Anti-Coach snobs...ugh

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#301
pmburk said:
I own/have owned everything from inexpensive Talbot's clutches to Louis Vuitton. I have not read this entire thread, but IMHO it really says something about a person if they are going to judge someone or look down on them for what brand of purse they carry/beer they drink/car they drive/shirt they wear, etc. I've seen it in the "premier" forums too - how certain bags/brands are "entry level" or not exclusive enough etc. Lame. A lot of these people will try to convince themselves that anyone who calls them on this is "jealous," meanwhile not realizing what their money can't buy (tact & class.) I realize this forum is all about shallow material items, and this opinion isn't popular here, but IMHO that's a pretty sad way to live your life. Buy what you like and can afford, and wear it proudly.
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DAMN - best post on this topic!!!!!
PREACH Woman - well said!!!!!!!!!!
 
#302
pmburk said:
I own/have owned everything from inexpensive Talbot's clutches to Louis Vuitton. I have not read this entire thread, but IMHO it really says something about a person if they are going to judge someone or look down on them for what brand of purse they carry/beer they drink/car they drive/shirt they wear, etc. I've seen it in the "premier" forums too - how certain bags/brands are "entry level" or not exclusive enough etc. Lame. A lot of these people will try to convince themselves that anyone who calls them on this is "jealous," meanwhile not realizing what their money can't buy (tact & class.) I realize this forum is all about shallow material items, and this opinion isn't popular here, but IMHO that's a pretty sad way to live your life. Buy what you like and can afford, and wear it proudly.
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well said :)

ive own more than 20 coach bags n i love each of them but currently i bought more luxury bags for weekend n travel from tods to prada yet my coach bags r best buddies for my daily wear to work :)
 
#305
I am not brand loyal. I won't buy a bag just because it's by a certain brand. I will only buy something if I like the way it looks, it's functional, I like the material, and I can pay for it in cash (meaning I won't go into debt for a bag, not necessarily that I actually use cash to pay for it).

I mostly have Kate Spade and Coach bags, but I also have random no name bags. One of my favorite purses ever is a little black leather one I bought at a store near a college campus that sells a bizarre combination of school sweatshirts, shoes, and women's clothing/accessories with a Clinique counter. It was the perfect size, it had some cute embellishments, it was nice leather, and it was $20. I carried that bag every day for five years because it was just perfect for my needs at the time.

If I don't like the way a bag looks, I don't care what the name on it is. But I know that my tastes and what I need from my bag are different from other people's so I might think your bag is fugly but as long as you like it, why do either of us care what the other person thinks?

I don't understand why people care what other people are doing as long as it isn't hurting them. Even if you think my bag is hideous, I'm not making you use it!

I don't get bag snobbery. People choose to spend their money on what's important to them, but that's not the same thing for everyone. I like my purses but I would never spend 5 figures on a Birkin because I'd rather spend that money on other things. But I'm sure there are things I spend my money on that other people would think is just silly. Different strokes and all that! I just don't know why people think "I choose to spend my money on ABC, so anyone who doesn't spend the same amount of money on ABC is beneath me."
 
#307
silverstar16 said:
I am not brand loyal. I won't buy a bag just because it's by a certain brand. I will only buy something if I like the way it looks, it's functional, I like the material, and I can pay for it in cash (meaning I won't go into debt for a bag, not necessarily that I actually use cash to pay for it).

I mostly have Kate Spade and Coach bags, but I also have random no name bags. One of my favorite purses ever is a little black leather one I bought at a store near a college campus that sells a bizarre combination of school sweatshirts, shoes, and women's clothing/accessories with a Clinique counter. It was the perfect size, it had some cute embellishments, it was nice leather, and it was $20. I carried that bag every day for five years because it was just perfect for my needs at the time.

If I don't like the way a bag looks, I don't care what the name on it is. But I know that my tastes and what I need from my bag are different from other people's so I might think your bag is fugly but as long as you like it, why do either of us care what the other person thinks?

I don't understand why people care what other people are doing as long as it isn't hurting them. Even if you think my bag is hideous, I'm not making you use it!

I don't get bag snobbery. People choose to spend their money on what's important to them, but that's not the same thing for everyone. I like my purses but I would never spend 5 figures on a Birkin because I'd rather spend that money on other things. But I'm sure there are things I spend my money on that other people would think is just silly. Different strokes and all that! I just don't know why people think "I choose to spend my money on ABC, so anyone who doesn't spend the same amount of money on ABC is beneath me."
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+1

Do you have the Little Minka in your avatar? I love that bag although I've never seen on in person. Do you love it?
 
#308
iskent78 said:
well said :)

ive own more than 20 coach bags n i love each of them but currently i bought more luxury bags for weekend n travel from tods to prada yet my coach bags r best buddies for my daily wear to work :)
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I'm a Looie Vooey girl myself.. love love love their coated canvas because of their lightness. I'll buy Kate Spade and Coach as well. Coach has been an all time favorite handbag line because of their design and customer service. I am not afraid to mix my pieces. I'll use an LV wallet in a Coach bag, and visa versa. I use what makes me happy, and personally I don't care wth some snotty purse snob has to say about how I use my SLGS and handbags. I have a one finger retort for that! ;-)
 
#310
Canderson22 said:
+1

Do you have the Little Minka in your avatar? I love that bag although I've never seen on in person. Do you love it?
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Yes, that's the Little Minka in Deep Pink! I love it so much that I just bought another one in French Blue. It's really versatile. I used to only carry bags that I could put on my shoulder and then I switched to cross body bags. I love that the Little Minka lets me do either.

It is bigger than you might think but because it's smushy, it doesn't feel like a huge bag. To give you an idea of the size, I can just barely fit a file folder inside. I think a file folder is actually a smudge too big but because it's smushy leather, it accommodates it.

The leather is soft but durable. I have a couple bags from the Cobble Hill line specifically because the leather is a perfect combination of soft to the touch but tough enough not to need babying.

If you have any other questions, let me know!
 
#311
The people who tend to do this are also people who don't tend to have the means to purchase these items, they just have a very good credit limit. My favorite saying is don't be the girl carrying a 2000$ handbag without 2000$ in it.
 
#312
silverstar16 said:
Yes, that's the Little Minka in Deep Pink! I love it so much that I just bought another one in French Blue. It's really versatile. I used to only carry bags that I could put on my shoulder and then I switched to cross body bags. I love that the Little Minka lets me do either.

It is bigger than you might think but because it's smushy, it doesn't feel like a huge bag. To give you an idea of the size, I can just barely fit a file folder inside. I think a file folder is actually a smudge too big but because it's smushy leather, it accommodates it.

The leather is soft but durable. I have a couple bags from the Cobble Hill line specifically because the leather is a perfect combination of soft to the touch but tough enough not to need babying.

If you have any other questions, let me know!
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Thank you! Definitely on my wish list. :)
 
#315
Actually I've noticed that sometimes the SA in premier brand stores are snobby.
I can't count the number of times I've walked into an LV boutique and been ignored because I was carrying a Coach bag.
I've even been told not to touch anything and to let them know if I wanted to see a bag up close.
 
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