The Dumbest Reason You Ever Gave For Buying a Bag
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Latest dumb reason: OMG This was the first bag and color that introduced me to what used to be my favorite brand, and look! It's in like-new condition! I must have it for history's sake! Good times!
I love this thread! 
The conversation I had with myself just before I purchased a bag two days ago: "I've always wanted this bag. And I know I said I don't like a back outside slip pocket, but I LOVE everything else about this bag. If I buy it I'll use the outside back slip pocket for my Clipper card and it will help me get over this irrational fear of open pockets. This bag is cheaper than therapy. "
The conversation I had with myself just before I purchased a bag two days ago: "I've always wanted this bag. And I know I said I don't like a back outside slip pocket, but I LOVE everything else about this bag. If I buy it I'll use the outside back slip pocket for my Clipper card and it will help me get over this irrational fear of open pockets. This bag is cheaper than therapy. "
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" Because I paid off my credit card balance " 
I can't believe I just admitted to that.
I can't believe I just admitted to that.
OH yeah, that’s a very intricate mind f&*k … been there, done that, cursed self." Because I paid off my credit card balance "
I can't believe I just admitted to that.
Current excuse:
Because I'm on call this weekend.
Because I'm on call this weekend.
Well, here's a pic of the Dumb Excuse for buying the bag... don't have the bag yet, it's 'in process'. Ya'll can certainly understand why I'd need a bag I could attach this to, right?(Full disclosure: I've got a thing for Zebras) ETA: This is the Hermes Geegee Savannah Purse Charm.
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What a gorgeous charm! I don’t usually like charms and this is fantastic — of course you need the right bag for it.
If I pay off my card every day at 8am does this qualify for 30 new bags on average per month?" Because I paid off my credit card balance "
I can't believe I just admitted to that.
"I saved myself SO much money in the long run by buying this item (that I like, but hadn't decided 100% on, and wasn't planning to buy anytime soon), pre-price increase! Especially when you factor in sales tax too!"
(I used this rationale when purchasing my reg JUC last year, but thankfully I love it and wear it daily.
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(I used this rationale when purchasing my reg JUC last year, but thankfully I love it and wear it daily.
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"because THIS one, and only THIS ONE in particular that I'm buying today (as opposed to the other 100 in my closet) will be THE PERFECT bag that I will use every.single.day and will never, ever put it down... therefore I'll save $ cause I won't need anymore purses in my life
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Rinse, repeat, and buy the next "PERFECT" bag again!
"Rinse, repeat, and buy the next "PERFECT" bag again
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I look forward to seeing what bag gets to accessorize this!Well, here's a pic of the Dumb Excuse for buying the bag... don't have the bag yet, it's 'in process'. Ya'll can certainly understand why I'd need a bag I could attach this to, right?
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What a funny thread . Here are some excuses for buying a bag:
1. Because I stalked it for so long and “worked” so hard to hunt it down.
2. Because so and so annoyed/pissed me off.
3. Because it’s better for my diet than buying a sweet treat.
. Here are some excuses for buying a bag:1. Because I stalked it for so long and “worked” so hard to hunt it down.
2. Because so and so annoyed/pissed me off.
3. Because it’s better for my diet than buying a sweet treat.
Today, my flatmate and I bought the same style but bought our “own” version of the style. Both are an impulse purchase.
Partners in crime:
Me: She made me do it.
Flatmate: She made me do it.
Partners in crime:
Me: She made me do it.
Flatmate: She made me do it.
good point!
Here was my dumb excuse bag.
I bought it for a specific dress I wanted for a date that night
(Pre-pandemic)
2. Because so and so annoyed/pissed me off.
#2! True confession: Vacation, 2008. Because of issues during my visit with my DD, I spent the second week of my vacation with my sister. I was so angry I bought a Dolce and Gabbana Miss Easy Way tote with the money I had earmarked for the rest of my time with my DD and her family. (Plus money I wasn't planning on spending.) I really wanted red but black and grey were the only colors at Neiman Marcus in SF. (And in my frame of mind I let the SA convince me black would be more professional.) I felt good at first, carrying it during my last week of vacation, but when I returned home carrying the bag kept reminding me of an unpleasant vacation. And I really don't carry black bags! It almost didn't make the move here in 2014, but I felt for what I paid I should keep it until I'm ready to seriously try to sell it. Picture taken June 28, 2021 when I mentioned not using it in another thread and Minda suggested I sell it with The Real Real or Fashionphile. I haven't done that yet.
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