US$10,000 Spend dilema.

[clarissa74]

Hi,
i have saved and saved - only buying an LV Alma & Speedie along the way.

i finally have a nice nest egg to spend on myself.

i have about US$10,000- to play with.

i have a serious dilema - WHAT DO I GET?

i have narrowed the choices down to 3 items. what do you think is best? i would appreciate all advice.

1> South Sea Strand of Black South Sea/Thatian pearls
2> Rolex Two Tone DateJust - with roman numerals
3> Hermes Kelly bag - orange or blue

i do not need to spend exactly $10,000- however i want a significant purchase. something i can wear with pride and say i bought it myself.

so of you girls have much more experience than me - so i look to you sisters for loving advice.

 

[FlgirlFM]

I would buy a strand from Japster for 5K and a pre-loved Kelly for 5K

 

[couturequeen]

I guess it really depends on what you wear and what you have already. Do you have a nice watch? Set of pearls? Personally, I would get the watch or bag.

 

[NurseAnn]

I'd buy the watch

 

[chinkee21]

Def. 1 or 2! Although a kelly is the ultimate status bag...I jus tthink somehow the pearls & watch would have better value..?

 

[lorihmatthews]

I'd put the money into a savings account or other investment account and put the interest aside for purchases. That way you keep your $10K and still get to purchase your dream items!

 

[lolitakali]

i'd put the money into a savings account or other investment account and put the interest aside for purchases. That way you keep your $10k and still get to purchase your dream items!

ita!

 

[ijen0311]

If you must spend it, the Rolex.

 

[ive_flipped]

Rolex

 

[SARM4800]

Hermes Kelly bag

 

[clarissa74]

Thank you for the advice.
Learning towards the pearls..... i will sleep on it.

 

[Miss Socialite]

My vote goes for either #1 or #3, preferably #3. But then again I'm a huge handbag girl, especially Hermes

 

[nick786]

Hi I had a suggestion for you to maybe make your money go further. I am not sure if you have heard of the home consignment centre but all the shops have fine jewellery. I got a Rolex there (they got them from a jeweller that authenticates reconditions and provides a 2 year warranty) it was almost the exact watch you described but it had diamond numbers and mother of pearl face and was about $3,000. And I have seen amazing Tahitian pearls in there for just a couple of thousand. I live in So. Cal. and I know the stores around here get both brand new items from vendors and stores as well as a lot of cool stuff from private collections. The best is the price you pay at the consignment is usually about half of what you pay in retail stores, I have seen $15,000 Tiffany Earrings for around $6,000.

 

[lisalovesshoes]

two tone datejust with roman numerals!!!

 

[loveyouu]

I'd say the Rolex, they don't depreciate, and keep their values worth in case for what ever reason you need some extra cash fast but I would love a Kelly bag! But realistic speaking I would go for the Rolex!