Complete and total impulse buy! Did I make a mistake??

biggestbaglover · Jun 17th, 2008, 12:51 AM

I have wanted to try the Botkier brand for a very long time now. Up until this point all the majority of my bags were Coach. However, I am a true leather lover and do not have any of their signature bags, except for my very first one. Anyways, I have ventured into a Cole Haan Village Bucket tote, a Hayden Harnett and a Marc by Marc Jacobs and love them all, particularly the Marc Jacobs as the leather is just so luscious. While browsing the Deals and Steals forum, I noticed that Neiman Marcus has an extra 25% off on their sale bags and I found a Nomad satchel for $346.50 with free shipping to Canada!!! This is unheard of for any website. So with duties and taxes, both unavoidable, my total came to $420. What do you think? Did I make a good purchase or did I make a mistake. I already have a huge black tote and a black hobo but I thought that the Nomad satchel was different enough from these two. What do you guys think of the Nomad? Is it a good quality bag? How is the leather? I am so incredibly nervous even though I know that I can return it. Is this a good bag to begin my venture into Botkier? Please give my your thoughts/ease my mind. Thanks!!

blondette · Jun 17th, 2008, 07:53 AM

Lol Ive just done a similar thing to the tune of $430, with my second Botkier Essex bag.
I ummed and aahed for ages but then just bought it, I really like the Nomad bag too i'd love one! But I love any of the Botkiers that feature the tusk they're just gorgeous!!

The only downside is not being able to carry them on a plane :(

of course you've done the right thing, its lush! you'll love it

biggestbaglover · Jun 17th, 2008, 10:25 AM

Thanks so much blondette! I feel so worried that I couldn't sleep all night! I really hope that I love it.

savvy23 · Jun 17th, 2008, 08:58 PM

I have 3 botkiers...2 Bianca's and 1 Bombay Tote. I love BOTKIERS...they are really nice and edgy. I think Botkiers are best in satchels but you made a great deal because they are hard to come by on sale. Congrats!

Check out the thread on the Morgan posted by Megs...it is a lovely purse!

tonij2000 · Jun 17th, 2008, 11:19 PM

Relax, it's a fab bag!

biggestbaglover · Jun 17th, 2008, 11:28 PM

Thanks guys! Now I am nervously excited and anticipating the bag. I will post pics for you when it arrives and let you know how I feel about it. Thanks for reassuring me!

rachieface · Jun 18th, 2008, 02:20 AM

Nomad for under $350 rocks. Congrats!

missaznpirate · Jun 19th, 2008, 12:34 AM

Nomad was my first Botkier, too! I bought it on a total impulse as well, but it turns out to be one of my most used bags. The style is so unique, I can almost guarantee I won't see anyone around with it...the leather is a little soft and very smooth, and I haven't experienced any rubbing off from the bronze color of mine. & the best thing is that it can fit a TON. I just throw whatever I need in there! Just lats night, I went to the movies and snuck in food (shhh), and I fit FOUR personal pan pizza boxes along with all my things! (they weren't all mine.) It's a very versatile bag, and I hope you love it.

Stormy Heart · Jun 25th, 2008, 05:19 AM

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Originally Posted by missaznpirate

Nomad was my first Botkier, too! I bought it on a total impulse as well, but it turns out to be one of my most used bags. The style is so unique, I can almost guarantee I won't see anyone around with it...the leather is a little soft and very smooth, and I haven't experienced any rubbing off from the bronze color of mine. & the best thing is that it can fit a TON. I just throw whatever I need in there! Just lats night, I went to the movies and snuck in food (shhh), and I fit FOUR personal pan pizza boxes along with all my things! (they weren't all mine.) It's a very versatile bag, and I hope you love it.

Four hot pizzas must be the bravest things one can sneak into a movie. Did the ticket taker think it was your perfume ? Do your friends buy your admission when you carry 'the goods' ? I am amazed !

anilumagloire · Jun 25th, 2008, 10:28 AM

Good for you! That is a fab bag! I saw it too but I couldn't get it then. Enjoy it!!!

Lexie2000 · Jun 27th, 2008, 10:05 AM

I LOVE my Nomad. It's a great bag. I bought mine one eBay last year for 260.00. It was right after a Sample Sale and scads of Bots were on ebay for good prices. This is the coolest of bags and I hope you love it.

