Confessions about GILI TSv admit your damage!
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I know what you mean. After having bags of such nice quality, it's difficult to settle for less, especially when you can get a Coach or Dooney for the same money.
I don't own any GILI bags, but QVC put a Leather Roma 2 in Aubergine up as a Lunchtime Special, and it's currently in my cart. My biggest hesitation is that this model has NO top closure- not even a magnetic snap. Does anybody own this bag? Does the lack of security drive you nuts? I worry that if I set it down, it will melt into a puddle and my stuff will go everywhere.
Hey. I have the Roma 2 in Aubergine. There's no puddling at all. At least not with mine. The leather is thick and it's soft but stands up. And I usually keep my bags open so the lack of closure doesn't bother me. If I set it down, it just sits. Nothing spills out. Unless it tumbles over. Lol. But if you sit it right, it just sits. Sides stay up. I might have a pic of her sitting when I compared it to a Milano bag for a member here. And I don't like purple but this color is rich and matches almost everything. No complaints. I like it.
I kept my "Grey" Ostrich. It's so easy and comfy to carry. I couldn't part with it. Even though the quality is subpar to Dooney. But it's become my beat-around bag and it's been holding up. I beat up my bags. So, so far so good. But I'm a bit ticked off because I returned the Chestnut Croco and then I called them for an exchange for the Black Pebble. But so far, I got the credit so I'm guessing no bag. I won't do it for the regular piece. Maybe I shouldn't do it all. I have issues about owning two Milano bags. Lol. I'm barely getting away with the one. Ha.
I saw your picture! So yours is the model sans magnet? I ask because there's a newer incarnation of the Roma 2 that has a magnetic closure. But it's $100 more expensive. I can get this one for $107 plus S&H and tax, on four evil pays.
I kept my "Grey" Ostrich. It's so easy and comfy to carry. I couldn't part with it. Even though the quality is subpar to Dooney. But it's become my beat-around bag and it's been holding up. I beat up my bags. So, so far so good. But I'm a bit ticked off because I returned the Chestnut Croco and then I called them for an exchange for the Black Pebble. But so far, I got the credit so I'm guessing no bag. I won't do it for the regular piece. Maybe I shouldn't do it all. I have issues about owning two Milano bags. Lol. I'm barely getting away with the one. Ha.
I'm glad you got a good one. It is a really nice bag to carry. I was pretty disappointed, but it makes more room for my Dooney's
I saw your picture! So yours is the model sans magnet? I ask because there's a newer incarnation of the Roma 2 that has a magnetic closure. But it's $100 more expensive. I can get this one for $107 plus S&H and tax, on four evil pays.
Right. I don't have the one with the magnet. It has just the hook you use to create the hobo look versus the tote.
So did you buy the bag? Last I know it was hanging out in your cart. Lol. 107 ain't bad.
I'm glad you got a good one. It is a really nice bag to carry. I was pretty disappointed, but it makes more room for my Dooney's
So much more room for Dooneys. I'm there with ya. Lol.
I tried to take it out, I really did. In the end, your pictures pushed me over the edge. I can always send it back, right? :giggles:
You'll either love it or hate it. And for a hundred bucks - why not? Lol. It's stronger and more durable than the Milano bag. I couldn't part with it.
It arrived tonight. I don't flat out hate it, but I also don't like it enough to keep it. If it had a zip top or even a magnetic closure, maybe. But the handles are too short to put on my shoulder, and if I use the long strap, the bag just gapes open. It's a shame, because I really love the color.
On the plus side, someone who loves this style will be getting a really great "As Is"!That was quick! Sorry it didn't work out.
Yeah. I know what you mean. It could be an awkward bag. But since I didn't have anything like it and especially in that color, I kept it. More like my beat-around bag. But people like it and compliment me on it. Go figure. Lol
Sorry you're more on the hate scale than not. It might grow on you. Though when you know, you know.