Welcome to The Purse Forum.

soundpam · Sep 28th, 2006, 09:18 PM

Hi all - I'm new to tPF & haven't seen any mention of Kooba. I was thinking of buying one but was wondering if there's something I don't know. I got dupped by a fake Sienna on ebay that's perfect in every respect except that it's pebbled leather. (I did my homework on their website & even looked @ real ones @ Neiman's before I bid but the pictures were deceptive.) I really like the purse except that it's fake (& I hate fakes !!). I'm just about ready to invest in a new purse & was leaning towards Kooba (a real one this time -hopefully a good deal) but would really appreciate some input. Opinions anyone? Thanks in advance.

ginaf20697 · Sep 28th, 2006, 09:32 PM

You can get them on legitimate websites for pretty good prices if you use online coupons from Touties or the other coupon sites. I love my Koobas.

loren · Sep 28th, 2006, 09:33 PM

are sure it's a fake? I think some of the siennas might have been pebbled leather. I have one that I've never even used so I'll take it out and look at the leather closely. It is a bag that is often faked so you do have to be careful on ebay, but it is a great bag. My friend has the sienna in cognac and it's a beautiful bag that goes with everything and looks great. Post pics in the authenticate section before you run out and buy another and Koobas often go on sale so check the steals and deals section for that. good luck

foxmonkey · Sep 28th, 2006, 09:40 PM

I have a Woven Ada and I love it! The leather is beautiful.

soundpam · Sep 28th, 2006, 09:46 PM

Excellent info - thanks ! I didn't know about the coupons ! I am glad to hear that others like Koobas - I was worried. I have a Fendi Spy but I need something more casual for everyday & Koobas fit my style really well. Thanks, again. I LOVE THIS SITE !!!!!!

soundpam · Sep 28th, 2006, 09:48 PM

loren - I'm almost positive it's a fake - the seller ceased being a registered ebay seller a day after I received my bag & gave positive feedback !

soundpam · Sep 28th, 2006, 09:57 PM

Thanks Foxmonkey - The woven Ada (or Braeden) is one that I was considering. I also like the Ginger, the Mia (though it's a bit small) & of course - the Sienna. Now I just have to narrow it down.

ginaf20697 · Sep 28th, 2006, 10:21 PM

I have the Nisha and it's a nice big and comfortable bag. You can probably find it on sale online since it was a summer bag.

Lexie2000 · Sep 28th, 2006, 10:54 PM

New Fall Sienna's are very pebbled. I actually like these better than the smoother leather. JCMadison and Kooba.com have sales often. There are a few real Koobas on ebay. I just sold my Nisha for a great price (220) since it is an older season bag. It was a little too large for me. Kooba's are great bags. Check out Upscaletrend and surf*goddess who have some nice authentic Koobas up. Also Lninos has a few up too at good prices. I stick with a few known authentic and trusted ebay sellers for Koobas since most Koobas on ebay are fake.

abaglover · Sep 28th, 2006, 11:54 PM

Originally Posted by Lexie2000

New Fall Sienna's are very pebbled. I actually like these better than the smoother leather. JCMadison and Kooba.com have sales often. There are a few real Koobas on ebay. I just sold my Nisha for a great price (220) since it is an older season bag. It was a little too large for me. Kooba's are great bags. Check out Upscaletrend and surf*goddess who have some nice authentic Koobas up. Also Lninos has a few up too at good prices. I stick with a few known authentic and trusted ebay sellers for Koobas since most Koobas on ebay are fake.

