Well, the saga of online shopping woes continues.
I got the LP Plum Mahala yesterday and there was a huge scratch going down the back of the patent. Called the SA and she said it was perfect when she saw it and must have been when it was boxed to be shipped. They issued a call tag to pick it up so I don't have to pay return postage, which impressed me since it was Off 5th.
I called Saks' 800 number to complain since there is no reason a perfect bag should be ruined by a shipping department (assuming the SA was telling the truth) and I have to say I was amazed at how Saks handled it. They have just won themselves a loyal customer.
They offered to try and locate the bag for me at any of their locations. When they couldn't find it, the rep just called me back this afternoon and offered me 25% off one of the spring bags. I have been curious about the cigar riki so I said send it to me. They are overnighting it with free shipping, free gift wrap, and the 25% off discount. Will post pics when it arrives.