Recovering Hermes Addict, Current "Journey" update, other Luxuries I am buying | luxuryinModeration

[@AnythingBtOrdinary91]

THIS. It's important to remember quality doesn't have to always mean going into debt, especially for something as non-essential as a handbag. I once heard someone say you can get great quality leather bags for $500 max. Any higher and you're more likely paying for the brand/status symbol.

[@luxuryinModeration]

yes, so true!

[@lifes1beach]

I agree. I was growing tired of the chase and realized that I love what I already have. Enjoy the trinkets and be well.

[@mimilynn5619]

This video really spoke to me. I appreciate your view on handbag collecting. It’s good to take a break and appreciate what you have in your collection.

[@luxuryinModeration]

yes! thanks for watching and commenting 😘

[@jtw22]

Glad you said this because I was trying to figure out what colors next, but yes... need to stop the chase and appreciate what I have

[@luxuryinModeration]

I still try my best every day to do that 😅

[@ying243]

It's not easy to think rationally after obsession and addiction😇 and I'm so happy for you to be able to come to this point. I agree that we should enjoy what we have, plus what you have is the top line. Thanks for your thoughts and honesty 💗

[@luxuryinModeration]

Thank you for watching and for your comment!💕

[@tanleetia6535]

Happy for you. You look so much more at peace now. It really suits you. 😘

[@EulaPeters]

You have such an amazing bag collection! Dreaming!

[@luxuryinModeration]

Thank you!

[@dremma7203]

Thank you for this thoughts. It’s so brave to say what you said. I didn’t like any of Hermes bags (so I’m safe from expensive losses), but I may like to have Herbag in some bright colors.

[@premeyumlife443]

Thanks for sharing this cuz I’m stopping too. College funds for my big son my lady. 😅😘😘😘Sandy

[@HandbagFoodie]

Thanks for sharing your thoughts and it sounds like you’re devoting your spend to some worthwhile investments! Also your H collection is so classic and versatile! Glad to hear you’re enjoying your bags even more!

[@iylin265]

Lots of respect for sharing this. I am “a little bit” older than you (lol i wish) and even though I have also came to the same realization years ago but the Hermes bug is just too powerful. Best wishes and LOVE your collection, btw.

[@luxuryinModeration]

Thank you! 😘

[@WASP-ee7ey]

Well spent money. There is always next year for bags!

[@DivineStyle08]

Totally agree with all your points ❤

[@luxuryinModeration]

Thank you, and thanks for watching!

[@EbonyNikitaElegance]

So refreshing to hear, congrats on the new home ☺️

[@shoumiemervil3096]

For non-quota bags can you just walk in and ask will you get it?

[@luxuryinModeration]

i'm guessing 70% of the time, the answer is no. Even non-quota bags are very much in demand, so with the limited stock, most stores will still want to sell them to loyal customers they know have been buying with them a while. However, 30% of the time, if a store has it in stock, they will sell it. For example, in my home store they have a first-come, first-serve policy for Evelyn bags: if they have it in stock, you can walk in and buy it. Same for the Madison avenue store, they will sell you a non-quota bag if they have it in stock. Key phrase here is "if they have it in stock"

[@csong9940]

Most of the time, no. I was once offered a mini Evelyne as a walk-in but I realize now that that was a very rare occurrence. Recently I went into another boutique and asked for a bag and all they were willing to offer me was one of the silk bags (I forget what it was called but it's like a shoulder bag that looks like it was made out of a silk scarf).

[@jenvogue5005]

Our SA won't give you a quota bag unless we spend 5:1..... it sucks to have to shop in a competitive store!!!! I wish this reality for us was fake!!!!

[@anyaamasova6607]

Your store location matters immensely. Try competing in NYC, Beverly Hills, Palm Beach. Be prepared to purchase fine jewellery and furniture. I do not care for the aesthetic of Hermes jewellery. The Hermes aesthetic is cool girl/equestrian/somewhat masculine. My preference in jewellery is classic, feminine and if I wish to have a motif it would be floral. There are much better choices out there.

[@jenvogue5005]

@@anyaamasova6607 unfortunately I think our boutique is the most competitive in the country. People in Beverly hills and NYC have much easier time scoring bags

[@luxuryinModeration]

Totally agree! i love more feminine floral shapes too!

[@luxuryinModeration]

Sorry to hear that. Don't know where you are, but wonder if you can travel to another location a lot (like a city a relative lives in, or if you go to hawaii for vacation more than once...)

[@jenvogue5005]

@luxuryinModeration i think our boutique is the most competitive here in the states. Maybe you will have a good idea of where that might be... lol just ridiculous! I do have to think about hawaii.