I'd wonder also if it can be used as a shoulder bag. It's more structured than most BV's. I like just about every BV, but the price would be an issue for me too.
This bag is on Bluefly for 20% off. I've read conflicting opinions about that site--apparently they had a batch of fake bags of one brand (not BV); but others have said the bags they received from them are authentic. I've never purchased from them. But you could take a look--there are 2 different browns in this style. It's about $2100+.
I like it!! And would prolly use it as a shoulder bag..
It is rather expensive, but then I would factor it in the lifespan of this bag, which will be looooong, seeing how classic this design is, so I could justify this pricetag for a BV especially.
There were a couple of these bags on ebay last week by a very reliable and trustworth seller. They went for less than $1500 BIN. In the pics on the listing it looks like it fits over the shoulder. Not sure if any of this info helps though!
It's a beauty. It does look like it could fit under the shoulder, but tightly. Doesn't seem like it's a swing over your shoulder if you have a coat or something bulky on-type bag, would that be a deal breaker? It's a structured, more formal type bag. Very, very pretty-love the design detail! Leshent, like nizlay said, is a reliable seller and has sold lots of Bottegas. I'd keep an eye on her stuff. I bought a Bottega bag from her myself.
I think any BV bag is a good investment. This particular one is a beauty. I don't know if it would fit over the shoulder or not. I haven't seen it IRL. It gets my vote. It will last you a lifetime.