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bisbee said:
I have the tumbled leather mini bucket. I didn't order before this leather was available because I didn't want stiff leather. If you want the bag to stand up on its own, this is probably not the leather for you...especially in a tote or the large bucket. The leather is too soft...but that's exactly what I wanted!

I ordered from PS Dept. This was probably the day after the restock. It took Kat one day to locate the bag for me...it was shipped out from Steven Alan in Dallas about 2 days later, and I think the whole transaction took about a week. Sorry to hear that so many are having problems with preorders...it worked perfectly for me!
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Hope you don't mind me asking another question. Is the base just as soft? Or is it a bit more stiff? Thanks!
 
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I'd prefer a cheaper original bag than a blatant rip off of any brand personally. I'm just not sure why someone would seek out a thread dedicated to a brand then expect to find people that want fakes of it.
Each to their own I guess but I'd hope my mother would find something nice and original that was cheaper than find me a fake of something. If that's something your ok supporting go for it, you already said the "reviews were good" so not sure you needed more validation here.

Sorry you didn't get the response you were after but possibly the wrong place to find someone who has bought them....
 
#4,630
oonik said:
Thanks for the info, and thanks to jess321 too! I do not like a hard bag but am afraid that tumbled leather might be too soft. Maybe the canvas is the way to go for me!
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One thing to keep in mind when considering a canvas bucket bag, the leather trim will impact the shape of the bag. I purchased and returned a large navy bucket that was trimmed in calf leather. It was very smooshy and didn't hold it's shape well. It went back. I then purchased a mini bucket in the cream and cammello veg tan and it was perfect. I personally love the stiffness of the veg tan leather so I'm very clearly biased.

I also have a tumbled leather mini bucket which is very smooshy and does not stand up on it's own. If not overstuffed and hanging on the body, it creates a very nice draped smooshy look, but as someone else commented, sharp edges are sometimes visible from the outside. The quality is probably the same as the veg tan bags, but for some reason they feel less so.
 
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Kodiegirl said:
ha! funny - should have known better than to ask on this forum. They look pretty identical, feedback is good and was thinking about ordering one for my 23 yr old daughter who trashes her bags.
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Hi Kodiegirl!

I find knock offs very distasteful. They are illegal, infringing on the copyright and trademarks of the designer and/ or brand :nono: Most designer replicas are produced by organized crime and illegal companies that indulge in child labor. :sad: Your are hurting the designer and disrespecting the time, effort and creativity they invested into this! :tdown:

I feel very strongly about this!

If cost is an issue and you want something cheaper, might I suggest Saddleback bags? They are made in the US and have a lifetime warranty. 100% leather and great craftsmanship. Perfect for a young girl who trashes her bags. Have a look at the below two bags -

http://tinyurl.com/moxpbgc
http://tinyurl.com/knl6exq
 
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PreeKam said:
Hi Kodiegirl!

I find knock offs very distasteful. They are illegal, infringing on the copyright and trademarks of the designer and/ or brand :nono: Most designer replicas are produced by organized crime and illegal companies that indulge in child labor. :sad: Your are hurting the designer and disrespecting the time, effort and creativity they invested into this! :tdown:

I feel very strongly about this!

If cost is an issue and you want something cheaper, might I suggest Saddleback bags? They are made in the US and have a lifetime warranty. 100% leather and great craftsmanship. Perfect for a young girl who trashes her bags. Have a look at the below two bags -

http://tinyurl.com/moxpbgc
http://tinyurl.com/knl6exq
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Thank you for your helpful and respectful post. I had lost sight of all the reasons not to buy a replica. Cost is an issue and these bags look great and indestructible!
 
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