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

[Katinahat]

I’ve had a pretty successful year shopping my own bag collection. Only one purchase and I do live in a city with plenty shopping opportunities so I was really pleased with myself.

I’ve been really keen on one bag all year and had managed not to buy it. It’s definitely a want not a need but a bag that I’ll use lots over the years.

My shopping resolve always goes when I’m feeling low. I’ve realised I link purchases to cheering myself up which is not a good thing. A bit of a personal situation arose recently which has been very tricky.

My DH booked a little city break as we just needed to get away with our family. I’ve ordered the new bag to take away with me. Probably should have waited until the sales but it was on interest free credit in a department store. Can definitely afford it but it’s nice to spread the cost.

I’ll need to sign up again in 2020 and try even harder!

 

[momasaurus]

So glad you said this… I was worried I was the only one!

I used to think it meant I'd made a mistake. But recently I've found it's more likely that it's the "wrong" season for those particular colors. And if I'm patient, the right time of year will roll around and I'll be able to find the perfect outfit(s) to accommodate it.

Although I've also sent 13 scarves off for consignment in the past 2 years, so mistakes definitely still happen!

Sometimes it's because it's the wrong season. Sometimes it's like, "OK, I got that one and now I can relax." But maybe it's actually because I have too many scarves. AAAAAHHHHH!!!

 

[momasaurus]

I’ve had a pretty successful year shopping my own bag collection. Only one purchase and I do live in a city with plenty shopping opportunities so I was really pleased with myself.

I’ve been really keen on one bag all year and had managed not to buy it. It’s definitely a want not a need but a bag that I’ll use lots over the years.

My shopping resolve always goes when I’m feeling low. I’ve realised I link purchases to cheering myself up which is not a good thing. A bit of a personal situation arose recently which has been very tricky.

My DH booked a little city break as we just needed to get away with our family. I’ve ordered the new bag to take away with me. Probably should have waited until the sales but it was on interest free credit in a department store. Can definitely afford it but it’s nice to spread the cost.

I’ll need to sign up again in 2020 and try even harder!

I don't really think there is a cure to shopping to cheer ourselves up. It's a reality. And it's best if the purchases are within reason. In your case, the bag is something you said you would use a lot. And you resisted random shopping all year long. So, I think you did pretty well here. I hope the bag brings lots of joy!

 

[lynne_ross]

This has been a tough day and ends in bag disappointment.

I finally had a chance to unbox my new bag and a part is missing!!! I bought this new from Saks. I don’t expect parts of the bag to be AWOL!

So, I call Saks. They have me send in photos. Um...ok. But I can’t photograph a missing item. Then the rep says that I can send it back and place a new order but no guarantees that I will get the discounted price. Are you flipping kidding me????

I asked to speak with a supervisor who ultimately agreed to send me a label for the return and to honor the price I paid at re-order. He offered to let me keep the bag if I took $100 off. Yea...so no. Who keeps a new bag with missing parts???? It would look like I’m wearing a fake and be unsaleable.

The kicker? It’s back ordered and unavailable til MARCH 1!!!!!!!! So even in reordering, I can’t get it any time soon!!!!!!

I’m so ticked off I could chew nails.

The bag in question is the YSL Lou Camera Bag View attachment 4620680
The hanging brand tag is missing.
View attachment 4620679
Since I’ve had issues with my one and only Saint Laurent bag, this isn’t instilling a lot of confidence in the brand’s quality or quality control. I gotta say if Chanel or Dior had an available camera bag with this much room and a black on black colorway, I’d punt this bag and spend more to get it.

Ugh so frustration! Glad they let you simply return and paid for the shipping. I had this happen with other items before and have learned companies can not sent you any parts and you need to return the item and rebuy. It is not customer friendly way of operating.

 

[Mulberrygal]

So glad you said this… I was worried I was the only one!

I used to think it meant I'd made a mistake. But recently I've found it's more likely that it's the "wrong" season for those particular colors. And if I'm patient, the right time of year will roll around and I'll be able to find the perfect outfit(s) to accommodate it.

