90% of the time, I'm in the MJ sub-forum as that's my first love. I'd say about 85% of my handbag collection are MJ bags with the other 15% split amongst a variety of others.
Last weekend, I purchased a YSL Downtown Tote in Coated Canvas. It was a customer return and had been marked down 60% ($594.90). I have loved this style since I first saw it, but never wanted to spend the $$ on it since there are so many MJ bags I really want (esp this f/w season!). If I had my pick, I'd want one of the leather ones I've seen with suede lining, but from what I can tell those rarely get marked down this much and if they do, they usually fly off the shelves.
I know that a BIG part of the reason I bought this bag was because of the price. I don't normally purchase white bags, but the coated canvas seems like it might be easier to take care of versus leather. But the more I look at it, the more in love with it I become. I love the shape, style and the "cool" front pocket and the black leather trim is just TDF!!
I'm just trying to decide if I should keep it & carry it with pride or if I should take it back and use that money towards one of the many MJ bags I want this fall?
I know I may never have another chance like this again (of purchasing this bag for this price). The girls in the YSL forum have said I should return it & wait for a leather one, even if it means spending a little bit more -- but that's the thing. I don't think I ever WOULD spend more for this particular bag. As much as I like it, en extra couple hundred $$ could be used towards an MJ bag. I haven't even asked the girls in the MJ forum, since I'm pretty sure what they will say!
So here I am looking for some "unbiased" opinions -- Should I keep this bag & carry it with pride knowing what a FANTASTIC deal I got, which means saving up just a little bit longer for one of those f/w MJ bags I so desperately want, OR should I take it back and put that money towards one of the new MJ bags that I want, even tho I still need to save up for about another month or so before I have enough for the bag I want? (it's sort of "instant gratification" versus "Future Pleasure"!). Oh yea, and you should know....I've already purchased ONE of the MJ bags from the new f/w line that I wanted as well as one of the Small Leather Accessories.
btw, this is the bag I purchased:
Last weekend, I purchased a YSL Downtown Tote in Coated Canvas. It was a customer return and had been marked down 60% ($594.90). I have loved this style since I first saw it, but never wanted to spend the $$ on it since there are so many MJ bags I really want (esp this f/w season!). If I had my pick, I'd want one of the leather ones I've seen with suede lining, but from what I can tell those rarely get marked down this much and if they do, they usually fly off the shelves.
I know that a BIG part of the reason I bought this bag was because of the price. I don't normally purchase white bags, but the coated canvas seems like it might be easier to take care of versus leather. But the more I look at it, the more in love with it I become. I love the shape, style and the "cool" front pocket and the black leather trim is just TDF!!
I'm just trying to decide if I should keep it & carry it with pride or if I should take it back and use that money towards one of the many MJ bags I want this fall?
I know I may never have another chance like this again (of purchasing this bag for this price). The girls in the YSL forum have said I should return it & wait for a leather one, even if it means spending a little bit more -- but that's the thing. I don't think I ever WOULD spend more for this particular bag. As much as I like it, en extra couple hundred $$ could be used towards an MJ bag. I haven't even asked the girls in the MJ forum, since I'm pretty sure what they will say!
So here I am looking for some "unbiased" opinions -- Should I keep this bag & carry it with pride knowing what a FANTASTIC deal I got, which means saving up just a little bit longer for one of those f/w MJ bags I so desperately want, OR should I take it back and put that money towards one of the new MJ bags that I want, even tho I still need to save up for about another month or so before I have enough for the bag I want? (it's sort of "instant gratification" versus "Future Pleasure"!). Oh yea, and you should know....I've already purchased ONE of the MJ bags from the new f/w line that I wanted as well as one of the Small Leather Accessories.
btw, this is the bag I purchased: