Involuntary Coach ban support group

[tealocean]

So I was reading in the LV subforum where someone has 3 bags (total I believe) and will be adding a 4th soon. One is a tote, another is full size satchel and the third is a smaller crossbody. She has been using each bag for like at least 1 year straight/continuously. She is around 21 (so maybe haven’t had the time to collect/add bags). Do you think you can do something like that where you have a small capsule collection ( not necessarily 3 bags) and use each bag to death so to speak? It got me thinking about how many bags do I need? It may be more of a question of want vs need. Guess I am always pondering this issue in my head.

I used to only carry one bag until it needed to be replaced. Usually black leather, no/minimal branding, simple...I have gone crazy over colorful bags now! I was fine with one bag. I'm definitely accessorizing now with bags. Now I'm doing a lot of soul searching about it since it is so out of the norm for me. Though my love of leather goods is not new. ETA: I also had one simple black evening bag.

 

[carterazo]

Ladies, the pretty pink bag that jumped into my Macy's cart came the other day. Ioooove the color, but I don't think the bag will work. When you have so many bags, you become very picky! My issue with this one is the size and the fact that it has the logo on the side which means it will always show. It sounds silly even to me, but I just want to spend my $ on something I will enjoy fully, not mostly. [emoji18]

So, I'm returing it. I want to go back and take another look at the Faye in the same color. I loved it so mucj when I first saw it.

 

[Iamminda]

Ladies, the pretty pink bag that jumped into my Macy's cart came the other day. Ioooove the color, but I don't think the bag will work. When you have so many bags, you become very picky! My issue with this one is the size and the fact that it has the logo on the side which means it will always show. It sounds silly even to me, but I just want to spend my $ on something I will enjoy fully, not mostly. [emoji18]

So, I'm returing it. I want to go back and take another look at the Faye in the same color. I loved it so mucj when I first saw it.

Bummer or rather good for your ban that it didn’t work out. Did you already tell us which bag it was? I agree that if one has many bags, one becomes or should be selective. It’s good that you know it wouldn’t work right away. I hate it when sometimes it is not obvious until you have carried it a day or so (then it’s too late to return ).

 

[tealocean]

Believe it or not, I used to be one bag person like 20 years ago. I didn't know my "purse-onality" [emoji23] and had a small plain black zipperred hobo with no logo or any sort of embellishments. I think it was from Wilson leather and I would forget that damn bag every where I went! Lol! I can't tell how many times I left that thing at a restaurant and just drove away. Then I'd panic and call the restaurant about my bag! I eventually learned that I needed to wear a bag crossbody for me not to forget it. [emoji23][emoji23]

That is so funny! I was the same way! I think it's because I was used to a backpack for so long, and then I started carrying one black bag and would forget it. I'd realize before I got to the car unless I was riding with someone else. I used a tiny crossbody sometimes when younger, but now I like shoulderbags. I'll even carry them with the long strap, bag swinging by my side if I have to. Crossbody would be my preference to be hands free, but I am big boned and curvy and feel extremely self conscious in a cross body. I think they'll work for me only if the strap is long, and bag light enough. I'm trying a Kelsey out that way.

 

[tealocean]

I used to be a two bag person (one black, one white) well into my thirties. Then DH started giving me nice purses as gifts (he wanted to give me something nice, and I figured it could be a purse....) I don't think I could narrow myself down to only 4. However, DH's job comes with a possibility of spending 3-6 months in another country. This idea excites me more than it does him. Anyway, in such a situation I figure I could only take like three bags with me. I wonder, which 3 would those be...

I'd like to hear your top 3 for travel! I got my first Coach last year as a gift from DH. It was my idea since we were traveling where there was an outlet, and I wanted to get a Coach. I had no idea how much I would fall in love with purses! Ever since then that is all I ask for and probably will be until I get all the colors I want or run out of room.

 

[whateve]

So I was reading in the LV subforum where someone has 3 bags (total I believe) and will be adding a 4th soon. One is a tote, another is full size satchel and the third is a smaller crossbody. She has been using each bag for like at least 1 year straight/continuously. She is around 21 (so maybe haven’t had the time to collect/add bags). Do you think you can do something like that where you have a small capsule collection ( not necessarily 3 bags) and use each bag to death so to speak? It got me thinking about how many bags do I need? It may be more of a question of want vs need. Guess I am always pondering this issue in my head.

I used to only carry one bag until it needed to be replaced. Usually black leather, no/minimal branding, simple...I have gone crazy over colorful bags now! I was fine with one bag. I'm definitely accessorizing now with bags. Now I'm doing a lot of soul searching about it since it is so out of the norm for me. Though my love of leather goods is not new. ETA: I also had one simple black evening bag.