BotNomad1.JPG

Jun 17th, 2008, 12:51 AM	#1
biggestbaglover Member Joined: Aug 2007 Posts: 1,420	Complete and total impulse buy! Did I make a mistake?? I have wanted to try the Botkier brand for a very long time now. Up until this point all the majority of my bags were Coach. However, I am a true leather lover and do not have any of their signature bags, except for my very first one. Anyways, I have ventured into a Cole Haan Village Bucket tote, a Hayden Harnett and a Marc by Marc Jacobs and love them all, particularly the Marc Jacobs as the leather is just so luscious. While browsing the Deals and Steals forum, I noticed that Neiman Marcus has an extra 25% off on their sale bags and I found a Nomad satchel for $346.50 with free shipping to Canada!!! This is unheard of for any website. So with duties and taxes, both unavoidable, my total came to $420. What do you think? Did I make a good purchase or did I make a mistake. I already have a huge black tote and a black hobo but I thought that the Nomad satchel was different enough from these two. What do you guys think of the Nomad? Is it a good quality bag? How is the leather? I am so incredibly nervous even though I know that I can return it. Is this a good bag to begin my venture into Botkier? Please give my your thoughts/ease my mind. Thanks!!

Jun 17th, 2008, 11:19 PM	#5
tonij2000 Hi You Durin, Hmph! Joined: Mar 2007 Location: ShowMeState Posts: 2,662	Relax, it's a fab bag! __________________

Jun 18th, 2008, 02:20 AM	#7
rachieface Member Joined: Nov 2007 Posts: 1,253	Nomad for under $350 rocks. Congrats! __________________ "I like my money right where I can see it - hanging in my closet!"--Carrie Bradshaw Currently lusting: Marc Jacobs Topaz Quilted Elise Marc Jacobs Spring Street in Purple "In order to be irreplaceable - one must always be different!" - - Coco Chanel

Jun 19th, 2008, 12:34 AM	#8
missaznpirate Member Joined: Aug 2007 Location: Home-Hawaii / College - Texas Posts: 1,017	Nomad was my first Botkier, too! I bought it on a total impulse as well, but it turns out to be one of my most used bags. The style is so unique, I can almost guarantee I won't see anyone around with it...the leather is a little soft and very smooth, and I haven't experienced any rubbing off from the bronze color of mine. & the best thing is that it can fit a TON. I just throw whatever I need in there! Just lats night, I went to the movies and snuck in food (shhh), and I fit FOUR personal pan pizza boxes along with all my things! (they weren't all mine.) It's a very versatile bag, and I hope you love it. __________________ i <3 bal.

Jun 25th, 2008, 10:28 AM	#10
anilumagloire Member Joined: May 2008 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 1,039	Good for you! That is a fab bag! I saw it too but I couldn't get it then. Enjoy it!!! __________________ Anilu {NO SHRINKING VIOLET} Need... * Light gray Matinee * Glazed almond Matinee Pleeeeeeeeeeease!!!!!!!!!!

Jun 17th, 2008, 07:53 AM	#2
blondette Member Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 3	Lol Ive just done a similar thing to the tune of $430, with my second Botkier Essex bag. I ummed and aahed for ages but then just bought it, I really like the Nomad bag too i'd love one! But I love any of the Botkiers that feature the tusk they're just gorgeous!! The only downside is not being able to carry them on a plane :( of course you've done the right thing, its lush! you'll love it

Jun 17th, 2008, 10:25 AM	#3
biggestbaglover Member Joined: Aug 2007 Posts: 1,420	Thanks so much blondette! I feel so worried that I couldn't sleep all night! I really hope that I love it.

Jun 17th, 2008, 08:58 PM	#4
savvy23 WINE tastes better! Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 1,904	I have 3 botkiers...2 Bianca's and 1 Bombay Tote. I love BOTKIERS...they are really nice and edgy. I think Botkiers are best in satchels but you made a great deal because they are hard to come by on sale. Congrats! Check out the thread on the Morgan posted by Megs...it is a lovely purse!

Jun 17th, 2008, 11:28 PM	#6
biggestbaglover Member Joined: Aug 2007 Posts: 1,420	Thanks guys! Now I am nervously excited and anticipating the bag. I will post pics for you when it arrives and let you know how I feel about it. Thanks for reassuring me!

Jun 27th, 2008, 10:05 AM	#11
Lexie2000 Former Kooba Queen Joined: Jan 2006 Location: Wild Wonderful West Virginia Posts: 5,067	I LOVE my Nomad. It's a great bag. I bought mine one eBay last year for 260.00. It was right after a Sample Sale and scads of Bots were on ebay for good prices. This is the coolest of bags and I hope you love it. BotNomad1.JPG __________________