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Just received the mini jetsetter (and other stuff) - and it looks so nice. My mom would like it. I didn't realize it but HB changed the leather material! It used to be hard saffiano leather but now it's a softer, pebbled leather. Also the lock charm now completely hangs straight! Old charm tends to flip...

I was thinking about buying the grey regular jetsetter but that grey one still uses old style/saffiano leather, but not other color ones... I think the new leather is nicer.. perhaps, the softer leather solved the leather-handle-trim-falling-apart problem?

Does anyone know which leather type was causing the problem?

Just in case.. Here is my old jetsetter (left) and the new one (right).View attachment 4276741
I just received my grey nylon Jetsetter and the lock is the new type where it can't turn... I don't know though if that means this is the newer leather you are referring to... It still seems like saffiano, but not totally stiff... IMG_20181212_105437.jpg
 
I just received my grey nylon Jetsetter and the lock is the new type where it can't turn... I don't know though if that means this is the newer leather you are referring to... It still seems like saffiano, but not totally stiff... View attachment 4277786
Oh, so pretty!!! Thank you for loading the picture! That is classic. Grey color is the one I always wanted - I must get one.

I chatted with CS and says only the grey one still uses saffiano but not in other color. Other jetsetters now use a bit (but not that soft) pebbled leather. It doesn't matter to me, though. I actually like saffiano for grey!

ALSO noticed the new $100 OFF BACKPACK promotion this morning... I bought a red jetsetter but was told that the price adjustment works only with the actual price change and not with promotion. If I want to take an advantage of the new promotion, I have to buy the same item again and return it, but is it worthwhile? I need to do the math...
 
the tiered code is a promotion where a physical card was handed out on black friday. I have one but am afraid to redeem it in-store in case they take it away LOL

Has anyone used the Chain Strap Extender?? I am thinking of purchasing a few but to convert a long strap to be short. Has anyone tried his?

I am DEFINITELY getting the velvet blue handbag! TRES CUTE!

Ah, that's where the code came from! Thank you!

I would love to see the velvet blue handbag - if you get one, will you share the pic?
 
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Oh, so pretty!!! Thank you for loading the picture! That is classic. Grey color is the one I always wanted - I must get one.

I chatted with CS and says only the grey one still uses saffiano but not in other color. Other jetsetters now use a bit (but not that soft) pebbled leather. It doesn't matter to me, though. I actually like saffiano for grey!

ALSO noticed the new $100 OFF BACKPACK promotion this morning... I bought a red jetsetter but was told that the price adjustment works only with the actual price change and not with promotion. If I want to take an advantage of the new promotion, I have to buy the same item again and return it, but is it worthwhile? I need to do the math...
Thanks MlleRoot for all this useful info! The new promo makes for about a $16 difference less than what I paid for mine, kind of minimal especially if they charge return shipping (I forget if they do or not) ...but because I decided I want to do the monogramming, I am reordering and returning the one in my pic. Thankfully I didn't unwrap it yet!

And hi lenie!!! Recognize you from the Massaccesi thread!!
 
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My SA told me that the stores are closing in CA and TX like January 2nd or 5th.

Old merch may just be shipped to other stores or used to sell online, I guess.

The 30% 20% off promo will last till then. She said they had no plan on a liquidation sale ☹☹
 
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I was thinking about the oxblood-burgundy one too - such a nice sophisticated color... And the leather is nice! I hope you will find it in the store. I am sure some stores still have it. It surprised me that I actually liked the mini jetsetter!

I pulled the trigger when they did $100 off backpacks last week. Got the oxblood jetsetter and 4 bangles.
 
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sorry for all the comments!

I bought a striped cross body wallet during Black Friday and OMG! I just used it and it was so freaking handy! I was able to put my Samsung Note 8 with a thick case, a phone charger and cord, lipstick and have more than enough space left for more! Plus I never felt like my stuff was going to fall out during the night. It is sooo perfect!!

i also bought the XL phone case. I like it but hate that i have to remove my case for my phone to fit. i love that you can charge your phone will it is in the case. I haven't used it yet but am probably going to exchange it rather than return it. With HB closing, I don't want to risk these selling out! Not like I can return a few months later and buy it again :-\
 
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Thanks MlleRoot for all this useful info! The new promo makes for about a $16 difference less than what I paid for mine, kind of minimal especially if they charge return shipping (I forget if they do or not) ...but because I decided I want to do the monogramming, I am reordering and returning the one in my pic. Thankfully I didn't unwrap it yet!

And hi lenie!!! Recognize you from the Massaccesi thread!!

After much thought,I decided to return my "True Red" large/regular jetsetter too and bought (1) oxblood and (2) dark grey jetsetter, both in the regular size! As you wrote, the price difference isn't huge but the "true red" was more of a white-ish strawberry red (especially the leather part) and thought the oxblood was a better color in the long run. Also, I liked your photo was helpful! I hesitated buying the regular size jetsetter in dark grey because the HB website photos showed the back straps in much darker color (almost like brown) but your picture showed the straps in the same/matching dark grey! I have to have it. Thank you for posting the picture!
 
sorry for all the comments!

I bought a striped cross body wallet during Black Friday and OMG! I just used it and it was so freaking handy! I was able to put my Samsung Note 8 with a thick case, a phone charger and cord, lipstick and have more than enough space left for more! Plus I never felt like my stuff was going to fall out during the night. It is sooo perfect!!

i also bought the XL phone case. I like it but hate that i have to remove my case for my phone to fit. i love that you can charge your phone will it is in the case. I haven't used it yet but am probably going to exchange it rather than return it. With HB closing, I don't want to risk these selling out! Not like I can return a few months later and buy it again :-\

Thank you for sharing the closing stories - whoa, I have to ask the same question at my local stores. Curious what they would say...

I would love to see your wallet and phone case - and I know what you mean. HB closing appears to be really happening (hoping somebody would buy HB out) that I realized that I have to buy items I wanted, like now. Still sad..
 
I pulled the trigger when they did $100 off backpacks last week. Got the oxblood jetsetter and 4 bangles.

Me too! I bought the oxblood jetsetter in the regular size - can't wait to see them. With the promotions, it will be the "final sale" but I am pretty sure I will like it. If not, I will just gift them to my sisters.. HB bangles are so popular - I should look into them too. In my case, though, I like buying bag charms - probably bought four different bag charms so far in a month. I will upload photos once I have them all.. The last bag charm I am t thinking about is the Natasha doll. I will try to get her at the local store after Christmas, if they still have it...
 
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