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BreadnGem

BreadnGem

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#1
I know there were similar threads on this but i would still like your opinions.

I have a bit of birthday money left. I can buy a piece of jewelry with it, like a Tiffany necklace or something. Or i can buy a bag. Nothing too expensive or high end, but nice enough. The thing is, have an opportunity to buy a cute little Coach bag (brand new) at a great price. I have been wanting a small crossbody bag for a while, and the one i found fits my criteria. It's even in my favourite color! But TBH, all my bags are rather big n functional. I want a small one cos i dont have any small bags. Only i dont know how much use i will get out of this bag.

I will definitely get more wear out of a piece of jewelry and there are a couple of pieces i have my eye on. BUT, those.pieces will always be there whereas if i miss this chance to buy the bag, i may not find it (and at this price) again.

What would you do? My instinct has always been to choose jewelry over bags. And i dont usually spend much on bags; $500 is my max. But i've bought a few pieces of jewelry this year already whereas it's been ages since i bought a new bag. I've only bought 2 bags in the last 5 years and i usually use them till they are all worn out.
 
#2
Well, that's a tough decision. I, too, normally choose jewellery over bags. But if you really want/need a bag, I'd go for that in this case.

Do you see yourself using the bag a lot?
 
#3
cupcake34 said:
Well, that's a tough decision. I, too, normally choose jewellery over bags. But if you really want/need a bag, I'd go for that in this case.

Do you see yourself using the bag a lot?
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That's my dilemma....I will use the bag if I buy it, but I will get a lot more use out of jewelry. I'm a stay at home mom, and I'm the type of person who wears jewelry 24/7, even when I'm at home and in my PJs. Bags, on the other hand, I can only use when I go out, which is not very often these days, at most once a week (not including trips to the supermarket, for which I don't bother with a bag).

I'm afraid I'll regret if I pass up on the bag, or I may regret if I buy it then not use it as much.

Sorry, I know it's not a lot of money to be agonizing over, but I'm trying to cut down on impulse purchases and be sensible with my spending. ;)
 
#5
I would choose jewellery since you say you will wear it all the time!

Also, do you have much opportunity to use a small bag? Normally, small bags are less practical than larger ones.
 
#6
Actually you have already had an answer in your mind, you said you don't like buying bags and you always wear jewelries.I don't like buying trouse and every time I found I was very needed for one and go shopping a new one but always came with new shoes or others at last.
 
#7
I would buy one of the jewellery pieces you have your eye on - it sounds like your heart is not in buying the bag and that you would get a lot more use and enjoyment out of the necklace :smile1: I recently had the same dilemna as I had some unexpected extra funds to buy something nice with and while a bag was tempting I decided to finally bite the bullet and buy a HoF necklace that I have wanted for the last two years :graucho: Like you I know I will get a lot more enjoyment out of using it and it is also something I know I won't get bored with after a period of time, like I invariably do with the majority of my bags. I'm currently waiting for it to arrive very impatiently :woot:

Let us know what you decide though and if you do go for one of the jewellery pieces you are after please do a reveal! :smile1:
 
#8
BreadnGem said:
I know there were similar threads on this but i would still like your opinions.

I have a bit of birthday money left. I can buy a piece of jewelry with it, like a Tiffany necklace or something. Or i can buy a bag. Nothing too expensive or high end, but nice enough. The thing is, have an opportunity to buy a cute little Coach bag (brand new) at a great price. I have been wanting a small crossbody bag for a while, and the one i found fits my criteria. It's even in my favourite color! But TBH, all my bags are rather big n functional. I want a small one cos i dont have any small bags. Only i dont know how much use i will get out of this bag.

I will definitely get more wear out of a piece of jewelry and there are a couple of pieces i have my eye on. BUT, those.pieces will always be there whereas if i miss this chance to buy the bag, i may not find it (and at this price) again.

What would you do? My instinct has always been to choose jewelry over bags. And i dont usually spend much on bags; $500 is my max. But i've bought a few pieces of jewelry this year already whereas it's been ages since i bought a new bag. I've only bought 2 bags in the last 5 years and i usually use them till they are all worn out.
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My advice would be to ask yourself what you would get more enjoyment from. Do you have pictures so we could see the contenders?
 
#9
I would do the jewelry myself but then I am not the most practical :smile1:
My thinking is that the bag will wear out but the jewelry will go on. However if u really need the bag and get frustrated that you don't have a small one then I say go for the bag.
 
