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Lola24 · Oct 17th, 2008, 05:18 PM

So I've been doing LV, Chanel, Balenciaga, Gucci for years, recently ventured into Goyard, and Mulberry and have been so interested in Bottega, I own a little something here and there but never got around to a bag. I've been researching a bit more lately and planning to spend some time in the boutique on vacation so I was passively looking on a popular website the other day that we all know sells authentic goods (well usually, they apparently had a problem with a balenciaga batch in 2006) and found this beauty for an unbelievable price and immediately bought it!!! I'm absolutely shocked and after reading some posts I'm quite sure this was a website problem, I just can't believe I actually got this bag and for less than $100. I hope some other people got some great deals too! Regardless of the deal, what an AMAZING purse! So here she is.

piperlu · Oct 17th, 2008, 05:29 PM

I love a satchel frame bag. I like how the handles are woven down the sides. Is it bigger than Gucci Boston or a LV Speedy?

Congrats!!!

Lola24 · Oct 17th, 2008, 05:34 PM

I've always loved their classic veneta but when I saw this I just loved how unique it was, then I looked at the price and I thought my eyes were fooling me for sure! I'm going to say, without pulling my speedy 35 out that it is nearly the size of a 35, bigger than a 30 but maybe not quite as big as a 35.....I can get the handles up on my shoulder too without it looking silly which is nice if I need my hand for something.

piperlu · Oct 17th, 2008, 05:43 PM

^^That is a nice size. A great bag for a fabulous price.

Lola24 · Oct 17th, 2008, 05:51 PM

Thank you! I really feel like the quality and craftsmanship of Bottega blows my Chanel bags away (though I do love my Chanels).

kiss_p · Oct 17th, 2008, 06:21 PM

Wow! Beautiful bag. I'm glad they honored the price!

doloresmia · Oct 17th, 2008, 06:44 PM

Wowowoow!

boxermom · Oct 17th, 2008, 06:44 PM

Unbelievable! Congratulations!

Lola24 · Oct 17th, 2008, 06:49 PM

Originally Posted by kiss_p

Wow! Beautiful bag. I'm glad they honored the price!

It was processed as it was any ordinary sale, I didn't contact them or question them..... It seems like I bought this the day after the website was having issues.

robb01 · Oct 17th, 2008, 06:59 PM

awesome deal

justwatchin · Oct 17th, 2008, 07:02 PM

Great find!

BookerMoose · Oct 17th, 2008, 07:22 PM

All I can say is wow...

Lola24 · Oct 17th, 2008, 07:26 PM

I'm staring at it and still can't believe it. Hopefully when I show my husband his reaction won't be negative, usually it's less of the cost factor and more of the "do you really NEED another bag"...... I mean really, this cost me less than a tank of gas....

Mid- · Oct 17th, 2008, 07:46 PM

OK, I'll be honest ... THAT'S NOT FAIR!!!

... Phew, now I can sincerely say "Congratulations and Enjoy!!!" It's a lovely bag indeed.

Lola24 · Oct 17th, 2008, 08:19 PM

^^I had a teacher in the fourth grade that always said "life isn't fair" LOL. Thank you, I wish everyone here got the same deal! I think there are still some people out there that may have.......

Oct 17th, 2008, 05:29 PM	#2
piperlu ~ Peltro Heaven ~ Joined: Jun 2006 Location: At the beach Posts: 9,395	I love a satchel frame bag. I like how the handles are woven down the sides. Is it bigger than Gucci Boston or a LV Speedy? Congrats!!!
	__________________ Debbie

Oct 17th, 2008, 05:34 PM	#3
Lola24 OP Member Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 3,879	I've always loved their classic veneta but when I saw this I just loved how unique it was, then I looked at the price and I thought my eyes were fooling me for sure! I'm going to say, without pulling my speedy 35 out that it is nearly the size of a 35, bigger than a 30 but maybe not quite as big as a 35.....I can get the handles up on my shoulder too without it looking silly which is nice if I need my hand for something.
Lola24 OP Member Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 3,879

Oct 17th, 2008, 05:43 PM	#4
piperlu ~ Peltro Heaven ~ Joined: Jun 2006 Location: At the beach Posts: 9,395	^^That is a nice size. A great bag for a fabulous price.
	__________________ Debbie

Oct 17th, 2008, 05:51 PM	#5
Lola24 OP Member Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 3,879	Thank you! I really feel like the quality and craftsmanship of Bottega blows my Chanel bags away (though I do love my Chanels).
Lola24 OP Member Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 3,879

Oct 17th, 2008, 06:21 PM	#6
kiss_p Member Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 2,173	Wow! Beautiful bag. I'm glad they honored the price!
kiss_p Member Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 2,173	__________________ - I need an intervention!

Oct 17th, 2008, 06:44 PM	#7
doloresmia Member Joined: May 2008 Location: SoCal Posts: 7,537	Wowowoow!

Oct 17th, 2008, 06:44 PM	#8
boxermom Member Joined: Aug 2006 Location: North Carolina Posts: 13,691	Unbelievable! Congratulations!

Oct 17th, 2008, 06:59 PM	#10
robb01 Sofa King Banned Joined: Oct 2008 Posts: 406	awesome deal
robb01 Sofa King Banned Joined: Oct 2008 Posts: 406

Oct 17th, 2008, 07:02 PM	#11
justwatchin I want that! Joined: Jan 2007 Location: East Coast Posts: 774	Great find!
	__________________

Oct 17th, 2008, 07:22 PM	#12
BookerMoose Arrrooooo! Joined: Oct 2007 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 2,579	All I can say is wow...

Oct 17th, 2008, 07:26 PM	#13
Lola24 OP Member Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 3,879	I'm staring at it and still can't believe it. Hopefully when I show my husband his reaction won't be negative, usually it's less of the cost factor and more of the "do you really NEED another bag"...... I mean really, this cost me less than a tank of gas....
Lola24 OP Member Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 3,879

Oct 17th, 2008, 07:46 PM	#14
Mid- ありがとう Joined: Mar 2007 Location: ottone~chocolate heaven Posts: 3,567	OK, I'll be honest ... THAT'S NOT FAIR!!! ... Phew, now I can sincerely say "Congratulations and Enjoy!!!" It's a lovely bag indeed.
	__________________ ~ I prefer to have very little, but it has to be exactly the right thing. ~ Tomas Maier ... still looking for a grape necklace from SS07 ...

Oct 17th, 2008, 08:19 PM	#15
Lola24 OP Member Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 3,879	^^I had a teacher in the fourth grade that always said "life isn't fair" LOL. Thank you, I wish everyone here got the same deal! I think there are still some people out there that may have.......
Lola24 OP Member Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 3,879

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