Seasonal bag or a classic bag?

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Mcandy

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Ive been wanting to own a woc but they are mostly out of my price range so I ended up purchasing a lambskin seasonal flap bag as I have been wanting to own at least one chanel. Then i got worried because it is a lambskin and i heard it is very delicate
Then I saw this amazing chanel jumbo flap bag in a good price and more expensive than the seasonal one. Initially I got it to resell but then my husband told me that it was his christmas present. So now I am stuck with 2 bags which cost me more than I could spent for a bag. These are ate pros and cons of each bag.

Chanel chevron cc button flap bag

Pros-
it is unique. I dont have what everybody has. Its even rare that I never see it on the second hand market.
It fits more my life style. I only bring my phone and wallet.its limited edition (i think)

Cons-
Its lambskin. I want to use it regularly but I heard it is delicate and high maintenance.
I heard it wont ever appreciate as its not a classic.
I already own lots of small bags like ysl, chloe and a LV favorite quite similar to this.

Chanel jumbo in caviar 2008/2009
Pros-
I heard its a classic so it holds its value possibly increase in value in time.
Its caviar. So i can use it more frequently
Its a big bag (not so big to me) so perfect for travel and i can bring a hand sanitizer and passport.
It will be my only big crossbody bag.
Has more sentimental value as its a gift from hubby.
This will be the last time I will spent this much on a bag.
I can now use my long wallet because it will fit it.

Cons-
I feel guilty as it is even more expensive than the fridge and the stove combined that I had just bought.
I will feel weird using it as it will only contain my wallet and cellphone and maybe car keys. I couldve used my small bags for this.

So what do you guys think? I am thinking of selling some of my bags to make up for the money i spent on these two but I couldnt decide which one to let go. The one I was contemplating to sell is a LV favorite that my husband bought in store so its a bit sentimental too. And my husband wont be happy either if i sold it less than I paid which I know is just right. I dont use it much these days because i hate the magnet. It does not fully close when I insert the car keys. I am so confused on what I should do but I feel so guilty. Which one shouod I resell??? Thanks
 
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I would stop for a minute.

Reassess — what do you want your bag collection to look like?

*Deep introspection needed*

Then go from there.

Advice: Keep your eye on the prize. As you’ve experienced, it can be costly and unfulfilling otherwise.

Good luck.
 
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There is a lot here. You have financial and affordability concerns. You are concerned about investment value. You have not sorted out what you actually need in a purse. You are concerned about the leather. In your shoes I would either accept that perhaps I made a mistake with my purchases and sell what is not working or I would make peace with what I purchased and make it work. Of the two options I would go with option 1 and sell the chevron bag.
 
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Oh really? I hope that is true. Its a beautiful bag and if i couldnt sell it ill be stuck with it. Im just worried im going to damage it. Im hoping since its a small bag it I an able to wear it without bumping to things
 
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Mcandy said:
Oh really? I hope that is true. Its a beautiful bag and if i couldnt sell it ill be stuck with it. Im just worried im going to damage it. Im hoping since its a small bag it I an able to wear it without bumping to things
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For the price that you've "invested" into these bags, it doesn't sound like you will particularly enjoy either one. You just said that you may be STUCK with the caviar bag... That does not sound like the bag brings you joy. A bag is just a bag, and as you mentioned, you can get away with a smaller bag for the essentials that you tend to carry. Perhaps try to sell both and start all over? Even if you take a loss, you will far more appreciate the right bag once you have it.

It is true you may get more bang for your buck purchasing a pre-loved older/seasonal bag. I recommend considering different styles that would work for your lifestyle and keep an eye on resale listings to see how you feel about them for a few months. Fashionphile always has sales on top of sales plus once you've purchased a bag from them you have 30 days to return it. If you get to this point, see how you feel about it within the first 3 or 4 weeks within your return window. Good luck!
 
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Coach Superfan said:
For the price that you've "invested" into these bags, it doesn't sound like you will particularly enjoy either one. You just said that you may be STUCK with the caviar bag... That does not sound like the bag brings you joy. A bag is just a bag, and as you mentioned, you can get away with a smaller bag for the essentials that you tend to carry. Perhaps try to sell both and start all over? Even if you take a loss, you will far more appreciate the right bag once you have it.

It is true you may get more bang for your buck purchasing a pre-loved older/seasonal bag. I recommend considering different styles that would work for your lifestyle and keep an eye on resale listings to see how you feel about them for a few months. Fashionphile always has sales on top of sales plus once you've purchased a bag from them you have 30 days to return it. If you get to this point, see how you feel about it within the first 3 or 4 weeks within your return window. Good luck!
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I like both but i somehow felt that it was impractical keeping both. One would definitely be my forever bag as im not a regular buyer of bags. I have been dreaminh of owning a chanel for a long time and could never afford it. My husbands first gift to me before we got married was a nice guess bag so obviously this is such a huge leap. So this bag will mean alot to me. Im actually thinking of reselling some of my other bags to make up for that chanel bag but Im still thinking which one.
 
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Mcandy said:
I like both but i somehow felt that it was impractical keeping both. One would definitely be my forever bag as im not a regular buyer of bags. I have been dreaminh of owning a chanel for a long time and could never afford it. My husbands first gift to me before we got married was a nice guess bag so obviously this is such a huge leap. So this bag will mean alot to me. Im actually thinking of reselling some of my other bags to make up for that chanel bag but Im still thinking which one.
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I think that the jumbo is more timeless and obviously a classic. Coupled with the sentimental value, I would lean towards keeping this one over the other. Definitely sell other bags you no longer use. Please keep us updated on what you decide!!
 
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