Help! How many is enough?!

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#31
There is no single right answer to your question. Everyone's answer is different, but correct. You are the only one who will know your answer.

For me, I have enough, but I can always say one more if and when the "right" bag comes along. I do not know what my "right" bag is for now. However, when it comes along and sings to me, then I'll know.
 
#32
bags are one of my passion, collecting them is like a hobby (i hate myself for loving H as they are so expensive, sigh), so bags will never be enough...

the day i say enough, it means i got no more love/zest/fire for H.
 
#33
i agree with most of the ladies here, i think there is no 'right' bag.. it entirely depends on your needs how many is enough...my comfort is to have 4 really high quality bags in the right colors
 
#34
H is a blessing and also a headache. I seriously have to re-think finances, but that is a good thing. I was flinging money at other things, but now H makes me more focused about what I want. H does discipline me to think about how to budget. In a way, it sounds ridiculous but it's definitely better that I am honest about my inclinations than never and buying stupid little things for instant gratification - stupid little things that depreciate in value.

The headache is also paradoxically tinged with pleasure - the anticipation of various styles, leathers, hardware, and luscious colors. I switch grooves and preferences as often as Judi Dench gets angry in movies.

I think saying "one more bag" is the easiest thing in the world to say, but the hardest to apply it to practice, much like the way politicians make promises.

Know thyself and you will know the number of handbags that will show up.

I am not a "one" anything person. I am having "fewer" but better things. Not one croc but now it's as many as I can afford in the future and I accept it.:p I'm not going to apologize for it if that's what I really want and I'm not hurting anyone/myself.

Luxury goods are pleasures and experiences. Will one say,"only one more grape," or one more "sunset," or "one more date," etc? I don't see any point to limiting one's pleasures as long as finances are sound.
 
#35
Great thread as I posted one similar not too long ago. I was feeling REALLY obsessive and I took a step back. I am much better now with a clearer head and concious. I am even thinking that maybe in the spring I may unload one:wtf:. I have to see how much I use it first. I am now focusing on items that I would like in my bag to make a complete package versus quantity of bags. I fell into that with LOUIS Vuitton last year and I don't want to make that mistake again.

I am learning from everyone here and becoming more of sound mind ...LOL:wlae:
 
#36
I've been thinking about this lately, and purging some of my lesser used (non-H) items. I would really like to get down to a core set of bags that are all frequently used and have a place in my life.
I feel very close to having enough. The only thing missing is a great black bag. I'm not sure if I will fill that with a birkin or a fabulous, slouchy bolide. Once that need is filled, I feel "done".
My goal for 08 is to acquire very little and concentrate on enjoying what I have (and purge those things that I just don't use)!
 
#38
transcendent1 said:
H is a blessing and also a headache. I seriously have to re-think finances, but that is a good thing. I was flinging money at other things, but now H makes me more focused about what I want. H does discipline me to think about how to budget. In a way, it sounds ridiculous but it's definitely better that I am honest about my inclinations than never and buying stupid little things for instant gratification - stupid little things that depreciate in value.

The headache is also paradoxically tinged with pleasure - the anticipation of various styles, leathers, hardware, and luscious colors. I switch grooves and preferences as often as Judi Dench gets angry in movies.

I think saying "one more bag" is the easiest thing in the world to say, but the hardest to apply it to practice, much like the way politicians make promises.

Know thyself and you will know the number of handbags that will show up.

I am not a "one" anything person. I am having "fewer" but better things. Not one croc but now it's as many as I can afford in the future and I accept it.:p I'm not going to apologize for it if that's what I really want and I'm not hurting anyone/myself.

Luxury goods are pleasures and experiences. Will one say,"only one more grape," or one more "sunset," or "one more date," etc? I don't see any point to limiting one's pleasures as long as finances are sound.
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LOL!:laugh: abt Dame Judi. I totally agree about the discipline & forethought H can inspire. I've narrowed my bag collection to aprx. 1/3rd of what it was. The craziest thing is that I don't miss any of the ones I gave/sold.


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I think my ideal collection will have 5 day bags:

(2 retourne Kellys, 1 HAC 36/Birkin 35, 2 Chloe Paddington Buyer's totes) for everyday

2 evening bags

(1 KP or small sellier Kelly maybe & 1 Valentino)

2 canvas totes

(FT)

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Beyond this, I'm afraid that for me(only speaking for myself), it will become a mostly unused collection/bag museum again.
 
#39
For me, personally, I think I have "enough" although it does not prevent me from wanting one or two more eventually.
I am officially taking a breather. I acquired more than I expected in the past several months due to circumstances and convergences of things that I had no control of, but doing a quick spin around my collection, much of which hardly sees daylight more than a few times a year, it is more than clear that I have more than I ever should have ever hoped to acquire in a lifetime. This became very apparent 2 days ago when something came in that I had not expected to receive for a while. So, I know there will be another bag, sometime, but, I am going to do some major scaling back. What is next, eventually, will be very specific and carefully planned.
 
#40
I think this is a very personal question and the answer of course depends so much on each person and their own beliefs about money, posessions etc. I don't have any H, except for a new constance belt. I've always wanted the Birkin and I know that financially I can't afford to have a "collection". However, there are people who can afford it and so to them, I saw ENJOY!!
 
#42
I also thought that once I had that dream Kelly that I'd be happy and content....there are so many H items that I love though, including more bags, that it's just hard to stop. I don't have a croc bag but maybe someday.
 
#43
ck21 said:
I've been thinking about this lately, and purging some of my lesser used (non-H) items. I would really like to get down to a core set of bags that are all frequently used and have a place in my life.
I feel very close to having enough. The only thing missing is a great black bag. I'm not sure if I will fill that with a birkin or a fabulous, slouchy bolide. Once that need is filled, I feel "done".
My goal for 08 is to acquire very little and concentrate on enjoying what I have (and purge those things that I just don't use)!
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Ahh, the elusive great black bag...every woman's dream:p
 
#44
Unless Hermes stops selling any new merchandise,I don't think I will stop buying any.
I will honestly say that one 35 Birkin is enough for me.
I wanted one,and I am very happy that I have one. One is enough.
I can't picture myself at 80 something, carrying a big Birkin.
I also prefer to buy more items for home use,so I hope that they increase their focus in that area.
 
#45
gracekelly said:
Ahh, the elusive great black bag...every woman's dream:p
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You know, it's funny - I'm afraid of that bag! I know if I had the perfect black bag, I'd carry it into destruction. I have a very functional little collection, but no black bag. I'm afraid of becoming too attached, so I don't look! :push:
 
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