I did get some of my money back, yes. I was patient and took good photos. I should mention that I slowly began to weed out stuff from my wardrobe about three years ago, give or take. So the market was quite considerably better then than it is now. Some of the bags and SLGs I sold were from high street brands like Gianni Chiarini and Uterque, which were basically my gateway bags way back when. Yes, even those got sold! Then some contemporary designers and I think the most "luxury" designer bag I let go of was Marc Jacobs. So it wasn't huge money. I don't regret any of my purchases either, I think some were right for me at the time and others helped me realize what works for me and what doesn't.
I also got rid of lots of clothing and shoes for the same reason.
I completely understand your preference for classics! After all, they became classics for a reason! I love
Prada and I remember thinking that their staple Double Zip Lux Tote (or the Galleria if you're not from the States) is pretty, sure, but why do people like it so much? Now I would catch myself sometimes just gazing at mine, admiring the simple lines, etc... But I do like quite a few bags that are discontinued now, not classics at all and so they don't cost much, thankfully. So getting a good deal on one isn't off the table for me.
I have about seven or eight bags now, plus four? (I think?) wallets, which isn't that many at all. But none of my friends and relatives are into it, so yes, they absolutely do see my infatuation with handbags as quite excessive! Like, "Why would anyone need more than one bag? And they cost HOW much??" :haha: