Is Louis Vuitton worth the MONEY? Value over Brand, Luxury, Mid Range, Budget Bags & Fountain Pens

[@ReneeLakes]

There is no competition in the fashion industry. These imitations have reached a whole new level kislux

[@differentkindofGEKE]

I really liked this. My sweet spot would be $200-500. I just can’t justify luxury, except maybe a grail fountain pen. The lower end is in my budget. I loved the Superior Labor bag and TWSBI pens are fantastic! I prefer the Diamond 580.

[@almostpronto2286]

Yes definitely enjoyed the comparisons. Lots of helpful info and…even a short hand puppet show on the back wall thanks to the sunset and your expressiveness. 😊👋🕊

[@mimiwright567]

Hi Lori! I’ve just started the fountain pen journey a month ago and am really enjoying your videos. Glad you’re in Boston where I visit a few times a year. I was there last week for Thanksgiving, went to Bob Slate Stationers first time, bought the Pelikan M200 Golden Beryl (and Diamine 2023 Inkvent walnut), how fun to hear you talk about the pen here! I’m loving the pen/ink combo right now and look forward to more of your videos. (I also visited Topdrawer and Boston General Store in Brookline for stationery goodies, and we had brunch at Trident Booksellers and Cafe, delish!)

[@leighpage2591]

I ordered my first starter fountain pens!

[@timewithtata8004]

That's exciting! I hope you love it!

[@kimkurey89]

What do you recommend?

[@leighpage2591]

Love the tiered sets idea! ❤

[@timewithtata8004]

Thank you!! I'm so glad. This was fun to pull together!

[@BeXquisite444-01]

Loved this video! Red and black are my go to colors and are my neutrals. We have a love for the same things. I also have the Emily notebook in red. I have just gotten into fountain pens. I just bought the esterbrook pen in red that you shared in your last video, which is my most expensive pen. Thank you for sharing. Would love to see your handbag collection.

[@schweepy_g]

One thing you can't dismiss is that high-end quality goods will last decades with care and can often become heirloom items you can pass down. With cheaper goods, they will break down much sooner and you will often have to replace them, detracting from their value to the point you might actually have saved money on high-end goods in the long run. I recently got a few quality leather bags from Maxwell-Scott, which came in handy this year and have made my excessive work travel much more enjoyable. These items are practical, handsome, and timeless looking that will look even better with heavy wear and natural patina that comes with age.

[@lorilocey]

Have you seen the NYC LV store's Christmas decorations this year? The entire building is LV luggage. Very impressive. Thought you'd enjoy. BTW - my husband is one of your 'fans'. He wants Lumpy! He calls you 'Lumpy's Mom'.

[@timewithtata8004]

My son sent me a pic yesterday in front of LV! It's so cool!! Tell your husband Lumpy says hi!!

[@RG-yf3uj]

TFS Lori. Very interesting. I'd like to gift the Amazon bag but having a hard time finding it. Would you be able to share the link please

[@pamelaboxall7015]

To judge an item's value, I always go back to the good old cost-per-wear theory. A £3,000 handbag you use every day for years and years is better value for money than a £30 handbag you leave hanging on a hook because it's never quite right. Equally, a £3,000 handbag you rarely use because you're worried you will spoil it is absolutely dreadful value for money. I've been enthralled for the past 3 years by a woman who gets on the same bus as me every morning. She has a simple, medium-sized shoulder bag from The Bridge and it's her consistent companion. It looked worn-in when I first noticed it, and looks the same 3 years later. That bag was great value for money, and I envy her for finding her perfect companion.

[@timewithtata8004]

I love this comment! Thank you for sharing. I envy those people too... ones who find the "perfect companion" as you put it and stick with it. The journey they share together, the comfort and reliability! That's the goal isn't it!

[@MissMarilynDarling]

Because of you I went to goodwill yesterday and I saw a full on desk for 9.99 but it was too heavy to take on the bus and too big to even put on the back of a car so I had to let ig to I was so sad but then I was thinking of you and how you would think that would have been a win of a lifetime :)

[@timewithtata8004]

Sounds like that was a crazy good deal!!