Yellow Botkier Vixen Satchel... Return or Replace?

shoppergrl · May 6th, 2008, 02:55 PM

I'm having trouble deciding what to do with this purse. If you've read the "Not Happy with First Botkier" thread, you'll know the first one I received had stains on it and it was generally a disappointing experience... BUT I stared at it again as I was packing the box up to return it and I was thinking, maybe I do like it (argh, hate it when I'm indecisive

)... so, the question is - get a refund or get a replacement? Could you girls tell me what you think of it? It'll help me decide.

http://www.lunaboston.com/ProductInf...ier/19323.aspx

Edit - I think one of the contributing factors to my indecisiveness is the fact that this bag seems to be sold out everywhere... even botkier.com has taken it off their website! :\

greenpixie · May 6th, 2008, 05:55 PM

Honestly, I love this bag, especially in that color. And if the leather is anything like the leather on my Bianca (read: amazing) I wouldn't hesitate to get a replacement. Yellow is such a happy color, and I think it is beautiful for sping, summer, fall - even imagine it in winter with a tailored pea coat? Lovely pop of color!

I don't want to talk you into a bag you are only so-so about, but I realllly love it. Pesky ban!

loeh2001 · May 6th, 2008, 06:57 PM

I have been lusting after the vixen satchel and/or hobo in this color for soooo long (but am totally banned until I pay off my visa!)

I would go for it!

tonij2000 · May 6th, 2008, 08:49 PM

Botkier has the most amazing leathers, this bag reminds me of my large Btyand Hobo bags which I love! If I hadn't gotten the LP marigold Dylan Bowler, I would totally get this one! hmm...

rachieface · May 6th, 2008, 11:06 PM

I agree in keeping the bag. It's really adorable and to be perfectly honest - timeless. It's not too trendy where you couldn't wear it for years to come but still hot enough to where you're sporting an it bag. I think if you keep it you won't be disappointed. But, if you do not love it - find something you do!

shoppergrl · May 7th, 2008, 12:36 AM

Ok, thanks everyone!

If I did get it replaced, and then realized I couldn't afford it or whatever, I could always sell it on eBay, right? I checked and there's only one other vixen satchel on ebay right now... All I'd be interested in is getting my money back, so... hopefully that would be possible?

rachieface · May 7th, 2008, 02:23 AM

If you're already thinking about getting rid of it then you probably don't really want it. LOL. Get something you really want, silly!

But yes, if it came down to it I am sure you could eBay it - but why put yourself through the hassle?

shoppergrl · May 7th, 2008, 02:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rachieface

If you're already thinking about getting rid of it then you probably don't really want it. LOL. Get something you really want, silly!

But yes, if it came down to it I am sure you could eBay it - but why put yourself through the hassle?

True, true... lol. I just hate taking stuff back and then regretting it later!

kathypetersen · May 7th, 2008, 07:27 PM

I think the bag is really cute. I'm in the same dilemma as you, however, with another bag I bought. I got a really good deal, and you can't find it anywhere. I'm looking at a few other handbags that I love even more, but I only have so much money to go around. Since the bags I buy are not cheap, I think I've come to the conclusion that I need to invest in handbags that I really LOVE.

jellybebe · May 7th, 2008, 08:44 PM

I think this bag is super cute. I would try to get a replacement.

Swissflower · May 12th, 2008, 12:35 PM

Get it replaced, I am atually thinking to get this color myself, if I can find it.

savvy23 · May 12th, 2008, 02:52 PM

very cute...i think though for what you pay..get what you really want. I love this bag...kind of looks like a companion to the Bianca! i think it is going to be a classic but keep what YOU want! If you are not feeling it...say goodbye.

D & G rockstar · May 12th, 2008, 03:42 PM

OMG, i just read this thread and got a mini vixen w/ the snake embossed leather. ACK... enablers.. i say replace it if you can..

They seem to be available at bloomies.

shoppergrl · May 12th, 2008, 04:29 PM

Ok, so, I ultimately ended up returning it. I figured it was best, since I've also bought a Kooba, a Tylie Malibu, and a Coach in the past 3 weeks... Couldn't justify to myself buying all those and keeping the Botkier.

...But in a couple of weeks I'll have forgotten about those purchases and will be free to (hopefully) find and buy the vixen on eBay.

ZoeyZoo · May 15th, 2008, 03:41 PM

My thought is don't keep it unless you're in love with it. I really like it though and was eying the hobo. How is it weight wise? That is typically my issue with Botkiers.

