Michael Kors THE COFFEE CLUTCH - The MK Chat Thread!!

[iheart_purses]

I don't want to go against any TPF rules by suggesting this but are we allowed to have a "which MK I'm going to sell" sort of thread? Was just thinking what one gal has had enough might be another's bag treasure? Not selling on TPF, but it would be nice to have heads up on TPF listings coming onto eBay as we all take great care of our bags. Or could we build that into the authentication thread? Maybe if we list something we could include it there? Just a thought. Might help us all make some sales for new pieces!

I don't see why you couldn't just say hey I'm selling my such and such bag on eBay tomorrow heads up if anyone happens to be looking.... Or I could post hey I've always wanted a certain bag anyone happen to have it? Would buy if you list it on eBay for me. It doesn't violate any rules of selling through the purse forum and it's a safe way to know you are not getting a fake!

 

[cdtracing]

There is a rule on tPF against sellers promoting their own listings on secondary sites. I don't sell so I'm not exactly sure about the specifics but you can always PM Megs or Swanky Mama & ask. I'm sure they could give you the particulars on what possible rule violation may occur if you mention that you're selling something on Ebay, ect.

And I understand how you ladies feel. The last bags I bought were from his Collection. I haven't really seen anything new that makes me want to run & go get it. I've been looking at adding more color to my bags & have looked at some of MK's bags from last year on some resale sites but I still haven't bought any. I've been looking at other designers as well but the bags that I see & really want cost more that what I'm willing to spend at the moment. There are some purchases I plan to make in the future but it's not handbags & I'm getting to an age where I don't need a lot of stuff. I need to take a shopping trip to look at & feel some of the bags I'm looking at so I can gauge size & weight, ect. Then I can try & find one online. Everything that I am drawn to seems to be $2500 + so I need to think long & hard about spending that much money on a handbag.

 

[MKbaglover]

I gravitate between bags, jewellery, clothes, makeup depending on what's piqued my latest shopping obsession so IKWYM.
I'd still like a Rebecca Minkoff Black Love crossbody with SHW but will need to order that from the US.
I think MK came out with so many awesome colours in 2015 its been hard to follow this year.
Looking forward to some pictures in the other bags thread of your Gucci find.
Sometimes its better to save for one big purchase which you can plan and think about.

Ok, since I came across the RM bag I PM'd you about I started researching the bag and fell in love with the design!!! I was going to wait until my trip to look but I couldn't resist one at half price on her site. I am an impulse buyer but I do as much online research as I can (the RM forum was very useful). So I bought this- (£140, all taxes delivery etc).

 

[DiamondsForever]

There is a rule on tPF against sellers promoting their own listings on secondary sites. I don't sell so I'm not exactly sure about the specifics but you can always PM Megs or Swanky Mama & ask. I'm sure they could give you the particulars on what possible rule violation may occur if you mention that you're selling something on Ebay, ect.

And I understand how you ladies feel. The last bags I bought were from his Collection. I haven't really seen anything new that makes me want to run & go get it. I've been looking at adding more color to my bags & have looked at some of MK's bags from last year on some resale sites but I still haven't bought any. I've been looking at other designers as well but the bags that I see & really want cost more that what I'm willing to spend at the moment. There are some purchases I plan to make in the future but it's not handbags & I'm getting to an age where I don't need a lot of stuff. I need to take a shopping trip to look at & feel some of the bags I'm looking at so I can gauge size & weight, ect. Then I can try & find one online. Everything that I am drawn to seems to be $2500 + so I need to think long & hard about spending that much money on a handbag.

Thanks for the heads up CD! I remember something in the recess of my mind about this now you mention it. Sorry mods for inciting any rule breaking, it wasnt intentional!

We'll continue to rely on your fantastic work in the authentication thread CD. Its much appreciated.

Which designers are you looking at out of interest?
I understand about not needing a lot of stuff at the moment. Having a house move on the cards makes me want to consolidate everything!

I do think last year was a hard act for MK to follow. Anyone remember the excitement over Pale Pink and Pale Blue...?!

