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#4,861
Iamminda said:
Hi. Just wondering why someone would buy a purse and not use it for almost 10 years and then decide to sell it? I can understand a year or so without using it but nearly a decade? Sometimes I wonder about if a seller says "never used", is that the truth? Thanks in advance for your input.
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IMHO I think you should expect that "never used" with an older bag probably means it was carried at least a few times. I also think it's a good idea to ask if the seller is the original owner...consider this scenario...
Someone buys an older Bal pre-loved, it sits in her closet for a year without her using it, she decides to sell, and says "never used"...:graucho:
 
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#4,862
muchstuff said:
IMHO I think you should expect that "never used" with an older bag probably means it was carried at least a few times. I also think it's a good idea to ask if the seller is the original owner...consider this scenario...
Someone buys an older Bal pre-loved, it sits in her closet for a year without her using it, she decides to sell, and says "never used"...:graucho:
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Excellent point! It just baffles me how a beautiful bag can sit in the closet for a decade. I appreciate your wisdom and advice :)
 
#4,863
Iamminda said:
Excellent point! It just baffles me how a beautiful bag can sit in the closet for a decade. I appreciate your wisdom and advice :smile:
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I know, it's weird, but I've purchased several bags and never carried them. Some bags, no matter how beautiful, are destined to be worn by someone other than me. (My 04 true red City is a perfect example...loved her but just couldn't see myself carrying her)...Other bags you're wearing the minute you get them out of the box :lol:.
 
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#4,864
Iamminda said:
Hi. Just wondering why someone would buy a purse and not use it for almost 10 years and then decide to sell it? I can understand a year or so without using it but nearly a decade? Sometimes I wonder about if a seller says "never used", is that the truth? Thanks in advance for your input.
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I have exactly the same doubts and questions, just makes no sense...
 
#4,865
ksuromax said:
I have exactly the same doubts and questions, just makes no sense...
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I supposed it's possible that someone bought it and changed her mind. But wouldn't she sell it sooner than 10 years? I have gone one year without using a bag and then decided to sell it. I know everyone is different. Anyways, thanks for your reply :)
 
#4,866
Iamminda said:
I supposed it's possible that someone bought it and changed her mind. But wouldn't she sell it sooner than 10 years? I have gone one year without using a bag and then decided to sell it. I know everyone is different. Anyways, thanks for your reply :smile:
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When i am buying/considering any oldie listed as 'never used' i just make myself ok with the "used, but carefully" condition, i am myself very careful user, and many of my bags have no signs of use either, so prefer to think that way... 'cause thinking of a bag being stuck somewhere in the closet for that long without use automatically brings to my mind pictures of heavy creases, mould smell/dots, etc
 
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#4,868
Iamminda said:
Hi. Just wondering why someone would buy a purse and not use it for almost 10 years and then decide to sell it? I can understand a year or so without using it but nearly a decade? Sometimes I wonder about if a seller says "never used", is that the truth? Thanks in advance for your input.
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If its a bal city bag, a lot of people collect those. I've seen a few unused oldies esp red ones. Then they want an arm and a leg for them to sell them, though.
 
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I just sold my 2010 balenciaga city large rose gold hardware, i loved it the leather and the condition, it was a good steal but the hardware was large and the bag was heavy when you even put 500 ml of water in it. Now i need a new one can u help me which one you guys think is better? I want another city possibly with metallic gold but thats super expensive. So here are my choices IMG_1478972838.232302.jpgIMG_1478972850.944822.jpg
Small city 2016 silver hardware
Or classic city gold hardware. So torn
 
#4,870
I hope one of our lovely members bought that beautiful rouge theater Day (in excellent condition) that showed up yesterday (and I believe sold within hours). I wish I could have bought it.

Also, was wondering if a missing strap is a deal breaker for most.
 
#4,871
Iamminda said:
I hope one of our lovely members bought that beautiful rouge theater Day (in excellent condition) that showed up yesterday (and I believe sold within hours). I wish I could have bought it.

Also, was wondering if a missing strap is a deal breaker for most.
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I must admit to snagging the rouge theatre Day, my own personal HG...sorry my dear! And for me no strap is in fact a deal breaker but I'm not a satchel girl, it may not be if you like to carry a bag that way.
 
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#4,872
muchstuff said:
I must admit to snagging the rouge theatre Day, my own personal HG...sorry my dear! And for me no strap is in fact a deal breaker but I'm not a satchel girl, it may not be if you like to carry a bag that way.
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Congrats muchstuff! I am so happy for you. I don't have the purse fund right now but I was tempted to prespend the Christmas money that I hope to be getting (lol). I couldn't believe what amazing condition it is in. Lucky you! I can't wait to see it on you.

Thanks for your input on the strap -- I am not a satchel-only girl and just needed someone to talk me out of a mistake.
 
#4,873
Iamminda said:
Congrats muchstuff! I am so happy for you. I don't have the purse fund right now but I was tempted to prespend the Christmas money that I hope to be getting (lol). I couldn't believe what amazing condition it is in. Lucky you! I can't wait to see it on you.

Thanks for your input on the strap -- I am not a satchel-only girl and just needed someone to talk me out of a mistake.
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There was a pristine RT Day about a year ago on eBay and I hesitated and it was gone in a flash. I just couldn't make the same mistake again...
 
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