Yep, I, too, can vouch for Lninos

. I bought a Kooba Claudia from Lninos and the leather, the smell and the details are the same quality as the Kooba Renee I bought from Bergdorfgoodman.com. I love Kooba bags

!!

ciatta · Sep 28th, 2006, 11:55 PM

Greetings Soundpam,
I think that you will be thrilled with the quality of any Kooba handbag. I have a Sienna in Moss, a Nisha in Toffee and a Jesse, which is a distressed leather. I was able to find all of them on legit websites and some really good prices, probably end-of-the-season items. Now, I'm trying to decide which one I would like next. I'm more of a casual gal and these type of bags fit my lifestyle quite well. Good luck in your search, and welcome! (and a Hi to Lexie..she has been a great help with my questions, too)

Ammietwist · Sep 28th, 2006, 11:58 PM

I almost bought a Kooba, and there are three reasons why I didn't. I hate the fact that they cost so much. They used to be made in Italy for half as much, and because they're trendy, Kooba more than doubled the price while cutting their costs by shifting production to China. They're also heavy, and I fear they'll be trendy enough that the bag will last longer than the trend.

soundpam · Sep 29th, 2006, 12:34 AM

Just a quick thanks to all - the advice is excellent & much appreciated.

Lady Lamb · Sep 29th, 2006, 12:36 AM

I just purchased a Kooba (the Natalia) and love it a lot! Usually I don't go for the distressed leather look but the bag is very comfy and fits most of my daily stuff. I got it at Off Saks for a very good price (half off). Guess you could call it my beater bag.

Pursegrrl · Sep 29th, 2006, 12:43 AM

Welcome, soundpam! There are quite a few threads floating around about Koobas:

http://forum.purseblog.com/handbags-...ighlight=kooba

http://forum.purseblog.com/handbags-...ooba+wear+tear

above are a couple for starters...
I have a Sienna in the Desert color and I love it!

Welcome and enjoy tPF!

Sep 28th, 2006, 09:18 PM	#1
soundpam OP Member Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 78	Kooba ? Hi all - I'm new to tPF & haven't seen any mention of Kooba. I was thinking of buying one but was wondering if there's something I don't know. I got dupped by a fake Sienna on ebay that's perfect in every respect except that it's pebbled leather. (I did my homework on their website & even looked @ real ones @ Neiman's before I bid but the pictures were deceptive.) I really like the purse except that it's fake (& I hate fakes !!). I'm just about ready to invest in a new purse & was leaning towards Kooba (a real one this time -hopefully a good deal) but would really appreciate some input. Opinions anyone? Thanks in advance.
soundpam OP Member Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 78

Sep 28th, 2006, 09:32 PM	#2
ginaf20697 Member Joined: Nov 2005 Location: NH Posts: 1,089	Re: Kooba ? You can get them on legitimate websites for pretty good prices if you use online coupons from Touties or the other coupon sites. I love my Koobas.

Sep 28th, 2006, 09:33 PM	#3
loren Member Joined: Nov 2005 Location: washington Posts: 1,591	Re: Kooba ? are sure it's a fake? I think some of the siennas might have been pebbled leather. I have one that I've never even used so I'll take it out and look at the leather closely. It is a bag that is often faked so you do have to be careful on ebay, but it is a great bag. My friend has the sienna in cognac and it's a beautiful bag that goes with everything and looks great. Post pics in the authenticate section before you run out and buy another and Koobas often go on sale so check the steals and deals section for that. good luck

Sep 28th, 2006, 09:40 PM	#4
foxmonkey Member Joined: Jan 2006 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 417	Re: Kooba ? I have a Woven Ada and I love it! The leather is beautiful.
	__________________ bag!monkey, my purse blog!

Sep 28th, 2006, 09:46 PM	#5
soundpam OP Member Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 78	Re: Kooba ? Excellent info - thanks ! I didn't know about the coupons ! I am glad to hear that others like Koobas - I was worried. I have a Fendi Spy but I need something more casual for everyday & Koobas fit my style really well. Thanks, again. I LOVE THIS SITE !!!!!!
soundpam OP Member Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 78

Sep 28th, 2006, 09:48 PM	#6
soundpam OP Member Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 78	Re: Kooba ? loren - I'm almost positive it's a fake - the seller ceased being a registered ebay seller a day after I received my bag & gave positive feedback !
soundpam OP Member Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 78