Although I've also sent 13 scarves off for consignment in the past 2 years, so mistakes definitely still happen!

Sometimes it's because it's the wrong season. Sometimes it's like, "OK, I got that one and now I can relax." But maybe it's actually because I have too many scarves. AAAAAHHHHH!!!

I can definitely relate to having too many scarves. I've been really good this year and haven't bought any I just couldn't cope with them all but I've no idea how many is actually too many. I've moved a few on now and will continue to downsize mine

 

[Mulberrygal]

This has been a tough day and ends in bag disappointment.

I finally had a chance to unbox my new bag and a part is missing!!! I bought this new from Saks. I don’t expect parts of the bag to be AWOL!

So, I call Saks. They have me send in photos. Um...ok. But I can’t photograph a missing item. Then the rep says that I can send it back and place a new order but no guarantees that I will get the discounted price. Are you flipping kidding me????

I asked to speak with a supervisor who ultimately agreed to send me a label for the return and to honor the price I paid at re-order. He offered to let me keep the bag if I took $100 off. Yea...so no. Who keeps a new bag with missing parts???? It would look like I’m wearing a fake and be unsaleable.

The kicker? It’s back ordered and unavailable til MARCH 1!!!!!!!! So even in reordering, I can’t get it any time soon!!!!!!

I’m so ticked off I could chew nails.

The bag in question is the YSL Lou Camera Bag View attachment 4620680
The hanging brand tag is missing.
View attachment 4620679
Since I’ve had issues with my one and only Saint Laurent bag, this isn’t instilling a lot of confidence in the brand’s quality or quality control. I gotta say if Chanel or Dior had an available camera bag with this much room and a black on black colorway, I’d punt this bag and spend more to get it.

That is really so infuriating for you. Saks sounds like our Harrods where quite a few of us bought bags online and they turn up really bashed about. I remember buying a scarf that arrived with no sewn in tags, for all I know it could have been a fake someone returned. I've never bought online from them since.

I hope you get it sorted out and one turns up quickly for you. I guess at least they've honoured the price but all very frustrating.

 

[whateve]

I’ve had a pretty successful year shopping my own bag collection. Only one purchase and I do live in a city with plenty shopping opportunities so I was really pleased with myself.

I’ve been really keen on one bag all year and had managed not to buy it. It’s definitely a want not a need but a bag that I’ll use lots over the years.

My shopping resolve always goes when I’m feeling low. I’ve realised I link purchases to cheering myself up which is not a good thing. A bit of a personal situation arose recently which has been very tricky.

My DH booked a little city break as we just needed to get away with our family. I’ve ordered the new bag to take away with me. Probably should have waited until the sales but it was on interest free credit in a department store. Can definitely afford it but it’s nice to spread the cost.

I’ll need to sign up again in 2020 and try even harder!

I think you did great this year! You've thought about this bag for a long time so it wasn't an impulse decision.

 

[Mulberrygal]

I’ve had a pretty successful year shopping my own bag collection. Only one purchase and I do live in a city with plenty shopping opportunities so I was really pleased with myself.

I’ve been really keen on one bag all year and had managed not to buy it. It’s definitely a want not a need but a bag that I’ll use lots over the years.

My shopping resolve always goes when I’m feeling low. I’ve realised I link purchases to cheering myself up which is not a good thing. A bit of a personal situation arose recently which has been very tricky.

My DH booked a little city break as we just needed to get away with our family. I’ve ordered the new bag to take away with me. Probably should have waited until the sales but it was on interest free credit in a department store. Can definitely afford it but it’s nice to spread the cost.

I’ll need to sign up again in 2020 and try even harder!

Oh very well down indeed Thats a brilliant reailt. What is the bag you've purchased, is it the on you've wanted all year? It's lovely to take a new or special bag with you for a city break

Have a great time. I love city breaks. Where are you off to?

