Any else feel like their collection is complete?

[TraceySH]

It's funny that you posted this, b/c the last few months I have been going through Chanel breakup. I think between 1) my aloofness due to their price increases, declining quality and consistency, huge expenditures on celebrities and marketing, and wreaking havoc on their poor employees and 2) the collections becoming more banal/ unimaginative/ redundant/ wtf-ish, I have settled out. Nothing seems attractive to me anymore, I almost see everything now with some mild disgust/ recoil? Not sure what broke, but something sure did.

That said, I love what I have. I've whittled down to 8, and they are my perfect 8. I have plenty of Dior, and have moved into Delvaux (DYING over them, I love them) and of course the big H (just got the cinetique so far, moving towards the 24/24 29 size now).

I do find some peace with my breakup though. I realized that the hysteria and mayhem of the 8 collections a year was exhausting, overwhelming and confusing. The last straw was then my great SA (or who I thought was my great SA) told me my beautiful pink lizard chevron Coco Handle whose corners rubbed to BROWN on its first use, was just because Chanel doesn't dye those leathers through, that's "just what happens" and the metal feet are "for decoration only". Meanwhile over at LV, the little plastic thing on the nosepiece of my sunglasses broke after I'd been wearing them for 6 months, and my SA sent out a new pair to me the next day. (drops mic ) I think sort of realizing that the company doesn't stand behind their quality was kind of shocking, that a $4800 bag could look like a disaster in just a few uses. That was the capper.

 

[Iluvbags]

This is such a good thread and I’m surprised there are not more responses

I feel like my Chanel collection was complete a long time ago. But I too love the thrill of the chase

At times I find myself looking around for something to hunt or pique my interest when the truth of the matter is I don’t anymore Chanel’s

Right now I’m trying to talk myself out of a chain clutch. And SLGS keep me interested just because it’s a cheaper way to keep up with new collections. But I don’t NEED any [emoji38]

As far as jumbos and Maxis I’m done due to price increases . I’ll never buy from the boutique if I want another it will only be resale

I know they say never say never. But I’m pretty sure [emoji254]

 

[Danielle McD]

I even have a gift card to Chanel right now for $550 and can’t bring myself to use it as there’s nothing I want at the moment [emoji51]

 

[FunBagz]

I suppose I can say I'm is this club. I no longer have a "wish list" and I'm not anxiously awaiting the next season's lists or on waiting lists, etc. And my buying has certainly slowed over the past year/year and a half (though I could't resist picking up some goodies in Paris last week ). But I feel content with what I have and now just sort of browse and keep my eye out for anything that strikes me. Maybe someday H will speak to me, but it hasn't yet (not that I would turn down a Birkin in a nice neutral if it were offered to me...but I'm certainly not willing to jump through the hoops to get one LOL). Even my time here on TPF has been has slowed considerably (not that I don't miss you guys ). Dare I say my purse addiction has been cured?!? My goal now is to find some time to take a family pic to post.

 

[missylovebags]

I'm glad to find this thread I feel the same way too. Even though I don't have that many bags. I have a total of 6 bags.
I feel contented with what I have.
I only buy what I love I think that's what happened. Or maybe they keep selling similar things? [emoji13] sometimes I think I need to add something Chevron one day. But it's not that urgent.. And there's nothing that appeals to me right now though I feel kindda sad and lost sometimes

 

[Vonnie1]

I'm pretty happy with what I currently have. There are only 2 items that if I ever find would make me pull out my wallet and that's a reissue 224 (been looking for almost 3 years) and the perfect tweed preferably in a reissue.

 

[muluver]

I think I'm pretty close to feeling that my Chanel collection is complete even though I only have 10 Chanel bags left after selling off several in the last year or two. I do think I want to keep the number right around 10, perhaps 12 max. I do have a couple of bags that I do want but I am willing to wait for the perfect color/hardware combination to come along. I am also open to selling a few more of my current collection as my needs and taste change over the years. I guess I see my collection as more of a fluid idea that can grow as well as shrink.

