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ami kio · Apr 10th, 2007, 01:30 AM

I've been eyeing all types of BVs for my very own ever since my mother's orange ball bag caught my fancy; however, the price has been a large deterrent since my most expensive handbag to date is only ~$250.

I impulsively tried BlueFly, but that was a bust

(as described in a previous post).

At one point, I made a low bid on an ebay auction, thinking that I was willing to take the risk on the seller for that low of a price. I promptly forgot about it, assuming that I wouldn't get it, but I won!

The stamped logo and ID tag look good, the leather feels/smells the same as the small chevre hobo that I fondled in the BV store, and it's in like new condition. Oh, and the price? $125!

It's probably several years old or a sample piece, but for the price, I'm not complaining!
(Sorry for the fuzzy pic.)

boxermom · Apr 10th, 2007, 08:09 AM

that's very cute! It looks like the zig-zag stitching in my green bag from fall 2006, so it's not that old. Congratulations!!

My first Bottegas were very vintage (80's) on eBay and I love them--the leather is still soft and together. They hold up so well.

billysmom · Apr 10th, 2007, 10:03 AM

Very cute!!! I love it!

Greentea · Apr 10th, 2007, 10:44 AM

Wow - so pretty and a great deal, too!

bullshopper · Apr 10th, 2007, 10:54 AM

that's cute. congrats.

ms piggy · Apr 10th, 2007, 11:09 AM

The colour really pops. And what a steal! Congrats on your very first Bottega.

Marly · Apr 10th, 2007, 11:59 AM

That's a cutie from the Zig Zag collection- congratulations, great color!

elanoria · Apr 10th, 2007, 02:25 PM

Congrats! I love the color.

Lainey · Apr 10th, 2007, 11:51 PM

What a steal! Congrats!!!

Lisasbags · Apr 11th, 2007, 02:09 AM

Congrats!

Apr 10th, 2007, 01:30 AM	#1
ami kio OP Member Joined: May 2006 Location: Down South Posts: 1,335	My first BV I've been eyeing all types of BVs for my very own ever since my mother's orange ball bag caught my fancy; however, the price has been a large deterrent since my most expensive handbag to date is only ~$250. I impulsively tried BlueFly, but that was a bust (as described in a previous post). At one point, I made a low bid on an ebay auction, thinking that I was willing to take the risk on the seller for that low of a price. I promptly forgot about it, assuming that I wouldn't get it, but I won! The stamped logo and ID tag look good, the leather feels/smells the same as the small chevre hobo that I fondled in the BV store, and it's in like new condition. Oh, and the price? $125! It's probably several years old or a sample piece, but for the price, I'm not complaining! (Sorry for the fuzzy pic.)

Apr 10th, 2007, 08:09 AM	#2
boxermom Member Joined: Aug 2006 Location: North Carolina Posts: 13,685	Re: My first BV that's very cute! It looks like the zig-zag stitching in my green bag from fall 2006, so it's not that old. Congratulations!! My first Bottegas were very vintage (80's) on eBay and I love them--the leather is still soft and together. They hold up so well.

Apr 10th, 2007, 10:03 AM	#3
billysmom Member Joined: Nov 2006 Location: Fort Worth, Texas Posts: 316	Re: My first BV Very cute!!! I love it!
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Apr 10th, 2007, 10:44 AM	#4
Greentea Kelly Crazy!!! Joined: Feb 2006 Location: In Hemes Dreamland! Posts: 8,497	Re: My first BV Wow - so pretty and a great deal, too!

Apr 10th, 2007, 10:54 AM	#5
bullshopper Member Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 813	Re: My first BV that's cute. congrats.
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Apr 10th, 2007, 11:09 AM	#6
ms piggy special breed Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 12,521	Re: My first BV The colour really pops. And what a steal! Congrats on your very first Bottega.
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Apr 10th, 2007, 11:59 AM	#7
Marly Member Joined: Apr 2006 Posts: 2,503	Re: My first BV That's a cutie from the Zig Zag collection- congratulations, great color!
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Apr 10th, 2007, 02:25 PM	#8
elanoria Member Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 9	Re: My first BV Congrats! I love the color.
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Apr 10th, 2007, 11:51 PM	#9
Lainey Member Joined: Aug 2006 Posts: 2,636	Re: My first BV What a steal! Congrats!!!
Lainey Member Joined: Aug 2006 Posts: 2,636

Apr 11th, 2007, 02:09 AM	#10
Lisasbags Sofa King Banned Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 5,116	Re: My first BV Congrats!
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