Gifting Collection to Family?

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socaltrojan

socaltrojan

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Coach was my gateway to designer goods and I started collecting when I was 17 after I was introduced to the brand with a wristlet for my birthday. It started a slippery slope of a major love of handbags!

I have a lot of Coach bags and accessories that I have collected over the years that I haven’t used in a long time in pristine condition since I am now into other designers like Chanel, LV, and Saint Laurent. I baby everything I own. I haven’t bought Coach products in years so they aren’t newer styles, but the pieces I have I do feel are classics.

I always had this idea of passing down my collection of handbags to my future child lol but since I don’t have any now I am wondering if I should ask my cousin if I can gift my Coach collection to her daughters who are in elementary and middle school? We aren’t that close and live in different states so I was wondering if people think that age is way too early and may be offensive since they aren’t new bags and I should just wait?
 
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I think it is a great idea, if they want them. Such as is their mom okay with a collection of bags, and will they want to use them, etc. I gift bags a lot, but you have to try to give the right bags to the right people, and the right amount. Some people get overwhelmed by too many.
 
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Ahh okay good points ladies! Thanks! I would rather though have them sit in my handbag closet as art than get rid of them for pennies on the dollar that I spent. I am reminded that not everyone may appreciate the bags like I would. I would hate for them to get destroyed but you are right that is a risk I would be taking.

I think I realized that what I may do instead is when they are a bit older and are visiting me and it’s ok with my cousin, ask them to take a look at my collection and pick out something. That way it’s more of a fun memory and bonding experience.
 
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Why not ask if they want any of them, instead of the whole collection? Once, I was speaking with an 11 year old who was carrying her mom's old crossbody coach bag and she loved it. I gave her some tips on how to moisturize and clean it. She was happy for the tips, too.
 
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socaltrojan said:
Coach was my gateway to designer goods and I started collecting when I was 17 after I was introduced to the brand with a wristlet for my birthday. It started a slippery slope of a major love of handbags!

I have a lot of Coach bags and accessories that I have collected over the years that I haven’t used in a long time in pristine condition since I am now into other designers like Chanel, LV, and Saint Laurent. I baby everything I own. I haven’t bought Coach products in years so they aren’t newer styles, but the pieces I have I do feel are classics.

I always had this idea of passing down my collection of handbags to my future child lol but since I don’t have any now I am wondering if I should ask my cousin if I can gift my Coach collection to her daughters who are in elementary and middle school? We aren’t that close and live in different states so I was wondering if people think that age is way too early and may be offensive since they aren’t new bags and I should just wait?
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I think this is a sweet idea, and it gives you a chance to connect with the family. I wouldn't assume they'll find it offensive, and if they do, hopefully they'll appreciate being asked. Hopefully your cousin will be receptive, and the girls delighted! I would ask what she thinks and let them pick the ones they will use now. You can save some for later when older like you mentioned too. I had a distant relative that used to send me nice pens to write with when I was a girl. I always appreciated them. She enjoyed connecting that way, and later we got in touch more because of that initial contact. Have fun!
 
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tealocean said:
I think this is a sweet idea, and it gives you a chance to connect with the family. I wouldn't assume they'll find it offensive, and if they do, hopefully they'll appreciate being asked. Hopefully your cousin will be receptive, and the girls delighted! I would ask what she thinks and let them pick the ones they will use now. You can save some for later when older like you mentioned too. I had a distant relative that used to send me nice pens to write with when I was a girl. I always appreciated them. She enjoyed connecting that way, and later we got in touch more because of that initial contact. Have fun!
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That is an awesome suggestion! Thank you!

Maybe i can make it a regular thing each year instead of gifting it all at once! I would love to be able to connect with them in that way since I don’t have a daughter.

What a special memory for you with the pens! I hope they find the bags equally as delightful!
 
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The sentiment is lovely! If you really want to do that, maybe pick one item for each girl and send it off - see if it is well received (I say that because in my family I've done similar things and my cousins always seem unappreciative). In the long run I would save some of your Coach items for twofold reasons. One, you may end up going back to Coach. Two, if you have kids later you'll have items to pass down to them.

It's nice to see generous people!! I commend your kindness. Happy Tuesday!!
 
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