What should I do? Please help

[fatcat2523]

Is the only reason you're not buying it is because of resale value, but you love it otherwise? If so, and you'd want to use your bag long-term, I'd think about reconsidering the investment angle and taking it.

Reasons being 1) nobody knows if our bags will or won't hold value in the long term, so I personally never bank too much on the, "bag as an investment"-line of thinking. For ex, the people who bought Constances assuming they'd hold parity with Bs and Ks must not be thrilled now that most stores no longer consider them quota bags. For all we know, Hermes will come out with a bag even more exclusive than the B/K and those two will be considered the has-beens. 2) Color trends can be cyclical. Previously "unpopular" vert anise and blue jean are two colors that have seen a resurgence, and recently I've seen boosts in prices for those two colors specifically. 3) Today's hot trendy colors lose favor over time. Etoupe is a good example (no offense, etoupe lovers). I think it got dethroned by craie. 4) Even if you wait and get a "popular" everlasting color, market saturation can drive down those prices. Which is why brown Birkins are also some of the cheapest (thankfully, as that's my fav color family). So yeah, absent maybe black, I've gone down that rabbit hole myself and I've never been able to pinpoint if it's even possible to win in the "which color holds value"-debate. 😄

If Vert Yucca works for your wardrobe and you love it, I say go for it! And then post here so I can swoon over it.

Thank you. I really appreciate your input.

 

[fatcat2523]

I'm a bit confused on this. You want a Vert Yucca bag and are offered a mini Kelly, but you don't want a green mini Kelly because it might be harder to sell than, say, a black mini Kelly? Is the bag for you to wear, or are you looking to sell it?

Then your BF also wants a Vert Yucca mini Kelly but with gold for himself, and is hoping to get that in Europe (I am assuming Paris)? Or he just wants a mini Kelly GHW in any color? How does him buying a mini Kelly for himself affect you buying one for yourself?

I'm going to guess you like the color but not enough to have it on a more expensive bag vs a non quota (more casual bag) if that's the case I kinda get you want a fun color occasionally but not as the go to color .... Mk is very hard to come by and in the color you like your sa did good... She would be confused when you refuse the bag but only buy what you love and not "because it was offered" good luck!

Yes I’m not in US. We are allow one profile with 1 address. In additional 1 quota bag per year. So basically in a household only allowed 1 B/K/C with no exception. So if I used the quota this year, it may takes additional one or few years before getting another offer.

 

[fatcat2523]

If you are buying for yourself perhaps a way to explain it is that you would prefer a more casual bag in this “fun” color. I wouldn’t want a quota bag in a non-neutral as it wouldn’t go with my style and I prefer to spend my money on classics I can wear for the long-term.

If you decline, you should be giving your SA some guidance as to the colors you want in an MK but be prepare to buy if she offers again.

I will talk to my SA again and see what happens. Thank you.

 

[maxroxxherhandbags]

So recently I saw the color Vert Yucca and fell in love immediately. I wanted in smaller size non quota bag like mini Evelyne or Geta as I know the resell value is low on green color.
Unfortunately my SA said there isn’t anything available in Vert Yucca. Today she called me and said there is a mini Kelly available with silver hardware. I wasn’t sure if I want to waste the money and quota on this. My BF was hoping to get mini Kelly in Europe with gold hardware for himself this year. So he will need to wait if I get the bag. What should I do? Please help thank you.

Sorry but if you saw the colour and fell in love immediately then why on earth don't you want the most sought after bag in it??
I have'nt read the entire thread but if the MK is'nt for you (resale value aside) then say no and hold out for the non quota option.
If you feel you may love and enjoy the bag buy it.
Forget about resale...just follow your heart.

 

[fatcat2523]

Sorry but if you saw the colour and fell in love immediately then why on earth don't you want the most sought after bag in it??
I have'nt read the entire thread but if the MK is'nt for you (resale value aside) then say no and hold out for the non quota option.
If you feel you may love and enjoy the bag buy it.
Forget about resale...just follow your heart.

Agreed, I really loved the color and on a hunt for it. Which is why my SA offers it to me. I guessed my thing with the resell value is due to my 2nd doubt the popularity of it. Thank you for your advice.

 

[Israeli_Flava]

Agreed, I really loved the color and on a hunt for it. Which is why my SA offers it to me. I guessed my thing with the resell value is due to my 2nd doubt the popularity of it. Thank you for your advice.

Pop colors are always popular in mini sizes. Since you will be paying retail.... you won't lose money. Even if the resale market isn't AS hot as it was last year, with a mini K.... you'll be fine if you get into a bind and need to sell. If you love the color... go go go.

 

[fatcat2523]

Pop colors are always popular in mini sizes. Since you will be paying retail.... you won't lose money. Even if the resale market isn't AS hot as it was last year, with a mini K.... you'll be fine if you get into a bind and need to sell. If you love the color... go go go.

Yes this is the color which attracts me. I never go for a hunt for a color lol. I can’t believe it’s a green color.

 

[caligirl123]

I'm a bit confused on this. You want a Vert Yucca bag and are offered a mini Kelly, but you don't want a green mini Kelly because it might be harder to sell than, say, a black mini Kelly? Is the bag for you to wear, or are you looking to sell it?

Then your BF also wants a Vert Yucca mini Kelly but with gold for himself, and is hoping to get that in Europe (I am assuming Paris)? Or he just wants a mini Kelly GHW in any color? How does him buying a mini Kelly for himself affect you buying one for yourself?

I would snatch it. I think that color is so beautiful. I purchased a
Picotin in that color and I absolutely love it!

 

[iseebearbears]

This is crazy. If you love the color, aren't you planning on keeping it forever? How is the resale value relevant to your decision? Go with your heart.

 

[saskiamoet]

I would not buy a mini Kelly ever. Not even in my most perfect color. In my opinion, it’s just how I feel, the amount of money spent on such a teeny tiny bag that barely fits anything is obscene. My friend has one, and I cannot get over how truly tiny it is. So I understand the OP. I would pass on it. But I like a bag that I can wear a lot and get my money’s worth, and in my life I’d never use a MK.

 

[fatcat2523]

I would snatch it. I think that color is so beautiful. I purchased a
Picotin in that color and I absolutely love it!

Thank you for the insight.

 

[fatcat2523]

I would not buy a mini Kelly ever. Not even in my most perfect color. In my opinion, it’s just how I feel, the amount of money spent on such a teeny tiny bag that barely fits anything is obscene. My friend has one, and I cannot get over how truly tiny it is. So I understand the OP. I would pass on it. But I like a bag that I can wear a lot and get my money’s worth, and in my life I’d never use a MK.

Thank you for your understanding.never thought on the style.

 

[fatcat2523]

This is crazy. If you love the color, aren't you planning on keeping it forever? How is the resale value relevant to your decision? Go with your heart.

I am not reselling it. But I can’t say if my life would ever change and it might happen down the road. I am trying to spend my money wisely.

 

[iseebearbears]

I am not reselling it. But I can’t say if my life would ever change and it might happen down the road. I am trying to spend my money wisely.

If you only want to buy one, go with a style you'd love. Since your SA is already offering you a MK, I'm sure even if you decline, he/she will still try to get your dream non-QB in your favorite color. It's just a matter of stock now.

 

[fatcat2523]

Thank you 🙏