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Indeed, don't get me started on a flipper rant. But actually, the one in the listing you reference is different than the one that sold on Mercari. That one had a (correct) turnlock on the flap tab, whereas the one in this link appears to have suffered from modification. If I had to guess, this may be the one that buckeyebaker mentioned selling in her previous post (#8762).
Oh I didn't realize it's not the same! I'm ok with flippers that ask fair price. She isn't one of them. [emoji17]
Excellent pickup. Indeed it does appear to show that two position stud-and-keyhole arrangement. You'd think that since I was the one who posted that advert, I'd have given it a closer inspection. I stand corrected, but will stick to my opinion that the turnlock is aesthetically and functionally superior to the button-like configuration.
no this is not the one i sold. i sold a similar bag, but one with suspender straps [to the same person who is now selling this navy bag. the navy bag is different from the one that just sold on Mercari (which is black). when the navy one surfaced originally, there was lots of chatter over whether the clasp had been modified or not; unfortunately the Bloomie ad is not clear enough to tell whether there's one or two slits, but they do seem to be original to the bag.
I am amazed at the prices at which some flippers list, then are willing to keep the price that high for years. The Pony Express I sold a few years ago that ended up with a flipper is still listed for sale. I don't understand that business model.
I always wonder how to wear the bag! I don't have one and you can't wear it crossbody but to me it looks like a crossbody. Again, I don't have one so I'm just guessing. I feel it's strap needs to be longer and the bag itself needs another inch of depth. [emoji87][emoji16]
I sold mine because I found it unusable as a purse, and it is too small for anything else. You are correct that the strap is way too short to wear crossbody. It is a deceptively small bag and doesn't fit very much. I also don't like bags I have to fumble with to open.
agree with all of the above. i dont wear crossbody, ever, so for me the strap is perfect for shoulder half an inch would certainly help, no argument there. but overall i just love the shape of this bag, everything about it.
