HELP! I'm the world's worst "I can't decide"-er

SilverVT · #1 (**permalink**) 07-13-2006, 07:22 PM

Okay... you're going to want to smack me when you learn my problem, but I need opinions.

So I've been lusting after this coach bag:

And then there were these in Banana Republic that were SO soft:

Both were out of my price range.

Well, I went into BR a couple of days ago..and the $178 bag is now $90! SO....
I bought THREE.

One is smaller - originally $98, now $70. Three that together were just over the retail of the coach bag.

And while wearing (don't mind my drying laundry!):

I feel like the big bag is really big. I own NO bags larger than the small black one above, and I kinda want at least one bigger bag but I don't want to look stupid.

And now...you can no longer get the coach bag online, which means they'll be pulling it soon. The outlet near me says they don't anticipate getting it. But I found it on ebay! Reserve of $150, BIN $160 - original price $238.

I really want that coach bag...but these BR bags are SO soft. I seriously have been sitting around petting them. I think I'm decided on keeping the small black one, but I don't know what to do about the brown and white larger bags and the coach bag.

Do I keep all 3? Do I really need two bags that are noteable due to their size that are exactly the same just a different color? Do I get rid of one or the other? If so, which?

I only have ONE day to decide on the coach bag too since the auction is ending. I would snap the coach bag up if I hadn't bought these three already. But I like them all! Do I just completely blow the budget and keep them all?

Please help!

short_round · #2 (**permalink**) 07-13-2006, 07:30 PM

I love my Coach bags so I'm a little impartial

but I would get the Coach. But... if you really like the BR ones I would choose 1 to keep and return the other 2

**missmk** · #3 (**permalink**) 07-13-2006, 07:33 PM

I think the BR ones are a lot more attractive, plus you get more for you $$. Not everything is about the brand name.

short_round · #4 (**permalink**) 07-13-2006, 08:25 PM

Not everything is about brand name, but I think she has been wanting the coach for a long time and the BR bags were a more "spur of the moment" buy just because they were on sale...

**missmk** · #5 (**permalink**) 07-13-2006, 11:09 PM

^I understand that 1000%, she's been lusting over that bag forever. I just think the BR ones are the more practical choice IMO because they are cuter (IMO) and cheaper and softer!

**jetta_07** · #6 (**permalink**) 07-15-2006, 01:03 PM

i think i would keep the black BR bag, return the rest, and get the Coach bag. i wouldnt get a white purse just b/c it would get dirty easily and the brown bag looks a bit big on you (unless you wanted a big bag to put stuff.) i really like the black bag, though.

SilverVT · #7 (**permalink**) 07-18-2006, 10:00 PM

Ok, I went with the general consensus of people on here and another friend. I snatched up the coach bag (it got here yesterday....before I even got back from atlanta) and I'm gonna keep the small black one. Too many people said the bigger bags looked to big on me.

Thanks everyone!

juicy_couture · #8 (**permalink**) 07-19-2006, 12:23 PM

Stupid question but whats BR?

SilverVT · #9 (**permalink**) 07-19-2006, 12:34 PM

not stupid! BR = Banana Republic

juicy_couture · #10 (**permalink**) 07-19-2006, 06:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SilverVT

not stupid! BR = Banana Republic

OHHH.. haha ok thanks!

mejumpmore1 · #11 (**permalink**) 07-19-2006, 09:35 PM

I think you made a good choice. I too love coach and the black BR looks really great as well. Congrats on your new bags!

heartfelt · #12 (**permalink**) 07-19-2006, 09:41 PM

i dont think the big BR bags looked big on you at all! i think the white one is hot! but im glad you went with the coach and kept the small black one since you felt the other ones were too big. it's all about what you prefer! ;D

noobie · #13 (**permalink**) 07-20-2006, 01:07 AM

Keep the black one, return the rest, and then get the Coach bag. This way, you'll have two different bags with two different colors;)

kala68 · #14 (**permalink**) 07-26-2006, 01:20 PM

Depending on how tall you are can really make a difference in how the "bigger" bags look on you...they had a big thing on the TOday show about your height in relation to how large of a bag you should carry...it was kind of interesting...
that being said...with Coach...if ANYTHING happens to any bag of theirs they will take it back & refurbish, etc. for FREE...FOREVER...I spilled perfume in my Coach briefcase...that I've had for over 10 years...& they refurbished & put a new strap on for FREEEEEEEEEE!

But...I'm partial to Coach anyday...just M.O.