Should I sell this bag?

Question

I received a Louis Vuitton bag about 4 years back as a gift from my mother in-law.
Anyhow, it's been collecting dust in my closet and it's a very nice bag. I'd just hate to see it go to waste. It's not as if though my mother in-law needs it back or anything she has more handbags than your local Neiman Marcus.
Since it's a discontinued bag it would be highly coveted on ebay and can easily sell for around $400.
My husband is against my idea and said that I should return it.
My question is: Since when do we return gifts?

P.S.
For those who think I never used it.
I used plently of times around her. I just feel that the bag has somewhat went out of style. I got bored...

P.S. 2 To Heart of Gold.
You said my bag can sell for much more? If so what do you think I can get for an LV Epi Leather Ombre bag.

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Answer 1

If its just sitting there sure.. ask your mother-in-law if you can before though


RE:::

that i just looked up on ebay

http://search.ebay.com/Louis-Vuitton-Epi-Leather_W0QQcatrefZC6QQfromZR10QQfsooZ1QQfsopZ1QQftrtZ1QQftrvZ1QQsacatZQ2d1QQsaprchiZQQsaprcloZQQssPageNameZRC0021

there you go

900ish

Answer 2

If it was a gift, it belongs solely to you. You do not owe your mother in law anything but a thank you, as I am sure you gave 4 years ago. 4 years is plenty of time passing for you to feel free to do what you want without guilt. I would not broadcast to your extended family that you sold the purse on eBay, but that is only because it is better taste to keep that part private. You certainly don't see people fretting over the 10-20 dollar gifts they peddle at their yard sales do you? This should be no different considering the amount of time that has passed since you received the gift. Best of luck!

Answer 3

A gift is just that.
This woman must not know your taste, or maybe you jsut have some other reason. YOu seem to not be into this bags, b/c you said in a not-so-agreeable tone that she has more bags than...
And not hat you're mean, jsut that you don't agree and she only gives you what SHE wants.
So tell your husband that until his mother takes a different tact on gift-giving, and learns the art of caring who the other person is (And MANY of us need to learn this, or just give stupid little gift certificates),
you can do whatever you want with this bag and anything else.
And does he really want you to offend her?
What is he really asking for, here?
WW I I I ?????!!!?

Answer 4

Its been four years!!! Your in laws probably forgot about the bag by now... I would do the same thing, if its not in use then give it away or in your case sell it!... I don't see the problem or any issues here. I would never return a gift either as THAT will be unethical and offensive to the giver...

Answer 5

Sell it! She meant it as a gift..you can't use it. You CAN use $400, and someone out there really wants that bag. It would be best for all involved. And since MIL hasn't asked about the bag in 4 years, she probably never will.
To return it would actually be rude...

Answer 6

I would not return it to your mother-in-law because it might hurt her feelings. It was very nice of her to give you such a nice and expensive gift. If you really don't want to hold on to the bag I would sell it. It would allow another person to be able to enjoy it and you would get a little money. I don't think it would be appropriate to return it to her, but it's your call.

Answer 7

Goodness, I feel as if I'm by myself tonight. $400.00 is a lot of money, especially to most, but is it worth her possibly knowing you sold it and the consequences thereafter?

I guess there are a lot of reasons to sell it, it's been 4 years, you don't use it, she has lots of handbags, and ofcourse the money. If there is a small chance of her finding out, you could jeopardize more gifts in the future and even worse, offend her and life isn't easy with "outlaws". I wish you the best.

Answer 8

You should always return gifts that are not of your liking. Now your Mother-in-law thinks you liked gift and will buy you something similar. Let her know your taste and then receive a gift closer to your liking.Who'd buy a bag that is 4 years old anyways. The most Id pay for a Louis Vuitton Bag is $80.00 Evey one has one, They are not really in style any more.( except for all the people that could not afford one years back when they were the in bag to have. know the knockoffs from a swap meet are seen on everyone. Here is a fashion tip...Never buy an accessory with initials to advertise for the designer, It will be reproduced immediately in China. A nice accessory made of great quality leather and hand stitching will stand out in a crowd. not the dime a dozen that designer bags have become. Have your mother-in-law take you to Needless Markup ( Neiman Marcus ) and she can get an idea of your taste in fashion for the next present she will buy for you.

Answer 9

Personally, I would sell the bag. I have received gifts from my mother-in-law that have sat in my closet unused and I have eventually re-gifted them. If your husband is anything like mine, he will get upset if you tell him you are selling or re-gifting something his mother gave you, but if you asked him to pick the item out of your closet, he couldn't do it. Returning the bag to her at this late date would probably offend her more than anything.

Answer 10

Give it to me :) i'll gladly take it off your hands j/k ~since it was a gift i understand the hesitation but you can just store it for a while and then sell it when everyone forgets that you wanted to sell it and don't tell anyone. If they bring it up again just say act like you think it's still stored away~
Good luck

Answer 11

First off, why aren't you using it?? And secondly a discontinued Louis Vuitton bag is going to sell for closer to $700, trust me I know. Go ahead an sell it!!