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

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#10,187
msd_bags said:
As a conscious effort to avoid online temptations, I’ve consciously limited the shopping sites I regularly visit. But then again, there are still a lot of temptations on these limited sites!
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Yes I'm trying to go down that route and also unsubscribing from searches and sites. There's just too much temptation if something I want comes up.
 
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dcooney4 said:
This year I had quite a bit of fun trying different styles of a less expensive bags. My rule to myself was I could not use new money and I must have more outs than ins. It worked and now I really know what works and what doesn't. Next year there should be a lot less movement. Despite all the crazy shopping I still have a lot less bags than I started the year with. I feel happy with what I did this year as I saved quite a bit and still had fun and my closet has lots of open space.
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What a positive year you've had, great that you've found out what works for you and had fun reducing your collection. It's not easy to gain closet space! I like the idea of not using new money. I do similiar and have a pot which I don't add to but it went a bit awry this year :annoyed:

Have you plans to move more on this year?
 
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momasaurus said:
I'm formulating a resolution that includes this, but I find that I need *some* recreational online shopping-related activity. I need to regulate it, though, or modify the terms so I don't end up spending. Maybe I can just call it "research" or something, without following through.:smartass:
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Either that or make a set budget or you have to sell first before buying or only buying off your needs list.
 
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Mulberrygal said:
What a positive year you've had, great that you've found out what works for you and had fun reducing your collection. It's not easy to gain closet space! I like the idea of not using new money. I do similiar and have a pot which I don't add to but it went a bit awry this year :annoyed:

Have you plans to move more on this year?
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Yes I still have a few at the consignment shop. If they don’t go by the time limit she sets I will drop the price and list myself or give a couple away. I have the slots for those bags kept open in my shelves in the mean time.
 
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msd_bags said:
I’ve noticed the frequent movements you’ve had this year. Yay that you’re successful and happy!! You didn’t limit yourself to just highly expensive brands and you went for what worked for you. I would like to be in your place too.:flowers:
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The truth is I love my premier bags I have left but nothing premier spoke to me this year. There were ones I liked but nothing I really loved so money saved.
 
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dcooney4 said:
This year I had quite a bit of fun trying different styles of a less expensive bags. My rule to myself was I could not use new money and I must have more outs than ins. It worked and now I really know what works and what doesn't. Next year there should be a lot less movement. Despite all the crazy shopping I still have a lot less bags than I started the year with. I feel happy with what I did this year as I saved quite a bit and still had fun and my closet has lots of open space.
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Your rules sounds as though they were very work-able. Plus, and this is critical, you say that you had fun! I think that's really the point, isn't it? All of this should be enjoyable!
I'm curious: did you come away with any "big picture" points of what works and what doesn't for yo? Certain styles, colors, and so on?
 
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momasaurus said:
I'm formulating a resolution that includes this, but I find that I need *some* recreational online shopping-related activity. I need to regulate it, though, or modify the terms so I don't end up spending. Maybe I can just call it "research" or something, without following through.:smartass:
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I hereby award you a doctorate in ORR, @momasaurus . (Online Retail Research.) Maybe you could get a grant??? :amuse:
 
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ElainePG said:
Your rules sounds as though they were very work-able. Plus, and this is critical, you say that you had fun! I think that's really the point, isn't it? All of this should be enjoyable!
I'm curious: did you come away with any "big picture" points of what works and what doesn't for yo? Certain styles, colors, and so on?
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I found as much as I like big totes because I am tall they just don’t work for me. Weight remains an issue too . So if I want a leather bag ,handheld is doable but no weight on my shoulder. Crossbody bags work well but only if they are light weight. As far as color I like blues, burgundy’s , metallics , black , and a few others.
 
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whateve said:
I downsized my wallet earlier this year. Now I don't hesitate to carry my smaller bags as much. If I had to move everything to another wallet, most of the time I would think that was too much trouble. It is an amazing bag. You should carry it more.
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Cookiefiend said:
Do you feel like your smaller wallet is just floating around in your larger bags?
That’s kind of a worry I have - as in Somewhere in here - rummaging - is my tiny wallet!!!
I also worry that - Gee I have this lovely Silk’in that I love... but I never carry it because I am carrying smaller purses. (Maybe it’s time to sell it? Because I do have 2 great French wallets that are much more compact, yet still fit everything I need in them..)
Or have you gotten smarter in that you’re only carrying smaller bags?
I do hate changing wallets - I Always leave something in the other wallet. :doh:
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ohmisseevee said:
I recently downsized my wallet too, but I technically still have my long zip wallet. I bring it along when I want to carry some of the extras in there (some gift cards and loyalty cards, my business cards, etc.) or when I'm carrying a larger bag.

However, I keep my ID, my medical card, my metro card, and my two most-used debit/credit cards in a card holder that has a lobster clip on it. I clip this onto one of the clips near the top of my bag, so it is easy to reach for when I am buying a quick coffee or snack during the workday, or when I have to use my metro card for the train.
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ElainePG said:
This sounds like a good plan. But then do you also carry a small wallet in your bag? And is that where you carry your cash?
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This is very interesting reading as I hate changing wallets too and I've recently downsized mine. I admit to even finding it a faff to changing bags sometimes so transferring the contents of a wallet :no: I've kept one one larger wallet, sold one and sent another to consignment and bought a couple of small coin purses with the proceeds of selling a bag :whut:
I made the transition as I rarely need to carry a larger bag now since packing up work (or work packed me up) :lol: I walk most places and only need essentials for a short while so I mostly wearing small x body bags. It's been a big change having carried the kitchen sink for years :graucho: and good fun doing. I've kept hold of a couple of totes and shoulder bags but moved several on...........it's still a work in progress.

I do still always carry my card wallet with two of those annoying loyalaty cards and payment cards. So I'm very intrigued by the lobster clasp one Ohmisseevee. It makes good sense as it can be difficult to find, I really like the idea of clipping it. The dinky coin purse then only requires a note, any small change and an emergency card as cash really seems to becoming a thing of the past and obsolete with the younger generations.

Do you use a bag liner Cookiefiend in larger bags? I find the compartments very helpful and pop the small purse in one so I know where it is .
 
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