Involuntary Coach ban support group

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Okay it was you! That was my 2nd guess haha. So silly question, but can you order from the UK site if you live in the US? Or if they do would to be too ridiculous with shipping?

Ooooo for the metallic mailbox. Post pix when you get. [emoji3]
I've never tried, but I'd assume not. I think someone on here was willing to be the middle man, but that involved covering PayPal fees and shipping.

I think there is/was that camera bag on eBay, but it sold for around $312 and is listed again. Not sure if same bag or seller bought multiple.

Will post pictures if smoke mailbox ever ships :)
 
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Sure, no problem as to when you will join me on my mini ban — when you are ready. Glad you enjoyed using your lovely SpeedyB today — I always feel like I should try a SpeedyB since it is so classic but am always afraid I can’t do a hand carry bag like that even with the strap. I should borrow my Mom’s vintage Speedy to try it (she doesn’t use it anymore, she offered it to me but I didn’t think I would like it especially since it is quite patina-ed). Ideally i would love to try the discipline you have with your LV purchases — for me, say 1 premier bag, 1 contemporary bag and 1 SLG a year. Can you imagine? I already got my premier and contempory bags this year so I am out of luck with any more bag purchases this year. I should stick with one in and one out (but that is just about as bad since some of my bags don’t sell for months, even up to a year and a half.). Anyways, I hope I do better with my ban this year given that this is my 4th year on the island.
I am quite fond of the Speedy. I carried it again today and it is just a great silhouette for me. Although large on the inside, I find with my many pouches I can make it work and get good use out of all my SLGs.

I don't seem to have inner discipline when it comes to Coach. I think it has to do something with the price point and sales. A pretty wristlet for $85? 30% off for a handbag? That's what I battle inside my head. But those purchases really add up quickly. I am trying to make myself do the math before every big Coach purchase (especially if I'm buying 3-4 items) so I can equate it to an LV purchase. It's helping.

You are very disciplined to start your mini-ban right now, and include the bags you've already bought. Not like myself starting after the PCE. I have very little resistance. Need to work my muscle harder.

My one in, one out policy has gone pretty well. I'm trying to take out two to every new acquisition. I am also considering a final number of Coach and trying to work within that. It's not easy, though, to part with some dear favourites.
 
I am quite fond of the Speedy. I carried it again today and it is just a great silhouette for me. Although large on the inside, I find with my many pouches I can make it work and get good use out of all my SLGs.

I don't seem to have inner discipline when it comes to Coach. I think it has to do something with the price point and sales. A pretty wristlet for $85? 30% off for a handbag? That's what I battle inside my head. But those purchases really add up quickly. I am trying to make myself do the math before every big Coach purchase (especially if I'm buying 3-4 items) so I can equate it to an LV purchase. It's helping.

You are very disciplined to start your mini-ban right now, and include the bags you've already bought. Not like myself starting after the PCE. I have very little resistance. Need to work my muscle harder.

My one in, one out policy has gone pretty well. I'm trying to take out two to every new acquisition. I am also considering a final number of Coach and trying to work within that. It's not easy, though, to part with some dear favourites.
Price is my major problem! When something is cheap, I can't resist. It is such a thrill to get something for a great price. On the other hand, I have problems spending lots of money on any one thing. I can spend lots of money on lots of things so it adds up to the same amount, but I feel like I'm getting more since I have many items to show for it. Since I don't have much self control when it comes to purses and fobs, the only thing that saves me is being cheap!
 
I am quite fond of the Speedy. I carried it again today and it is just a great silhouette for me. Although large on the inside, I find with my many pouches I can make it work and get good use out of all my SLGs.

I don't seem to have inner discipline when it comes to Coach. I think it has to do something with the price point and sales. A pretty wristlet for $85? 30% off for a handbag? That's what I battle inside my head. But those purchases really add up quickly. I am trying to make myself do the math before every big Coach purchase (especially if I'm buying 3-4 items) so I can equate it to an LV purchase. It's helping.

You are very disciplined to start your mini-ban right now, and include the bags you've already bought. Not like myself starting after the PCE. I have very little resistance. Need to work my muscle harder.

My one in, one out policy has gone pretty well. I'm trying to take out two to every new acquisition. I am also considering a final number of Coach and trying to work within that. It's not easy, though, to part with some dear favourites.
Yes, agree that the price point and frequent sales of Coach makes it easy to pick up something here and there without major planning or sacrifices (for me, in the form of selling other bags). But like you said, they all add up. I struggle all the time with my ban (my head tells me No more, but my heart says otherwise :sad: ). Just today I was tempted (when I met a friend at the handbag section of Macy’s. I know, why there? We usually meet outside the entrance but it was supposed to rain so she suggested the handbag section, lol). I finally saw Coach’s quilted bags — did not like the Parkers due to it being too small etc but I liked the two black quilted Edie’s (carryall and shoulder bag). But I am sticking with my March ban (that’s why I had to commit to it in writing here, otherwise, it would have been out of the window today if I didn’t commit to it officially). So it is a constant struggle.
 
I just used my PCE discount. I'm still not counting the clutch as a bag. [emoji56] No not hots for this order! [emoji126]
I love the color of that crossbody and sandals. I'd be getting a bag in that color if there was one I really loved. I hope you'll reveal it here as I'm a little worried the color isn't as pretty IRL. I have the charm in my cart already but I don't know if I'll get it. They aren't very cheap even with a discount.
 
Clutch’s are occasionally used items - unless you are chic woman that can pull them off everyday. I am not, still trying to figure out scarves and how to make them work for me.
Of course I am! J/k [emoji23] It comes with a wrist strap so I just basically think of it as a large wristlet. That's pretty much I plan on using it with a long strap stored in one side so I can have the option to switch if needed.
 
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I love the color of that crossbody and sandals. I'd be getting a bag in that color if there was one I really loved. I hope you'll reveal it here as I'm a little worried the color isn't as pretty IRL. I have the charm in my cart already but I don't know if I'll get it. They aren't very cheap even with a discount.
I saw a Marine Dufflette/Duffle at Macy’s today and it is kind of a light pale-ish color. It might look different on other bags
 
I love the color of that crossbody and sandals. I'd be getting a bag in that color if there was one I really loved. I hope you'll reveal it here as I'm a little worried the color isn't as pretty IRL. I have the charm in my cart already but I don't know if I'll get it. They aren't very cheap even with a discount.
I saw the colors in the store today and it looks very pretty to me. I think stock photos always look brighter due to the professional lighting and photography. I have adjusted my expectations accordingly since the last blue KH bag let me down so I decided to check out the color first before ordering. My store didn't have anything in ice yellow. I am just going to expect a very pale yellow and if it's richer I'll be happily surprised. [emoji16]
 
Price is my major problem! When something is cheap, I can't resist. It is such a thrill to get something for a great price. On the other hand, I have problems spending lots of money on any one thing. I can spend lots of money on lots of things so it adds up to the same amount, but I feel like I'm getting more since I have many items to show for it. Since I don't have much self control when it comes to purses and fobs, the only thing that saves me is being cheap!

I can totally relate!!!
 
Price is my major problem! When something is cheap, I can't resist. It is such a thrill to get something for a great price. On the other hand, I have problems spending lots of money on any one thing. I can spend lots of money on lots of things so it adds up to the same amount, but I feel like I'm getting more since I have many items to show for it. Since I don't have much self control when it comes to purses and fobs, the only thing that saves me is being cheap!
Sounds exactly like me! [emoji28]
 
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