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#316
I have managed to send off 5 bags directly to consignment (yay!). But, in doing post-holiday reorg I revisited the pile in the Closet for Outgoing Bags. There were another 4 bags and 2 SLGs. Only 2 bags are making it to consignment. Grrrr.

The 2 I am keeping are totes, which I am justifying by saying "they're not bags, they're totes." And "they don't take up much room and the resale is much less than the bags." And "they are such nice colors for spring/summer."

I will try to be diligent about counting outings on these through September to see if this was the right call.
 
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bagnut1 said:
I have managed to send off 5 bags directly to consignment (yay!). But, in doing post-holiday reorg I revisited the pile in the Closet for Outgoing Bags. There were another 4 bags and 2 SLGs. Only 2 bags are making it to consignment. Grrrr.

The 2 I am keeping are totes, which I am justifying by saying "they're not bags, they're totes." And "they don't take up much room and the resale is much less than the bags." And "they are such nice colors for spring/summer."

I will try to be diligent about counting outings on these through September to see if this was the right call.
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You can always release them later. If you let go of them prematurely, then they’re gone and if you decide it was a mistake, there’s not much recourse....unless you want to turn around and buy more to replace them. That’s one reason I’m moving so slowly at this point. In the beginning, deciding which ones to let go of was fairly easy. And those are so gone that I’m not even sure which ones they were. I don’t want to wish I’d kept something....and I really don’t want to turn around and repurchase a style that I regret getting rid of.....
 
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diane278 said:
You can always release them later. If you let go of them prematurely, then they’re gone and if you decide it was a mistake, there’s not much recourse....unless you want to turn around and buy more to replace them. That’s one reason I’m moving so slowly at this point. In the beginning, deciding which ones to let go of was fairly easy. And those are so gone that I’m not even sure which ones they were. I don’t want to wish I’d kept something....and I really don’t want to turn around and repurchase a style that I regret getting rid of.....
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Which I've done, but after repurchasing, I usually end up getting rid of it again. There was a reason I got rid of it in the first place.
 
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While I’m still waiting for the suede tote I ordered in early December, I think that I’ll be done with my bag collection when it arrives. I feel that I have the right styles and colors of bags in my closet to satisfy my bag needs & desires. I’m not aiming for this to be a lifetime commitment, although it may end up that way. Time will tell.
 
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diane278 said:
@no_1_diva, Congratulations! I’m really impressed with how efficiently you were able to accomplish this.
Do you have any suggestions for the rest of us?
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Thanks, Diane!

For me, it was easy because I'm mainly a black bag girl (although I have a soft spot for Hermes bags in dark blue colours) and prefer classic styles. When you limit yourself to one colour, your collection can become quite redundant very quickly!

With that being said, my Dior Miss Promenade is a bright violet patent and I wouldn't have it any other way. I absolutely love the colour on this bag and it's quite the attention grabber too. I needed a less serious and fun bag in my collection and this definitely hits the mark.

If I decide to get another bag in the future (never say never), I'll probably remove the Chanel WOC from my list and classify it as an SLG instead (alongside my Pochette Accessoires NM). That's not technically cheating, is it? :lol:

Ultimately, there should be no rules for your collection, so if you end up with more than 10, so be it!
 
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@no_1_diva, I agree with your assessment....six of my bags are black. That’s nearly half of my entire collection. I’ve been through a lot of trial & error these past ten years. This is the first time I’ve felt that I have a good balance. It’s also the first time I’ve slowed down and really focused on what I use.

I’ve spent the past ten years using only BV bags, but a recent change in designers has disrupted my fondness of that brand. Like a row of falling dominos, that change spurred the changes I’m now in the midst of. Although it’s been a somewhat expensive experience, it’s become a new adventure.

BTW, I noticed you have “the minimalist” under your avatar.....while I have “minimalist wannabe” under mine. Coincidence?.....or not? :hugs:
 
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diane278 said:
@no_1_diva, I agree with your assessment....six of my bags are black. That’s nearly half of my entire collection. I’ve been through a lot of trial & error these past ten years. This is the first time I’ve felt that I have a good balance. It’s also the first time I’ve slowed down and really focused on what I use.

I’ve spent the past ten years using only BV bags, but a recent change in designers has disrupted my fondness of that brand. Like a row of falling dominos, that change spurred the changes I’m now in the midst of. Although it’s been a somewhat expensive experience, it’s become a new adventure.

BTW, I noticed you have “the minimalist” under your avatar.....while I have “minimalist wannabe” under mine. Coincidence?.....or not? :hugs:
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I guess that since I want a bag in every color of the rainbow, I could never get my collection down that low. I have 9 black bags!
 
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diane278 said:
@no_1_diva, I agree with your assessment....six of my bags are black. That’s nearly half of my entire collection. I’ve been through a lot of trial & error these past ten years. This is the first time I’ve felt that I have a good balance. It’s also the first time I’ve slowed down and really focused on what I use.

I’ve spent the past ten years using only BV bags, but a recent change in designers has disrupted my fondness of that brand. Like a row of falling dominos, that change spurred the changes I’m now in the midst of. Although it’s been a somewhat expensive experience, it’s become a new adventure.

BTW, I noticed you have “the minimalist” under your avatar.....while I have “minimalist wannabe” under mine. Coincidence?.....or not? :hugs:
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Believe it or not, my first love almost 20 years ago, when I started collecting, was Fendi and bought various styles, including the Mini Spy in Cognac. However, when it came time to resell, I always had massive losses, so that's when my pursuit of classics began.

I think the change in creative directors at BV is a sign to either stop and use what you have... or possibly look at other designers. But it's a nice feeling to not have a wishlist and enjoy what you have. :smile:

I love the observation! Does that mean I have to always keep you in check? :lol:
 
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no_1_diva said:
Believe it or not, my first love almost 20 years ago, when I started collecting, was Fendi and bought various styles, including the Mini Spy in Cognac. However, when it came time to resell, I always had massive losses, so that's when my pursuit of classics began.

I think the change in creative directors at BV is a sign to either stop and use what you have... or possibly look at other designers. But it's a nice feeling to not have a wishlist and enjoy what you have. :smile:

I love the observation! Does that mean I have to always keep you in check? :lol:
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My first true designer bag love was a Fendi too! It was an enormous but shallow hobo and I kept it For Ever. I finally let it go a couple of years ago, but was so happy to soon find a modern replacement in the BV City Veneta. Sadly, it was the last of Tomas Maier's designs.

IMO it's a classic. Can't go wrong with those.
 
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