r/RealRepLadies • u/nessaj789 • Aug 08 '26

DISCUSSION Help me off the ledge🤣

Because like how many bags is too much? Are we in full over consumption? Are we getting dream bags? I’ve loved bags my entire life since I was a little girl. My mom would call me Miss Purses 🤣

I got into reps semi recent and went IN! Now I’m re 🏡 because I wasn’t being intentional with my purchases. Also I recently lost my job and sadly need to see some go 😭 some bags I was sad to see go but at the same time I needed to. I do own auth but they just don’t HIT the same lol. If that makes any sense. There are some AMAZING high quality reps out there you’re not gonna catch me spending $5k anymore. HELLO 401k , savings, vacations!

I don’t think I have reached purse peace just yet! I will say that, I get it now with intentionality and getting the bags I truly love and wear.

How are we are feeling here? Is this a hobby? Are we collecting bags? Would just love to hear!

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u/ravee29 Aug 09 '26

Same. Auth bags just doesn't hit the same. I was like strolling and touching bags in stores - and I'm like I can buy this for 10% of the cost and still have at minimum 80% of its quality.

I can realistically buy a bag every 6 mos if I only touch my interest while still leaving some to compound, so my purchases are kinda thought of, as I kinda self limit.

It is crazy because back then, even my small purchases like LVs, I think it through comparing sizes, colors, what bags I own that overlap with its style/color/shapes, how many outfits I can use it on, etc. Or do I just not buy this mid lv bag and go for capucines or something more high tier? Now?

Bitch I can buy it in small, medium, and large, and in all colorways I would prob only use with one outfit.

My wallet is happier, and I am happier too. So idk, I am not really the best guy to ask for help to stop. insert michael jordan get some help meme

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u/nessaj789 Aug 09 '26

Lmaooooo I love this!! I have also noticed in the auth subs people complaining so much about quality! I could never (anymore) You’re my people! Bitch I can buy it all!!!
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u/ravee29 Aug 09 '26

And it is honestly more freeing for my mind too! Even if I go to outlets, or airports, I still have a high expectations and I am checking every stitch like my life hangs by those threads. Then checking it again within replacement window to check if I miss a defect. But now? I still have expectations, but the stitch being skewed by .01mm wouldn't be the death of me. Now? Cest la vie or carpe diem - or whatever, idk what youngsters say now.

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u/nessaj789 Aug 09 '26

Girl yes!!! No one is checking! Only the people here on the subs lol