Your Most Regretful Bag Purchase

[PineappleMinnie]

I picked up a Strathberry East/West Mini during my last trip to London. The bag (being mini) is very small and will fit only basic necessities (wallet, cell phone, few keys, etc.). That said, it is a beautiful bag and of very good quality. The customer service at the store was superb too. No regrets on that end; I actually miss using it since we’re in quarantine with nowhere to go!

However, a while back I picked up a Furla bag just because it was kind of cute and discounted. But it was white, and I rarely ever wear white, plus the backside got smudged bluish from my jeans. Sigh...don’t ever go against your instinct/taste with colors “just because.” I’m never going to buy a light-colored bag ever again.
However, a while back I picked up a Furla bag just because it was kind of cute and discounted. But it was white, and I rarely ever wear white, plus the backside got smudged bluish from my jeans. Sigh...don’t ever go against your instinct/taste with colors “just because.” I’m never going to buy a light-colored bag ever again.

I heard there’s something you can spray to protect colour transfer. Never tried it though. I actually just ordered a cream colour purse. Lol. My first white purse

 

[whateve]

I heard there’s something you can spray to protect colour transfer. Never tried it though. I actually just ordered a cream colour purse. Lol. My first white purse

A good leather conditioner provides some protection against color transfer. If color transfer happens, it cleans off easier.

 

[PineappleMinnie]

I bought two Kelly 28s, both preloved, years ago, when I thought I was a kelly person and a gold hardware person. BBK ghw and Porc Ghw, both with graceful lines and patina. The BBK was inexpensive, but I put too much money into the bag bc I took it to Hermes to replace the handle, arms (it took months and cost more than the original purchase) and bought a variety of canvas straps. Then I decided I was a birkin person (specifically a 30 birkin Or bizarrely JPG birkin) and phw. .I’m now thinking of buying another kelly , but wanted something different, so I picked up a JPG fringe kelly. . .

The lindy 26 is adorable and if you like preloved, there are a variety of lindys online in different sizes, happy shopping!

I found it quite difficult to find a preloved Lindy 26 in black, gold, or Etoupe colour. I haven’t seen one here. I also looked at their official website, no luck.

 

[girliegirl]

LV Alma GM in Amarante. I got it for a great price and I love it but never use it, not the right shape for me and too formal.

 

[Tomsmom]

My H Picotin. It just wasn’t a comfortable bag to me. I ended up selling at a loss, but better than in sitting in my closet never being used. Live and learn

 

[ditzydi]

I unboxed a preloved monogram mini pochette this morning and then got a text from my SA 5 minutes ago that they just got a brand new one in. I'm so mad at myself and lack of patience. I am contemplating buying the new one anyway and then putting the preloved one up for sale. Of course now my sa isn't responding. I'm sure the person on the list after me scooped it up.

 

[HeartHermes]

I guess I just got caught up in the hype. Not one of my better decisions, ha! I can afford a Birkin but can’t justify the cost. I think I thought I might use it and decide if I really wanted to take the plunge. 3+ years later, I’m still debating a Birkin. I’m not wealthy but do have expendable funds. I love the Birkin but I just can’t pull the trigger. I am older, I would get a lot of pleasure having this bag. My only child thinks much differently. To her, 100. Is the max on bags. It’s complicated, haha

Think of it this way, which is more expensive: a replica bag that sits on your shelf, and if eventually sold, won't recoup your initial cost, or a Birkin that will hold its value and will probably sell for more in just a few years than what you paid.

 

[Sferics]

I hope the time will come when this bag will be cool...

 

[lovieluvslux]

SFerics. I almost purchased the same bag. So glad I didn't. My biggest regrets are the Jimmy Choo handbags. Qty 02 Rikki's. I recently purchased distressed leather 227 and it's going back. Guess I'm not a fan of distressed Chanel leather.

 

[Sferics]

SFerics. I almost purchased the same bag. So glad I didn't.

What was it that you first liked it? I can't even remember what I was thinking...

 

[lovieluvslux]

At that time, I liked the texture of the leather. The one I was looking at was in gold so I wanted as an evening bag.

 

[Mutti]

It was a fake mulberry Anthony. I was a fool

 

[Sferics]

At that time, I liked the texture of the leather. The one I was looking at was in gold so I wanted as an evening bag.

I see...

 

[lenarmc]

My Chanel Twisted Flap in red. I LOVE this bag, but I don’t wear it enough. It’s cool and edgy. Fits my style perfectly. I think that I should have waited and saved up for my dream Chanel bag which is a Chanel Reissue in palladium hardware.
I have realized that other than the Reissue, I’m not a Chanel handbag person. I do, however, like the clothes. The shoes are meh. They seem to be rip-offs of other brands with a Chanel logo slapped on it.

 

[MadamePosh]

It was an impulse buy for a nina and a jane gabriela hearst bags. I still have never used any of the two up to date. They look nice and chic on royalties and celebrities but they are just not for me. “To each their own”