I used to be a one bag person too. Way back when, when I first started buying Coach, I would buy one and carry it about a year, then give it to Goodwill and buy another. In those days, I usually bought brown Coach bags because the leather was so pretty. Then I got married and we lived overseas for awhile. I can't remember what bags I carried then. I know that once I had kids, I pretty much focused all my spending on them, and started carrying no name leather bags, like the kind they sell at Penney's. I only cared about the utility of the bag, that it had enough pockets to keep me organized. I wouldn't replace it until it started looking shabby.

Now I figure that instead of carrying one bag until it falls apart, I carry each bag for short periods of time, but own them for many years. I guess you could say that if I have 25 bags, I have 25 years worth of bags. Eventually they might get as much use as if I carried them serially until they wore out, but I'm having more fun doing it this way.

The practice of getting different bags for different things, like a tote for work, an evening bag, a crossbody for travel, and satchel, etc. doesn't apply to me, because I don't really have a lot of different types of occasions. I don't work at an office and we don't go to fancy events. I carry whatever bag I happen to be using to everything. The only time I choose a particular bag for an occasion is when we travel; then I make sure I pick a bag that wears well in any kind of weather, goes with most of my clothes, and is large enough to hold everything I could possibly want.

 

[MKB0925]

Here guys this bag exactly grey and the cafe style done in ltd edition Pendleton fabric

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I do realize most here won’t like this ... I adore it though and I know of one NWT

Sorta torn but worry it's to “winter”

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I like this bag...the print is different and I really like the color!

 

[MKB0925]

So I was reading in the LV subforum where someone has 3 bags (total I believe) and will be adding a 4th soon. One is a tote, another is full size satchel and the third is a smaller crossbody. She has been using each bag for like at least 1 year straight/continuously. She is around 21 (so maybe haven’t had the time to collect/add bags). Do you think you can do something like that where you have a small capsule collection ( not necessarily 3 bags) and use each bag to death so to speak? It got me thinking about how many bags do I need? It may be more of a question of want vs need. Guess I am always pondering this issue in my head.

For the the longest time I would carry one bag over a year or so. But the longest I have used a bag now is a month or so and I need to switch out..lol

 

[katlun]

I have always owned a few purses, they were seasonal, you know certain colors for fall & winter, like shoes and boots, but once I moved to Miami and found out that there are no seasons and I have no use for boots or even sweaters and that I really couldn't wear black all the time, I swear that was what my closet was full of black and some navy.

but now I own a rainbow of color clothes, never wear socks which is a problem when I go anywhere north because I always forget to pack them, I have 10 purses including the one I just picked up off eBay, I did sell one in January on Tradesy for nothing but I hadn't used it in years it needed a new home or a better one where it could be loved more.

I did see the Keith Haring Market tote yesterday in Macy's, was told by the SA how limited edition and blah, blah, that they only got 2 you know the buy it now speech because it may not be here tomorrow, I liked the linings on the Keith Haring, each item has a different one, I think that makes they special, need to read the fine print on the PCE to see if it can be used in a way I hope it can be used so I won't be tempted to buy one

 

[eleanors36]

So I was reading in the LV subforum where someone has 3 bags (total I believe) and will be adding a 4th soon. One is a tote, another is full size satchel and the third is a smaller crossbody. She has been using each bag for like at least 1 year straight/continuously. She is around 21 (so maybe haven’t had the time to collect/add bags). Do you think you can do something like that where you have a small capsule collection ( not necessarily 3 bags) and use each bag to death so to speak? It got me thinking about how many bags do I need? It may be more of a question of want vs need. Guess I am always pondering this issue in my head.

I used to be a one bag person like whateve, and I've thought about this in the past year. I like totes, but how many do I need? I love edies, but I've been paring that collection down. I'm also reducing the Rogues I have because those handles often annoy me. I doubt that I'd ever get to 3, but I just don't need as many as I have (excluding small bags because I only have about 3).

 

[Chiichan]

So I was reading in the LV subforum where someone has 3 bags (total I believe) and will be adding a 4th soon. One is a tote, another is full size satchel and the third is a smaller crossbody. She has been using each bag for like at least 1 year straight/continuously. She is around 21 (so maybe haven’t had the time to collect/add bags). Do you think you can do something like that where you have a small capsule collection ( not necessarily 3 bags) and use each bag to death so to speak? It got me thinking about how many bags do I need? It may be more of a question of want vs need. Guess I am always pondering this issue in my head.

