The Dumbest Reason You Ever Gave For Buying a Bag

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#545
leechiyong said:
I think we all need to start celebrating the anniversary of our joining of tPF with a bag. And our first bag purchase. Actually, the anniversary of each bag purchase sounds better. :lol:
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Oh, my 1 year tpf anniversary will be here in 7 days! I had better consider that last bag purchase as the anniversary present to myself. Now I have a legitimate bad excuse, whereas before, I had no excuse at all. Thank you for this great idea!
 
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So I am kind of new here... actually joined in 2015 but only for an authentication request or two but have only recently gotten into actually reading and starting to participate a little in some of the threads. I have got to say this one resonated with me the most as it's so relatable and I don't know if I am more relieved or scared that there are others out there like me with handbag addiction and means of justifying just about any purchase. I thoroughly enjoyed reading through each of these posts and literally laughed out loud multiple times. Here are some of my top "dumb excuses":
  • I deserve this and no one ever does anything for me or buys me anything so I may as well treat myself
  • If I'm still thinking about it, I may as well just get it or I will end up regretting and spending years trying to track down (true story which is what brought me to TPF originally)
  • My ex/boyfriend (sometimes substitute with father, boss, or others who are pissing me off) is an a$$ but this will make me feel better
  • Plenty of people spend money on drugs or gambling or therapy and this is basically like my therapy (look at all the money I have saved by not going to therapy)
  • It will be chic if I pair this with an inexpensive outfit and then price will average out
  • I can likely sell for same price if not more one day (note: have never sold anything)
 
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A few more:
Lamest: I know I have a dozen pink handbags but this is a slightly different shade of pink (synonomous with one can never have too many pink handbags)

Funniest (re: Alexander McQueen 4 ring clutch): Technically, this doubles as a weapon and jewelry so it's actually like paying 1/3 the price and hence is a bargain

Actual dumbest: I am depressed bc I pissed away $$$ on poor stock advise from my ex which could have been spent on handbags so let me waste equally as much on handbags anyway

Tied with also for dumbest: I know I need a new roof for my house but don't feel like spending $50k, however, if I just buy a bunch of handbags (ranging from $1-6k) it won't feel like I am actually spending that much (plus handbags more fun than roof)

Also, possibly the dumbest: This piece of junk mail (ironically a credit card solicitation) envelope has such a pretty design on it, it's nearly identical to the design on that Versace embroidered baroque palazzo empire bag I've been wanting, it's definitely a sign I should buy it (wish I had photo of envelope - it was uncanny! this one also doubled under "different shade of pink" excuse)

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stacy_natalie said:
So I am kind of new here... actually joined in 2015 but only for an authentication request or two but have only recently gotten into actually reading and starting to participate a little in some of the threads. I have got to say this one resonated with me the most as it's so relatable and I don't know if I am more relieved or scared that there are others out there like me with handbag addiction and means of justifying just about any purchase. I thoroughly enjoyed reading through each of these posts and literally laughed out loud multiple times. Here are some of my top "dumb excuses":
  • I deserve this and no one ever does anything for me or buys me anything so I may as well treat myself
  • If I'm still thinking about it, I may as well just get it or I will end up regretting and spending years trying to track down (true story which is what brought me to TPF originally)
  • My ex/boyfriend (sometimes substitute with father, boss, or others who are pissing me off) is an a$$ but this will make me feel better
  • Plenty of people spend money on drugs or gambling or therapy and this is basically like my therapy (look at all the money I have saved by not going to therapy)
  • It will be chic if I pair this with an inexpensive outfit and then price will average out
  • I can likely sell for same price if not more one day (note: have never sold anything)
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stacy_natalie said:
A few more:
Lamest: I know I have a dozen pink handbags but this is a slightly different shade of pink (synonomous with one can never have too many pink handbags)

Funniest (re: Alexander McQueen 4 ring clutch): Technically, this doubles as a weapon and jewelry so it's actually like paying 1/3 the price and hence is a bargain

Actual dumbest: I am depressed bc I pissed away $$$ on poor stock advise from my ex which could have been spent on handbags so let me waste equally as much on handbags anyway

Tied with also for dumbest: I know I need a new roof for my house but don't feel like spending $50k, however, if I just buy a bunch of handbags (ranging from $1-6k) it won't feel like I am actually spending that much (plus handbags more fun than roof)

Also, possibly the dumbest: This piece of junk mail (ironically a credit card solicitation) envelope has such a pretty design on it, it's nearly identical to the design on that Versace embroidered baroque palazzo empire bag I've been wanting, it's definitely a sign I should buy it (wish I had photo of envelope - it was uncanny! this one also doubled under "different shade of pink" excuse)

