Hard to find items, constant SA relationships & Stalking make me ...
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Interesting… actually it gives me extreme fomo and lets me purchase things impulsively 
Its like: „OMG I haven't seen [fill in htf item] available for such a long time- I better buy before its gone and not available for another two months or even discontinued]“
Its like: „OMG I haven't seen [fill in htf item] available for such a long time- I better buy before its gone and not available for another two months or even discontinued]“
The chase excites me and makes me want it more! At the same time it makes me so frustrated but gives me butterflies at the same time! Crazy right?!
I research and watch a million YouTube videos on the items I think I might like. Once I have the funds ready, I stalk like a crazy person, wake up at odd hours of the night and refresh refresh refresh. I have to say, I only needed to stalk online a few days before being able to purchase my neverfull mm DE in rose ballerine, nano speedy, and speedyb25 monogram. I found the mini pochette in monogram add to bag by accident one morning, and knowing it was such a hyped product on YouTube I ordered it right away without even knowing if I want it. But I'm so glad I did as its my most used LV! It is my only impulse buy, everything else I research for weeks and weeks.
As soon as I've checked out as fast as I possibly can, before it goes out of stock again I swear it feels like I've had a full workout!!
I research and watch a million YouTube videos on the items I think I might like. Once I have the funds ready, I stalk like a crazy person, wake up at odd hours of the night and refresh refresh refresh. I have to say, I only needed to stalk online a few days before being able to purchase my neverfull mm DE in rose ballerine, nano speedy, and speedyb25 monogram. I found the mini pochette in monogram add to bag by accident one morning, and knowing it was such a hyped product on YouTube I ordered it right away without even knowing if I want it. But I'm so glad I did as its my most used LV! It is my only impulse buy, everything else I research for weeks and weeks.
As soon as I've checked out as fast as I possibly can, before it goes out of stock again I swear it feels like I've had a full workout!!
I go through the entire stage of emotions:
Interestingly, this is the same series of emotions I go through with every price increase
I think I have bought enough LV now - when I call them about an item that is never available or coming soon, I get to order and receive it so it doesn't seem as elusive if I really want it.
- Annoyed. Pfft! I don't need your stuff!
- Hmmm... Do I need this thing? It's so pretty.
- Yes, I definitely need this thing - hustles until I have acquired it or have found some other sparkly thing to chase after.
Interestingly, this is the same series of emotions I go through with every price increase
I think I have bought enough LV now - when I call them about an item that is never available or coming soon, I get to order and receive it so it doesn't seem as elusive if I really want it.
The older I get, the less I'm interested in taking the time to chase after items. My time is more valuable than anything than any tangible object.
Luxury to me is not chasing after what I want. That's just stressful and I'm lazy lol.
If it's there, and I want it, I get it.
If it's not there, I don't mind being put on a waitlist (due to production time etc.), but I will not constantly stalk an item for availability. Too much for me. Besides, I know I don't really need it and other things will come along
I do not like ordering things online or pre-ordering things to come into store. All my SA's know that I want things either there or transferred for me without any kind of pre-pay.
I've got a wishlist on my phone, leave things in there, check from time to time to see if I'm still interested. Occasionally text an SA maybe once a month or every other month. If an SA lets me know something's in, I'll come to try it on and check it out. If my gut tells me it's a yes, then i'll get it. If not, then i'll take a little more time to think. If someone else takes it before I can make a decision, that's okay. Again, other things will come anyway. lol
Long story short, makes me want items less, I'm high maintenance, picky, and lazy
Luxury to me is not chasing after what I want. That's just stressful and I'm lazy lol.
If it's there, and I want it, I get it.
If it's not there, I don't mind being put on a waitlist (due to production time etc.), but I will not constantly stalk an item for availability. Too much for me. Besides, I know I don't really need it and other things will come along
I do not like ordering things online or pre-ordering things to come into store. All my SA's know that I want things either there or transferred for me without any kind of pre-pay.
I've got a wishlist on my phone, leave things in there, check from time to time to see if I'm still interested. Occasionally text an SA maybe once a month or every other month. If an SA lets me know something's in, I'll come to try it on and check it out. If my gut tells me it's a yes, then i'll get it. If not, then i'll take a little more time to think. If someone else takes it before I can make a decision, that's okay. Again, other things will come anyway. lol
Long story short, makes me want items less, I'm high maintenance, picky, and lazy
It really irritates me, especially with the price increases! I was never able to purchase prior to the increases due to availability issues makes me look elsewhere. I was able to get a hard to find bag and bought without thinking cuz who knows when it will pop up again, then found a comparable bag from another designer at a price in my comfort zone, I plan on returning the LV.
The more I wait for it…the more I don’t want it. There a reason I stop by to intend to purchase something I wanted!
It had just happened to me!!
Saw Palm Springs mini and how cute it was to carry it in assorted ways.
watched videos over and over about the reviews - wow, can stuff loads, versatile carrying options, minimum fuss, few wears and tears.
like it.Can’t find available ones on website.
love it. Should I get the MWT version? Don’t like stickers.
stalk. Stalk. Stalk. Found one available yesterday!! Click. Click. Click. Bought and delivered!
wow! It’s tiny and cute. Try putting things in. Oops. It can fit my stuff in tightly. No extra room. Carry style options - oops. Strap super long for backpack style. Crossbody style was meh for my short body proportions. Only one-strap sling style looked alright for me.
it’s not the same joy I had when I discovered Coussin PM. Coussin PM, I touched it, love it, looked at it, love it. Thought of it, love it. PSM, didn’t excite me like Coussin PM. It was just alright. So my question is, should I keep the bag now since it doesn’t excite me like my Coussin or Speedy? I don’t deny there is a FOMO element in play here because everybody who has a PSM gave great reviews about how great the bag is. I feel underwhelmed by PSM maybe due to all the hype.
Saw Palm Springs mini and how cute it was to carry it in assorted ways.
watched videos over and over about the reviews - wow, can stuff loads, versatile carrying options, minimum fuss, few wears and tears.
like it.Can’t find available ones on website.
love it. Should I get the MWT version? Don’t like stickers.
stalk. Stalk. Stalk. Found one available yesterday!! Click. Click. Click. Bought and delivered!
wow! It’s tiny and cute. Try putting things in. Oops. It can fit my stuff in tightly. No extra room. Carry style options - oops. Strap super long for backpack style. Crossbody style was meh for my short body proportions. Only one-strap sling style looked alright for me.
it’s not the same joy I had when I discovered Coussin PM. Coussin PM, I touched it, love it, looked at it, love it. Thought of it, love it. PSM, didn’t excite me like Coussin PM. It was just alright. So my question is, should I keep the bag now since it doesn’t excite me like my Coussin or Speedy? I don’t deny there is a FOMO element in play here because everybody who has a PSM gave great reviews about how great the bag is. I feel underwhelmed by PSM maybe due to all the hype.
Makes me want more only if I wanted it in the first place before knowing it was hard to find. Otherwise the chase doesn’t influence me at all. Never wanted the pochette Métis or the PS mini.
Don't keep it unless you love everything about it! You will find something else later on that you love!
I saw it the other night, or rather, in the early morning hours. So you may try it if you happen to wake up in the middle of the night.
Not familiar with the stock times on this bag but I recommend watching the stalking thread. Don't give up! You will find it!
Are we taking about monogram with black trim or the Emprient? The Empriente is easily to place an order via SA but the canvas materials? Forget it! And it frustrating to keep waiting for it to be available when it highly in demand.
Thank you for the sound advice! It’s quite expensive to keep something I just felt “it’s-alright-only”, right?
For that price, it should be something that I love, think about, and love it again.