#10
I had a similar dilemma recently. I had been wanting both the bag AND the jewellery for a long time. I did not need either of them, I have bags and jewellery. I went for the bag and am still rooting for the jewellery. Mind you maybe I'd still be craving the bag if I went with the jewellery. But deep down I should have chose the jewellery!

So there isn't an easy answer. Listen to your :heart:
 
#11
Onebagtoomany said:
I would buy one of the jewellery pieces you have your eye on - it sounds like your heart is not in buying the bag and that you would get a lot more use and enjoyment out of the necklace :smile1: I recently had the same dilemna as I had some unexpected extra funds to buy something nice with and while a bag was tempting I decided to finally bite the bullet and buy a HoF necklace that I have wanted for the last two years :graucho: Like you I know I will get a lot more enjoyment out of using it and it is also something I know I won't get bored with after a period of time, like I invariably do with the majority of my bags. I'm currently waiting for it to arrive very impatiently :woot:

Let us know what you decide though and if you do go for one of the jewellery pieces you are after please do a reveal! :smile1:
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Ooh, which HOF necklace did u get? One of the pieces i have my eye on is the HOF Beloved pendant (the one that is a cluster of diamonds and looks like a flower - sorry i dont know how to paste links on my phone). I have the Fulfillment necklace n i love it! :love:

Only thing is, there is quite a large price difference between a Coach bag and a HOF necklace! :p
 
#12
BreadnGem said:
Ooh, which HOF necklace did u get? One of the pieces i have my eye on is the HOF Beloved pendant (the one that is a cluster of diamonds and looks like a flower - sorry i dont know how to paste links on my phone). I have the Fulfillment necklace n i love it! :love:

Only thing is, there is quite a large price difference between a Coach bag and a HOF necklace! :p
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I got the Fulfillment pendant! :D Yours was one of the reveals that inspired me on here, I just think it is so beautiful. I held off getting it for a long time because I wondered if I could justify the cost but the diamonds are so beautifully cut and it is so sparkly, I know I won't regret it. HoF don't ship to the UK so I ordered it from a jeweller's here that stocks a selection of HoF pieces.

I haven't seen the Beloved pendant but it sounds absolutely gorgeous! I'll have to go and check it out now on the site :smile1:

Is the HoF necklace the one you want instead of the Coach bag? There is a big price difference but if it is something you really want it might be worth getting it. I love bags and it is so tempting to buy another one when I have spare funds, but I keep telling myself that jewellery is a much more worthwhile investment in the long-term!
 
#13
Onebagtoomany said:
I got the Fulfillment pendant! :D Yours was one of the reveals that inspired me on here, I just think it is so beautiful. I held off getting it for a long time because I wondered if I could justify the cost but the diamonds are so beautifully cut and it is so sparkly, I know I won't regret it. HoF don't ship to the UK so I ordered it from a jeweller's here that stocks a selection of HoF pieces.

I haven't seen the Beloved pendant but it sounds absolutely gorgeous! I'll have to go and check it out now on the site :smile1:

Is the HoF necklace the one you want instead of the Coach bag? There is a big price difference but if it is something you really want it might be worth getting it. I love bags and it is so tempting to buy another one when I have spare funds, but I keep telling myself that jewellery is a much more worthwhile investment in the long-term![/

I'm sure you'll love it!! I know what u mean about justifying the cost - I hesitated for a while before getting mine, but in the end it is definitely worth it :smile1:. Do show us when u get it. What size/carat weight did u get? I was wavering between the 0.25 ctw and the 0.5 ctw as both are lovely but decided to go for the bigger one first while I have the funds. But I still think the .25 one is very beautiful!

Yes, it is a huge price diff between the bag and the Beloved necklace, but I was thinking if I don't get the bag I can put the funds towards the necklace eventually. It is beautiful, slightly similar in style to the Fulfillment, but that's ok with me cos I do tend to be drawn towards the same styles (jewelry, clothes, etc). Alternatively I may get the Tiffany bow (mini) in yellow gold, which is closer in price to the bag.
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#14
Thanks for your input, ladies!

I have decided NOT to buy the bag as I believe I can find a cheaper, no brand but still decent quality leather bag elsewhere. I will put the money towards a jewelry item instead. :smile1:
 
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