2022 Resolution: Shopping my own bag and SLG collection. Anyone else?

[Katinahat]

2 Aug - brand showcase: A-F
4 Sept - brand showcase: G-L
11 Sept - brand showcase: M-R
18 Sept - brand showcase: S-Z
25 Sept - totes
2 Oct - satchels
9 Oct - crossbodies inc WOCS
16 Oct - shoulder bags
23 Oct - bucket bags
30 Oct - clutches
6 Nov - backpacks
13 Nov - bags that don’t count
20 Nov - pairing bags with shoes
27 Nov - pairing bags with other accessories
4 Dec - bag storage
11 Dec - SLGs
18 Dec - charms

Challenges:
Sept - bags in different locations
Oct - Halloween: wear orange or black bags
Nov - International Merlot Day: wear wine coloured bags or pair bags with wine.
Dec - use the bag.

 

[Paris Girl]

Haha, I hate grocery shopping but enjoy the getting dressed for it part... and to chose a handbag to take there.
Yes!That´s a perfect plan! I will try to do the same!

@cowgirlsboots I’ve always hated grocery shopping too! That’s why it’s so funny that now I don’t mind going. The big joke at my house is my hubby has always done most of the grocery shopping or we wouldn’t have any food in the refrigerator. Lol!

 

[whateve]

@cowgirlsboots I’ve always hated grocery shopping too! That’s why it’s so funny that now I don’t mind going. The big joke at my house is my hubby has always done most of the grocery shopping or we wouldn’t have any food in the refrigerator. Lol!

My DH hates shopping of any kind. When we were in lockdown we got used to using Instacart. It was really worth it to us to have someone else do the shopping. I fully expected that once we started going out again, we would continue to use Instacart. But we've done our own grocery shopping several times recently because we never know if our Instacart shopper is going to get everything we need. Several times we had to shop ourselves after we got the Instacart order. If we knew everything was going to come in the Instacart order and the shopper wasn't going to pick up anything that was about to expire, we would be happy to never enter a grocery store again.

 

[Vintage Leather]

I’m curious. I see various posts in which people are quite upset over “defects” on a bag that I and others can’t see in the photo they share. (Not being sarcastic. I literally cannot see it.)

Then I see other posts in which people say they prefer buying and wearing bags with significant signs of wear so they don’t have to worry about them.

So, fun question for the day! On a scale of 1 (will wear a bag even if it’s quite damaged and dirty) to 10 (utter perfectionist who can’t tolerate a dust mote on a bag) what is your number and why do you think this is your approach?

I’m 8. I like my bags to look as pristine as possible and take good care of them. But, I’m not hesitant to use them so, I expect tiny scuffs, etc. to happen along the way.

My Fendi is the first bag I will have ever sold because it wore poorly over time.

Like @cowgirlsboots, it depends on if it’s brand new or preloved, and if the flaws were disclosed.

I will buy a 2 or 3, if it’s something I love and is fixable, the price is right and I have enough room on the operating table.

I prefer carrying a 6-8; slight shabby aging grand dame bag.

If I’m buying brand new - which I haven’t done in 2 years - a 10.

 

[whateve]

Aww, that´s difficult. When buying a preloved bag - and this is the only kind I buy- I am willing to accept a fair amount of dirt and damage as long as they are fully disclosed and reflected in the price.
For example I bought my black Dior Delices even though it was described as "smells of basement" and pictured with several rubbed spots and wrinkly leather on the inside. The selling history of the seller on VC showed the bag must have been returned to them for these reasons as the above mentioned defects originally were not described in the listing. The original price was more than double of what I paid plus I had an extra coupon.

As soon as my purchases arrive I immediately start cleaning them up and restoring them as good as I can...
My example Dior Delices only needed ozone, a good washing off, repairs with paint and heavy conditioning. It´s truly fine now, maybe a grade B-.

When it comes to actually wearing damaged and dirty I am a 7 as I can accept the amount of defects I can´t do anything about with preloved purchases.

