Hi all,
I am thinking about getting my first exotic bag this year after acquiring all the colors I want for my "basic" leather collection. I am wondering if you have any advice for me such as:
1. Once I go "croc," will I not want to go back? I mean, maybe I will not want any of my "leather" bags any more, and will want to change all the colors to croc?
you'll still want and love regular leather bags, but they may feel like the more 'standard' choice, that you are ok beating around a little more. you won't necessarily want all the same colors in croc. despite me wanting a regular leather birkin in yellow, its highly unlikely i'll ever want a birkin tote in yellow croc/gator. and in the future you may still want to add regular leather bags to your collection-- i do, but now ordering bi/tricolor bags, or special muticolor combos like ghillies.
2. My SA already said I "qualify" for exotics at my store, but let's say when I travel, will the spend be 2 or 3x to "earn" a croc bag vs basic bag?
the easist solution is to have your local boutique you've 'qualified' with call or email the boutique director where you have traveled to after they check their inventory, then they can request certain pieces to be set aside. much easier than trying to get exotics from a completely random associate you've never met before, who wants to prioritize exotics for their longstanding, local clients.
3. I started out saying I wanted one black, and one etoupe bag and I was "done." Well, many bags later, I am not done. So right now I am thinking I want one black croc bag, one parchment or Gris T ostrich bag, and maybe one tiny lizard bag. Am I likely to be more satisfied by these exotic bags, or will I start wanting to collect color as well? In other words, do you find that the exotic bags are more "satiating" than the leather bags?
no you will still want more after that, no satiation difference between regular leather and exotic. either you'll have self control and stop or you'll add exotic wallets, kelly pochette, constance, roulis, other color B's and K's etc to the wishlist. and the slope will be just as slippery but more expensive unfortunately!
Thanks so much for your advice!!