 

[shopgirl4cc]

This is such a great thread. I’m so happy to share with others who is in similar situation. The best timing for my personal thought and life right now. I just came back to PF after 5 months break ( didn't plan a "break" though ) I also saw the other good thread about 'minimalism' too, that is related to my current feeling exactly as well.
I’m completely done to add any more Chanel now. Rather, How I wish I could become a minimalist and downsize my collection someday. I still love each of them and have attachment to my collection, can't imagine to let go though. Well..someday, might naturally changes.
I really don't want to add any more new purses and items into my collection now. Purses meant to be used, not to be collected.
There might be always some temptation by new beauties and I can't say "never" but If I would add more, It would break my peace. I am very happy with what I have now and using happily. My collection stay with me and I'm not a minimalist ( yet ) but I am in "purse peace" now.

And to be honest the most reason why I feel kind of turn off with Chanel and not feels to go into boutique lately is…how their quality and service got down these years ovbiously. I’m really not excited anymore with recent quality and service with crazy increased price that does not fair or matches at all.
My first purchase was 1996 when I was 20. So I’m sort of a long term Chanel lover and I’m sure I’m one of those who can see and say clearly how their quality has been down obviously this past years. I really miss that time I felt the excitement when held the purse in my hands, felt some Chanel purses almost alive and art pieces, and I could enjoy to imagine how craftsman dearly loved the process to make the purse with his / her love and dedicated their professionalism and pride into the purse at that time.

Though I still got obsessed once again between 2013 ~ 2016 and I experienced a couple of price increases with decreased quality issues as well.
If I’d spend that amount, rather add high quality jewelries which I did and satisfied by their quality like Rolex, Cartier, and some true jewel of high quality Diamonds and high quality Akoya / South sea pearls, etc. etc.. So much more to spend with quality stuff if I want to.
My last purchase in Chanel is my 3 rd reissues - Classic black distressed quilting leather with ruthenium hardware 225 small size, that’s the last one to add into my collection for now. I’m really satisfied with my collection. My collection is mostly classics as I'm not so interested in seasonal style in Chanel except their mini flap lines. Many classic flaps and minis, and GST/PST, WOCs, boy, clutch, plus my old time vintage, etc.... Sorry but I don’t wanna count or write or show numbers…some of my part is rejecting… Obviously It’s more than enough, No more purses for me. Besides I own other purses from my favorite brands - Hermes, Goyard, LV. Not too many of them and not plan to add more of those too. Chanel still has been my most favorite brand though, those companies have better quality and service honestly than current Chanel’s sadly....

And to be frankly, just here… After long months break from PF and lately though, started little self-conscious I don’t want my closet look like a store / boutique. I’ve been obsessed like a purse-holic over years...When I look at them, It doesn’t bring me a joy, rather, I feel little embarrassed to be honest, like I am some kind a sick person who has missing some spiritual satisfaction or something...lol Is that just me who feels this way lately...?! It might be taboo psychological topic here..

My life has been gotten busier and there is turning point for good. Maybe I wouldn’t be back here so often or will take a long break again, as 5 months break just happened naturally... like my dear other old Chanels friends left PF for their good too. Though life is short and I still love using my Chanels and really love and happy to see and share with members their love for beautiful Chanels here.

 

[rulebabe]

Hi, I have enjoyed reading all your replies and a part of me feels like I am done with Chanel. I have 6 which I think meets my need . However, I keep telling myself I will regret not getting the classic flap in black as i only it it beige. I have the jumbo and mini in black though but just can’t bring myself to justify paying so much for the classic.

 

[Danielle McD]

Hi, I have enjoyed reading all your replies and a part of me feels like I am done with Chanel. I have 6 which I think meets my need . However, I keep telling myself I will regret not getting the classic flap in black as i only it it beige. I have the jumbo and mini in black though but just can’t bring myself to justify paying so much for the classic.

A jumbo is classic size also so if you have it in black and a beige in medium it sounds like the perfect variation!

