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#331
crazyforcoach09 said:
I was hoping someone had a JEEP!
My 22 yr old got a 2014 Jeep about months ago and boy has she had trouble.
She was on her way to work and was on 95 and it STOPPPPPPPED in the middle lane - Thank goodness there was not alot of high speeding traffic.
Some is wrong with the trans - said they had to replace the trans modular...ughh - now it is at the dealer AGAIN bc it would not shift into reverse - WTH....she is pissed. She paid CASH for the car!!!!
I told her you and ya dad need to handle this bc they really dont want me to!!!! lol
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I just saw this! Does the engine just stop running? I had this problem in my old Jeep. Drove me crazy for about 6 months because it would start 2-10 minutes later so I could never get computer diagnostics on it. Finally was able to diagnose with a Haynes manual. It was a crank sensor--a $60 part.

Paying cash for her Jeep===my kinda gal!!!

LOVE the style of these new Dooney hobo's. I need to check these out! Congrats on your new beauties!
 
#332
Sad to say my GILI is going back.


Today I took her out for the second time. The first time was a short trip to a meeting at my son's school, so she rode on the car, on my shoulder from the parking lot to the classroom and back to the car and back home, so I really only carried it like for 5 minutes in total.


Today is was kind of the same short trip but to the chiropractor, but when I was on the waiting room, I was looking at the hardware where some people have reported problems to see if mine didn't look like it was to break or something. Well, the hardware looks ok, but OMG what do I see on the seam on the side, just below the hardware, the seam is coming undone!!! I don't know if it was like that or if its happening with use, but what use, it's been on my shoulder for less than 10 minutes. That's completely crazy! Talk about bag quality. I was not even carrying that much, just my wallet, small makeup case, small umbrella and my phone, so it was not even heavy. As soon as I got home I took all my stuff out, attached the long strap and the tassel and stuffed it. She's in the dust bag inside the original plastic bag she came in. I just need to get the box from the garage and tomorrow she's going back! This is really disappointing but I know now to stick with the brands I know.
 
#333
MaryBel said:
Sad to say my GILI is going back.


Today I took her out for the second time. The first time was a short trip to a meeting at my son's school, so she rode on the car, on my shoulder from the parking lot to the classroom and back to the car and back home, so I really only carried it like for 5 minutes in total.


Today is was kind of the same short trip but to the chiropractor, but when I was on the waiting room, I was looking at the hardware where some people have reported problems to see if mine didn't look like it was to break or something. Well, the hardware looks ok, but OMG what do I see on the seam on the side, just below the hardware, the seam is coming undone!!! I don't know if it was like that or if its happening with use, but what use, it's been on my shoulder for less than 10 minutes. That's completely crazy! Talk about bag quality. I was not even carrying that much, just my wallet, small makeup case, small umbrella and my phone, so it was not even heavy. As soon as I got home I took all my stuff out, attached the long strap and the tassel and stuffed it. She's in the dust bag inside the original plastic bag she came in. I just need to get the box from the garage and tomorrow she's going back! This is really disappointing but I know now to stick with the brands I know.
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Oh man, another disappointment. I'm sorry. This is really sad, because it's such a great bag otherwise. His is what makes me so unsure about keeping it. Who knows when it will decide to fall apart? Then I think about that I can get a great sturdy Dooney at the outlet for this money. Hmmmm...jury is still out, but leaning toward parting with it. :(
 
#334
Twoboyz said:
Oh man, another disappointment. I'm sorry. This is really sad, because it's such a great bag otherwise. His is what makes me so unsure about keeping it. Who knows when it will decide to fall apart? Then I think about that I can get a great sturdy Dooney at the outlet for this money. Hmmmm...jury is still out, but leaning toward parting with it. :(
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I was feeling the same way, because I like it, but wondering how well was going to hold up, especially with all the different reports of issues. I was thinking of keeping mine because it is not stinky and the handle seemed ok but after seeing the seam opened, no way. I have other bags, cheaper than this one that I have carried for longer periods and are still looking awesome. This is not acceptable at all.
 
