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tatertot · Jul 7th, 2008, 04:47 PM

I don't know, I think a small laptop would fit. I managed to get my huge hp in there and it is one of their largest models. Here are some pics of it for reference.

nauticalstar · Jul 7th, 2008, 11:08 PM

I'm sad that this is the first pic I am going to post of my steady bag... but I need HELP!

I bought this bag as my birthday present to myself- it cost far more than I have ever spent on a bag. Because of that I've had it almost a month and have been afraid to use it more than 10 times. I like the cross body strap and very very rarely use the regular handles. So I was shocked today to see the stitching unraveling on the handle! On each of the other handles there are 3 backstitches holding them together, on this one there is one stitch and a long piece of extra thread.

So I called lunaboston and of course they offered to send it back for repair. But it may take 4-6 weeks. And it sounded like I would need to pay for shipping in. She said they have never had anyone call about a problem with a steady and she was really surprised. I really don't want to wait that long, and I am so disappointed that my bag is unraveling. Has this happened to anyone's steady? Is it an easy enough fix that I should look up a good leather worker? Or should I just send it in and suck up the wait time?

Please help

tatertot · Jul 7th, 2008, 11:28 PM

RM has been having to deal with tons of issues on the handles (on all of their bags). I would email Cory or Catalina at RM as I know they are repairing bags. Perhaps it would be cheaper or even faster to go through them?

I'm so sorry your new bag has this problem. I hope you can get it repaired easily and go on to enjoy it for a long time.

jpgoeth · Jul 7th, 2008, 11:42 PM

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Originally Posted by nauticalstar

I'm sad that this is the first pic I am going to post of my steady bag... but I need HELP!

I bought this bag as my birthday present to myself- it cost far more than I have ever spent on a bag. Because of that I've had it almost a month and have been afraid to use it more than 10 times. I like the cross body strap and very very rarely use the regular handles. So I was shocked today to see the stitching unraveling on the handle! On each of the other handles there are 3 backstitches holding them together, on this one there is one stitch and a long piece of extra thread.

So I called lunaboston and of course they offered to send it back for repair. But it may take 4-6 weeks. And it sounded like I would need to pay for shipping in. She said they have never had anyone call about a problem with a steady and she was really surprised. I really don't want to wait that long, and I am so disappointed that my bag is unraveling. Has this happened to anyone's steady? Is it an easy enough fix that I should look up a good leather worker? Or should I just send it in and suck up the wait time?

Please help

I'm so sorry to hear about your handles! Mine have problems, too (pics here: Problems with my new steady)

I PM'd RM Maven about it and she said to send it in and they would repair it but didn't say how long it would take. I think you will have to pay to ship it to them, though. I don't really like that because the issue is obviously a design flaw, but that how it works with most things. I'm just happy that they are going to fix it!

I'm still wondering if the repaired handles hold up any better than the originals, though.

sango217 · Jul 7th, 2008, 11:51 PM

Regarding the laptop I stand corrected. I guess it would fit, I suppose it's just that I don't like the way the bag sits when the laptop is in it. I'd lean toward the duo too. But that's obviously JMO.

Sorry to see your guys' handles unraveling. I'm a bit skired for mine now b/c I lava my steadies.

Maybe going through LB would be faster than going through RM, unless of course LB then plans to go through RM. If that's the case then cut out the middle man.

nauticalstar · Jul 8th, 2008, 12:19 AM

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Originally Posted by sango217

Regarding the laptop I stand corrected. I guess it would fit, I suppose it's just that I don't like the way the bag sits when the laptop is in it. I'd lean toward the duo too. But that's obviously JMO.

Sorry to see your guys' handles unraveling. I'm a bit skired for mine now b/c I lava my steadies.

Maybe going through LB would be faster than going through RM, unless of course LB then plans to go through RM. If that's the case then cut out the middle man.

LB did say they would send it back to RM. sigh. I just want to use my new bag now... not in 4 weeks. :(

jpgoeth · Jul 8th, 2008, 12:24 AM

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Originally Posted by nauticalstar

LB did say they would send it back to RM. sigh. I just want to use my new bag now... not in 4 weeks. :(

yeah, it really sucks

But I think it's better than having the whole thing unravel...

nauticalstar · Jul 8th, 2008, 12:45 AM

^this is true. I guess I was just hoping that I could get it fixed locally. But LB didn't offer to reimburse me or anything so I guess I should just send it in.

sango217 · Jul 8th, 2008, 01:20 AM

Maybe try the squeaky wheel technique too. Maybe they'll get so annoyed with you that they'll just send you a new one. But then start buying from them with a different account. You don't want to be "that chick." haha.

