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#106
I know, the same thing happened to me. With multiple items per order, discounts, returns and so many purchases, it took time to double check. I like your idea to keep it simple. If I ever make a large number of purchases, I will take this approach.

It's too easy to press they buy button.
 
#107
G.Allyn said:
I agree! New means new and not like something from a clearance bin.

I think the D&B bags are still an investment when on sale and I expect to get new condition.

Also, I get frustrated buying and have delivery problems. While it is the shippers fault, the company chooses the shipper and it is part of the customer service.

I have encountered three shipping problems this month. One item (gloves) was very close to my home and sent 2,500 miles away. A Dooney bag was set for delivery (also right near my home) and sent back to CT. I returned a D&B bag, it was out for delivery on Saturday, USPS claimed the label was incomplete, and needed to go back to USPS. What? It's the label from eBay ILD. It goes to a distribution center for ILD at a large industrial park. The package has not moved since Saturday. I kept a copy of the shipping label. It is clear as day.

I know I'm all over the place, but buyers usually can't pick the shipper. I stop buying from companies when their chosen shipper is unreliable.

I'm calling out F***X. They placed a large orange tote on my front porch. It contained 39 packages from all over the USA, for 39 different people in various cities.I noticed three packages were from pharmacy shops around the country and it felt like medication. I started there and spent 13 hours emailing, calling ect. The shipper took 2 days to pick up the tote. No thank you from the shipper or a sorry for the mix up. I still have no idea how I was the lucky receiver of the tote. I was told it was a computer glitch.

By the way, most places said to keep the items (mailers seemed like lots of clothing). Of course, I did not. It did make me realize that shipping mistakes cost companies money and increase customer prices.
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Follow up info about my returned D&B handbag mystery, that was apparently sent back to USPS office, because the address needed clarification. Label was printed from eBayILD.

I put in a request for tracking with USPS and I've had three phone calls from Milford, CT USPS in the last 20 hours. The phone # comes in without any I.D. I googled the # and called back. No answer, so blocked the number and gave up. Funny, I went days without knowing what was going on and they reach out only after I complained.

I requested they contact via email, but they keep phoning without leaving a message. At this point, I've received my refund and I don't care to hear a lame story about what happened to the bag. I still think the driver ran it over or something stupid.
 
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#109
I noticed a lot of the very large gym and duffle bags in Florentine
leather on sale on the main Dooney site. The bags are very heavy
(often over 5 lbs), but at $350 on sale, if you are looking for a
Valentines Day gift for a DH or significant other..... they are a
Wow of a luxury gift. And compared to dinner out or bottle of
champagne, at least the good leather bags will last for many years.

I'm not strong enough to lift bags like that, even empty.
Otherwise I would be trying to figure out what color to get...
for myself. 🙄
 
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#111
I feel like I have been spoiled by all the great deals ILD and eBay ILD had this year. For example, I look at a pebble leather bag and think to myself, “I would not pay more than $150 for this bag.” So I fear I will be buying less this year unless there is a flurry of great deals. Maybe I have finally become a more savvy consumer instead of falling head over heals for the newest bag and jumping in to buy at the first sale price, which may not always be the best deal. But the FOMO on my favorite colors is always there. To counter this though I have been trying to create hierarchies of color choices. I really want to be a smarter shopper.
 
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#112
LifeIsDucky said:
I feel like I have been spoiled by all the great deals ILD and eBay ILD had this year. For example, I look at a pebble leather bag and think to myself, “I would not pay more than $150 for this bag.” So I fear I will be buying less this year unless there is a flurry of great deals. Maybe I have finally become a more savvy consumer instead of falling head over heals for the newest bag and jumping in to buy at the first sale price, which may not always be the best deal. But the FOMO on my favorite colors is always there. To counter this though I have been trying to create hierarchies of color choices. I really want to be a smarter shopper.
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Hi LID!
Good points!
My FOMO on red, and my impulsive spending caused me to jump too soon on new bags. My budget changed (retired) and I was forced to make thoughtful purchases. In addition, I see how quickly bag prices are reduced. Gone on the days when QVC hosts say, "Dooney bags rarely go on sale." (And wasn't really true anyway.)

I'm trying to be less impulsive with red bag purchases. But if it's at a good sale price ( like my recently purchased $99 domed satchel) I feel good about buying it. :smile:
 
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#113
It's always hard to know when the price is the best price or when it's going to
go on sale at a deeper discount. We don't want to miss out on a really good deal
and then see the price go higher.

