Have you reached satisfaction with your handbag collection?

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#46
pvkatchung said:
@floodette - I hope it's okay to ask: How many bags do you currently have in your collection?
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it’s 18 bags ranging from balenciaga part time size (big) to balenciaga first size (small), 7 woc or bags that i use as woc, 4 clutch and 2 longchamp tote for my ballet bag

most of my collections are veneta bags, balenciaga moto bags, and ferragamo sofia in different sizes and colors.
 
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#47
As for the purchase side of things, I'm now happy after finally getting my hands on a LC LPC Mini. I got the roomy little bag that will serve so many purposes. Plus, it's red! Yay!
From now on, I'm concentrating on selling. I've realised I have some bags I don't have a bond with and that don't really get enough use. They shall leave my bag closet this spring.
 
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#48
I can finally say YES!!
Such a great feeling.. :)
After spending my time and money during 3 years, I finally got there..
I have 12 premier (including 2 small evening bags) and 2 contemporary bags and that is enough for me.
I wanted to stick at 10 but I cannot see myself selling any of them.
I can say that my collection is probably already outdated because I own mostly Mulberry bags from Ema Hill era and some not that new style from Balenciaga..
But I absolutely don’t care :)
They are my bags, I love and use them all!
 
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#49
Yes. I have bought and sold so many bags over the past 15 years and as I have aged I have realized exactly what I need. What was wonderful 10+ years ago (a Balenciaga City or Chloe Marcie, for example) are not so wonderful (on ME) now. So, I consider what I have as almost ideal for this stage in my life. My 2 bags that I have wanted for a long time and finally have - 2 Birkins - really made me realize that I now know my style and what I need. I have a Hermes Evelyne, a Chanel black Jumbo, a Chanel red Jumbo, a Chanel black patent WOC and a Chanel navy blue GST that fit most occasions. The only other bags I have now are a Celine Luggage, which is 7 years old and my beater bag that I use for work when I sub in schools (it's under the radar and I don't mind if kids spill on it or bang into it), a Prada purple nylon crossbody for outdoor kid stuff with my son and a few smaller bags from Olympia Le Tan, The Row and Marc Jacobs. The only bag I truly want (do I really want it?) at this point is a Hermes Kelly, but if it doesn't happen I will be OK because the bags I have will last me forever.
 
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#50
I'm so happy to say yes i am satisfied with my bag collection. It took 3 years and a few trial and errors buying bags that were beautiful but just not my style. Those bags tended to be too bright whereas i tend to dress in muted tones.

So I'm happy to say that i have bags and SLGs for every occasion/season/weather and in the colours i love. Bag peace achieved :flowers:
 
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#52
I think I am at that point. I have a total of 14 bags (not counting clutches/wristlets) including nylon totes (1 LC, 1 Esprit) for work. More than two weeks worth of bags is too much of a hassle to switch bags. I’m still on the fence regarding the 14th bag. I love the colour (red), shape and minimal silver hardware, but it’s not genuine leather. I can’t find a genuine leather bag designed like this so this 14th bag may go back. I find a lot of red bags are made with gold or brass hardware and it makes the bag look more orange than I would like.
 
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#53
Yes yes yes ! I recently retired and find I’m enjoying all my bags now ! I wear one usually a week at a time and change, especially when I go out with my friends!-then I pic ond and it’s special for that day .
I have about 20 bags and several accessories and scarves/LV and am truly loving them now !
I purchased a preloved black and cream Chanel and now my collection is complete [emoji3][emoji3]
My adult daughter borrows them and I’ve given her several , which she adores!
 
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Yes. Especially since I realized I have too many bags for someone who is either in a backpack, or no bag if wearing a hoodie (everything I normally bring fits in the two pockets of my hoodie).

I actually want to let go of a lot of my bags but I'm struggling with the losing-money-if-I-sell-for-a-loss thing.
 
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#57
Antigone said:
Yes. Especially since I realized I have too many bags for someone who is either in a backpack, or no bag if wearing a hoodie (everything I normally bring fits in the two pockets of my hoodie).

I actually want to let go of a lot of my bags but I'm struggling with the losing-money-if-I-sell-for-a-loss thing.
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You sound young?? If so one day your needs and likes will change and many of your bags will become used and loved. I wouldn’t sell unless I actually didn’t like the bag any more or I needed the money for a new bag or other reasons [emoji4]
 
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#58
I only have one special order that I’m waiting for and then my collection is complete. Need to downsize and pass on some designerbags I nolonger use. Very happy with what I have and if I was to continue collecting I realize my next bag would come with a pricetag I cannot justify. So better finish now, I already have plenty.
 
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#59
yes and it took me about 10 years
also my preferences changed over the years so i will enjoy my bags now and the fact that i am not looking for anything else to fill a hole in my bag wardrobe but i am sure as i go past my 50s (and beyond) i might have different expectations and needs that may call for some changes in my current bag collection.
 
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