Haha, I feel the same about purchasing from brands like BV, Dior, Celine…but I have to admit I love Andiamo and the Certificate of Craft gives me peace of mind that they will always try to repair damages and after 2 years (if it’s needed of course) bag replacement…but I guess they stand by the quality of the bag, otherwise they didn’t offer the lifetime guarantee?Damn... a second price increase... I think I worry also because Bottega bags don't really seem to hold their value over time? I know that's not a reason to purchase or not purchase (buy what you love, yada yada) but there's something that just squirms inside my gut when I buy a bag then walk out of the boutique knowing that it has already halved in value, just by me having touched/purchased it. I get the same squirming whenever I think about buying a Lady Dior from boutique. I can afford it, but some part of my reptilian brain just keeps on telling me it's not a very good way to part with cash. The Certificate of Craft might sway me though, I have a feeling that preloved Andiamos won't have it and I would really prefer to have a lifetime guarantee of quality.
I think this will be the first price increase after the release of Andiamo in 2023. They might want to make it more exclusive? Also heard from SA they want to limit production of the bags more from now…🤔