Why do u spend thousands on a bag?!

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#196
Several reasons: If you're in the million dollar bracket - because you can.
If you make a decent salary - because you want to reward yourself.
If you're feeling down and money is tight - because you are looking
to something to lift your
spirits, status.
For me, at present, my friends have convinced me to invest my purse funds to see dividends. Rewarding onesself is very very important but from what I see outside of TPF, the majority of my friends, stylish and otherwise, wear the same smart looking bag every day with every outfit and look great.
 
#197
nchid2700 said:
WOW... *This is the REALEST most honest post that Ive read in awhile. You actually just took the words right out of my mouth, as I was thinking of posting something like this for quite some time. I still might... *I think so many of us on here can fully identify with this, although I believe many don't like to admit it...

When you really think about it, it's no different than a drug addiction... *With any drug, it starts off as something recreational at first...or a "once in a lifetime" thing. Then you like the feeling, so the use becomes more frequent. You then need MORE because you start developing a tolerance to the drug. *From that point on, your tolerance keeps going up, up, UP! What used to be enough to satisfy you and make you feel good when you first started is NOW not enough... *You eventually get to the point where nothing is EVER enough anymore. Nothing can or WILL make you feel as good as the early days...

See the similarities? *That's the way it is for me with bags. *It's NEVER enough. I'm NEVER ever satisfied. *I keep craving more, more, more! *I remember when a $40 knockoff bag from the flea market would make me ecstatic! *(that's what fueled this whole designer addiction...lol). Then when one wasn't enough, I had to have more! Then I realized they were junk and got upset when they fell apart. *That's when I had to start "splurging" on bags that would last. *I remember how psyched I was when I bought my first "designer" bag. The Nicky Hilton/Samantha Thavasa "you're a star" bag. I lusted over that bag for over 2 years. Back then I couldn't justify spending $300+ dollars on a bag, so I treated it like it was a diamond encrusted Hermes!!! *Thennn I remember how happy I was when I got my first Coach! *And then my first LV!!! *Even though I had an LV, I still loved and used my lower-end bags... *All was fine.*

But then somewhere, somehow my addiction spiraled out of control. *I started shopping on sites like giltgroupe and, even though I've always loved eBay, I found some truly amazing eBay sellers and started checking their listings daily. *I started becoming a bag snob, and suddenly Coach and Dooney weren't good enough for me. *I could only carry premier designers now! *

And nowww, at this point in my life, "premier designer" doesn't just stop at handbags for me... *I now NEED designer jewelry. Designer shoes. Designer iPhone case. *More, more, MORE!!! *Walmart makeup? *Pssshhht! *I need Chanel...Dior... *And I never in a million years thought that I could EVER justify paying $600 for a piece of plastic...that is, until I started buying LV bag charms! Then last week I just bought a plastic, er..."lucite" Chanel bangle. *I'm seriously out of control.*

Luckily, I DO get alot of my bags brand new at FANTASTIC prices, but really, what comes next? *I have LV, Chanel, Chloe, Balenciaga, Gucci, etc., so it obviously takes ALOT more to satisfy me and make me happy now. *I don't even get excited about LV anymore, so what WILL finally satisfy me? *Hermes??? *AND THEN WHAT...? *FYI, I'm from a major hick-town where no one even knows or CARES about designer things, so why must I be this way? *Everyone asks me ALL THE TIME which "flea market" I purchased my "knock-off" at... *I also don't make a ton of money. *Frankly, there's NO way someone like me should be able to afford the kinds of things that I do, but I always find a way...

It really does scare me now because my standards are set so unbelievably high. *And they just keep going up, up, up!!! *Nothing ever seems good enough... *Around Xmas time, I was showing my bf some things that I wanted, and he goes, "Why can't you be like everyone else? *Any other girl in this town would be thrilled to get even a Coach bag for Xmas!" *My answer..."Because I'm not just ANY girl...Im special! *If you want someone who's just like everyone else, go out w SOMEONE ELSE!". Truth is, I'd like to THINK that I'd be happy with ANYTHING he got me for Xmas, but deep down I know if he got me a Coach bag, I'd be MAJORLY disappointed! *(Poor guy had to sell a CAR just to get me a few lv goodies...lol). *I just feel like my values are so distorted, and it's truly hard for me to appreciate anything anymore. *It's like, where do I go from here? * *
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Sunbyrd and Nchild2700: Ouch. That hurted but so true. Thanks for the wake call. I buy bags because I think nobody spoils me so I spoil myself. (no bday gifts, no Xmas gifts, no mothers' day gifts, no St-valentine gifts, no romantic outings, no anniversary gifts, nothing nothing nothing for 25 years.) I take care of my whole family. I buy them what they need, gifts for family, gifts for the in-laws while I don't receive anything. I cook, clean, work and they take me for granted. So I say that the bags are my salary, my reward for being the maid, the mom, the housewife, the one who brings money home, who pays the vacations, the private school, the car, the mortgage, the one who has savings for the old age and the emergency funds. My bags are my reward for being all that, so why am I so sad????
 
