MJ virgin here...need advice on shopping..

[Helena101]

Hi everyone,

I was referred here by someone on MUA. Here's my situation: I have never spent more than $200 on a bag before (Coach) but I have been lusting over the MJ Hillier Hobo for a year now. Looks like I MIGHT be able to get one, finally.(DH dropped a huge amount of money on a new amp for his band, and let's just say I am benefiting from his resulting guilt) I have no idea where to shop; where the best deals are, or if they go on sale. They don't have them at any store near me, so it would be an online purchase.

I should also add that I am not totally wedded to MJ. If I could find a bag JUST LIKE the Hillier, similar style, etc. for less I would probably buy it. Obviously the real thing would be better, but I would be willing to settle for something a little less expensive if such a thing exists.

Anyway, if anyone has advice for me, I'd love to hear it! Thank you so much, ladies.

 

[tadpolenyc]

saks, nm, bloomingdale's, and nordstrom have had insane deals on the hillier hobo. you can always check in the sales thread around sales time or go ebay. you can score a pretty good deal there if you're diligent. good luck.

 

[Helena101]

saks, nm, bloomingdale's, and nordstrom have had insane deals on the hillier hobo. you can always check in the sales thread around sales time or go ebay. you can score a pretty good deal there if you're diligent. good luck.

Thank you! Do you know if any sales are coming up?

 

[jun3machina]

i'd probably go the ebay route. i dont have boutiques around me either and you can get some great deals on there if you watch it. for the hillier, please note too there's 2 different sizes

 

[tadpolenyc]

Thank you! Do you know if any sales are coming up?

the next big one should be happening around end of april or may. summer clearance.

 

[Helena101]

i'd probably go the ebay route. i dont have boutiques around me either and you can get some great deals on there if you watch it. for the hillier, please note too there's 2 different sizes

Thanks. I'll check the forum for good ebay sellers. I've got my eye on a small black Hillier right now. I think I prefer the small...color is hard to choose. I usually carry black but the brown is so gorgeous, and would look so nice with summer clothes...

Thanks for the heads-up!

 

[Helena101]

the next big one should be happening around end of april or may. summer clearance.

Thanks!

 

[jun3machina]

sure thing. i personally think the black with gold hardware is just stunning

 

[Helena101]

sure thing. i personally think the black with gold hardware is just stunning

It is. Any chance you could check my Authenticate thread and see the auction I'm watching?

 

[blackonmaroon]

Go for the small in black!

 

[Helena101]

Go for the small in black!

It is lovely. I would be happy with either color, although I tend to buy mostly black accessories and sometimes I think I should branch out. But black is more universal..and would match more in my wardrobe.

I'm drooling...

 

[tadpolenyc]

black is beautiful, but saddle is lovely too and just as versatile. you can't go wrong with either.

 

[Coach Superfan]

Small Black would be lovely... although u really cant go wrong with any color leather. Also, some Macy's carry MBMJ so you might want to keep your eyes peeled during the next Friends & Family 20% off sale. They just had one I think a couple months ago but there should be another this spring, I think...

 

[Helena101]

black is beautiful, but saddle is lovely too and just as versatile. you can't go wrong with either.

It's going to be hard to decide, that's for sure! If only I could have one of EACH!