LV Bandwagon: To Jump In or Run Away?

I've been contemplating for a loooooong time about getting my first Louis Vuitton. Somehow, even if I'd have the money, I still never got around to getting one.

At some point, I was so keen on getting my first LV after learning about the brand's history and the craftsmanship involved in the stuff they do (particularly the bags), that I went to the Sydney store to put my name on the waiting list for a Monogram Manhattan GM. After 3 weeks, I got a call from the store saying "my" bag has arrived, but I completely chickened out.

For my first LV, it makes perfect sense for me to go for the original Monogram Canvas line. I know it's the most copied, most overdone print - real or not - but I figured my first LV might as well be the iconic print, and in one of the most iconic shapes: the Speedy.

(Image from eLuxury.com)

For Christmas 07, I decided I'd take the plunge and buy this bag but the LV store sold out. They - again - put my name on their reservation list so that when the Speedy's arrive, I get notified. I got a call right after New Year's, but I found myself rationalising why I should not get this bag - my Christmas holiday expenses are way too high, I have travel plans, etc, etc. On the contrary, I planned one too many outfits around this bag, thinking I'd be getting it once it becomes available.

Obviously I still can't make up my mind.

There are so many other nice designer bags out there, I know that. Fabulous ones that are just as tempting, even without any logos splashed all over them. But admittedly, I haven't found one that comes with a history as rich as LV's.

The funny thing is, I think the fact that I'm blogging about it tells you and me something: that I haven't quite stopped thinking about this bag yet. So maybe instead of losing precious hours of sleep, I should just sleep right now, get up bright and early tomorrow, go to the LV store and get "my" bag?!?! Sounds like a good idea, yeah?

P.S. What do you think?

(The truth is, what I really want is a Chanel bag. No, make that Chanel bags: from the classic 2.55 to the Cambon to the Cabas to the 2.55 Reissue. I'd like to think that is more me. I can't however, justify the cost of this bag. I would feel insanely guilty about spending that much on a bag and until I have ridiculously excessive disposable income or I became a multi-millionaire overnight, I don't think I can step into the Chanel territory.)