Sometimes I look at my collection of LV's. They are all in pristine condition. I enjoy having them, but sometimes I think I may want to sell some of them. I love them all though. However, I do not think I will actually ever sell any of them. Do you ever feel like selling some of your LV's but never do and never will?
Do you ever feel like selling some of your LV collection-but don't?
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Do I ever have the urge to sell mine - no.
Why do you want to sell? Not using them?
Why do you want to sell? Not using them?
If I don’t use bags I personally sell them. I’ve learned that holding onto bags i don’t use just causes me stress. I feel guilty when bags just sit. Plus I’ve learned over my years of collecting I like a smaller bag rotation vs a big 20 plus collection of bags sitting in my closet.
No, because I don't hoard nor do I fetishize my handbags. They aren't unique art objects. A bag works or it doesn't, so it has to serve a function or it goes out the door.
All the time lol
I tell myself, “this is the year I will finally sell something.”
I have some bags that I quite literally use 1-2x a year (runway and LE collectibles), and I will never part with them.
I have other bags that I use more than 1-2x a year, but want to sell because they’re not as interesting to me.
And I have a whole other group that I haven’t touched in years. I can’t bring myself to completely detach from them though, since they were milestone purchases for me.
But somewhere down the line, I’ve realized that a large bag collection doesn’t really go with my lifestyle. I have my favorites that I will always grab or prefer to use, and with LV making so many “limited/capsule” collections now, owning one isn’t as special anymore.
I tell myself, “this is the year I will finally sell something.”
I have some bags that I quite literally use 1-2x a year (runway and LE collectibles), and I will never part with them.
I have other bags that I use more than 1-2x a year, but want to sell because they’re not as interesting to me.
And I have a whole other group that I haven’t touched in years. I can’t bring myself to completely detach from them though, since they were milestone purchases for me.
But somewhere down the line, I’ve realized that a large bag collection doesn’t really go with my lifestyle. I have my favorites that I will always grab or prefer to use, and with LV making so many “limited/capsule” collections now, owning one isn’t as special anymore.
No, if I don't use a bag for a long time, such as a year, I'll let it go, especially LV. They're just bags, meant to be used.
I have sold some bags and slg, at first I thougt I would never do that but over the years when my collection grew I just noticed some bags/slg where a mistake. I was still searching for styles that fit me and along the way I've bought items which where STUNNING but not functional to me. Over time I even felt these items where a burden, just money sitting in the closet, feeling guilty about it because actually using my things is the my biggest joy of collecting. So I sold a few and afterwards I felt a huge relief! That's how I know I didn't made a mistake.
I’ve sold a few that didn’t work for me. But it took a bit for me to admit to myself that they didn’t work for me, and I bought them due to hype (Neverfull and Favorite MM I’m looking at you). Now I’ve finally gotten to the point to where I’ve had enough bags that I know what styles I like and will use, versus the ones I think are pretty or just have an urge to buy. I only have 1 slg left from LV that I don’t love, and will sell. The rest are probably forever bags.
Oh what a sad topic for me.
I promised myself that I will never sell any bag… from now on.
Over the years I have lost a lot of money from selling bags that I thought I didn't like/use anymore.
Turned out that I started to miss many of them down the line. I have repurchased a few and there are still bags I might repurchase in the future.
So: actually no.
Apart from the fact that selling can be a real pain (privately selling and having to deal with difficult buyers, low/outrageous offers of consignment shops), I have learned my lesson also through repurchasing items after many price increases for much more money than I sold them.
To-seulement_classique
"Turned out that I started to miss many of them down the line. I have repurchased a few and there are still bags I might repurchase in the future."This is what I am afraid of. Thanks!!!!!!
This is me, too! I had a couple of items that I felt were mocking me from the closet and the relief I felt once they were gone was so nice! They were beautiful pieces, but just didn’t work for me and deserved to be loved.
I have a few items left that I would like to sell because I simply don’t use them. But the hassle of selling myself and the low offers from resellers have kept me from doing it. So I’ll just keep them and maybe at some point use them
Yes, I definitely get that feeling. I'm actually contemplating selling my Stephen Sprouse graffiti NF (yes, the one I posted about buying lol, and the one in my avatar). To be honest, I never use it. The last time I've used it was probably back in January when we went to Portland. I love using it for travel, but I don't exactly travel a lot, and it's just too big for an everyday bag now. I don't carry my medium agenda anymore, so I only have 3 slgs that I carry now, so that leaves a lot of room left in this GM NF. I'm really debating. I do love it and have always wanted one, so when I got it, I was just so happy. But breaks my heart that I haven't used it in so long. Still thinking about it. Haven't decided just yet.
I'm just so afraid to sell it because when I sold my Chanel bags many years ago, I regret it until this day. I'm afraid of going through that again.
I'm just so afraid to sell it because when I sold my Chanel bags many years ago, I regret it until this day. I'm afraid of going through that again.
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To Pop Art Suzy-
i am afraid to sell as well. I LOVE Frida Kahlo's artwork and read all about her life.
"I'm just so afraid to sell it because when I sold my Chanel bags many years ago, I regret until this day. I'm afraid of going through that again."
i am afraid to sell as well. I LOVE Frida Kahlo's artwork and read all about her life.
"I'm just so afraid to sell it because when I sold my Chanel bags many years ago, I regret until this day. I'm afraid of going through that again."
This is me, too! I had a couple of items that I felt were mocking me from the closet and the relief I felt once they were gone was so nice! They were beautiful pieces, but just didn’t work for me and deserved to be loved.
I have a few items left that I would like to sell because I simply don’t use them. But the hassle of selling myself and the low offers from resellers have kept me from doing it. So I’ll just keep them and maybe at some point use them
“mocking me”
I really feel you! Even tho I sold some things and felt relieved afterwards I agree on the hassle. I couldn’t properly sleep and eat for a few days the items where on its way to their new homes, I know I’m a control freak I have 3 things left to sell but I need to gather some energy again to go trough it
if these are gone I hope I will only make good decisions so nothing has to go anymore 
“mocking me”
I’m so leery of selling directly. I don’t think I can handle the stress of not knowing if someone will try to pull a scam. It would be exhausting!
I am considering giving my Graceful MM to a friend since resellers are either not accepting them (they have too many) or make terribly low offers. In the meantime I can hear it mocking me from the closet
