Tory Burch Slightly disappointed in York tote

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Correct me if I'm wrong but wasn't there an issue with the straps on the York's a while ago and didn't they supposedly fix the issue? Is it possible that the bag you have is old stock. I wonder if it's worth calling the customer service number at TB and picking their brain on this issue. It doesn't make any sense that the light oak should be fine and the black not.
oh and definitely new stock as it is without the engraved logo hardware that was done away with this summer........which was to my dismay when I heard as I bought these.
 
York tote is gone???!! not on TB site for awhile now, as I have been following and shocked this bag just may finally be discontinued. It had its handle issues but was so popular!
 
The York and Robinson collections have both gone to outlet, I went to my local outlet the other day and they had the following View attachment 3671180View attachment 3671181View attachment 3671182
NO WAY!! So they are phasing them out??? it is discontinued? was so popular, I'm sorta shocked. finally bought three last sept for 30% and after several uses of black one the handle started slightly peeling and I just stopped using it. never got around to using the luggage and love the oak, and will break her out soon. how much were they at the outlets?
 
and I just called to confirm with outlets that they are being phased out....apparently so. they got a few in and sold out last weekend. but they expect more incoming. whats nuts is they are not discounted even though they are at outlets now...still 295.00 with no discount such as the Perry tote is regular price plus 40% at outlet
 
NO WAY!! So they are phasing them out??? it is discontinued? was so popular, I'm sorta shocked. finally bought three last sept for 30% and after several uses of black one the handle started slightly peeling and I just stopped using it. never got around to using the luggage and love the oak, and will break her out soon. how much were they at the outlets?
Robinson collection is all 50% off (bags, wallets, wristlets) and they also had the York and Perry totes, since they're all discontinued. I bought a York tote that had issues with the strap after 10 minutes of use. Love both the Robinson and York collections, but the quality is awful, it really put me off the brand for good.
ETA: York isn't discounted because some boutiques still have them (but I'd assume they're matching the F&F discount at the very least, else why not just purchase from a boutique)
 
Robinson collection is all 50% off (bags, wallets, wristlets) and they also had the York and Perry totes, since they're all discontinued. I bought a York tote that had issues with the strap after 10 minutes of use. Love both the Robinson and York collections, but the quality is awful, it really put me off the brand for good.
ETA: York isn't discounted because some boutiques still have them (but I'd assume they're matching the F&F discount at the very least, else why not just purchase from a boutique)
is there F & F now? I didn't realize that sale started....and I would never ever pay 295.00 for that bag. not even sure 200.00 is worth it. I adore them and never returned them as I thought about it over and over...but I got them for close to 200 each and just think they are perfect work bags BUT the darn straps are a wreck. I want to get one for my best friends bday next month BUT not paying 200 + for this bag.
 
Robinson collection is all 50% off (bags, wallets, wristlets) and they also had the York and Perry totes, since they're all discontinued. I bought a York tote that had issues with the strap after 10 minutes of use. Love both the Robinson and York collections, but the quality is awful, it really put me off the brand for good.
ETA: York isn't discounted because some boutiques still have them (but I'd assume they're matching the F&F discount at the very least, else why not just purchase from a boutique)
and there are still Robinson double zips at the boutigue?? they discontinued the saffiano robinson double zip like two years ago!!! I know the handles were a mess too...went through two black one with the new model that came out in 2014 and finally they gave me a return. BUT I tested my luck with the older model that was at the outlets at the time and that black one has held up amazingly....but I only paid like 200 for it as was 295 and got 30% off at outlet when I bought it.....and then I found a mint unused sand color in old model with the patent trim and that has held up beautifully and last have the new model rose sachet large robinson as it is my fav color and bought that three years ago but have only used it once........so unsure how it would hold with good use. so you are saying the outlets still carry that piece? and that was 595.00 bag so would be 300.00 now?
 
