2nd willing bid reveal

[mushroomNgrass]

Mushroom: so far I found 3 bags for you to look at....
all Florentine:
Tassel Shoulder bag (might be too small),
Laurel Hobo, and
Twist Strap Hobo.

There is one more I'm thinking of, like the Tassel shoulder bag,
but a little large and with a longer strap. I have to dig mine out
to get the name.

These bags might be too understated or lack the structure
you are thinking about. But they are options to expand your
search.

I know the exact bag u speak of and I want it in my collection. Medium zip crossbody. It’s the satchel without the hardware and belting. Comes in mini and medium. I love the look of that bag. They are in my great price sweet spot…. nope the Logan will be my next purchase THEN maybe I’ll get one of the medium zip crossbodies. They look like they’d be great for winter carrying.

 

[lavenderjunkie]

Do you want to get her the Coach bag she loves and is comfortable using....
or do you want to get her a Florentine leather bag?
Or is there a Coach vintage full grain leather bag that would
make her happy? Remember, Coach vintage full grain leather
bags are generally not lined, and have not interior pockets.
Also since they are considerably older, the condition might not
be 'gift worthy'.

 

[mushroomNgrass]

She is carrying coach. She doesn’t mind getting vintage. I would never give her anything in bad condition. Mind you the vintage coach in the last picture i posted was in fabulously gif table condition. It was also $450.

 

[mushroomNgrass]

Do you want to get her the Coach bag she loves and is comfortable using....
or do you want to get her a Florentine leather bag?
Or is there a Coach vintage full grain leather bag that would
make her happy? Remember, Coach vintage full grain leather
bags are generally not lined, and have not interior pockets.
Also since they are considerably older, the condition might not
be 'gift worthy'.

I gave her the green coach Macie yesterday and those were her mod shots of that bag. She said the size was perfect. It’s got a back slip pocket and a front pocket section before the main pocket under the magnetic snap closure. She doesn’t carry much but she loves the full zip around wallet and that fits in this bag. As you can see it’s a nice size on her. She loves it.

 

[lavenderjunkie]

Looks like you made her day special with a lovely handbag.
Good choice.... matching the bag to the person who has to use it.

 

[RuedeNesle]

Looks like you made her day special with a lovely handbag.
Good choice.... matching the bag to the person who has to use it.

My DD loves buying me a bag for my birthday or Christmas when she can. But she stresses out over picking something she thinks I'll love. We have a standing agreement that when she wants to buy a bag for me I'll pick out the bag I want and she'll pay for it. And I don't take the decision as lightly as I do when I'm paying for my bag. I don't make an impulse decision or pick a bag I "think" I'll like. It's something I will pull out time after time and carry for years. It's almost stressful for me too because I want it to be "that" bag. (Like my Toscana and suede bags.)

 

[lavenderjunkie]

My DD loves buying me a bag for my birthday or Christmas when she can. But she stresses out over picking something she thinks I'll love. We have a standing agreement that when she wants to buy a bag for me I'll pick out the bag I want and she'll pay for it. And I don't take the decision as lightly as I do when I'm paying for my bag. I don't make an impulse decision or pick a bag I "think" I'll like. It's something I will pull out time after time and carry for years. It's almost stressful for me too because I want it to be "that" bag. (Like my Toscana and suede bags.)

It makes sense to work together. How can anyone know what you will love better than
you do. And when you get a gift someone else picked out, especially if it's pricey,
it's very awkward if it's not right for you. No matter what you do at that point, someone
ends up disappointed.... either you keep it and use it, even tho you don't love it, or you return it and then both of you are less than happy.

I know several women who pick out their own 'gifts' from their husbands. The ladies get
what they want and the husbands are very happy because they know their wives
will be delighted. The husbands tell me 'a happy wife means a happy life'.

I have often functioned as the personal shopper.... the wife and I shop and she shows
me what she wants, then she tells the husband.... call LJ, she knows. Then I assist
the husband in completing the transaction. (No one pays me, I just enjoy helping
my friends and seeing they get something they love). It's especially fun when it's
jewelry or handbags or other luxury accessories.

Surprises aren't all they are cracked up to be. Yes, it's lovely when someone takes
time and effort to get you the perfect gift.... but...very often their ego is part of the
present and the presentation. (Just my opinion).
The way we do it the husband is still participating and buying the gift, but he has
excellent guidance so he knows it will be the perfect gift his wife will love. And the husband
doesn't have to stress.

 

[RuedeNesle]

It makes sense to work together. How can anyone know what you will love better than
you do. And when you get a gift someone else picked out, especially if it's pricey,
it's very awkward if it's not right for you. No matter what you do at that point, someone
ends up disappointed.... either you keep it and use it, even tho you don't love it, or you return it and then both of you are less than happy.