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Originally Posted by nauticalstar

^this is true. I guess I was just hoping that I could get it fixed locally. But LB didn't offer to reimburse me or anything so I guess I should just send it in.

knasarae · Jul 8th, 2008, 09:11 AM

The repair will probably take about a month. I had a Plan B that had a chipped button. It took a month to get it back plus another three weeks to get a new dustbag (they did not return my original one with the bag). And I did have to email/call several times. Part of me thinks that maybe my bag was ready before that, because it shipped the next day after someone finally responded to me. But you never know. I personally would go through LB because they have great CS. So you can depend on them to do all the "bugging" to check on your bag instead of you having to track someone down. Good luck!

deeliciouz · Jul 8th, 2008, 09:44 AM

Not steady related, but I had my blue/grey matinee repaired through FLL who sent it to RM. It took about a month to get it back, but I didn't send it back with my dustbag so I guess I saved myself some hassle on that end. It's really unfortunate that both you girls are having problems with your steady's. But just think, once you get them back, it will be as good as new!

bethct · Jul 8th, 2008, 11:03 AM

Has anyone seen the steady (black) priced below 375? I was going to order one today from luna but wanted to double check before I did....thanks in advance!

tatertot · Jul 8th, 2008, 12:00 PM

I have not seen one in a store priced cheaper than that but you may be able to find one on eBay for less w/ the live discount.

jpgoeth · Jul 8th, 2008, 12:12 PM

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Originally Posted by tatertot

I have not seen one in a store priced cheaper than that but you may be able to find one on eBay for less w/ the live discount.

Me niether, but if you go with eBay I'd make sure to get a proof of purchase with the bag so that RM will repair it if you have any problems.

sango217 · Jul 8th, 2008, 12:17 PM

On the bay. They actually had one the other day that came out to around $250 after the live cashback deal. I'd hold off if I were you.

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Originally Posted by bethct

Has anyone seen the steady (black) priced below 375? I was going to order one today from luna but wanted to double check before I did....thanks in advance!

Jul 7th, 2008, 11:28 PM	#138
tatertot On location Location: BBBRRRRRRR	RM has been having to deal with tons of issues on the handles (on all of their bags). I would email Cory or Catalina at RM as I know they are repairing bags. Perhaps it would be cheaper or even faster to go through them? I'm so sorry your new bag has this problem. I hope you can get it repaired easily and go on to enjoy it for a long time. __________________ Happy Holidays Are you into crafts, sewing, scrap booking, knitting/crocheting? Would you like to see a crafts sub-forum on tPF? Join us: http://forum.purseblog.com/feedback-...te-376611.html

Jul 8th, 2008, 09:11 AM	#145
knasarae Tie Dye is MINE!!! Location: Boringsville, USA	The repair will probably take about a month. I had a Plan B that had a chipped button. It took a month to get it back plus another three weeks to get a new dustbag (they did not return my original one with the bag). And I did have to email/call several times. Part of me thinks that maybe my bag was ready before that, because it shipped the next day after someone finally responded to me. But you never know. I personally would go through LB because they have great CS. So you can depend on them to do all the "bugging" to check on your bag instead of you having to track someone down. Good luck! __________________ *My name is Knasarae, and I approve this message.*

Jul 8th, 2008, 09:44 AM	#146
deeliciouz i choose to be happy	Not steady related, but I had my blue/grey matinee repaired through FLL who sent it to RM. It took about a month to get it back, but I didn't send it back with my dustbag so I guess I saved myself some hassle on that end. It's really unfortunate that both you girls are having problems with your steady's. But just think, once you get them back, it will be as good as new! __________________ http://igraceful.blogspot.com/ Happiness depends more on the inward disposition of mind than on outward circumstances. Benjamin Franklin

Jul 8th, 2008, 11:03 AM	#147
bethct Member	steady bag price Has anyone seen the steady (black) priced below 375? I was going to order one today from luna but wanted to double check before I did....thanks in advance!

Jul 8th, 2008, 12:00 PM	#148
tatertot On location Location: BBBRRRRRRR	I have not seen one in a store priced cheaper than that but you may be able to find one on eBay for less w/ the live discount. __________________ Happy Holidays Are you into crafts, sewing, scrap booking, knitting/crocheting? Would you like to see a crafts sub-forum on tPF? Join us: http://forum.purseblog.com/feedback-...te-376611.html

Jul 7th, 2008, 11:51 PM	#140
sango217 Member Location: Fullerton	Regarding the laptop I stand corrected. I guess it would fit, I suppose it's just that I don't like the way the bag sits when the laptop is in it. I'd lean toward the duo too. But that's obviously JMO. Sorry to see your guys' handles unraveling. I'm a bit skired for mine now b/c I lava my steadies. Maybe going through LB would be faster than going through RM, unless of course LB then plans to go through RM. If that's the case then cut out the middle man.

Jul 8th, 2008, 12:45 AM	#143
nauticalstar Member	^this is true. I guess I was just hoping that I could get it fixed locally. But LB didn't offer to reimburse me or anything so I guess I should just send it in.