My boyfriend has compared my love of handbags to the character Gollem's infatuation with the "ring" in the Lord of the Rings trilogy. Is it fair to say that he doesn't understand? ..... Me Precious......
Need URGENT help spending money on new Bag!
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For some reason, I can't edit my post LOL
I wanted to say, I do love the red bag that you posted but I also love the blue one above.
Where is that edit button?
ETA: Now I see it. I guess it stays on for only a few minutes before disappearing.
I wanted to say, I do love the red bag that you posted but I also love the blue one above.
Where is that edit button?
ETA: Now I see it. I guess it stays on for only a few minutes before disappearing.
It is interesting to hear that someone likes the red bag I posted. People also seem to be suggesting the Gucci with the horsebit on the strap a lot.
I am thinking about Chanel, but I feel that from the pictures of the Fall 05 show the new release looks a tad small, and I like a bag that can adapt to whatever I may need to carry. Does anyone know however how much that Chanel re-release costs, and whether it is still available? Can one only buy Chanel from Chanel, and do they have a return policy?
Does anyone have any other suggestions for current it bags, and where to get. I see that Saks had the honey spy, and I thought about getting it just to try, as they have a return policy, but it seems they sold out on line.
Thanks for the posts, I always check back!
I am thinking about Chanel, but I feel that from the pictures of the Fall 05 show the new release looks a tad small, and I like a bag that can adapt to whatever I may need to carry. Does anyone know however how much that Chanel re-release costs, and whether it is still available? Can one only buy Chanel from Chanel, and do they have a return policy?
Does anyone have any other suggestions for current it bags, and where to get. I see that Saks had the honey spy, and I thought about getting it just to try, as they have a return policy, but it seems they sold out on line.
Thanks for the posts, I always check back!
TheArtofAcquisition said:
hi! i just want to say the "Asia and Australia who are notorious for being a decade behind" are not!! this is not ture!!
TheArtofAcquisition said:
The chanel boutique @ NM in Atlanta had the reissue 2.55 size (medium) in all three colors. I tried on the grey. It's a perfect size (not too small; not too big). It's def. on my list.
I didn't look at the price tag, but I think its right around $2k. The Saks in Atlanta also had it but only in grey and white. I hope that helps.
I'm curious about your new business, Art of Acquisition. Can you share, a bit more, how you find and purchase the bags? Also, have you had any success thus far? It's definitely good business sense, canvassing people in this forum to find out the sorts of things that we would buy. It seems so strange that you don't own any big-time bags yourself, yet are selling so many! Doesn't it hurt, having them in your hands and then having to give them away?
melisande said:
Hi, thank you for your interest. Actually I find it fun. I get to see first hand the craftsmanship and beauty of several bags and send them, like little orphans, off to a good home. I think it would hurt more if I really loved any one of them very much personally, but if that was the case I think I would make an effort to keep it. I am currently contemplating keeping one of the ones I am selling, however I have yet to decide whether it is worth the investment. I just started selling them in Dec. I often think to myself that if I do make any money I will put that towards owning my own. However so far I am not making any money. Sadly, I find that either I chose the wrong purses, or people who shop on ebay expect discounts that I cannot afford to give. I am going to stick it out untill Valentine's day, but after that I will likely give it up. I wonder whether I would do better getting my hands on hard to find current waitlist bags and then attempting a small mark-up, than last season's purses. Hmmm...
That's really interesting. I can imagine that it would be fun to actually see and handle (and get really familiar with) a lot of the big name bags. I'm sure that I would be in danger of getting attached, if I started doing what you are doing! I'm sure that there is a way of running this sort of business and turning a profit, that's why I was curious re: how it was going. I'm not sure, re: your idea. Possibly this season's bags would make for better business. I do know that people get do get desperate to buy sold out bags from previous seasons and sometimes it's possible to make a profit from doing that (since you are the only source). So hard to predict, all 'supply and demand' and the market forces (etc. etc.!). Interesting to hear part of your story, though, from the 'other side' of things (as it were). Hope it all works out for you, and that you are able to continue on with it...
melisande said:
Thanks for your comments. I think it would work better if I had an outlet other than ebay, an online auction/sales source that is geared towards my market - luxury items, handbags etc. I think too often people on ebay are 1. scared that they are getting fakes and so hesitant to buy or 2. not the sort of people that want to spend $1,000+ on items, they want things at a bargain rate that I can't give them. I think if the people that cared knew about the deals I am providing I might be able to stay afloat.
It is exhausting, however, to attempt to sell a bag that retailed for $1,100.00, and whose best sale price (and is sold out in an hour was) $600, and then have someone email and offer $300. I don't know what they are thinking.
Happy to answer your questions. Best.
I saw the ebay auction and to tell you the truth it's nice but not an everyday bag if that is what you want. Also you falsely said that the handbag is (Perfect) and by reading this thread we know that's not true so please from an Ebay buyer tell the truth Condition:
NEW. Perfect. With tags, paperwork, Gucci box etc
NEW. Perfect. With tags, paperwork, Gucci box etc
When you buy something, it doesn't matter it's a sale or full priced item, you shouldn't be getting a defected one. So return it and either get exchange for the same one or put a little more money and get the hobo you like. Don't bother with the bagsnob lady, she really has the right name. I dislike people being so unkindly negative about some other people's taste or choice. As I always say, you can say it's not your taste but no need to step all over it. Beside, I don't know which part of Asia she's referring to, the part of Asia I know, you can for sure find the lastest IT bags at the shop, and if it's in, it doesn't matter how much, people will buy it. I think the colour is burgandy is beautiful and it's a fun bag for shopping or weekends, maybe a little small for everyday (just me). The midnight blue for the hobo is gorgeous.
I agree with chanel4me83, that you have forgotten to mention the chip on the bamboo. If you forget details like this selling on ebay, you will only cause yourself loads of trouble sending it back and forth and refund etc. Oh well, it's not sold anyway, so bring it back to gucci if I were you.
I agree with chanel4me83, that you have forgotten to mention the chip on the bamboo. If you forget details like this selling on ebay, you will only cause yourself loads of trouble sending it back and forth and refund etc. Oh well, it's not sold anyway, so bring it back to gucci if I were you.