Chanel addiction - Do I need an intervention?
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Gosh, I really know how it goes. Since I bought my first Chanel in 2013, I have spent way too much time on finding the next perfect Chanel bag, and building an absolutely perfect collection. It is really time-consuming, and sometimes very stressful... I wish I knew a healthier way to continue my love in Chanel without making it a burden on my life.
I've been out of control this year, acquiring 25 bagsbut luckily nothing has impressed me from the Spring Summer or Paris-Salzburg collection (in terms of bags).
25 Chanel bags in one year? Now I don't think I have a problem at all!
I would love to see your collection. You may have every bag I want. LOL!!Sometimes I wonder, if Chanel bags are not that expensive, will we be as crazy about them as we are now? 
What you just said is totally my situation right now. I need helpGosh, I really know how it goes. Since I bought my first Chanel in 2013, I have spent way too much time on finding the next perfect Chanel bag, and building an absolutely perfect collection. It is really time-consuming, and sometimes very stressful... I wish I knew a healthier way to continue my love in Chanel without making it a burden on my life.
Haha I'm sure you're not the only one. My SA now shows me ALL the upcoming bags on a special ipad and I order anything I want seasons ahead (even if those bags aren't going to be sold in my country). I've been out of control this year, acquiring 25 bags
Ok now I feel better
haha.25 Chanel bags in one year? Now I don't think I have a problem at all!
Acquiring 25 bags in one year makes many of us look like low spenders.
Haha you can see 4 of my newest additions on this thread I linked below if interested! I haven't yet done a full family shot because it's too tiring taking them all out of their dusbags and boxes but it's definitely on my to do list. Haha 25 bags is enough for 1 year, so I am going to lay off the Chanel spending and enjoy what I have- I think it's important to enjoy the good things we have in life instead of worrying about what we're going to spend our money on next
http://forum.purseblog.com/chanel/m...passion-for-chanel-collectibles-891492-5.html
Gosh, I really know how it goes. Since I bought my first Chanel in 2013, I have spent way too much time on finding the next perfect Chanel bag, and building an absolutely perfect collection. It is really time-consuming, and sometimes very stressful... I wish I knew a healthier way to continue my love in Chanel without making it a burden on my life.
I am not a strictly Chanel addict but have a decent size Chanel collection. Like many here, I try to curtail my spending in general bc it becomes stressful, which is the opposite of what luxury spending should be IMO (To me it should be a joy to own a piece of luxury good. Same goes for the shipping experience).
Two sentiments I remind myself are 1) I don't have to own the bag to appreciate/enjoy its beauty. We are on this forum and get tempted by all the eye candies. I have learned to step back and say "that's very nice, I want it but I don't need to have it". 2) is what Chanel Kitten said before-
"it's important to enjoy the good things we have in life instead of worrying about what we're going to spend our money on next
Stumbled upon this post as I couldn’t sleep and started researching my 4th Chanel within 2 months since I got my first ... it’s all too real after reading these messages lol . All I need to do is to stop justifying my purchase and to stop stalking chanel bags for a while... Chanel is divine but I really need to pace myself. Can’t get all the nice things at once, can we?
You are not the only one.
At the rate you are going fueling with the news of price increase, I don't think you need any help
Let's see if you're still keep going at this rate after 2 increases then we can talk again.
Hi, it’s so nice to find this thread. I’ve just started this vintage Chanel addiction myself since January 2020. It’s sooo bad! OMG!
I ended up having six in nine months including two very similar double Flaps. PayPal 0% interest special financing has made it too easy for me to sink into this Chanel hole.
Are you still into Chanel and Chanel vintages? How many you have collected since you started back in 2011/12, do you mind telling?
Today, as you look back at your own posting almost ten years ago, do you feel it’s funny that prices were actually super low compare with today’s prices?
On the other hand, vintage Chanels could keep their values is because of the consistency of price increases at the boutique too, isn’t it? Ha!
How much was a brand new mini back in 2011/2012, could you recall? Thank you.
If it doesn't affect your financial situation, if you take care of the essential spendings first, if you don't need to borrow money, if you don't hide your purchases from your family (you may in certain circumstances) - then nothing to worry about I think.
But if you are concerned, just put some limits - like 1 bag/year or $5000/year for bags
But if you can't walk away a bag, if you have troubles paying rent, mortgage etc. - then you really should seek help.
But if you are concerned, just put some limits - like 1 bag/year or $5000/year for bags
But if you can't walk away a bag, if you have troubles paying rent, mortgage etc. - then you really should seek help.
It is also interesting how everything else seems less expensive versus a Chanel purse, such as a couch or laptop.
One thing I have realized lately is, at least for me, there is no such thing as bag peace. There is always another bag I will want. There will always be more gorgeous bags in the future, and bags I missed out on from the past. So I have stopped trying to make my collection complete.
I agree also with another member that you don't have to own a bag to admire it/like it. I try to limit myself to only buying bags I will use now, instead of just admiring on a shelf in my closet.
I agree also with another member that you don't have to own a bag to admire it/like it. I try to limit myself to only buying bags I will use now, instead of just admiring on a shelf in my closet.
I saw someone pay us$500 and another person paying $1200 for the mini flaps on YouTube back in 2012-13Hi, it’s so nice to find this thread. I’ve just started this vintage Chanel addiction myself since January 2020. It’s sooo bad! OMG!
I ended up having six in nine months including two very similar double Flaps. PayPal 0% interest special financing has made it too easy for me to sink into this Chanel hole.
Are you still into Chanel and Chanel vintages? How many you have collected since you started back in 2011/12, do you mind telling?
Today, as you look back at your own posting almost ten years ago, do you feel it’s funny that prices were actually super low compare with today’s prices?
On the other hand, vintage Chanels could keep their values is because of the consistency of price increases at the boutique too, isn’t it? Ha!
How much was a brand new mini back in 2011/2012, could you recall? Thank you.