 

[Katinahat]

Oh very well down indeed Thats a brilliant reailt. What is the bag you've purchased, is it the on you've wanted all year? It's lovely to take a new or special bag with you for a city break

Have a great time. I love city breaks. Where are you off to?

Thank you!

It’s a Mulberry Lily black glossy goat with silver hardware. My DH gave me an oak NVT Lily for Christmas last year and I love it’s size, style and simplicity. Mulberry have such gorgeous leather. I wanted the same bag but in black for greater versatility and for winter evenings. It’s just arrived and it is stunning.

We are off to London for new year. Sights, shows and shopping the sales. Can’t wait and it will be lovely to carry my new bag.

 

[Katinahat]

I don't really think there is a cure to shopping to cheer ourselves up. It's a reality. And it's best if the purchases are within reason. In your case, the bag is something you said you would use a lot. And you resisted random shopping all year long. So, I think you did pretty well here. I hope the bag brings lots of joy!

Glad to hear it’s not just me! Thanks.

 

[Sparkletastic]

Oh, @Sparkletastic , how freaking frustrating! And I cannot BELIEVE that Saks even attempted to give you a runaround. I'm glad you finally found a supervisor who kinda sorta tried to make it right(ish). And I'm glad you held firm.

So you haven't said… what was your final decision? Did you reorder for a March 1 delivery? Or did you tell them to take a long walk off a short pier?

I am returning the bag tomorrow and haven’t decided if I want to reorder. I really like the bag but, honestly, this has put me off it a bit. You might remember I have a black on black YSL cabas satchel and had issues with the hardware coming apart that YSL HQ said would take 6 months to fix and was snotty in the process of even offering to do so. (I finally sent it to Leather Surgeons who repaired the bag.) So, I really have to wonder about YSL quality.

And, holding it in my hand, it’s about worth the discounted price. Lol! It’s very nice but, doesn’t have the same hand feel or craftsmanship that my Diors and older (5-12 yo) Chanels do.

Add to all this - March will be getting warm in my city. So, I won’t get much use out of it for another 10 months or so. By that time, there may be a different option. I do worry a bit about the LouLou bags being too trendy since they are heavily instagrammed. So I dunno. I’m open to all advice and opinions. I’m really on the fence.

Ugh so frustration! Glad they let you simply return and paid for the shipping. I had this happen with other items before and have learned companies can not sent you any parts and you need to return the item and rebuy. It is not customer friendly way of operating.

I didn’t expect them to send the part. But, I don’t understand how a brand new purse comes without a part. Did YSL have poor manufacturing QA? Was it pilfered along the way? (I doubt that because who would steal just a hang tag???)

Premier brand + premier store = I expect better. This wasn’t me freaking out over a microscopic scratch like some on tPF do, goddess love ‘em. Lol! This was literally missing a part. SMH!

 

[Mulberrygal]

Thank you!

It’s a Mulberry Lily black glossy goat with silver hardware. My DH gave me an oak NVT Lily for Christmas last year and I love it’s size, style and simplicity. Mulberry have such gorgeous leather. I wanted the same bag but in black for greater versatility and for winter evenings. It’s just arrived and it is stunning.

We are off to London for new year. Sights, shows and shopping the sales. Can’t wait and it will be lovely to carry my new bag.

Lovely bag I love the Mulberry Lily and have two, like you say they are a really lovely size and very practical. I like the added flexibility of wearing x body if needed.

Your city break to London sounds great, enjoy the show and dont forget to let us know what you buy in the sales.

 

[Annabel Lee]

Does anyone own bags they've never used or clothing/accessories with tags on?

I've been really bad in the past, buying clothing especially, hanging it up and then never wearing I've taken myself in hand this year and I didn't buy any new clothing that wasn't a replacement, (clothing not shoes) I've sold off all my items with tags and moved on most that I don't wear.

I do however still have 4 bags I've never used this is bad, right? I know I should move them on or use them

Do you all use every bag you own?

