One thing I've learnt in the tpf hermes forum is to never settle, especially at the prices we are paying. Do give it a chance, but if it isn't meant to be, don't force yourself. Good luck!
Pass.
I think etoupe is not a good colour for a Bolide because there's no hardware really to jazz it up like on a Kelly or Birkin.
Plus if you don't really like the Bolide to start with, there's no point in getting one. Use your store credit for something else.
Do not buy a bag in hopes that you will eventually have a love connection. Only buy those that "sing" to you. With all the reservations that you've just stated, I would pass on the Etoupe bolide and keep the store credit for now. Good luck!
ITA! Like hermes_lemming said, don't buy a bag in hopes of eventually having a connection and falling in love with it. You should love it from the start
jehaga--If you're not feeling the Bolide you should definitely purchase something that you do love instead. If you're on the fence I wouldn't purchase it.
I am in agreement with everyone else .. if you don't love it completely now .. wait until something you'll really LOVE LOVE LOVE .. something in that pricepoint is just too expensive for a handbag that is just "ok" in your eyes.