 

[FunBagz]

This is such a great thread. I’m so happy to share with others who is in similar situation. The best timing for my personal thought and life right now. I just came back to PF after 5 months break ( didn't plan a "break" though ) I also saw the other good thread about 'minimalism' too, that is related to my current feeling exactly as well.
I’m completely done to add any more Chanel now. Rather, How I wish I could become a minimalist and downsize my collection someday. I still love each of them and have attachment to my collection, can't imagine to let go though. Well..someday, might naturally changes.
I really don't want to add any more new purses and items into my collection now. Purses meant to be used, not to be collected.
There might be always some temptation by new beauties and I can't say "never" but If I would add more, It would break my peace. I am very happy with what I have now and using happily. My collection stay with me and I'm not a minimalist ( yet ) but I am in "purse peace" now.

And to be honest the most reason why I feel kind of turn off with Chanel and not feels to go into boutique lately is…how their quality and service got down these years ovbiously. I’m really not excited anymore with recent quality and service with crazy increased price that does not fair or matches at all.
My first purchase was 1996 when I was 20. So I’m sort of a long term Chanel lover and I’m sure I’m one of those who can see and say clearly how their quality has been down obviously this past years. I really miss that time I felt the excitement when held the purse in my hands, felt some Chanel purses almost alive and art pieces, and I could enjoy to imagine how craftsman dearly loved the process to make the purse with his / her love and dedicated their professionalism and pride into the purse at that time.

Though I still got obsessed once again between 2013 ~ 2016 and I experienced a couple of price increases with decreased quality issues as well.
If I’d spend that amount, rather add high quality jewelries which I did and satisfied by their quality like Rolex, Cartier, and some true jewel of high quality Diamonds and high quality Akoya / South sea pearls, etc. etc.. So much more to spend with quality stuff if I want to.
My last purchase in Chanel is my 3 rd reissues - Classic black distressed quilting leather with ruthenium hardware 225 small size, that’s the last one to add into my collection for now. I’m really satisfied with my collection. My collection is mostly classics as I'm not so interested in seasonal style in Chanel except their mini flap lines. Many classic flaps and minis, and GST/PST, WOCs, boy, clutch, plus my old time vintage, etc.... Sorry but I don’t wanna count or write or show numbers…some of my part is rejecting… Obviously It’s more than enough, No more purses for me. Besides I own other purses from my favorite brands - Hermes, Goyard, LV. Not too many of them and not plan to add more of those too. Chanel still has been my most favorite brand though, those companies have better quality and service honestly than current Chanel’s sadly....

And to be frankly, just here… After long months break from PF and lately though, started little self-conscious I don’t want my closet look like a store / boutique. I’ve been obsessed like a purse-holic over years...When I look at them, It doesn’t bring me a joy, rather, I feel little embarrassed to be honest, like I am some kind a sick person who has missing some spiritual satisfaction or something...lol Is that just me who feels this way lately...?! It might be taboo psychological topic here..

My life has been gotten busier and there is turning point for good. Maybe I wouldn’t be back here so often or will take a long break again, as 5 months break just happened naturally... like my dear other old Chanels friends left PF for their good too. Though life is short and I still love using my Chanels and really love and happy to see and share with members their love for beautiful Chanels here.

I can certainly relate to much of your sentiment My priorities and interests have changed naturally just due to the course of life over the past year and so my interest in Chanel and other designer goods has waned. I still love my collection and the support TPF offers. There a many kind folks here who always spread cheer and I still pop in occasionally. I can understand why you might have feelings of embarrassment, but you are not alone in questioning your obsession. I think nearly everyone has it to some degree, whether it’s with Chanel or anything else. My feelings are more of a sense of peace and satisfaction than a sense of urgency and excitement in the search for my next piece. It sounds like you are at a good place now and I hope you find some peace in that

 

[Dextersmom]