BUT: When it comes to bags I received in brandnew state I´m a 10. I hate ruining a bag myself!
I have a YSL by Tom Ford bag I received never worn, took it on holidays and managed to add a huge scratch to the front. One I didn´t manage to repair... Now I´m so disappointed with myself that I stored the beautiful bag away and haven´t ever worn it again... I should try again to fix it!

I'm about the same. And it depends on the bag.

Buying new, I expect the bag to be near perfect. I don't see why I should pay full price and not get a perfect bag. Most of the new bags I buy are on sale, and if I receive an imperfect bag, I have to decide if I can live with it because usually by that time they are sold out. I just returned a bag because the turnlock was installed crooked. If it is something that I'm going to notice every time I carry it, I can't keep it. If it is something I can fix, then I might be okay with it.

For used bags, it depends on what it is. I don't mind rehabbing a bag if I'm getting a bargain. I've bought bags that were 1s and 2s and restored them to 6s or 7s. Sometimes the rehab will come out so good, the bag turns into a 9. I won't carry a bag with obvious stains. Some patina looks good in some colors on some bags. If I get a bag at a bargain and I'm not happy with the rehab results, I'll sell it.

I guess I'm a 7 or 8. I try to keep my bags in the best condition possible. When the wear starts to bother me, I get rid of it. I had a bag with an embossed pattern that I loved. As soon as that bag got more slouchy the embossed pattern became less crisp and I didn't like it anymore.

 

[880]

I’m curious. I see various posts in which people are quite upset over “defects” on a bag that I and others can’t see in the photo they share. (Not being sarcastic. I literally cannot see it.)

Then I see other posts in which people say they prefer buying and wearing bags with significant signs of wear so they don’t have to worry about them.

So, fun question for the day! On a scale of 1 (will wear a bag even if it’s quite damaged and dirty) to 10 (utter perfectionist who can’t tolerate a dust mote on a bag) what is your number and why do you think this is your approach?

I’m 8. I like my bags to look as pristine as possible and take good care of them. But, I’m not hesitant to use them so, I expect tiny scuffs, etc. to happen along the way.

My Fendi is the first bag I will have ever sold because it wore poorly over time.

Depends on the bag, the brand, and whether a trusted third party professional restorer can work a solution that I am happy with. my collection is mainly Hermes, and I love heritage leather. If the damage is simply cosmetic, then I’m probably a 5. IMO patina scratches are not damage.

i have gotten deals on a variety of K (usually 28, but one 32) and 30B in box, swift and barenia during Covid when no one was buying on the secondsry market. All except one, were 7K USD. Maybe that was the rock bottom Covid discount price, IDK. The absolute best deal was a 32K, phw, that was structurally sound leather, stitches, with cosmetic suntanning on the back for 5K USD. I has it on my watchlist for months before the price dropped Bc I wanted to try a size 32. But, I don’t think I would have paid more than 5K for it Mainly bc I wasn’t sure about the size.

for chanel, I’m probably an 8. I don’t worry about microscopic flaws ever though. I don’t think I’d notice a stitch or crease. Those posts make me crazy.

I prefer reissues. I don’t mind some wear, but I tend to pass over and not use ones in my closet that are saggy and sad. I’ll probably gift to my younger cousins or nieces eventually ( the first moment that they don’t tick me off)

for bottega hobos, I actually like them very worn and saggy bc the shape is better IMO. And bc I hate paying retail for any bottega. (i anticipate this changing bc my first chanel SA from 2001, who relocated to EU, is coming back and will be affiliated with bottega.

for exotic skins, or calf hair, I like them pristine. I find the newer exotics from dior are not up to my standards (brand new boutique) have some centers were the hides don’t match or seem yellowed. . .

i will say, sometimes I buy a bag bc I feel sorry for it. I decided during Covid that this attitude of mine was crazy Lol

 

[BowieFan1971]

I’m curious. I see various posts in which people are quite upset over “defects” on a bag that I and others can’t see in the photo they share. (Not being sarcastic. I literally cannot see it.)

Then I see other posts in which people say they prefer buying and wearing bags with significant signs of wear so they don’t have to worry about them.