 

[DiamondsForever]

Ok, since I came across the RM bag I PM'd you about I started researching the bag and fell in love with the design!!! I was going to wait until my trip to look but I couldn't resist one at half price on her site. I am an impulse buyer but I do as much online research as I can (the RM forum was very useful). So I bought this- (£140, all taxes delivery etc).

OMG! £140 all in?! This is stunning!
What a find! When is she arriving? What colour is she?
Argh that's just the bag I need but in black. So wish I'd found one in Texas. Sadly no more trips stateside planned until end of the year at least! I'm going to have to bite the bullet and order off the website. Have been researching the HW and I think I want the silver in my heart of hearts which means paying full price.

 

[MKbaglover]

OMG! £140 all in?! This is stunning!
What a find! When is she arriving? What colour is she?
Argh that's just the bag I need but in black. So wish I'd found one in Texas. Sadly no more trips stateside planned until end of the year at least! I'm going to have to bite the bullet and order off the website. Have been researching the HW and I think I want the silver in my heart of hearts which means paying full price.

I know, I couldn't resist with the price! It is called Honeydew, I have no idea what it will look like in person but I think the pictures are a true likeness based on the numerous ones I have found on the internet/ ebay etc as the colour was on many different styles. I do not have a bag in any similar colour or style- I can't wait. Definitely get the hardware you want, it is not worth ordering something that you may not be happy with.

 

[cdtracing]

Thanks for the heads up CD! I remember something in the recess of my mind about this now you mention it. Sorry mods for inciting any rule breaking, it wasnt intentional!

We'll continue to rely on your fantastic work in the authentication thread CD. Its much appreciated.

Which designers are you looking at out of interest?
I understand about not needing a lot of stuff at the moment. Having a house move on the cards makes me want to consolidate everything!

I do think last year was a hard act for MK to follow. Anyone remember the excitement over Pale Pink and Pale Blue...?!

I believe the rules states you cannot advertise your bags for sale. You cannot post pics & link them to your listing on whatever site you're selling on. The admins are pretty strict on this. I don't know how things are done on the Shopping Resources or Bags, Bags, Bags forums.


As far as other designers, I've been looking at Givenchy, Chloe, YSL, Celine, & an Italian designer of Massaccesi leather handbags. There's a thread for Massaccesi in the Handbag & Purses forum. They not outrageously priced as some of the other designers I've been looking at.

I do think MK had a banner year last year & it's hard to follow that. I've been watching his Collection series & haven't seen anything that really moves me. IYKWIM

 

[DiamondsForever]

I believe the rules states you cannot advertise your bags for sale. You cannot post pics & link them to your listing on whatever site you're selling on. The admins are pretty strict on this. I don't know how things are done on the Shopping Resources or Bags, Bags, Bags forums.


As far as other designers, I've been looking at Givenchy, Chloe, YSL, Celine, & an Italian designer of Massaccesi leather handbags. There's a thread for Massaccesi in the Handbag & Purses forum. They not outrageously priced as some of the other designers I've been looking at.

I do think MK had a banner year last year & it's hard to follow that. I've been watching his Collection series & haven't seen anything that really moves me. IYKWIM

Oh wow those are some serious investment buys! Can't wait to see some pictures in the other bags thread when you get to the shops to have a look

Have to say on a positive note, I never tire of the MK forum. Love hearing what everyone's thinking about / brought / had enough of and what everyone is up to in life in general. We have a wonderful community spirit

 

[HesitantShopper]

I've been feeling kind of down and my mk bags are not cheering me up. I feel that I need a separation from mk. I have all the mk bags I ever wanted in every style and colors. So I decided to check out Gucci. I would have to sell 10 bags to get 1 bag! (I'm selling my mks but not making any $$)

So I only bought a bloom wallet to go with my mk bag. Then I got braver but I still couldn't buy the 1400 matching tote. So I ended up with a Boston bag preloved half priced with pink trims. Anyways, it's coming from Italy so I can't wait to get it!

Anyone ever felt a loss of interest in mk? Which designer did you picked up?

I think that is brand saturation. Sometimes, you know that saying too much of a good thing?