I definitely have clothes/accessories with the tags on! I do a lot of season-end sale shopping, so I often have new things that are off-season, just waiting for that weather to roll around again. And I'll "pre-order" for events I know I have coming up, such as a trip or wedding or something where I don't already have anything suitable in my closet. Bags are rare me for to keep new, though, unless it's something specialized like an evening clutch.

This has been a tough day and ends in bag disappointment.

I finally had a chance to unbox my new bag and a part is missing!!! I bought this new from Saks. I don’t expect parts of the bag to be AWOL!

So, I call Saks. They have me send in photos. Um...ok. But I can’t photograph a missing item. Then the rep says that I can send it back and place a new order but no guarantees that I will get the discounted price. Are you flipping kidding me????

I asked to speak with a supervisor who ultimately agreed to send me a label for the return and to honor the price I paid at re-order. He offered to let me keep the bag if I took $100 off. Yea...so no. Who keeps a new bag with missing parts???? It would look like I’m wearing a fake and be unsaleable.

The kicker? It’s back ordered and unavailable til MARCH 1!!!!!!!! So even in reordering, I can’t get it any time soon!!!!!!

I’m so ticked off I could chew nails.

The bag in question is the YSL Lou Camera Bag View attachment 4620680
The hanging brand tag is missing.
View attachment 4620679
Since I’ve had issues with my one and only Saint Laurent bag, this isn’t instilling a lot of confidence in the brand’s quality or quality control. I gotta say if Chanel or Dior had an available camera bag with this much room and a black on black colorway, I’d punt this bag and spend more to get it.

That is so infuriating, and I can't believe they're not doing more to make it right for you. I really like YSL, but that aftercare experience isn't promising, and my only in-depth in-store experience wasn't great, so I get your hesitation with the brand. However, the lost tag could easily be a Saks issue (if it was on the floor, if it didn't come attached, if it was taken for cleaning, etc.)

I can't remember if you like Prada, but have you seen their lights out collection? Everything is black on black:

https://www.prada.com/us/en/pradasphere/special-projects/prada-lights-out.html

 

[Jbizzybeetle]

“Shopping behavior Improvement” is definitely on my 2020 resolution list. Santa won’t be coming to my house to reward recent shopping craziness that is tooooo typical.

So....to the confessional....I began recently to think about trying an Evie GM, in very practical terms, a pre-owned one to see if I even liked it, conservative—brown leather, even Amazonia, asked a knowledgeable friend to watch for one in the $1,000-1,200 range.

But I also made the mistake of continuing to look myself, and then I lost my mind when I discovered Evelyne PM vibratos on evilBay. Did get additional good advice from several sources on these 18-19 yo bags, considered the “reasonable” decision on one with issues but still less expensive restored than “the one.”

But, But....”the one” needed to come to my house! It’s the better “investment,” right? And it is beautiful, though arrived unexpectedly stinky (more on that in the ebay sellers discussion thread) and a trip through reconditioning is warranted next year. For now, just gaze on her beauty....and don’t inhale through your nose.

 

[whateve]

“Shopping behavior Improvement” is definitely on my 2020 resolution list. Santa won’t be coming to my house to reward recent shopping craziness that is tooooo typical.

So....to the confessional....I began recently to think about trying an Evie GM, in very practical terms, a pre-owned one to see if I even liked it, conservative—brown leather, even Amazonia, asked a knowledgeable friend to watch for one in the $1,000-1,200 range.

But I also made the mistake of continuing to look myself, and then I lost my mind when I discovered Evelyne PM vibratos on evilBay. Did get additional good advice from several sources on these 18-19 yo bags, considered the “reasonable” decision on one with issues but still less expensive restored than “the one.”

But, But....”the one” needed to come to my house! It’s the better “investment,” right? And it is beautiful, though arrived unexpectedly stinky (more on that in the ebay sellers discussion thread) and a trip through reconditioning is warranted next year. For now, just gaze on her beauty....and don’t inhale through your nose.
View attachment 4621783

She is beautiful!