have bags listed that I didn’t intend on parting with, so I’m happy about that. I did sell a Fred Harvey era snake eye bracelet that was gorgeous but wasn’t comfortable to wear. The buyer was so happy because I accepted his offer and I feel like someone can enjoy it. I’m glad it has a new home. I put a ton of amber jewelry up in my shop last week and sold a necklace and matching earrings. I honestly am not the best or the fastest typist by no means, and that is slowing me down plus I’m still getting over being sick. I do want to knock my faceted gemstone collection down a bit but it’s hard for me to purge them yet. I am proud of getting rid of some bags. I can kinda see the floor in my office. I just wish I had better organizational skills. I could be in my office for hours organizing and my husband comes in there for 15 minutes and I feel like I just had one of those paid organizer come to my house and untangle my mess. The bad part is he has no idea about my stuff and loves the trash can wayyyy too much.
Congrats on the sales so far. Ironically I just sold a bunch of amber pieces too.
 
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Ok back to bags. How is everyone doing with the challenges if you chose one? I was sweating it for a while but the one bag I wanted gone sold and I will deliver it in person. I gave one slg away as the gift with purchase and sold two more. I still have some more slgs I would like gone. The bags I have at consignment are all bags I like but rarely use, so if they don't sell I wont be devastated but I still would like them gone. I like the open space. I have also been getting rid of my silver jewelry from years ago. That ironically has been moving. She even told me I could bring nonprecious jewelry and that stuff is really moving. I sent a multi colored glass heart necklace on a silk cord and it went right away. Who knew!
I’m doing okay on the challenges and I sold a scarf!
I haven’t been doing so well on the whole Shopping My Closet thing. I have bought a few purses - will disclose later - a few scarves and clothes.
I needed the clothes though - when you get to the point where what’s holding your pants up is the belt - it’s time for some smaller pants! I also found a couple cute summer shift dresses that fit fairly well. I’ve taken them in for alterations.

I’m not doing any of the challenges but I’m happy to have 2 bags out this month!! One sold by the consignment shop and the other one I gave away to a friend.
That’s great!
Was so stressed over returning the coat and they could not have been nicer. They immediately realized it was defective . I will shop there in the future. Good thing because my dd loves that store and I have bought from them previously.
Wonderful - I’m so glad it went well!
 
It’s here!
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And it’s fabulous - I’m just thrilled!
It holds more than I thought it would - it fits all my things (wallet, sunglasses, checkbook, phone, small cosmetic bag, and epi-pen easily. The chain is long enough that I can wear it crossbody (incredible), I didn’t realize it was half silver and half gold (which is awesome) and it comes off if I want to carry the purse as a clutch or if I wanted to put a red fun strap on instead.
This is going to be a great addition! [emoji173]️
Thanks again @Sparkletastic!
 
It’s here!
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And it’s fabulous - I’m just thrilled!
I didn’t realize it was half silver and half gold (which is awesome) and it comes off if I want to carry the purse as a clutch or if I wanted to put a red fun strap on instead.
This is going to be a great addition! [emoji173]️
Thanks again @Sparkletastic!

Beautiful handbag! My soon to be DIL wants me to wear gold to their wedding, I think I will do a different neutral color and carry a bag similar to this in color. I just can’t imagine wearing an all gold outfit. I feel like I’d look like a walking trophy or something.
 
hello everyone! :wave:
not doing any challenges :smile:
i lost my lanyard and dog charm in March, and in April i was busy trying to re-buy the same items, found both, but during my hunt i have scored some more items, so April's been quite IN month for me :biggrin:
sold one bag though...
here's my Dog #2 :hbeat:
 

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and here are my new INs
all BV :heart:
Ziparound tote in deerskin
a couple of bracelets
a pouch/clutch
a key case
a card case
one more lanyard
and a keyring
 

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I’m doing okay on the challenges and I sold a scarf!
I haven’t been doing so well on the whole Shopping My Closet thing. I have bought a few purses - will disclose later - a few scarves and clothes.
I needed the clothes though - when you get to the point where what’s holding your pants up is the belt - it’s time for some smaller pants! I also found a couple cute summer shift dresses that fit fairly well. I’ve taken them in for alterations.


That’s great!

Wonderful - I’m so glad it went well!
Thanks! I was a reck thinking I am going to get stuck with a coat that won’t close. Ended up going to Coach and bought a beautiful trench coat that buttons. I needed it for an event for tomorrow where we will be going from one location to another on foot.
 
It’s here!
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And it’s fabulous - I’m just thrilled!
It holds more than I thought it would - it fits all my things (wallet, sunglasses, checkbook, phone, small cosmetic bag, and epi-pen easily. The chain is long enough that I can wear it crossbody (incredible), I didn’t realize it was half silver and half gold (which is awesome) and it comes off if I want to carry the purse as a clutch or if I wanted to put a red fun strap on instead.
This is going to be a great addition! [emoji173]️
Thanks again @Sparkletastic!
Such a lovely bag. Glad it is staying in this group. Wear it in good health.
 
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