Stuck!

[coleigh]

I have a dilemma. As I've entered the Hermes world and aquired their pieces, I've discovered that I do not wear my other designer bags. I may average wearing them about three to five times a month. I don't want to part with my other bags, but my preference has been to wear my H goodies. I feel that my other bags deserve their time to shine more often. I've thought about selling them, but it would be too painful. Has anyone been down this road?

 

[mooks]

TBH I've sold everything bar one limited edition LV Murakami bag, a Thomas Wylde bag and my Lanvin Kentucky. I know that my Birkin will always take preference over anything and once I get my next H bag the others will no doubt be used even less.

I do find that the Birkin isn't great for every situation such as in the evening so the others will cover that

 

[Chipper]

I agree, it is such a dilemma to grapple with. If it's any consolation you can think of it as a well rounded collection, even if every bag doesn't get an equal turn.

I have just started my designer handbag collection and I'll admit that I went crazy in the beginning but have since then slowed down, especially after learning about Hermes. I am currently saving up for my first H bag and banning myself from other designers because I know now that I will use H the most.

I will still keep my LV's though. Each bag has a story or may mark a personal triumph/memory for you. Good luck in deciding and I'm sending warm wishes your way.

 

[feifei87]

I was just in the same situation. I've gotten into Hermes a few months ago and it's only recently that I've sold most of my other designers' handbags. There's still a few more to sell though. I had to hold on to them for a few months to realize that I didn't use them at all after I got my H.

 

[chessmont]

I bought two new-to-me Hermes in the past few weeks, and I am in perhaps a little different situation - because I went crazy on the Birkins, I am now having to sell most any other designer bag I don't absolutely adore. A lot of LV, some Chanel,Gerard Darel, and more. I just have to recoup some of the $$$$$$$ I spent on my Hermes!

 

[kenzie1980]

I'm of the mindset that you should only keep pieces you LOVE. If you feel like you're wearing your other bags out of obligation, then that may not be a good enough reason to keep them. The thought of selling them may seem painful right now, but think of all the new H goodies you can get!

I'm an anti-clutter person, so I guess maybe the decision is easier for me (I'm selling my Chanel and a Kelly that I didn't LOVE, and right now I'm designer bag-less as I search for my dream H bags). Life's too short not to love and use every single bag you have.

 

[mooks]

^^^ ITA!! This is totally my philosophy, I'd rather sell things that I only feel ok about and get something I love plus I don't like to have lots of stuff.....too much to look after and clutters my mind

 

[DiamondS]

coleigh - I understand your problem completely!! Nowadays I only use my H bags, maybe every now and then my Chanel bags, but that's it.. I have stored all my "better" bags in my closets (like limited editon Bottegas, Fendis, Guccis etc.) and last year I sold all the rest. It was difficult to part them, but then again I made some money and could buy more H goodies!

 

[jp824]

I just sent most of my non-H bags to consignment with the exception of a few classic Chanel pieces,, one prada tote for rainy days and one LV bag that I kept for sentimental reasons since it's the very first bag that DH got me when we first started dating. I just found that they were taking too much room and I really did not use them anymore. I don't even miss them at all and I'm actually glad to have the closet space...to fill with more H bags

 

[mistikat]

After I got my birkin, I sent the vast majority of my bags to consignment. Kept two Tod's bags, three Bottega Venetas and a Chanel classic flap... and a couple of others. But am wearing the H bags pretty well exclusively at the moment.

 

[hermesmonkey]

Coleigh, I know exactly what you mean. I have been an "H junkie" for about 12 years now....it came and went when I was younger, not making much money. As I have "matured", so too have my tastes and dislike for the "it" bags. I STILL use my Herve Chepalier bags for the beach, even though they are SO 10 yrs ago and used by French children for school bags! There is something about H that draws us back in each season that passes. The timeless of it all still amazes me...EVEN with their clothing!! How many of you STILL wear something from 1995? I have two H sweaters (one silk print, one velvet thingy) that are still my favs.

Embrace the H.... We're all in the same boat here!

 

[lula888]

I was wondering if anyone can recommend a consignment store in NYC, since I have bags I haven't used since the baby and would like to get rid of them. Any help would be appreciated.

 

[Tamarind]

There are so many and I don't know if one is better than others, but I took mine to Michael's on Madison Avenue (between 79th and 80th) and just about everything sold within a couple of months. They priced things at about half of what the same/equivalent thing would sell at retail and then you get 50%. They were totally professional and I always got my check without any problem at all.

 

[Tamarind]

The Zagat shopping guide has a bunch of designer resale shops listed and you could call different ones. I got a few names and called a few places but I chose Michael's because it was convenient and the people seemed nice on the phone.

 

[callmelulu]

I've sold thru Fisch for the Hip in NY and I like them because they're pricey so you as the seller get more $$--there is also a place called Ina which I would say BEWARE of because they've lost some items I consigned with them (fortunately not pricey bags). Jemznjewels is also in NY, I've bought from her but i don't know what it's like to sell with her. HTH!