Am I nuts?Do you save your bags because you're afraid to carry them everyday?

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#137
Nope you're not nuts. I have only used my HG Gucci Pelham maybe 4 times since purchasing it at least 5 years ago. I love taking it out and smelling it and looking at it but am SO scared to use it in case it gets dirty or ruined. 3 years ago my Miu Miu tote got ruined from my jeans, I am terrified of that happening to my other bags. TERRIFIED. I've only JUST recently, like maybe in the last year or so, tried to use more of my more expensive and special bags because like some of you have said, life is too short and I'm wasting more money by having them sit there unused...I have yet managed to use my Pelham on a regular basis
 
#138
eggtartapproved said:
Nope you're not nuts. I have only used my HG Gucci Pelham maybe 4 times since purchasing it at least 5 years ago. I love taking it out and smelling it and looking at it but am SO scared to use it in case it gets dirty or ruined. 3 years ago my Miu Miu tote got ruined from my jeans, I am terrified of that happening to my other bags. TERRIFIED. I've only JUST recently, like maybe in the last year or so, tried to use more of my more expensive and special bags because like some of you have said, life is too short and I'm wasting more money by having them sit there unused...I have yet managed to use my Pelham on a regular basis
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Ugh I know. I feel your pain, but I'm getting better! Slooooooowwwwwwllllyyy.
 
#139
tomatored said:
Maybe there is a thread like this somewhere, I'm sorry if this is a duplicate- but lately I find myself NOT carrying my AW Roccos or my Bal Work or Twiggy because I think they are too good for every day. I buy them, I love them, I won't carry them? Am I nuts? I'm just afraid they will get worn out looking and I won't be able to replace them. I have 4 Roccos and 3 Bals! What is wrong with me? I'm carrying a MBMJ bag I just bought to use "every day". It is a nice bag, about 400$, (but a bit too small for my liking), but I feel guilty that I have these fabulous uber-cashy bags in my closet..am I alone in this craziness? :nuts:
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chessmont said:
No you're not. I am so annoyed with myself; I have an entire closet of nice bags many of which I am 'afraid' to wear, sigh. I can't bring myself to sell or get rid of some. I hear ya!
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same here...I am trying to get them sold after a while, but because I love them I take them off market ... I do not know what to do. I have ivory YSL Rive gauche which is so beautiful, I often just take it out, look at it and leave ...it went out 3 times in 4 years !!!! And I can not sell it...there are many others in my closet like that
 
#140
vesna said:
same here...I am trying to get them sold after a while, but because I love them I take them off market ... I do not know what to do. I have ivory YSL Rive gauche which is so beautiful, I often just take it out, look at it and leave ...it went out 3 times in 4 years !!!! And I can not sell it...there are many others in my closet like that
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Kind of my point about why some of us don't use certain bags more often. I'd hate to see a bag lose it's looks. It's a double-edged sword. You buy a bag because it's gorgeous but then you're reluctant to use it a lot in order to protect it's appearance. One upside, a bag that's not being used a lot will last a longer time.

I do have bags that I don't mind getting beat up, but for my next purchase, I'm going to pick a bag that I don't have to be too careful with.
 
#141
*schmoo* said:
Kind of my point about why some of us don't use certain bags more often. I'd hate to see a bag lose it's looks. It's a double-edged sword. You buy a bag because it's gorgeous but then you're reluctant to use it a lot in order to protect it's appearance. One upside, a bag that's not being used a lot will last a longer time.

I do have bags that I don't mind getting beat up, but for my next purchase, I'm going to pick a bag that I don't have to be too careful with.
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Huh. I guess all my bags are bags that I don't feel I have to be too careful with.
If I think it's gorgeous but too likely to get easily ruined I leave it right where it is and choose something substantial enough AND gorgeous.

It's not like I'm going to run out of bags to covet. Haha!!!
 
#144
I'm definitely guilty of this to the point where I NEVER carry my bags. I got a Marc by Marc Jacobs nylon bag that I carry to work and an LV wristlet that comes everywhere with my but my actual bags sit in their dust bags for fear they will get worn and then I won't want to carry them for that reason. I want to break this habit especially because my next purchase is to be a Chanel and if i'm going to spend that money that bag will see the light of day!!!
 
#145
I spend too much on my bags for them to never see the light of day. In fact, I ensure that I practicality is key when purchasing a premium designer handbag such that I am able to use on a daily basis, I don't like to baby my bags. On the other hand, I have made purchases that sat in dust bags for years and I ended up selling at a big loss when I recently decluttered my closet.
 
#147
kllenore said:
I'm definitely guilty of this to the point where I NEVER carry my bags. I got a Marc by Marc Jacobs nylon bag that I carry to work and an LV wristlet that comes everywhere with my but my actual bags sit in their dust bags for fear they will get worn and then I won't want to carry them for that reason. I want to break this habit especially because my next purchase is to be a Chanel and if i'm going to spend that money that bag will see the light of day!!!
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I know what you mean! Isn't it great to know you're not the only one? Hope you get and USE that Chanel soon kllenore. Woot!
 
#148
ibh24 said:
I can so identify with this. Last February I bought a Marc Jacobs, it was not the most I have ever spent on a bag - but it was expensive. I brought it home and it sat in my closet in it's white felt bag. On March 21st, I had a heart attack and as I lay in the hospital recovering I had a thought...what if I had died and I never got to wear the Marc Jacobs? And what about all the other bags in the closet I worry about as being too expensive to wear? I can tell you, I have worn every expensive bag in my closet since then and have added a Balenciaga and a new LV since then and worn them the day after I brought them home and loved every minute of it.
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Omugosh! Your post just really hit home with me! Hope you are doing great and carrying those great bags! Get a Rocco next!
 
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