#335
So I've kept the Grey Ostrich. Been happy with it. No big malfunctions - yet. Hopefully never. I returned the Chestnut Croco and noticed I didn't get the refund yet. But I must be looking to be tortured because I called them up today and asked if it was too late to exchange the Croco for a Black Pebbled Leather. (Just saw they're fully restocked.) And the rep made the special notation and I guess that'll be happening. Lol. So I hope I don't regret that. I don't need two Milano bags but I was craving the buttery soft leather of the black one that I kept hearing about.
I knew Twoboyz retuned her black one. Forgot why. Too mushy?
Anyway....let's see what happens.
And random question - I know many people have returned their bags. Yet there's not one single "as is." Are they just "restocking" their supply with the returns? Lol. I better get a tassel. That's all I'm gonna say. Lol.
 
#336
Bobetta said:
So I've kept the Grey Ostrich. Been happy with it. No big malfunctions - yet. Hopefully never. I returned the Chestnut Croco and noticed I didn't get the refund yet. But I must be looking to be tortured because I called them up today and asked if it was too late to exchange the Croco for a Black Pebbled Leather. (Just saw they're fully restocked.) And the rep made the special notation and I guess that'll be happening. Lol. So I hope I don't regret that. I don't need two Milano bags but I was craving the buttery soft leather of the black one that I kept hearing about.
I knew Twoboyz retuned her black one. Forgot why. Too mushy?
Anyway....let's see what happens.
And random question - I know many people have returned their bags. Yet there's not one single "as is." Are they just "restocking" their supply with the returns? Lol. I better get a tassel. That's all I'm gonna say. Lol.
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Im glad you got your black one and were able to still get the TSV deal. I returned my black one just because I decided that I don't need two and there are too many Dooney's on my wish list still. I chose the snake because I liked it a little better. If you're buying a brand new one it should have the tassel. I think it usually takes a little while for the as is to show up. I'd be afraid with these that the tassel would be missing though.
 
#337
MaryBel said:
I was feeling the same way, because I like it, but wondering how well was going to hold up, especially with all the different reports of issues. I was thinking of keeping mine because it is not stinky and the handle seemed ok but after seeing the seam opened, no way. I have other bags, cheaper than this one that I have carried for longer periods and are still looking awesome. This is not acceptable at all.
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I'm sorry Marybel!! But I must admit, I'm having the same thoughts. Mine is great so far but for how long. I think Dooney has spoiled us. LOL

I did notice the leather on these GILLI hobos seems thinner than my Roma 2. They may have done that trying to lighten them.

The jury is still out for me but I'm leaning towards returning.
 
#338
Well, mine is on it's way back to the Q. I took it to the post office 2 days ago. I was sorry to see it go but I noticed something once it was gone. My room doesn't smell anymore, I guess the scent wasn't just staying inside of the bag, lol
Anyway, I'm looking forward to the Dooney shows this weekend...maybe something will peck my interest.
 
#339
As much as I hated to, I just boxed mine up to send back to the Q. I just couldn't get past paying as much as a Dooney with all the quality issues it has. It's marked as defective since it has the backward zipper pull and the mildewy smell. I'm really hoping this does not go into the "as is" inventory. I wouldn't want someone else to get a defective bag. I just feel better sticking with a brand that has the quality that I trust. I really wish the GILI bag had the quality to stand behind that price because I really do like the look of the bag. :(
 
#341
darcy-0702 said:
My two also went back... the handle on my black bag broke after one week. I couldn't take a chance on it happening to the grey too.
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That's too bad. I've seen some reviews on the Q about breaking handles. Well, it's better that it breaks during the return period. I'm feeling more confident about my decision to return mine after hearing all these quality issues.
 
#342
Finally I managed to go and drop the box at the post office! I thought I would miss it but the snake pattern (even on the same color) is always available in other brands, so I'm sure I will find one to replace it. If I get a craving for it, I'll get my little M Kors out.


TB, I too feel very good about sending it back! I wanted to keep it and was leaning towards it but after seeing how it was falling apart, no way.
 
#344
I too dropped mine off yesterday. The thing I think I will really miss is how comfortable this bag was. It sounds like it's pretty much a consensus around here though. I'm glad I decided to send her back. It made room for my Dooney TSV :)
 
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