I did it and now I'm sad :(

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sratsey

sratsey

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Apr 21, 2006
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#1
I listed some of my bags on Ebay today.
I didn't think I'd be sad about it.
The damn things have been unused for years, I have the Batignolles Horizontal that I love and use DAILY.

I actually have this PIT in my stomach that some of my babies may end up in new homes...
Maybe it's because every bag was purchased to commemmorate a special occasion (my birthday, valentine's day...)

I'm selling these because I'm contemplating a Theda or a Hudson and the few I listed, I NEVER USE...but now I'm having ebay listers remorse. :(

Thought I'd share and get some sympathy from girls who have been there.

Hopefully they'll sell, some girls will be ridiculously happy with their Louis' and I can get something new to take the sting away :hrmm:
 
#2
I've asked my sister in law to sell some of my bags for me several times. But every time she lists them on eBay I ask her to end the listing early because I can't seem to part with any of them!!!:hrmm: Sorry, I am not really being very helpful!!!:oh:
 
#4
Oh I feel you. It happens to me all the time. I just listed a vernis and a cerises on eBay (my two favorite lines) but I just don't use them anymore. I'm hoping no one bids so I can keep my babies and say to myself "ohh it wasn't meant to be" hahaha
 
#6
I feel for ya! Been there, done that. It's all good though. I really appreciate the ones I have left. And, after all, they're only handbags. Ebay is actually the reason I have more bags now than ever before. If I don't like it, or I'm not using it, I can just sell it.
 
#7
Think of how happy you'll be when you get the Theda or Houston! Wouldn't that somewhat compensate for your "loss"? :D Look on the bright side!
 
#8
I know how you feel ! But since you weren't using them and there is something that you want more, I think in the end you will be happier selling them than hanging on to them. If you keep them won't it continue to bother you that you have $$$s tied up in bags you don't use ? I would look at it that way.

It is hard for me to part with my LVs as well, but if they are sitting there unused, and someone wants what I have, then I can usually let it go without too much sadness. That said, I have never been able to list one of my bags on Ebay. I would only sell them to someone I "knew". But I hate dealing with ebay and all the horror stories make me too nervous!

Guess I probably wasn't too much help ?
 
#9
I just sold 3 of them in the past two days. Bout to sell 2 more LVs. They actually bring in a lot of money. I guess it's good for the upcoming bag. But I'm saving up the money for school or something.
 
#10
I totally understand... *sniff* I get emotional every time I think about all the beauties I've let go...

But a new LV usually brightens me up pretty quick! :yes:
 
#11
i was contemplating selling a bag for a great deal... but then i changed my mind. even if u rarely use it, its nice to look at hahahaha.. but hey.. that extra cash for something u will use more is definitely worth it.
 
#12
sratsey said:
I listed some of my bags on Ebay today.
I didn't think I'd be sad about it.
The damn things have been unused for years, I have the Batignolles Horizontal that I love and use DAILY.

I actually have this PIT in my stomach that some of my babies may end up in new homes...
Maybe it's because every bag was purchased to commemmorate a special occasion (my birthday, valentine's day...)

I'm selling these because I'm contemplating a Theda or a Hudson and the few I listed, I NEVER USE...but now I'm having ebay listers remorse. :(

Thought I'd share and get some sympathy from girls who have been there.

Hopefully they'll sell, some girls will be ridiculously happy with their Louis' and I can get something new to take the sting away :hrmm:
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stratsey, think about the future Theda or Hudson that you can get later on by selling your old bags, that could prolly cheer you up :flowers:
I had a situations where I rebought the bag I've sold *shame* :love: It was my red cream cb retro, I missed it so much after I sold it I just had to rebought it.
 
#13
I've been getting offers from people that I can TELL are resellers who want to buy my bags and probably make a profit by selling them to someone else.

I already went the route of trying to sell to people I know (then I'd have visitation LOL) but nothing panned out.

There's a part of me that hopes no one bites :shame: but you're right, it'll be nice for someone to enjoy them more than I've been able to.
 
#14
Awww, it's always hard to part with memories, BUT think of all the new AWESOME memories to come. New bag = new adventures :love:

Oh and if you link your auctions in the thread, maybe some PFers will buy your bags so you'll know they went to a good home? :amuse::flowers:
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#15
I understand totally! It's sad to let the bags go on eBay, but especially in the case of unused bags, it's best :D I've only ever regretted selling one bag on eBay (I've sold probably 50+ over the years) and I'm still convinced that I made the right decision with the bag I regret selling (like you, I just didn't use it). I'm gearing up to sell some LV bags on ebay too and though I hate to lose them, it really is the smart decision in a lot of cases. Plus you'll get new bags, yay! :smile1:
 
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