So, fun question for the day! On a scale of 1 (will wear a bag even if it’s quite damaged and dirty) to 10 (utter perfectionist who can’t tolerate a dust mote on a bag) what is your number and why do you think this is your approach?

I’m 8. I like my bags to look as pristine as possible and take good care of them. But, I’m not hesitant to use them so, I expect tiny scuffs, etc. to happen along the way.

My Fendi is the first bag I will have ever sold because it wore poorly over time.

8 for me too. It is unrealistic to use a bag and expect it to remain perfect. Bags are made to be used. But there is no sense buying something nice if you don’t care to take care of it. I was taught to take care of my things and am basically a very tidy person. The “I’m so rich/pampered/whatever that I can treat things like crap because I can” really does not fly for me. Many of these bags represent craftsmanship and effort and are an investment by the people who make them. Their efforts and skill deserve respect.

 

[SakuraSakura]

I’m curious. I see various posts in which people are quite upset over “defects” on a bag that I and others can’t see in the photo they share. (Not being sarcastic. I literally cannot see it.)

Then I see other posts in which people say they prefer buying and wearing bags with significant signs of wear so they don’t have to worry about them.

So, fun question for the day! On a scale of 1 (will wear a bag even if it’s quite damaged and dirty) to 10 (utter perfectionist who can’t tolerate a dust mote on a bag) what is your number and why do you think this is your approach?

I’m 8. I like my bags to look as pristine as possible and take good care of them. But, I’m not hesitant to use them so, I expect tiny scuffs, etc. to happen along the way.

My Fendi is the first bag I will have ever sold because it wore poorly over time.

Most of my purchases are secondhand so I always anticipate some signs of wear whether they're minimal or not. I do prefer my items to be in pristine condition but a few scuffs or marks do not bother me. If the bag is significantly weathered then that does bother me. I take good care of my items. Yes, there are people who are very selective regarding their purchases ; however, for the amount of money we spend on handbags we can't judge them too harshly. There are members, however ,who have unrealistic expectations.

In short, I'm like a 7 - 10.

 

[SakuraSakura]

So guys I already made a dent in one of my resolutions. I have had a crush on someone for a really long time - YEARS. I finally told them today and asked them on a date. THEY SAID YES! I was so nervous that I think I may have written my number incorrectly... at least I know where they work. They made a comment about how I changed my number ( they've tried texting me!!) I am SO happy. I feel so brave and lovely. I just wanted to share my news with you guys

 

[SakuraSakura]

Good for you!
Buh Bye Fendi!

Guess it's the Fendi BYE-the- way.

 

[Paris Girl]

My 2022 resolutions:
Continue to use the bags which I like
Start rotating new bags into use
Donate at at least 2 or 3 bags to charity.(This is the hardest resolution as I have handbag attachment syndrome) I would rather give money than part with a handbag, I definitely must work on this!
Purchase no more than 3 luxury bags and 3 contemporary bags this year.
May we all have a healthy, safe, prosperous and blessed 2022!

I have the same issue but have managed to give away many bags. I start by culling the “possibles“ out of the “herd” and then I let them sit for awhile. Usually I get used to the idea and give them away. Once in a while I’ll pull one out I’ve forgotten I loved so much and keep it. The most expensive ones go to family members and best friends. It makes me feel good to see them carried instead of sitting on a shelf! And they bring others joy. It makes me smile when I see them being enjoyed and loved!

 

[Sparkletastic]

I was inspired by @Sparkletastic and launched into my goals quickly.

Today: combining my beloved peekaboo with a LV keychain that I adore and don’t use nearly often enough. I really like them together!

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This is an adorable combo.

My DH hates shopping of any kind. When we were in lockdown we got used to using Instacart. It was really worth it to us to have someone else do the shopping. I fully expected that once we started going out again, we would continue to use Instacart. But we've done our own grocery shopping several times recently because we never know if our Instacart shopper is going to get everything we need. Several times we had to shop ourselves after we got the Instacart order. If we knew everything was going to come in the Instacart order and the shopper wasn't going to pick up anything that was about to expire, we would be happy to never enter a grocery store again.