That sounds about right. At 21 I did use my everyday bags to death. Then again they were cheapies not LV. My speedy 30, my top handle coach and my Coach Sophia are the only bags that survived that era of my life lol. I’m not really the type to buy multiples with the only exact duplicate being the LC totes.

I definitely did not buy multiple SLGs but now I’m starting to feel like I should allow my daily set to rest. Which makes no sense considering their whole purpose is to work. I have such a complicated relationship with my things. [emoji31]

 

[whateve]

That sounds about right. At 21 I did use my everyday bags to death. Then again they were cheapies not LV. My speedy 30, my top handle coach and my Coach Sophia are the only bags that survived that era of my life lol. I’m not really the type to buy multiples with the only exact duplicate being the LC totes.

I definitely did not buy multiple SLGs but now I’m starting to feel like I should allow my daily set to rest. Which makes no sense considering their whole purpose is to work. I have such a complicated relationship with my things. [emoji31]

I used to switch SLGs, like I'd have wallets that went with specific bags. For the last several years, I've kept with the same SLGs, only switching when I get something new or when something doesn't fit in the bag I'm carrying. I've sold most of my extra wallets. I recently moved out of a wallet that I carried for 3 years. It still looks great. I can't decide if I should sell or if I realistically would ever move back in. Sometimes you just get tired of them and want something new.

Right now I'm looking for a new coin purse but can't find one I really love. I don't want one of the Coach round ones for coins. They are too big. I'm currently using a mini kisslock that is something like 2 1/2 inches across. I want something around that size. I want to branch out into another brand.

 

[katlun]

I used to switch SLGs, like I'd have wallets that went with specific bags. For the last several years, I've kept with the same SLGs, only switching when I get something new or when something doesn't fit in the bag I'm carrying. I've sold most of my extra wallets. I recently moved out of a wallet that I carried for 3 years. It still looks great. I can't decide if I should sell or if I realistically would ever move back in. Sometimes you just get tired of them and want something new.

Right now I'm looking for a new coin purse but can't find one I really love. I don't want one of the Coach round ones for coins. They are too big. I'm currently using a mini kisslock that is something like 2 1/2 inches across. I want something around that size. I want to branch out into another brand.

Funny that you are looking for a kisslock coin purse, my last ebay purchase the seller sent me a Coach ocelot animal print kisslock framed coin purse for free, she has a prize box that she picks from a sends as a gift to her buyers, really nice but I have no use for it, if you want it I will send it to you

 

[whateve]

Funny that you are looking for a kisslock coin purse, my last ebay purchase the seller sent me a Coach ocelot animal print kisslock framed coin purse for free, she has a prize box that she picks from a sends as a gift to her buyers, really nice but I have no use for it, if you want it I will send it to you

That's very sweet of you! I had a mini kisslock in ocelot haircalf but I can't see putting haircalf in my purse. It would just get too messed up. Is that the one you got? The regular kisslock framed coin purses, the ones that can hold cards, are bigger than what I want. I'm currently using the one on the right. It is in pretty bad shape but I don't feel bad dirtying it with coins.

 

[Iamminda]

I used to be a one bag person too. Way back when, when I first started buying Coach, I would buy one and carry it about a year, then give it to Goodwill and buy another. In those days, I usually bought brown Coach bags because the leather was so pretty. Then I got married and we lived overseas for awhile. I can't remember what bags I carried then. I know that once I had kids, I pretty much focused all my spending on them, and started carrying no name leather bags, like the kind they sell at Penney's. I only cared about the utility of the bag, that it had enough pockets to keep me organized. I wouldn't replace it until it started looking shabby.

Now I figure that instead of carrying one bag until it falls apart, I carry each bag for short periods of time, but own them for many years. I guess you could say that if I have 25 bags, I have 25 years worth of bags. Eventually they might get as much use as if I carried them serially until they wore out, but I'm having more fun doing it this way.

The practice of getting different bags for different things, like a tote for work, an evening bag, a crossbody for travel, and satchel, etc. doesn't apply to me, because I don't really have a lot of different types of occasions. I don't work at an office and we don't go to fancy events. I carry whatever bag I happen to be using to everything. The only time I choose a particular bag for an occasion is when we travel; then I make sure I pick a bag that wears well in any kind of weather, goes with most of my clothes, and is large enough to hold everything I could possibly want.

I like this idea of if one has 25 bags, one has 25 years worth of bags. So then the only thing for one (me) to think about is whether the 25 bags will stand the test of time (style, quality, etc). But probably no one knows for sure,