Completion leads to loss of interest?

[misskris03]

I have found that when this happens to me it was all about the 'acquisition', and not about the bag. It's like I need to buy something. And, once I buy ... I'm over it. So, I've learned to watch for this behavior.

+2. I've fallen into this trap. Luckily, I'm over it, but it took longer than it should have to figure out what I was doing

 

[Coach Lover Too]

Nice to meet you!

Ditto!!

 

[Elsie87]

I have 12 bags in my collection from LV, Chanel and Prada. I cycle my bags so each bag gets some use. When I get bored of one bag I move on to the next bag in my collection. I think it's natural to get bored of using the same bags which is why cycling your collection can work so well!

I definitely think there is a high from hunting the bag you want, buying, and enjoying the bag in the first few weeks. I think it's important to separate that experience and whether the bag is something you want in your collection for a while?

I do this too - works well for me!

 

[Ludmilla]

I don't collect whole groups, so nothing to complete.
I do have several mulberry oxblood items--love the color--but only styles which work for my needs.

Like a small, functional & varied collection--replacing specific bags as needed/desired.
Lets me play with brands/options for each function--example: daily bag, travel bag, etc.
Collection evolves with me as I change, not to fill-in a checklist or spreadsheet. I don't resell or choose for future buyers' desires, only for mine.

When have suitable bags, can adventure with them. Not boring. Especially beside a goofy dog or with enough engine cylinders.

Hope this helps.

I have a friend who had a slightly different challenge, she collected a bit of everything for years only to find that really, she only loved her LVs. She got rid of most of everything non-LV and now she only buys LV. She knows what she loves, but that came with experience.

I think there is a problem in buying too many bags too quickly to make a 'collection'. It means that no 'relationship' grows between single bag and owner-wearer. I don't think most people should try to amass an entire collection, but rather add one a season, to an already used-working bag wardrobe, unless they really know themselves. My bags are my collection even though only 2 are Chloe, 1 MJ, 5 are H, 5 are Chanel, 5 are BV, lots of Gucci and a couple of this and that. I am a bit of this and a bit of that kinds gal and always have been, but what I own then becomes part of me.

Right to the point, ladies. Can totally relate.

 

[tiramisuagain]

+2. I've fallen into this trap. Luckily, I'm over it, but it took longer than it should have to figure out what I was doing

I know the feeling

 

[indiaink]

Hello...OMG, you read my mind! For me the hunt is the "end all"! Now I'm stuck with a closet full of bags I don't want anymore!

+2. I've fallen into this trap. Luckily, I'm over it, but it took longer than it should have to figure out what I was doing

I've just recently figured out what I was doing - I have returned more bags and accessories in the last two months - luckily I was well within the return window. Now I know for sure. I can tell you - it took years and a lot of introspection to get to this point. Glad I can help.