Your DH & I must be long lost cousins as I despise all in person shopping as well. I’ve tried Instacart and Shipt for groceries and had the same issue. They miss items and always bring “meh” level produce. So, I’ve grudgingly started going to the grocery store again myself.

 

[JenJBS]

So guys I already made a dent in one of my resolutions. I have had a crush on someone for a really long time - YEARS. I finally told them today and asked them on a date. THEY SAID YES! I was so nervous that I think I may have written my number incorrectly... at least I know where they work. They made a comment about how I changed my number ( they've tried texting me!!) I am SO happy. I feel so brave and lovely. I just wanted to share my news with you guys

So happy for you! That is wonderful! I hope the date goes well.

 

[Sparkletastic]

New Year! New-ish me!

I’ve mentioned that I enjoy being organized and only keep what I absolutely love and need in my home. That being said, today I went through with a detailed and fresh eye to eliminate anything “extra”.

Ironically, I not only didn’t find any “stuff” to get rid of, I made the decision to buy a few odds and ends to make things easier / more functional around the house. LOL!

Wardrobe is a different story:

• SELLING: 4 pieces of jewelry, 2 coats and the offending saggy Fendi.
• DONATING: Formal work clothes and tired Covid loungey clothes!!!
• REHOMING: My gold Chanel Boy and Dior tote will go into foster care with DD since they aren’t “working” for me now but I know that will change later and I’ll want to wear them. She’s as careful with bags as I am so, it will be good for them to get some wear vs sitting on a shelf.

Meanwhile, remember I said I have 4 great black daily wear bags? I don’t know what amnesia hit me. I forgot I also have an LV LockMe II and Max Mara Whitney - both in black - that I can wear. The Fendi’s exile is assured!

 

[dcooney4]

I was inspired by @Sparkletastic and launched into my goals quickly.

Today: combining my beloved peekaboo with a LV keychain that I adore and don’t use nearly often enough. I really like them together!

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They really do look lovely together.

 

[Purses & Perfumes]

New Year! New-ish me!

I’ve mentioned that I enjoy being organized and only keep what I absolutely love and need in my home. That being said, today I went through with a detailed and fresh eye to eliminate anything “extra”.

Ironically, I not only didn’t find any “stuff” to get rid of, I made the decision to buy a few odds and ends to make things easier / more functional around the house. LOL!

Wardrobe is a different story:

• SELLING: 4 pieces of jewelry, 2 coats and the offending saggy Fendi.
• DONATING: Formal work clothes and tired Covid loungey clothes!!!
• REHOMING: My gold Chanel Boy and Dior tote will go into foster care with DD since they aren’t “working” for me now but I know that will change later and I’ll want to wear them. She’s as careful with bags as I am so, it will be good for them to get some wear vs sitting on a shelf.

Meanwhile, remember I said I have 4 great black daily wear bags? I don’t know what amnesia hit me. I forgot I also have an LV LockMe II and Max Mara Whitney - both in black - that I can wear. The Fendi’s exile is assured!

Good call to move the Fendi on. It did sound to me like you no longer loved the bag, and it would have been quite a hassle trying to alter the appearance, and it's unlikely that the other changes would have fixed the sagging corners, which seems to have been the biggest issue. Sometimes, it's best to cut your losses and move the bag on. I sold my Burberry Camberley last year for way less than I paid for it. I loved the grainy leather and color, but something about the design was not working for me. That said, I dislike selling and want to avoid it whenever possible. My goal is to have a carefully selected collection of forever pieces that work really well for me and that I don't want to part with.

Regarding your question about the condition of bags, on a scale of 1 to 10, I would say 9 for me when I acquire a bag. That said, I do expect there will be some normal wear and tear as I continue to use it, and I don't worry too much about it. I do however take good care of my bags.

I wish I could donate the Covid loungey clothes! I am tired of them even though I just got some of them a few months ago. But I feel like we might still need them for a little bit longer, so I am hanging on to them for the time being...