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whateve said:
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.
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Here is the one I have, let me know because I really don’t think I will ever use it
 
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whateve said:
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.
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My sister has one of those Hermès Bastia coin purses that’s super nice if you’re looking to branch out. And it has a fairly small profile. But the only thing is that it’s kinda tricky to get your coins out.
 
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whateve said:
I think that in 25 years, I won't care.
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Agree —I can’t think beyond 5-10 years for a bag

Chiichan said:
My sister has one of those Hermès Bastia coin purses that’s super nice if you’re looking to branch out. And it has a fairly small profile. But the only thing is that it’s kinda tricky to get your coins out.
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I have only seen pics of these — gorgeous colors. But functionally, I can’t quite figure out how user friendly it is. I love the look of the cute LV round coin purse but I don’t like to have my coins separate from my dollar bills. I need to figure out a use for it (nope, don’t have ear buds, chargers, etc) because I want one.
 
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whateve said:
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.
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I like your idea to have more bags that last that many more years. It's kind of like having multiples of a favorite top and getting to wear them longer. Since they are favorites, they will get used and enjoyed, and that is a key for me.
 
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Here is the one I have, let me know because I really don’t think I will ever use it
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I actually had that one! I had several matching accessories, the glasses case and card case. I'm still using the camera case. It was probably my favorite set from the outlet. I love the print. Thank you, but no, I don't need it. That is one of the bigger ones. I used to use mine for rewards cards. I'm looking for something that won't take up a lot of room in my purse.
 
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Iamminda said:
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,
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This is what I'm hoping too! I just hope I don't regret getting so many so quickly and then find that I hate the styles or end up only using one, but I do think certain colors and styles just make me light up when I see them, and that has not changed so far.
 
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tealocean said:
This is what I'm hoping too! I just hope I don't regret getting so many so quickly and then find that I hate the styles or end up only using one, but I do think certain colors and styles just make me light up when I see them, and that has not changed so far.
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If you like small bags, the most gorgeous teal bag I have is this one: https://www.ebay.com/itm/NWT-COACH-...805379&hash=item23782e5c35:g:pYAAAOSw-0xYQJMA I can't get it to photograph well which is why I'm linking to stock photos. If only this bag were bigger, I wouldn't be still searching for another in this color.
 
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whateve said:
If you like small bags, the most gorgeous teal bag I have is this one: https://www.ebay.com/itm/NWT-COACH-...805379&hash=item23782e5c35:g:pYAAAOSw-0xYQJMA I can't get it to photograph well which is why I'm linking to stock photos. If only this bag were bigger, I wouldn't be still searching for another in this color.
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Oh that is gorgeous!!! I have the Coach Primrose Satchel in Turquoise, and this color makes me so happy! Croc embossed is the one animal print I love! I'm want to get into smaller bags, but I usually "need" medium ones. I'll look for more mod shots and will let you know if I get this! I put it on my amazon wishlist for now. :)
 
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tealocean said:
This is what I'm hoping too! I just hope I don't regret getting so many so quickly and then find that I hate the styles or end up only using one, but I do think certain colors and styles just make me light up when I see them, and that has not changed so far.
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If you don’t mind my advice, pace yourself regarding new bags. I did that at the beginning of my bag buying craze/phase and bought way too many (of the same style in different colors, also different styles that are popular here on TPF, etc) and ended up selling many (at a loss). It’s so easy to do that with Coach/contemporary brands with sales, outlets, PCE, etc. Enjoy each bag before moving onto the next new thing (I know, more easily said than done). Have fun.
 
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Iamminda said:
If you don’t mind my advice, pace yourself regarding new bags. I did that at the beginning of my bag buying craze/phase and bought way too many (of the same style in different colors, also different styles that are popular here on TPF, etc) and ended up selling many (at a loss). It’s so easy to do that with Coach/contemporary brands with sales, outlets, PCE, etc. Enjoy each bag before moving onto the next new thing (I know, more easily said than done). Have fun.
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Thank you! I appreciate all advice! To slow down, I came up with a guideline to ONLY get bags in the bluegreen range. That isn't working because I have found all kinds of colors in that range and want them all! I'm coming up with new guidelines that are more specific. This is crazy-I'm not young and now suddenly love bags!
 
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whateve said:
I wouldn't buy from a seller that only uses stock photos. I would trust this seller: https://www.ebay.com/itm/COACH-3773...805379&hash=item2f10e8999d:g:VxsAAOSwQcJaMaK1
If you want to get it authenticated, ask the seller to take a picture of the tiny tag that is sewn inside the pocket. I bought mine on ebay from a small seller and everything went fine.
I think it looks very cute worn crossbody.
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Thank you! Much as I want to carry crossbody, I prefer shoulder carry, even with a crossbody strap. Will this work for that? I'm tall and don't mind the bag hanging down by my hip.
 
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