Filson Bag Thread: With Pictures

Wilfried · Dec 15, 2009

If Filson pitched a fit at Crane's for offering too big a discount, it only seems fair that they do the same to Sportco.

I don't know if this is the place to ask, but why does Filson care? If places like Crane's and Sportco can offer a deeper discount, they move more goods, and Filson makes more money. How is this bad for Filson? The logic escapes me. Are they afraid that it's going to undermine their brand somehow? Even with a discount, their stuff is still hardly cheep.

Chauncey · Dec 15, 2009

Underselling is a short-sided approach to retail. Filson knows this...so do the big guys (Bloomingdales) and they wont carry stuff they can't make a proffit from. There is only so much floor/shelf space...

majesticj · Dec 15, 2009

Originally Posted by Crane's

Well that would be a 5% savings. Where's your local retailer?

M. Dumas in Charleston, SC

Dad Shoes · Dec 15, 2009

Originally Posted by Chauncey

^I'm guessing Cranes. ...Since they got their balls busted for underselling.
If that's the case and Crane's did tattle, that would really stink for everyone on Style Forum who read about the Sportco/eBags/Bing offer and was hoping to get a good deal.

Wilfried · Dec 15, 2009

Originally Posted by Chauncey

Underselling is a short-sided approach to retail. Filson knows this...so do the big guys (Bloomingdales) and they wont carry stuff they can't make a proffit from. There is only so much floor/shelf space...
Could you explain a little more fully? I suppose there is logic, but I still don't understand. Clearly I'm not in retail...

Originally Posted by patagoniacommunity

If that's the case and Crane's did tattle, that would really stink for everyone on Style Forum who read about the Sportco/eBags/Bing offer and was hoping to get a good deal.
To take the glass half full view, even so, if the cash back and price match thing still works, you're getting the bag at a damned good price, despite their best efforts.

Ispy · Dec 15, 2009

^^ Stop... just stop.

Doc4 · Dec 15, 2009

Originally Posted by patagoniacommunity

If that's the case and Crane's did tattle, that would really stink for everyone on Style Forum who read about the Sportco/eBags/Bing offer and was hoping to get a good deal.
I suspect that this ...

Originally Posted by Crane's

Filson reads this site. ...

... may be your answer.

mulder · Dec 15, 2009

Originally Posted by Wilfried

To take the glass half full view, even so, if the cash back and price match thing still works, you're getting the bag at a damned good price, despite their best efforts.

Correct and don't forget about free shipping. I believe that normally eBags shipping runs $17+ for regular ground. I actually got charged $16.95 when I ordered last week and two days later I receive an eBags email alerting me to their free shipping. I just nicely wrote eBags asking if they would reimburse me for the shipping since they posted a promotion so soon to my order. They refunded me the shipping costs without any problems whatsoever. I tell you one thing, eBags will definitely make a repeat customer out of me.

Chauncey · Dec 15, 2009

Originally Posted by Wilfried

Could you explain a little more fully? I suppose there is logic, but I still don't understand. Clearly I'm not in retail...

If retailers like Bloomingdales can't make a decent profit margin on Filson because eBags or Sprotco or Cranes is selling at a discount, they wont carry Filson. So in the end Filson loses sales. There is nothing more attractive to a retailer than margin....and only a few care about anything else.

audiophilia · Dec 18, 2009

Mulling a Filson 257 brown mint. Great price. Will I regret it?

MacBook Pro 15" unibody plus sleeve.

Ta.

mint · Dec 19, 2009

Does anyone have pictures of someone holding the small and medium duffel bags? (would also be nice to get the person's height!) I want to be able to visually compare them before I order one online!

Thanks!

majesticj · Dec 19, 2009

Originally Posted by audiophilia

Mulling a Filson 257 brown mint. Great price. Will I regret it?

MacBook Pro 15" unibody plus sleeve.

Ta.

My 13" mac unibody (no sleeve) fits in one of the two interior pockets comfortably. A 14" hp fits in the other after a little stretching. 15" unibody won't fit in either of the two large inside pockets, but will fit comfortably in the main compartment.

alladin · Dec 28, 2009

what is the general consensus of the Filson otter green canvas? Does anybody own a bag in that colour? Thanks.

robin · Dec 28, 2009

Filson padded laptop bag on sale at DWR: http://www.dwr.com/product/canvas-padded-laptop-bag.do

gregaz · Dec 28, 2009

Originally Posted by robin

Filson padded laptop bag on sale at DWR: http://www.dwr.com/product/canvas-padded-laptop-bag.do

Awesome deal! Is this a 257?

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