I am in a similar boat. @shopgirl4cc and @FunBagz expressed the sentiment so well. I definitely was in a Chanel frenzy the last 2 or 3 years and now I have slowed way down. Here is something to add to the conversation that might sound weird to someone outside of this forum, but you guys will get it. This month one of my SA's excitedly texted me on two different occasions with bags she thought I would love; the first was a roomy camera style bag in red with brushed gold hardware. It had an adjustable strap (like my LV NeoNoe) and she thought I would snap it up. I was very excited to see her pic's and I did go to see it in person and I really liked it.....but you know what? I didn't love it and I really think I disappointed my SA. I spent a while playing with it to be sure, but in the end I left it. She even held it for me for a few hours (I did not ask her to do this) and texted me later offering it again before going down the list. A couple days later she texted a pic of a very pretty lucky charms flap and again I declined. The funny thing is, a red/gold bag and a lucky charms bag have been on my list of things I have wanted for a while now, but in reality it turns out I don't really want them. I like the bags I have way better than these, and I think that is where I am. I love my current bags and really need to be wowed now, or maybe I have reached my Chanel saturation point...probably both. I realize that declining these bags will make it less likely that I will be offered coveted items first in the future.....and I am ok with that. It is a weird dynamic, because I really like my SA's and like stopping by to say hello and browse, but I will no longer be buying up a storm. I have ventured out and added a few other brands (Hermes and LV) to my collection, but this summer and moving forward I am less interested in adding bags and have been having fun adding cute shoes to the mix, here and there. The only bag I currently have on my radar is the red lambskin mini for Cruise, so I will see how I feel when that one comes in. To be continued.

 

[Ceeyahd]

I'm happy with what I have. I have one flap that I want to let go. And I want a reissue from 2005 on the secondary Market when I find the right one, other than that I'm fine with what I have. I don't rotate all my bags as much as I should, but will not part with them because I know I will use them.

 

[muluver]

I am in a similar boat. @shopgirl4cc and @FunBagz expressed the sentiment so well. I definitely was in a Chanel frenzy the last 2 or 3 years and now I have slowed way down. Here is something to add to the conversation that might sound weird to someone outside of this forum, but you guys will get it. This month one of my SA's excitedly texted me on two different occasions with bags she thought I would love; the first was a roomy camera style bag in red with brushed gold hardware. It had an adjustable strap (like my LV NeoNoe) and she thought I would snap it up. I was very excited to see her pic's and I did go to see it in person and I really liked it.....but you know what? I didn't love it and I really think I disappointed my SA. I spent a while playing with it to be sure, but in the end I left it. She even held it for me for a few hours (I did not ask her to do this) and texted me later offering it again before going down the list. A couple days later she texted a pic of a very pretty lucky charms flap and again I declined. The funny thing is, a red/gold bag and a lucky charms bag have been on my list of things I have wanted for a while now, but in reality it turns out I don't really want them. I like the bags I have way better than these, and I think that is where I am. I love my current bags and really need to be wowed now, or maybe I have reached my Chanel saturation point...probably both. I realize that declining these bags will make it less likely that I will be offered coveted items first in the future.....and I am ok with that. It is a weird dynamic, because I really like my SA's and like stopping by to say hello and browse, but I will no longer be buying up a storm. I have ventured out and added a few other brands (Hermes and LV) to my collection, but this summer and moving forward I am less interested in adding bags and have been having fun adding cute shoes to the mix, here and there. The only bag I currently have on my radar is the red lambskin mini for Cruise, so I will see how I feel when that one comes in. To be continued.

I do totally get what you are saying and I think I am in a similar situation. I have also added the 2 same brands in the last 2-3 years to my bag/slg collection. I have also added more fine jewelry to my collection recently. This winter, I am also less interested in adding bags and am more interested in adding designer jackets and coats in more classic designs that I can wear for the next 10 years.

I still like to browse in the boutique and I still really enjoy watching people on IG and YouTube doing reveals. But it’s almost as if I get enough satisfaction just browsing and watching others enjoy their purchases. I don’t feel the need to necessarily go out and buy the next pretty bag that comes along. I did make 2 purchases this season but those items were things that I had been waiting for (for example, the so black reissue - I had passed on all of the chevron ones and the glazed ones that came out the last few years in hopes that they would come out with one is the classic quilting in the classic aged calfskin) and had planned on buying.

 

[OCMomof3]

I'm definitely content. My goal was always a large flap and a small flap, and I'm there now. I enjoy other brands too, and never intended a closet full of Chanel only (though that would be a lovely closet!). I really only want what I will use, and have never sold a bag. I have two Chanel bags, two wallets, and one pair of earrings. The only thing I haven't ruled out purchasing in the future is the Coco Handle. I really, really love that bag!