Overall, there is no way to really know what
the lowest price will be. As long as I get a really good price, I try not to get too
upset if the price goes down a little more, and that happens. I apply the financial theory
of 'dollar cost averaging'. On average, across all my purchases, at least in that year,
I want to feel that I got really great prices. And no, I don't add up the numbers....
if I did, I'd never enjoy my bags.

And, since the prices seem higher now than at the end of last year, I'm
able to stay on ban island for a while. That is a very good thing. I bought
far too many bags last year. I just couldn't resist.

I know that I'm vulnerable to a good sale on a periwinkle color handbag....
but the leather and style have to work for me. I don't like the bags with the
exterior fabric Dooney logo, so I've been safe for a bit. And I don't like the
Penrose or Sorrento leathers either. I'm hearing mixed things about the Lucca
leather and the prices haven't come down enough yet for me. Hopefully I can wait.
It's not as if I need another handbag anytime this century.
 
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#114
LifeIsDucky said:
I feel like I have been spoiled by all the great deals ILD and eBay ILD had this year. For example, I look at a pebble leather bag and think to myself, “I would not pay more than $150 for this bag.” So I fear I will be buying less this year unless there is a flurry of great deals. Maybe I have finally become a more savvy consumer instead of falling head over heals for the newest bag and jumping in to buy at the first sale price, which may not always be the best deal. But the FOMO on my favorite colors is always there. To counter this though I have been trying to create hierarchies of color choices. I really want to be a smarter shopper.
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I'm with you and trying my best. It is difficult. I think having things I don't reach for, that take up space, cost good money and make me feel "shoppers guilt" have made me a more discerning buyer.

Having said that, I admit I am hoping the Autumn Alto line is fantastic. New colors, new designs, new shapes...I can't wait. That beautiful smooth leather.
 
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RuedeNesle said:
Hi LID!
Good points!
My FOMO on red, and my impulsive spending caused me to jump too soon on new bags. My budget changed (retired) and I was forced to make thoughtful purchases. In addition, I see how quickly bag prices are reduced. Gone on the days when QVC hosts say, "Dooney bags rarely go on sale." (And wasn't really true anyway.)

I'm trying to be less impulsive with red bag purchases. But if it's at a good sale price ( like my recently purchased $99 domed satchel) I feel good about buying it. :smile:
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There are so many times I am glad I grabbed a D&B bag at a good price.
 
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#117
Thank you, LJ! I saved $70 on a mini Alto for summer when all I need are tissues (darn allergies), a lip gloss, and my meds. The bag was just a little out of my budget right now on ILD and Dooney but this was a “for THAT price who can say no” kind of sale. Thank you 😊
 
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LifeIsDucky said:
Thank you, LJ! I saved $70 on a mini Alto for summer when all I need are tissues (darn allergies), a lip gloss, and my meds. The bag was just a little out of my budget right now on ILD and Dooney but this was a “for THAT price who can say no” kind of sale. Thank you 😊
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LID: glad you found a treasure. An Alto at a great price is always a rare find.
I hope you love your new 'summer' handbag. Remember... the more you wear it the
lower the cost per wear and the better the buy was. And quality bags, like an Alto,
last for many, many, many years.
 
#119
Credit for finding the sale yesterday on ILD/ebay goes to G. Allyn.
She responded to another post, and I happened to see it later in the day.

The posters (ladies and gents) on this forum are the best. They take the time
to share important info, like sales, so the rest of us can happily shop
at good prices.

Stopping by to see what's going on and what has been posted on the Dooney forum
is a great way to stay updated on sales, and also stay in touch with our
online handbag 'community'. The only downside is the temptation!
But it's worth it.
 
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#120
lavenderjunkie said:
Heads up: there is a 30% off sale on ILD on ebay now.
Don't know how long it will be on.
Selected items.
I found 2 Florentine satchels ( 30 and 38) that I could not resist.
I'm off ban island. Didn't last for 3 months. So sad.
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I looked as well. There were some impressive deals, but I want a black/black anf it is often sold out.

I'm off the island. A $400 bag arrived today. A non-Dooney bag. I'm keeping it because nice leather and a good size. Glad it was about 40% off.

Does the ban mean shoes? If so,...I'm in big trouble.

Oh, which two did you find?
lavenderjunkie said:
Credit for finding the sale yesterday on ILD/ebay goes to G. Allyn.
She responded to another post, and I happened to see it later in the day.

The posters (ladies and gents) on this forum are the best. They take the time
to share important info, like sales, so the rest of us can happily shop
at good prices.

Stopping by to see what's going on and what has been posted on the Dooney forum
is a great way to stay updated on sales, and also stay in touch with our
online handbag 'community'. The only downside is the temptation!
But it's worth it.
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I agree! I have some great D&B bags at prices that make me happy because of the PF group.
 
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