Why do u spend thousands on a bag?!

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#271
I do understand the 'I am better than -----' sentiment, but, really! The truth is that I/you are only 'better than' in a very narrow sense of the word. Better? More talented? More compassionate? I can't even say that owning a pricy bag means I rock the bag better than someone who carries a pleather sack.

I know that when I buy a bag because it shows I am better than, say Coach, and I confess I have, that is not a good thing for me. Measuring worth by the bag we carry is really pretty sad... Just saying!
 
#272
Caro9ine said:
I do understand the 'I am better than -----' sentiment, but, really! The truth is that I/you are only 'better than' in a very narrow sense of the word. Better? More talented? More compassionate? I can't even say that owning a pricy bag means I rock the bag better than someone who carries a pleather sack.

I know that when I buy a bag because it shows I am better than, say Coach, and I confess I have, that is not a good thing for me. Measuring worth by the bag we carry is really pretty sad... Just saying!
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I couldn't agree more!!!
 
#273
Bags for me are like cars or watches to a man. When I saw the first Chloe Paraty those years ago, I honestly fell in love, couldnt stop thinking about it! and Ive only bought my first one this year.. mainly due to cost and I do think yeah ive spent a ton but when I look at the bag I just dont care. I buy my bags because of my true love for the craftsmanship, structure and design.. it is literally like wearing art as many of you have said!

I hate being judged (especially by my boyfriend) on the bags I buy and it frustrates me that people don't understand why I spend what I do on them because to them bags mean nothing.

I wouldnt call myself an addict, I have a very very small collection of designers I admire.. all under £1000 each and I HOPE I dont become obsessed. But bags are the one thing I spend money on and I hate being bullied into thinking its wrong.

Bottom line is I would rather be hurt by my bank balance once and have a classic high quality bag than waste my money on cheap bags 5/6 times a year which will add up to the same cost anyways! I just need to learn to not care what others think
 
#274
Caro9ine said:
I do understand the 'I am better than -----' sentiment, but, really! The truth is that I/you are only 'better than' in a very narrow sense of the word. Better? More talented? More compassionate? I can't even say that owning a pricy bag means I rock the bag better than someone who carries a pleather sack.

I know that when I buy a bag because it shows I am better than, say Coach, and I confess I have, that is not a good thing for me. Measuring worth by the bag we carry is really pretty sad... Just saying!
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I love you! :smile1:
 
#275
Caro9ine said:
I do understand the 'I am better than -----' sentiment, but, really! The truth is that I/you are only 'better than' in a very narrow sense of the word. Better? More talented? More compassionate? I can't even say that owning a pricy bag means I rock the bag better than someone who carries a pleather sack.

I know that when I buy a bag because it shows I am better than, say Coach, and I confess I have, that is not a good thing for me. Measuring worth by the bag we carry is really pretty sad... Just saying!
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I agree with this too, but I think a lot of us may have been more competitive early in our careers and compared ourselves to others. Or we may have been in a less than desirable lifestyle and tried to raise ourselves out of it. What we wear can be an outward expression of how we view ourselves. I think as a person gets more experience and contentment, it's easier to see that everyone is unique and talented, and the need to compare self-worth goes away.

BTW, I do buy Coach because it is accessible, I trust it, and I like some of the designs. It's a lot of work to learn to trust another brand enough to spend a thousand dollars on it. I also live in a casual community, and I like fitting in. I would spend $1000 on a bag if I thought it was worth it, if I thought I could take excellent care of it, if I wasn't worried about it getting stolen or placed on a dirty floor, if I thought it would help me close more business, etc. Right now I just want to know what they look and feel like IRL. :-s
 
#276
I love the idea of dropping a few grand on a bag because I simply don't have the luxury of doing so right now and am fed up with instant gratifications of spending £££ on bags in their triple digits anyway. Therefore, why buy something you kind of like when you can get something you really, really want? I find with a lot of the top designer bags, their details are utterly enticing. Even when I'm simply window shopping, I drift over towards the more expensive ranges without knowing the prices.

In any case, there is always that feeling... I'm not into brand for brand's sake. Instead, I find they simply complete an outfit and can give what I'm wearing a jazzy boost should I not feel like dressing up. The same goes for jewelry.
 
#277
I spoke to a friend of mine today, she went away skiing for the holiday weekend and when she got back her apartment had been broken into (despite the alarm system that was installed). Her collection of handbags (Chanel, Balenciaga, Hermes, LV) were taken in addition to several items of jewelry and designer shoes. Totally scary and crazy. I would think she has insurance (wouldn't you have to?) but do handbags depreciate or appreciate in value (unlike a car which depreciates the moment you drive it off the lot)? How much would insurance cover? I feel so awful for her.
 
#280
My first reaction is that I pay that much for the quality, but having said that, I noticed some 3 digit bags look very durable as well. I'm sometimes confused about what my real reason is... still searching within myself
 
#281
I like the exclusivity of it. To confess, the more money I put on purses, the more I value them. agree?
Also as I grow older( and earning more), I usually spend more on any item eg. food, purse, clothes. you name it! Purse is just one thing that i like therefore i spend extra.
 
#282
Mrs Darling, I think you should complain, your family is so not looking after you =(

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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#284
lpaigenyc said:
I decided a long time ago there is NO such thing as the perfect bag, for me anyway. Every bag I've owned or own I swear at the time it's 'the one', not two months later and I'm searching again...sigh. I could have all the money in the world to afford whatever bag I want and I still would be searching. I guess that's why I have to take a break from buying and find at least a 'good enough for now' bag and try and stick with it for at least a month or two.
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Wow. That is me.
 
#285
It's the same as men with cars cycles golf crap. It makes us happy and at the end of the day if you don't enjoy pampering yourself or have someone do it for you then you can't take it with you. I try not to go overboard but three lesser bags equal one great investment bag is what I have learned.
 
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