TOO MANY BAGS it's time to let go, anyone with me??

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#17
In my life I've never sold/given away any bags, I've just kind of "rotated" bags with mum. Well, mark this day in history, I'm giving away 20 bags. it may sound like a lot but really no big deal. no leather bags, they are all DB signature bags, that I've had for probably close to 15 years, some in "ok" shape, when I was much harder on bags. so I have a few girlfriends who want them, and a few have daughters they can give them to. but GOODBYE to bagss that I don't use.
 
#18
I have two non designer handbags. One is for camping and another is an etsy bag. My first designer was a Chloe Marcie. Next was Celine edge and then recently a LV totally mm for lugging all my baby stuff. So 5 but I may get rid of the etsy one. I'm still collecting but maybe I'd feel like selling something if I had 20 bags.
 
#19
immigratty said:
In my life I've never sold/given away any bags, I've just kind of "rotated" bags with mum. Well, mark this day in history, I'm giving away 20 bags. it may sound like a lot but really no big deal. no leather bags, they are all DB signature bags, that I've had for probably close to 15 years, some in "ok" shape, when I was much harder on bags. so I have a few girlfriends who want them, and a few have daughters they can give them to. but GOODBYE to bagss that I don't use.
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I've given may many bags away.

Donated many to women's shelter
Donated many more to Goodwill.
Gave all kinds of bags to friends - when I moved - invited them to come 'shop' for the ones they liked best.
Have many off in storage, about ready for another round of donations.

I am a much better giver than seller. Bad for my wallet, but great for others!
 
#20
immigratty said:
In my life I've never sold/given away any bags, I've just kind of "rotated" bags with mum. Well, mark this day in history, I'm giving away 20 bags. it may sound like a lot but really no big deal. no leather bags, they are all DB signature bags, that I've had for probably close to 15 years, some in "ok" shape, when I was much harder on bags. so I have a few girlfriends who want them, and a few have daughters they can give them to. but GOODBYE to bagss that I don't use.
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Well done immigratty :ghi5:
 
#21
papertiger said:
For me it's not the number it's the fashion element. Too many bags in a short space of time as some styles and colours are more likely to be part of specific trends (which is fine of that also coincides with longterm personal style) it gives the illusion of choice but no real choices long term.

Designers/magazines/shareholders/brands' jobs depend on us falling for their seasonal products, we have to choose only what adds usefulness and pleasure to our own wardrobes.

I've sold 10 bags in 12 months. I designated those bags because I have similar but better quality and in preferable sizes. Most of those bags I've sold were not new or new-ish though, and actually I sold them for more than I paid, perhaps because they are harder to find.

As for the resale value of recent designer bags, obviously supply is too abundant over demand. Good for people buying but not great for sellers of their prized possessions.

Actually, if people think of bags as they would for the rest of our wardrobes, bags actually compare pretty well. Most things you'd have to give away.

If after all 'this', the lesson is learned that bags are an investment in one's style, I strongly believe we need to separate our 'bag-actions' from financial or self-worth then a) the cycle won't repeat and b) not so much angst will be attached to choice.
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Such great insights -- to consider the fashion element and one's longterm personal style! Since it isn't often a bag or clothing item "rings all my bells," I'm often encouraged by friends & very tempted to buy the item in another color or with a slight variation. Remembering your points about thinking big picture and seasonal trends will definitely help me in future! :tup:
 
#22
I've sold one bag in the last few months, but there are others that I've had for a while and haven't carried at all (including a Mansur Gavriel bucket bag). I'm thinking about selling some. Same for shoes. I have so many pairs of shoes I have never worn that it's not even funny. I want to sell some because they are just being wasted in my closet but also because of space issues. I live in NYC, space is tight, and I need to make room for newer, and hopefully more wearable, things.
 
#23
I have just sold another two!!
Managed to sell a few MG buckets as well. 2 left to sell. Resale is pretty bad and getting worse. If you're wanting to sell best to do it sooner than later!!
 
#24
Rocket_girl said:
I've given may many bags away.

Donated many to women's shelter
Donated many more to Goodwill.
Gave all kinds of bags to friends - when I moved - invited them to come 'shop' for the ones they liked best.
Have many off in storage, about ready for another round of donations.

I am a much better giver than seller. Bad for my wallet, but great for others!
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yes, so much easier
 
#26
I sold/gave away many two summers ago. Now I am looking at a few that I should probably part with but just haven't: a vintage white lamb Chanel, snakeskin BV top handle bag, and two LV canvas bags. But it's been hard to let go of them. I also have a lizard YSL clutch that rarely sees the light of day. But I keep thinking I could use them eventually. Argh. As per KonMarie I want to cleanse my closet.
 
#27
OK...so I know many of you have seen me write about never having gotten rid of my bags [in nearly 15 years]. Well, having been inspired by many threads about scaling back collections, and I have done just that. I've gotten rid of 7 Altos, nearly 30 Flos, and countless canvas bags. Introducing, what's left of my Dooney collection.

8 Flos [well 7 Flos and 1 Dillen-Priscilla]
30 Altos
Far Fewer Canvas bags [didn't count]

I also got rid of one of my Gucci bags, but I have far fewer Guccis than Dooneys [and given those 4 figure price tags, am far more "cautious" in making those purchases haha]

Feels good and more streamlined, will allow me to wear my bags more often, and these beautiful bags have found new homes where they will get more use and appreciation.

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#28
immigratty said:
In my life I've never sold/given away any bags, I've just kind of "rotated" bags with mum. Well, mark this day in history, I'm giving away 20 bags. it may sound like a lot but really no big deal. no leather bags, they are all DB signature bags, that I've had for probably close to 15 years, some in "ok" shape, when I was much harder on bags. so I have a few girlfriends who want them, and a few have daughters they can give them to. but GOODBYE to bagss that I don't use.
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Congrats on getting rid of 20 bags. That's a huge number and allows for you to refine your collection.....that's what I tell myself when I let bags go
 
#29
missie1 said:
Congrats on getting rid of 20 bags. That's a huge number and allows for you to refine your collection.....that's what I tell myself when I let bags go
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Thanx so much, but it turned out to be more like 60. I started with Canvas bags, which wasn't so hard, but when I moved into leather bags I thought I was going to pass out trying to make decisions on what stays and what goes. But thanx, and I definitely needed to. I had an obscene number of bags, and was rotating thru them all, but some got far more use than others. So I edited out those that I wore more because I felt I had to, than because I really wanted to wear them. I still have a ridiculous number of bags [and about 20 bags on my wish list] but its far less obscene than previously.
 
#30
immigratty said:
Thanx so much, but it turned out to be more like 60. I started with Canvas bags, which wasn't so hard, but when I moved into leather bags I thought I was going to pass out trying to make decisions on what stays and what goes. But thanx, and I definitely needed to. I had an obscene number of bags, and was rotating thru them all, but some got far more use than others. So I edited out those that I wore more because I felt I had to, than because I really wanted to wear them. I still have a ridiculous number of bags [and about 20 bags on my wish list] but its far less obscene than previously.
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Think of it as much needed rehab....I sell my bags to reinvest towards other bags. I know ur gifts had everyone happy. Can't wait to see what u now add. I have limit for 15 bags so I can't even imagine
 
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