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Welcome, @stacy_natalie - I am very glad this thread has brought you so much entertainment! When I first started it, I had no idea it would resonate with so many! :flowers:
 
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stacy_natalie said:
A few more:
Lamest: I know I have a dozen pink handbags but this is a slightly different shade of pink (synonomous with one can never have too many pink handbags)

Funniest (re: Alexander McQueen 4 ring clutch): Technically, this doubles as a weapon and jewelry so it's actually like paying 1/3 the price and hence is a bargain

Actual dumbest: I am depressed bc I pissed away $$$ on poor stock advise from my ex which could have been spent on handbags so let me waste equally as much on handbags anyway

Tied with also for dumbest: I know I need a new roof for my house but don't feel like spending $50k, however, if I just buy a bunch of handbags (ranging from $1-6k) it won't feel like I am actually spending that much (plus handbags more fun than roof)

Also, possibly the dumbest: This piece of junk mail (ironically a credit card solicitation) envelope has such a pretty design on it, it's nearly identical to the design on that Versace embroidered baroque palazzo empire bag I've been wanting, it's definitely a sign I should buy it (wish I had photo of envelope - it was uncanny! this one also doubled under "different shade of pink" excuse)

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Thank you for these much needed laughs! And welcome to the club
 
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#551
pjrufus said:
OK, this story is just chockful of legitimate reasoning. Don’t quite know how to enumerate it.

Hadn’t bought a bag in 4-5 yrs. Last one (or near to it) was a PS1 pouch in black. Just always loved it, even though I rarely carried smallish bags. It was, or was going to be discontinued, so I had to find one. I did, at less than half retail. I was so happy about getting one, but never used it until last Fall. Wanted to be hands-free, walking around, with 3 little ones and DS and DIL. It was cold, the pouch fit over my bulky down coat, easy to get into one-handed, etc. I’ve been using it ever since. I don’t have a need for large tote-size bags these days.

So, fast forward to a month ago, I decided I was bored with black all the time and I always wanted one in Saddle. Wonder how much they are now, and if I can still find one? Don’t see one in Saddle, but there is a beautiful burgundy one at a super good price on TRR, and I don’t have a bag in burgundy, (totally disregarding the Violet Prune Bal Small City, that still has tags on, still in the box.) I can wear burgundy with a lot of things I have.

Still Googling Saddle, I find a White Perforated Pouch, always loved that pouch. Gee, I could even use it in the winter with my white Sorel boots, and it’s such a good price.

Still keeping watch on a Saddle, I find a beautiful Watermelon Green. I’ve never had a green bag, (olive or khaki maybe, but never green,) and it’s such a good price. I don’t really have anything in green, I could wear it with black. I had to buy a Burberry scarf with some green it in, just in case I need something to tie it all together.

No saddle yet, but I couldn’t pass up a red-orange suede, little faded, little jean transfer, but in great condition. The bag was $65. I then spent over $100 on suede care/restoration/dye products. It looks great, I have a lot of red in my wardrobe, but it would be nice to have a scarf with a little red in it for the winter (another Burberry.)

Still no pouch in Saddle, but I did find a PS1 Tiny in Saddle. Not quite the pouch, but it’s close, and I like it, except for the color, when it arrived. It’s a dull cocoa brown, not what I expected. The latch is broken, but fixable, which I knew, and it was such a good price! Then I decided to get some Saphir color creme to perk up the color a bit.

So, a month later, I have 5 pouches (incl. the orig. black) and a tiny. My ultimate rationalization is: The 5 new bags (even with the suede/leather products) still ended up being less than 1 of them at retail. Not factoring in the scarves, they are a bonus.)

I closed my browser windows with ebay, FP, TRR, Posh. I think I’m done. Unless….nope, nope, nope.

Please, don’t anyone tag or PM me if you see a great deal on an exc. cond. PS1 Saddle Pouch.
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I realize I am a little late to be replying to this but I only just discovered this thread. I just want to say I think you are my spirit animal. While every post on this thread is great, yours literally had me so amused that I felt compelled to read it aloud to my daughter, who also laughed out loud then nonchalantly said "that totally sounds like you". Thank you for making my evening!
 
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#554
So.... not to double post but after just posting in the "What is the Last Handbag you Bought" thread, I realize I have 2 more dumb excuses, both used in the past 3 weeks:

1. My daughter has always loved pink elephants and this looks like a mom and baby elephant so I should buy this.

2. I realized I don't have a grey bag (thanks TPF).

I also realize I don't have a raffia or straw bag so that may be next. I can see TPF being a very dangerous place!
 
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