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#19,384
MaraudingMagpie said:
!! Lengthy rave review incoming!!

My search for the perfect everyday green bag is over! Meet my green Prairie and her contents, and let me praise her.
Like @LunaSilver I maybe prefer the shape of the Saddlery a tiny bit, but the function factor makes the Prairie a more useful bag for me. So many awesome features!
First, I really like that she reads as a round-ish bag, but there's a decent bit of straight-ish bottom where heavy rectangular objects (like phones) can reside without leaving unsightly dents in the curvature, something that has always put me off the Watson or the Mini Bag (@CPSE Is this a valid concern?)

Second, the front pocket is more of a compartment in its own right and offers a ton of space and organisation. I added an unsolicited WIMB because I feel like 50% of my posts are questions about the capacity of a certain style and I want to give back. The Prairie holds all the crap pictured and then some, and if I rearrange a little she could hold either a small umbrella, scarf, or pair of gloves as well. She fits almost as much as my Manor, and with the same magical packs-small-plays-big quality. Those of you who deem the Prairie too small for every day - what the kitchen sink are you carrying on a day-to-day basis?

Third, she's a joy to carry. She's pretty short side-to-side, so she doesn't stick out weird and gets in the way of my swinging arm (I usually wear my crossbodies in the front). She's rather fat front-to-back but doesn't really have any corners, just curves, so nothing gets in the way.

I have two gripes with her. Square D-rings. Why are they? It's all great for shoulder carry when everything hangs neat and parallel, but crossbody wear with square D-rings will put stress on the little strap loops over time. I hate them, lol.
Also, the Prairie was never made in Currant. What were they thinking.
The end! Here's my bag and contents.

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Absolutely stunning!
 
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#19,386
Coachaddict4020 said:
I was watching this bag all week- I really thought I was gonna win the auction at a $90 usd bid- lmao thanks to these bidders for making the price jump from $30 and completely eliminating me 2 days in advance haha :lol:
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that’s crazy! At least you have time to accept the ending and no need for a unnecessary last-minute adrenaline rush!
 
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SuzieSueSure said:
that’s crazy! At least you have time to accept the ending and no need for a unnecessary last-minute adrenaline rush!
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Absolutely! Ive already removed it from my watchlist. Out of sight, out of mind haha

eta: I wonder if that $95 bid was the seller though, since it shows 0 feedback next to the username- perhaps a new account made to try to manipulate the auction? Hmmm
 
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#19,388
Narnanz said:
Yay to @Morgan_Bellini for making it to the PurseForum roundup.
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OMG! My Stewardess made it to the Purse Forum Roundup!

I had no idea what you were talking about at first and I felt too stupid to ask. I sat here forever and wondered why the heck I deserved a shout out from you. I could not figure it out. Thank goodness for Google! I never venture into the blogs on Purse Forum. I feel like bursting into the Aladdin theme song A Whole New World.....there's so much to read over there!

And now I can't get that song out of my head.
 
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Morgan_Bellini said:
OMG! My Stewardess made it to the Purse Forum Roundup!

I had no idea what you were talking about at first and I felt too stupid to ask. I sat here forever and wondered why the heck I deserved a shout out from you. I could not figure it out. Thank goodness for Google! I never venture into the blogs on Purse Forum. I feel like bursting into the Aladdin theme song A Whole New World.....there's so much to read over there!

And now I can't get that song out of my head.
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It was a great photo of your stewardess..it glowed like the sun..edit.
Have you never read the blog?
So much there to read and learn
 
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Narnanz said:
Yay to @Morgan_Bellini for making it to the PurseForum roundup.
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Morgan_Bellini said:
OMG! My Stewardess made it to the Purse Forum Roundup!

I had no idea what you were talking about at first and I felt too stupid to ask. I sat here forever and wondered why the heck I deserved a shout out from you. I could not figure it out. Thank goodness for Google! I never venture into the blogs on Purse Forum. I feel like bursting into the Aladdin theme song A Whole New World.....there's so much to read over there!

And now I can't get that song out of my head.
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Where? Could you post a link? TYIA
 
#19,391
LunaSilver said:
Where? Could you post a link? TYIA
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Its over where all the articles get posted. Here you go:

www.purseblog.com

PurseForum Roundup – July 22nd - PurseBlog

Guess what? It’s Friday yet again, and here at PurseBlog that means it’s time for a brand new PurseForum round up! Today we’ve got a collection of warm oranges and cool blues with some multicolor…
www.purseblog.com www.purseblog.com

:)
 
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#19,394
Coachaddict4020 said:
Absolutely! Ive already removed it from my watchlist. Out of sight, out of mind haha

eta: I wonder if that $95 bid was the seller though, since it shows 0 feedback next to the username- perhaps a new account made to try to manipulate the auction? Hmmm
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I thought the same, if it is, that's super shady. It would indicate that the previous bid was $94 though, you'd need at least two people to pull this off. I don't know - I'm aware this is how many people approach auctions, put in your maximum and then leave it alone, but it's not what I would do at all with so much time left. Seems like an excellent way to just drive up the price.
It's a very nice bag in a not-so-common color, but it's also only half a Willis and Murphies are pretty easy to find, so this is wild. Good for you that you walked away.
 
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