Well now, let’s talk about buyin’ one of them fancy YSL Manhattan bags, ya know, the Yves Saint Laurent ones. I ain’t no expert, but I heard some things from my niece who works in the city, and I seen some things on that there internet thingy, so I’ll tell ya what I know. Don’t expect no fancy words though, I just talk plain.
First off, where to get these bags? Seems like you got choices. If you got money to burn, you can go straight to the Saint Laurent Official Website. Yep, they got their own website, fancy that! Or, if you’re like me and like to shop around, there’s other places too. I heard tell of places like Bloomingdale’s, FWRD, Luisaviaroma, Net-a-Porter, Matches, Nordstrom, and Saks Fifth Avenue. That’s a mouthful, ain’t it? If you’re in the US, that Nordstrom place seems popular.
Now, these bags ain’t cheap, let me tell ya. They call ’em “luxury,” which is just a fancy word for “expensive.” But they say these bags hold their value, so maybe it’s like buyin’ gold or somethin’. They say it’s an “investment,” but I just call it spendin’ a whole lotta money. Anyways, if you’re gonna spend that much, you wanna make sure it’s the real deal, right?
- Check the label: They say there’s a label inside, either at the bottom of the flap or tucked behind a pocket. It should say “MADE IN ITALY” in big letters. And there should be numbers, like a “style number” and an “art number.” They say these numbers are important, like a secret code or somethin’. Kinda like them numbers they put on cows, but fancier.
- Look for the serial number: This is where it gets tricky. They say newer bags got three letters and ten numbers, all jumbled up with a dot in the middle. Older ones got twelve numbers, split into two groups of six with a dot in the middle. If you see two rows of numbers, that’s a bad sign. Means it’s probably fake, like them fake flowers they sell at the dollar store.
And get this, they make these bags in different countries, not just Italy. Who knew? But they still say “MADE IN ITALY” on ’em, so go figure. It’s all a bit confusing if you ask me.
Now, if you ain’t got a pile of money, you can still get a YSL bag, but it might be used. There’s this place called Vestiaire Collective where folks sell their old bags. Kinda like a fancy thrift store, I guess. You can buy and sell on their website, just like sellin’ extra eggs from my chickens, but way more expensive. They got millions of shoppers, so you might find a good deal. But you gotta be careful, make sure it ain’t a fake. Always check them labels and numbers.
Why do folks buy these expensive bags anyway? Well, they say they’re “stylish” and “classic,” which means they don’t go out of style, like them old songs on the radio. And they say they’re well-made, with attention to detail. I guess that means they don’t fall apart after a few months. They better not, for that price!
So, if you’re thinkin’ ’bout gettin’ a YSL Manhattan bag, remember what I told ya. Check them labels, check them numbers, and buy from a place you trust. And don’t go spendin’ your rent money on it, unless you wanna live in a cardboard box. That ain’t stylish, I tell ya. And if you are buying a new YSL bag, it seems like July is a good time to do it for some reason. I seen it somewhere on the internet, so it must be true, right?
And one last thing, they got all sorts of colors and styles, I hear tell. So, pick one you like, one that makes you feel good. After all, if you’re gonna spend that much money, you might as well enjoy it. Just don’t tell my husband how much it costs, he’d have a cow! He thinks spendin’ ten bucks on a new chicken is extravagant.
Now, this whole buying a “luxury” bag thing sounds complicated. But I reckon if you do your homework and be careful, you can get yourself a nice YSL bag without getting ripped off. And if you can’t, well, there are plenty of other nice bags out there that don’t cost an arm and a leg. Remember, it’s just a bag, it ain’t gonna change your life, or make your biscuits taste any better. But if it makes you happy, I guess that’s all that matters.
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