May 6th, 2008, 05:55 PM	#2
greenpixie Sofa King Addicted Joined: Dec 2006 Location: sunny CA Posts: 3,433	Honestly, I love this bag, especially in that color. And if the leather is anything like the leather on my Bianca (read: amazing) I wouldn't hesitate to get a replacement. Yellow is such a happy color, and I think it is beautiful for sping, summer, fall - even imagine it in winter with a tailored pea coat? Lovely pop of color! I don't want to talk you into a bag you are only so-so about, but I realllly love it. Pesky ban! __________________ Wants: Ignes midi Sofia in wine patent, mini Ormala in purple, Coach laced Ergo hobo in magenta

May 6th, 2008, 08:49 PM	#4
tonij2000 Hi You Durin, Hmph! Joined: Mar 2007 Location: ShowMeState Posts: 2,615	Botkier has the most amazing leathers, this bag reminds me of my large Btyand Hobo bags which I love! If I hadn't gotten the LP marigold Dylan Bowler, I would totally get this one! hmm... __________________ Working collection in progress!

May 6th, 2008, 11:06 PM	#5
rachieface Member Joined: Nov 2007 Posts: 1,197	I agree in keeping the bag. It's really adorable and to be perfectly honest - timeless. It's not too trendy where you couldn't wear it for years to come but still hot enough to where you're sporting an it bag. I think if you keep it you won't be disappointed. But, if you do not love it - find something you do! __________________ "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

May 7th, 2008, 02:23 AM	#7
rachieface Member Joined: Nov 2007 Posts: 1,197	If you're already thinking about getting rid of it then you probably don't really want it. LOL. Get something you really want, silly! But yes, if it came down to it I am sure you could eBay it - but why put yourself through the hassle? __________________ "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

May 7th, 2008, 08:44 PM	#10
jellybebe Back to school! Joined: Jan 2007 Location: Canada Posts: 5,797	I think this bag is super cute. I would try to get a replacement. __________________ Waiting for this beauty! (LV Monogram Shimmer Halo in peach)

May 6th, 2008, 02:55 PM	#1
shoppergrl Member Joined: Oct 2007 Location: Santa Monica, CA Posts: 765	I'm having trouble deciding what to do with this purse. If you've read the "Not Happy with First Botkier" thread, you'll know the first one I received had stains on it and it was generally a disappointing experience... BUT I stared at it again as I was packing the box up to return it and I was thinking, maybe I do like it (argh, hate it when I'm indecisive )... so, the question is - get a refund or get a replacement? Could you girls tell me what you think of it? It'll help me decide. http://www.lunaboston.com/ProductInf...ier/19323.aspx Edit - I think one of the contributing factors to my indecisiveness is the fact that this bag seems to be sold out everywhere... even botkier.com has taken it off their website! :\

May 6th, 2008, 06:57 PM	#3
loeh2001 Member Joined: Mar 2008 Location: Asheville NC Posts: 30	I have been lusting after the vixen satchel and/or hobo in this color for soooo long (but am totally banned until I pay off my visa!) I would go for it!

May 7th, 2008, 12:36 AM	#6
shoppergrl Member Joined: Oct 2007 Location: Santa Monica, CA Posts: 765	Ok, thanks everyone! If I did get it replaced, and then realized I couldn't afford it or whatever, I could always sell it on eBay, right? I checked and there's only one other vixen satchel on ebay right now... All I'd be interested in is getting my money back, so... hopefully that would be possible?

May 7th, 2008, 07:27 PM	#9
kathypetersen Member Joined: Oct 2007 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 52	I think the bag is really cute. I'm in the same dilemma as you, however, with another bag I bought. I got a really good deal, and you can't find it anywhere. I'm looking at a few other handbags that I love even more, but I only have so much money to go around. Since the bags I buy are not cheap, I think I've come to the conclusion that I need to invest in handbags that I really LOVE.

May 12th, 2008, 12:35 PM	#11
Swissflower Passion 4 Balenciaga Joined: May 2006 Location: Emerald city Posts: 1,180	Get it replaced, I am atually thinking to get this color myself, if I can find it.

May 12th, 2008, 02:52 PM	#12
savvy23 WINE tastes better! Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 1,830	very cute...i think though for what you pay..get what you really want. I love this bag...kind of looks like a companion to the Bianca! i think it is going to be a classic but keep what YOU want! If you are not feeling it...say goodbye.

May 12th, 2008, 03:42 PM	#13
D & G rockstar Chloe gal at heart Joined: May 2006 Location: NYC Posts: 3,814	OMG, i just read this thread and got a mini vixen w/ the snake embossed leather. ACK... enablers.. i say replace it if you can.. They seem to be available at bloomies.

May 12th, 2008, 04:29 PM	#14
shoppergrl Member Joined: Oct 2007 Location: Santa Monica, CA Posts: 765	Ok, so, I ultimately ended up returning it. I figured it was best, since I've also bought a Kooba, a Tylie Malibu, and a Coach in the past 3 weeks... Couldn't justify to myself buying all those and keeping the Botkier. ...But in a couple of weeks I'll have forgotten about those purchases and will be free to (hopefully) find and buy the vixen on eBay.

May 15th, 2008, 03:41 PM	#15
ZoeyZoo Member Joined: Feb 2007 Location: USA Posts: 1,442	My thought is don't keep it unless you're in love with it. I really like it though and was eying the hobo. How is it weight wise? That is typically my issue with Botkiers.