is there F & F now? I didn't realize that sale started....and I would never ever pay 295.00 for that bag. not even sure 200.00 is worth it. I adore them and never returned them as I thought about it over and over...but I got them for close to 200 each and just think they are perfect work bags BUT the darn straps are a wreck. I want to get one for my best friends bday next month BUT not paying 200 + for this bag.
I bought two of my York Totes at the boutiques with 30% off, except one which was a gift and another from the outlet in Dark Walnut or something which I returned within the week since it had a weird slouch.
and there are still Robinson double zips at the boutigue?? they discontinued the saffiano robinson double zip like two years ago!!! I know the handles were a mess too...went through two black one with the new model that came out in 2014 and finally they gave me a return. BUT I tested my luck with the older model that was at the outlets at the time and that black one has held up amazingly....but I only paid like 200 for it as was 295 and got 30% off at outlet when I bought it.....and then I found a mint unused sand color in old model with the patent trim and that has held up beautifully and last have the new model rose sachet large robinson as it is my fav color and bought that three years ago but have only used it once........so unsure how it would hold with good use. so you are saying the outlets still carry that piece? and that was 595.00 bag so would be 300.00 now?
I don't know which version of the double zip is currently at outlets. it's similar to the second last one they had (from A/W 15). Not sure what prices are like in USD, they're a little higher here and I didn't really look at the Robinson collection so I can't comment on prices, just that they were 50% off.
 
Does anyone know what colors Perry totes are at the outlets? I have black, tan, and French gray, but would add another color because I love, love, love this bag.
My outlet had the black, bark, french grey, ocean blue colour block, and I know they had a berry one before I took those pictures a few posts back - basically all the Perry Totes have been transferred to outlets here in Canada, I'm assuming it's the same in the US.
 
I do love the Tory Burch saffiano since it's so care free, but I have always been turned off by how thin (and flimsy looking) the York straps are. I have a Robinson (older style, not this type of tote) and love it, but I don't think it would work for that bag. I was shocked when I found out they were discontinuing the Robinson - it always seemed like it sold so well!
 
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I was told that Tory burch york has been discontinued in my local stores since February 2017. So sad cause I love the design! I own 2!

Guys I also would like to ask, my older Tory burch York Tote is made in Vietnam with a date code. I bought this from a reputable online store but still I would like to confirm cause it's online, **** happens. Does any of u who owns a York Tote has a made in Vietnam tag? My newer one which was store bought is made in china. I have compared the hardwares too and the logo is the same size. The difference lies in the zipper pulls, the older one have the Tory burch logo engraved on it whilst the newer one doesn't have that.
 
I had the york tote for the last two years but used sporadically and noticed in January that the handles were fraying from the bag. Since I purchased mine at Bloomingdales the associate let me exchange. Well I used maybe twice then put away and took out this week to use and noticed the handle was starting to do the same thing. Thankfully the associate remembered me and let me exchange it for the Parker tote which is replacing the York tote. I had to order it but from what I've seen it looks like its handles are much more sturdier but we will see.
 
I know you're looking at Tory Burch but if you wanna stick around that price point and get something that in my opinion is slightly better quality, I'd look at the Kate Spade Cedar Street Harmony tote. It can fit a laptop, has comfortable straps, and has held up MUCH better than my York tote. It's got a top-zip and is made of saffiano leather, but I find it's much more structured than my York tote. That being said I still love my York but it serves a different purpose. Kate Spade has sales quite often so you could get one for under $200. Another alternative is the MK Jet Set Tote, it's held up well and has all the interior compartments like the York tote but the quality is on par with the Harmony tote by Kate Spade. I have the old model from 4-5 years ago that doesn't have the top-zip but I know that the new model does (I bought one as a gift for someone).

I went to Nordstrom today expecting to walk out with the Tory Burch Large York Buckle Tote after thinking about it for way longer than I care to admit. I saw the Kate Spade Cameron Street Marybeth and was sold immediately. I transferred all of my stuff in and now wonder if I made a mistake. While I love the bottom to top taper look, it was not that easy to get to my stuff when my laptop was in its (removable) laptop sleeve. Has anyone else tried this bag out?
 
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