I am actually not even in designer right now, instead using a brand from my own country, fine leathers, super durable, casual workhorse type... for a fraction of the prices of "designer" ...

The Gucci sound nice, show us when it comes! i don't know much about them.

 

[HesitantShopper]

Ok, since I came across the RM bag I PM'd you about I started researching the bag and fell in love with the design!!! I was going to wait until my trip to look but I couldn't resist one at half price on her site. I am an impulse buyer but I do as much online research as I can (the RM forum was very useful). So I bought this- (£140, all taxes delivery etc).

what a great color!

 

[Nan246]

Thank you so much everyone for taking the time to share and commiserate with me. I want to treat you all to a fancy tea party!!! We can chat all day about bags!

I feel so much better after reading your posts. I'm just bum that someone close to me is dying of cancer. No bag can cheer me up. But.... Thank you for the fabulous tips and advice! I will definite keep my eyes open to other bags both designer and non designers. Yes mk last year was a blast with so many colors and styles. I just sold one of my bags and will save for that one nice bag. There is still plenty of buyers for MK market. Can't beat mk in terms of affordability, color, and style after getting price whipped by other designer bags! Lol life is short, 🙄I'll get that special one bag one day!! Good luck to every one in the search for that that special one bag. Xoxo

 

[iheart_purses]

Thank you so much everyone for taking the time to share and commiserate with me. I want to treat you all to a fancy tea party!!! We can chat all day about bags!

I feel so much better after reading your posts. I'm just bum that someone close to me is dying of cancer. No bag can cheer me up. But.... Thank you for the fabulous tips and advice! I will definite keep my eyes open to other bags both designer and non designers. Yes mk last year was a blast with so many colors and styles. I just sold one of my bags and will save for that one nice bag. There is still plenty of buyers for MK market. Can't beat mk in terms of affordability, color, and style after getting price whipped by other designer bags! Lol life is short, 🙄I'll get that special one bag one day!! Good luck to every one in the search for that that special one bag. Xoxo

It's hard to get excited about trivial things like handbags when something like that is going on! It really brings life into perspective. So sorry to hear that. The big C is everywhere and it is very very sad. It's nice we can all come together on here and escape into our little handbag world

 

[iheart_purses]

I think that is brand saturation. Sometimes, you know that saying too much of a good thing?

I am actually not even in designer right now, instead using a brand from my own country, fine leathers, super durable, casual workhorse type... for a fraction of the prices of "designer" ...

The Gucci sound nice, show us when it comes! i don't know much about them.

Roots??
I actully went in there the other week, for the first time!!! I saw a cute bag. No idea what it was called (was around $300... So I thought similar to Mk pricing) maybe worth a second thought?

 

[Suz82]

Thank you so much everyone for taking the time to share and commiserate with me. I want to treat you all to a fancy tea party!!! We can chat all day about bags!



I feel so much better after reading your posts. I'm just bum that someone close to me is dying of cancer. No bag can cheer me up. But.... Thank you for the fabulous tips and advice! I will definite keep my eyes open to other bags both designer and non designers. Yes mk last year was a blast with so many colors and styles. I just sold one of my bags and will save for that one nice bag. There is still plenty of buyers for MK market. Can't beat mk in terms of affordability, color, and style after getting price whipped by other designer bags! Lol life is short, 🙄I'll get that special one bag one day!! Good luck to every one in the search for that that special one bag. Xoxo

So sorry to hear that Nan, it's a horrible thing to go through, sending you my love and prayers x

 

[HesitantShopper]

Roots??
I actully went in there the other week, for the first time!!! I saw a cute bag. No idea what it was called (was around $300... So I thought similar to Mk pricing) maybe worth a second thought?

Wait.. what!? you've never been in Roots before? absolutely, yes it's worthwhile to look again. High end leathers(i'm talking premier quality) handmade in Toronto, super durable, i own a bag that is 10yrs old in among my Roots collection..

Don't get me wrong i like MK but the value, quality of Roots is quite tough to beat. The bag i am in is a Roots Grace satchel.