I've been thinking about this as well IM. I had mentioned previously that I am very content carrying my Speedies. Today I am carrying my Speedy B DE and it's such a joy to use. I love how it looks. I went grocery shopping after work and wore it on my shoulder--so handy. Even though there are a lot of people who have had problems with their LV pieces, I've been lucky and so far so good. There's just a few more things I'd like to have from LV, such as a wallet, an Alma, tote and a drawstring bag of some kind.
I keep thinking I might buy fewer
Coach pieces now that I'm also purchasing LV. Although it might not seem like it, I have actually bought and returned less Coach since last June. So I feel I've improved a bit. I want to move to the same discipline that I have with LV: just one handbag a year and 2-3 accessories a year (this includes agenda refill, jewelry, SLGs, a scarf hopefully one day).
It's hard though when Coach does not have its line of classics anymore that can be purchased at any time. For example, the Speedy, is much more expensive than it was even 5-10years ago, is still available to buy for those of us who came to LV later in life.
But yet I continue to find myself drawn to Coach. They keep creating new styles, with new finishes and interesting embellishments. I still find their leather products are quite fabulous. The price point is also reasonable for many of their pieces. I think one problem for me is the PCE sales, outlet finds and FOS (although admittedly I've only bought two items from the FOS and the second one was my blue metallic star rivets crossbody pouch). I've got a habit of feeling that I should buy something "on sale." Of course, it's no sale if I just end up quickly selling the item because I'm not using it. It's just too easy to buy.
