2020 resolution - shopping my own bag and wallet collection. Any one else?

[Cookiefiend]

I posted on the 2019 thread two goals -
1) To reduce my purchases of H scarves, and to be serious about selling the ones I’m not wearing. Lose the sales goggles!
2) I will try to curb my ‘Ooo pretty! Let’s get it!’ tendencies. No more getting shanghaied by some gorgeous pink lining, or fabulous leather - I’m going to think about Whatever Beautiful Purse That Throws Itself At Me for an as yet undetermined amount of time. Hopefully giving myself time to come to my senses and realize that I really don’t need it.
Adding these too:
3) Keep the weight off. Keep exercising.
4) Read at least 15 books this year.

Caveats - if I should find a grail bag - like a Rouge H Box Kelly 32 in the perfect combination of price and condition - it’s okay to get it. I won’t feel bad about purchasing something if I truly love it and will use it!

 

[ohmisseevee]

I won’t feel bad about purchasing something if I truly love it and will use it!

I think this is a key thing for me to remember as well. There are many beautiful bags, leathers, linings, etc. out there, but it's only worth it if it's perfect for me.

 

[CoachMaven]

When you guys sell, which marketplace do you like? I have thought about selling on my own for better income, but I don’t want to deal with someone trying to return it or claim that it is fake. Thoughts?

I primarily sell to my friends, colleagues, and acquaintances locally. I've become known for my handbag obsession and so when anyone sees a new bag, they sometimes will call dibs and want me to notify them when I decide to sell. I've sold a few items on Ebay before and had success, but it was years ago. If I sell again like that, it would be there.

 

[sexycombover]

When you guys sell, which marketplace do you like? I have thought about selling on my own for better income, but I don’t want to deal with someone trying to return it or claim that it is fake. Thoughts?

I've been selling on poshmark and craigslist. The latter, I make my burly husband do the transaction. For poshmark, it is hit or miss, but I am paranoid and take a video of me packing my authentic item. I have not gotten amazing prices, but it is still better than if I went consignment.

 

[coloradolvr]

When you guys sell, which marketplace do you like? I have thought about selling on my own for better income, but I don’t want to deal with someone trying to return it or claim that it is fake. Thoughts?

I use Fashionphile or Yoogi's Closet. I personally don't want to deal with the potential headaches of Ebay or other similar marketplaces. I know I don't get quite as much as I could but it's well worth peace of mind.

 

[sexycombover]

It's moments away from 2020 and I'm already needing to remind myself of my spend goal. I found a beautiful $500 (60% off retail) marni woc . But then I'd be left with $200 and 365 days to go. Must. Stay. Strong.

 

[dcooney4]

It's moments away from 2020 and I'm already needing to remind myself of my spend goal. I found a beautiful $500 (60% off retail) marni woc . But then I'd be left with $200 and 365 days to go. Must. Stay. Strong.

What was your final decision?

 

[Chrisenvouge88]

2019: I sold a lot of bags I didn't use anymore and that felt great because I thought I would never ever sell any of my bags. BUT I also bought a lot new bags too and I realized that I lost the joy in the new bag I bought quickly. There are even 2 new designer bags I bought in November and I still haven't used them yet! I also felt guilty of buying new bags because I already have so many ones I did not use regularly.

Goal vor 2020:
- No new premium designer bags or contemporary designer bags in 2020
- I really want to enjoy my current collection this year and appreciate what I have and be thankfull for what I own already.
- rotate my SLG's more regularly
- Wear my least used bags 10 times
- stick to my clothing budget

 

[papertiger]

I really like the goals and guidelines you've set and your positive messages towards yourself.

I find it hard to keep up with thread at times. it helps that others here don't mind and understand that sometimes 'life' gets in the way. tPF should always be fun.

 

[papertiger]

I don't have very defined goals for 2020.
I'm fairly happy with what I did during 2019.
6 bags in, 5 bags out.
53 SLGs out (I have a huge purse charm collection), 10 SLGs in.
I'd be happy if I continued doing the same.
I did keep track of my wear during 2019. I don't think there were many surprises, although I think I carried some purses because I could see they hadn't been carried in awhile. The purses that got most carried were generally the ones that were newest in my collection. I think there are at least 10 purses that I could lose without missing them, but I can't see selling them since they would bring in so little. So at this point, I don't have any plans to get rid of them. I have 4 purses and several SLGs for sale. I'm continuing to pare down my purse charm collection.

There are still a few purses I want to add. I would like a fuchsia purse. I wouldn't mind another Bottega Veneta cervo bag or a Balenciaga in a pretty color. I'm planning on buying a Gucci Disco in red some time during the year. I really wish they made it in fuchsia since I already have a small red purse I love.

One season they made the Disco in bright pink (with a bright orange and a turquoise). I think it was the very first season they introduced them (I think 2013)

 

[papertiger]

I am new to this forum, so catching up and reading about new year’s resolutions. I may want to sell some H bags - where do you find the most success (least $ lost) when selling your H bags?

You may want to check out the discussion on resellers thread in the Hermes Shopping subforum

 

[papertiger]

[/QUOTE]I know that feeling of too much sparking joy. So I've started looking at what is actually getting used and loved. If it is spending too much time sitting around or stored away, it isn't sparking enough joy. [/QUOTE]

Sometimes what we don't use just sits there because we forget how fab it is (or just forget about it). That's what this thread is about. Something not worn for a while can feel as thrilling as a new bag - without the expense.

 

[papertiger]

When you guys sell, which marketplace do you like? I have thought about selling on my own for better income, but I don’t want to deal with someone trying to return it or claim that it is fake. Thoughts?

There are plenty of threads on this in this already in the Ebay where you will find some amazing experts and also the general shopping forum. It also depends on where geographically and what prices you expect.

 

[foxgal]

I haven’t followed this thread in previous years, but am going to this year! Since my DH and I retired 5 years ago and have started a travelling lifestyle, I’ve really honed down my wardrobe and thought carefully about each purchase, and enforced a strict budget. In 2019, I stuck to this pretty well and was happy with “most” of my purchases. Especially with using the majority of my budget on one designer bag I LOVE.

Now that I have that, in 2020 my goals are:
- no more bags
- one premium SLG...I need a compact wallet
- sticking to just replacing wardrobe basics with good quality classics that coordinate with my capsule
- one pair of good quality ballet flats
- it’s our 10th anni this year, so getting an anniversary band to complement my wedding set
- I now have a collection of wear 24/7 rings and earrings I like, so will allow myself a few fun dress-up not-fine bracelets and necklaces - maybe a H Kelly Double Tour or Rivale, or something silver
- some Lululemon workout gear - keeps me motivated to exercise when it works well and fits!
- ENJOY WHAT I HAVE

 

[sexycombover]

What was your final decision?

I didn't do it. It's barely the first day of 2020 and plus I already own a woc that i love. Even if i sold my existing one, the cost discrepancy is too big. Doing my best to exercise my willpower.