I know several women who pick out their own 'gifts' from their husbands. The ladies get
what they want and the husbands are very happy because they know their wives
will be delighted. The husbands tell me 'a happy wife means a happy life'.

I have often functioned as the personal shopper.... the wife and I shop and she shows
me what she wants, then she tells the husband.... call LJ, she knows. Then I assist
the husband in completing the transaction. (No one pays me, I just enjoy helping
my friends and seeing they get something they love). It's especially fun when it's
jewelry or handbags or other luxury accessories.

Surprises aren't all they are cracked up to be. Yes, it's lovely when someone takes
time and effort to get you the perfect gift.... but...very often their ego is part of the
present and the presentation. (Just my opinion).
The way we do it the husband is still participating and buying the gift, but he has
excellent guidance so he knows it will be the perfect gift his wife will love. And the husband
doesn't have to stress.

That's a great idea! I think most husbands want to get the right gift and shop seriously to find what their wife wants. I remember one Saturday before Mother's Day a SA and I were helping a man pick a gift. He said his wife wanted "something" (I can't remember) and asked if what he picked would suffice. The SA and I started asking him questions, most he couldn't answer so he ended up calling his wife and asking her. It was fun and I'd love to do it again .

 

[Lunalark]

Sound advice! I have made this mistake. My sister who loves larger bags lives too far from me to shop together. One year I gifted her the Dooney pebble leather shopper tote and she adores it. The next gift I gave her for a milestone was the Dillen Double pocket shoulder bag and I could sense from the crickets lol she wasn't as enthralled with it.

I asked her straight out to please let me know...I was happy to exchange it. I want her to enjoy the bag and not feel awkward. I really try to think thoughtfully about the person and what they would like etc Sometimes ego is involved as lavenderj said. Because you love it and want to share that same excitement you have. I'm a big fan of gift cards too.

 

[mushroomNgrass]

Yeah since I am in love with dooney and Bourke Florentine, I thought mom would like it too… not the case… I knew she wanted a green purse. I knew she likes coach. I shared green dooneys and she didn’t like any of them….

I sent her at least 20+ choices of green coach bags new and vintage in near mint condition. Mind you vintage coach is damn near as much as new coach, since it’s very hard to find in great condition. She chose what she wanted and I feel good that she loves it.

she said the same thing you said LJ. She doesn’t like surprises. She actually told my aunt to go on ithe dooney sight and look at everything. Then she told my aunt to call me… I’m excited to see if she sees anything she likes, what she will pick. But like you both said it’s not what I like, it’s what the recipient likes.

 

[G.Allyn]

I agree.... timing is everything. I hate to let a good deal get away.
As a result.... I end up with multiples. Not always so smart.

I have strange shopping habits. I just purchased two identical jackets this month. Seriously, same style, color and size because I had been looking for it for some time. Free shipping and -66% off did it for me. I bought the second one for fear of losing one or ripping it and the repair being unsightly. Something must be wrong with me.

 

[mushroomNgrass]

Nope not strange at all. The fact that you had been looking for a long time justifies getting 2 at that fabulous price. Might not see it again. And like you said, if something happens to the one, you have a back up. I do it myself

 

[Lunalark]

I have strange shopping habits. I just purchased two identical jackets this month. Seriously, same style, color and size because I had been looking for it for some time. Free shipping and -66% off did it for me. I bought the second one for fear of losing one or ripping it and the repair being unsightly. Something must be wrong with me.

Oh no in our world that's not strange at all! I used to think that. But now if I really love something, it fits/wears well, I get another color or even the same as a backup. I think of all the $ I've wasted searching for something "not quite it" that I love and fits me well.

 

[lavenderjunkie]

I have strange shopping habits. I just purchased two identical jackets this month. Seriously, same style, color and size because I had been looking for it for some time. Free shipping and -66% off did it for me. I bought the second one for fear of losing one or ripping it and the repair being unsightly. Something must be wrong with me.

I'm all for having back-up. That way you can use and enjoy the item without worrying.

 

[mushroomNgrass]

I gave her the green coach Macie yesterday and those were her mod shots of that bag. She said the size was perfect. It’s got a back slip pocket and a front pocket section before the main pocket under the magnetic snap closure. She doesn’t carry much but she loves the full zip around wallet and that fits in this bag. As you can see it’s a nice size on her. She loves it.

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Mom’s birtday is November 9. I found the matching zip around wallet in Amazon green to go with the purse I gave her and an umbrella. She had a coach umbrella years ago and she lost it. I’ve heard about this lost umbrella for years and I bought her a new one for her birthday.