Sep 28th, 2006, 09:57 PM	#7
soundpam OP Member Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 78	Re: Kooba ? Thanks Foxmonkey - The woven Ada (or Braeden) is one that I was considering. I also like the Ginger, the Mia (though it's a bit small) & of course - the Sienna. Now I just have to narrow it down.
soundpam OP Member Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 78

Sep 28th, 2006, 10:21 PM	#8
ginaf20697 Member Joined: Nov 2005 Location: NH Posts: 1,089	Re: Kooba ? I have the Nisha and it's a nice big and comfortable bag. You can probably find it on sale online since it was a summer bag.

Sep 28th, 2006, 10:54 PM	#9
Lexie2000 Member Joined: Jan 2006 Location: Wild Wonderful West Virginia Posts: 6,656	Re: Kooba ? New Fall Sienna's are very pebbled. I actually like these better than the smoother leather. JCMadison and Kooba.com have sales often. There are a few real Koobas on ebay. I just sold my Nisha for a great price (220) since it is an older season bag. It was a little too large for me. Kooba's are great bags. Check out Upscaletrend and surf*goddess who have some nice authentic Koobas up. Also Lninos has a few up too at good prices. I stick with a few known authentic and trusted ebay sellers for Koobas since most Koobas on ebay are fake.

Sep 28th, 2006, 11:55 PM	#11
ciatta Member Joined: Aug 2006 Posts: 1,520	Re: Kooba ? Greetings Soundpam, I think that you will be thrilled with the quality of any Kooba handbag. I have a Sienna in Moss, a Nisha in Toffee and a Jesse, which is a distressed leather. I was able to find all of them on legit websites and some really good prices, probably end-of-the-season items. Now, I'm trying to decide which one I would like next. I'm more of a casual gal and these type of bags fit my lifestyle quite well. Good luck in your search, and welcome! (and a Hi to Lexie..she has been a great help with my questions, too)
ciatta Member Joined: Aug 2006 Posts: 1,520

Sep 28th, 2006, 11:58 PM	#12
Ammietwist Member Joined: Feb 2006 Posts: 1,807	Re: Kooba ? I almost bought a Kooba, and there are three reasons why I didn't. I hate the fact that they cost so much. They used to be made in Italy for half as much, and because they're trendy, Kooba more than doubled the price while cutting their costs by shifting production to China. They're also heavy, and I fear they'll be trendy enough that the bag will last longer than the trend.
Ammietwist Member Joined: Feb 2006 Posts: 1,807

Sep 29th, 2006, 12:34 AM	#13
soundpam OP Member Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 78	Re: Kooba ? Just a quick thanks to all - the advice is excellent & much appreciated.
soundpam OP Member Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 78

Sep 29th, 2006, 12:36 AM	#14
Lady Lamb Member Joined: Sep 2006 Location: United States Posts: 28	Re: Kooba ? I just purchased a Kooba (the Natalia) and love it a lot! Usually I don't go for the distressed leather look but the bag is very comfy and fits most of my daily stuff. I got it at Off Saks for a very good price (half off). Guess you could call it my beater bag.

Sep 29th, 2006, 12:43 AM	#15
Pursegrrl Oh no she di-int!! Joined: Jun 2006 Location: Seattle Posts: 19,313	Re: Kooba ? Welcome, soundpam! There are quite a few threads floating around about Koobas: http://forum.purseblog.com/handbags-...ighlight=kooba http://forum.purseblog.com/handbags-...ooba+wear+tear above are a couple for starters... I have a Sienna in the Desert color and I love it! Welcome and enjoy tPF!
	__________________ My Blog: five-nineteen.blogspot.com Tweet tweet: twitter.com/five19

Welcome to The Purse Forum.

Our Purse Forum, or TPF, is the #1 online social network for everything designer handbag related. Join over 200,000 enthusiastic members in this friendly community and start engaging in the discussion today.