#198
Mrs Darling said:
Sunbyrd and Nchild2700: Ouch. That hurted but so true. Thanks for the wake call. I buy bags because I think nobody spoils me so I spoil myself. (no bday gifts, no Xmas gifts, no mothers' day gifts, no St-valentine gifts, no romantic outings, no anniversary gifts, nothing nothing nothing for 25 years.) I take care of my whole family. I buy them what they need, gifts for family, gifts for the in-laws while I don't receive anything. I cook, clean, work and they take me for granted. So I say that the bags are my salary, my reward for being the maid, the mom, the housewife, the one who brings money home, who pays the vacations, the private school, the car, the mortgage, the one who has savings for the old age and the emergency funds. My bags are my reward for being all that, so why am I so sad????
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Maybe you're like me and sad because you wish your husband or family would reward you. For the past several years, I've given my husband gift wish lists with items of all price ranges on it, and then, if he decided to give me anything it all, it is household in nature, like an electronic photo display. Sigh........

Sorry you are suffering too. How about I buy you a bag and you buy me a bag???:laugh:
 
#201
Just your friendly neighborhood lurker here. It's been very insightful reading everyone's thoughts/opinions. Anyway, I do feel that my purses are rewards to myself. For instance, every promotion = a new purse. Maybe that's why I'm one of the youngest people to reach the senior rank in my company. ;) But lately, my focus has shifted to spending my money on experiences rather than things. Currently planning trips to Seattle and NYC this year and hope to go to Paris next year.

Oh and I freely admit to "borrowing" Mom's vintage Dior purse, Hermes scarves, and her jewelry.
 
#202
I paid AUD200 once for an LV knockoff. It was well-made and I have gotten many compliments on it even when I carry it to LV sometimes. But I was so embarassed by the fact that I was carrying a knockoff and that it wasn't even cheap to begin with I decided then I'd buy the real thing if I can afford to. Plus the extra money I save cause I am not changing a bag each year since these bags last a lifetime.

Just maybe buying a different bag that I needed and didn't have each time...perhaps I need to ask myself The Question too...

papertiger said:
The question I need to ask myself if I have so many bags that last a 'lifetime' is how many lives do think I'm living? ;)
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#203
nchid2700, I only just saw your post, and TBH, I had to quit TPF cause I was spiralling down that path myself in a way. I loved labels too much and it costed me. I wanted to buy my own place and I just postponing it because I couldn't save.

I quit lurking on TPF for a couple of years. I just HAD to.

I now have no money to spend on frivolous things anymore. DH and I are building our home together and I know I want kids. So I will still stay around the forum to live vicariously through others, but I know I cannot buy these beauties for myself anymore.

*I am also trying to introduce less high-end cosmetics into my regime to cut down on my spending.
 
#205
i love handbags and I once upon a time I thought nothing about dropping $$$$ on one I loved, no regrets, no guilt. Now that my priorities have changed (husband, children), I find myself spending the money I once spent I handbags to spending it on my kids. Any $$$$ left over goes into my sparkly fund, I've been lusting over a sapphire and diamond necklace. I'd take that over an Hermes any day!
 
#208
dppc said:
I really like what you said ! One man's poison is another man's meat ! I don't won any designer bags. The few bags that I have are leather bags but they serve my purpose. The reason why I am on this forum is because I would like to purchase one this year but I haven't decided on one. I started looking at LV and now move to Chanel. I learnt quite bit this 2 months - reading their range, both LV and Chanel. If you don't mind me asking, which 2 LV bags did you buy and what other LV bags do you have ? I personally like the Canvas Monogram but I have 3 very young kids - so I am worried about vachetta. As for the Damier Ebene - I like Trevi and the Speedy. Do you mind sharing your thoughts on your LV bags or other that you have and loved ? Thank you...
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I have a lot of the older styles that I am in the process of selling but the ones I just bought are the Speedy 30 damier and alma vernis indigo vernis <3 I LOVE them. My next will likely be the sherwood pm in pomme, and the verona mm. the westminister is also a nice bag to have. I would stick with damier for 3 kids, its so fool proof. The speedy 25 in azur is a nice little summer bag as well. The bloomsburg is also very handy. I love vernis and Damier. I also love mahina and emperiente. I also plan on getting a luminuse PM. I also love the trevi--- its such a classy bag! it is a little heavy though. I also eventually plan on a couple of chanel medium flaps and some more almas!
 
#209
It's not so much about the bag as it is the price and the brand. If the same bag was inexpensive, the romance would be over.
There are plenty of great quality bags for less than $100 but they don't have the same impact.
 
#210
People are different. Some don't see the point of consuming high end luxury goods, which is fine. Many ladies here like myself certainly see the value of these gorgeous bags that add on specialness to their lives in different ways. I bought my bags because I believe I'm exceptional and I'd like to have exceptional things on me too. You don't have to, but this is my choice:smile1:
 
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