Filson Bag Thread: With Pictures

[OtterMeanGreen]

Looks like eBay seller took my advice and reformatted the subject heading to something a little more noticeable and with a bit more razzle dazzle

Old Listing

Revised Listing

 

[bucky0486]

I'll keep looking, but this is what I'm generally seeing: around $140 for a new modern zippered tote, and around $250 for a Talon-era zippered tote.

 

[OtterMeanGreen]

I'll keep looking, but this is what I'm generally seeing: around $140 for a new modern zippered tote, and around $250 for a Talon-era zippered tote.

Forewarning in regards to Dealzsite. Never trust an eBay listing with only one photo and a stock photo at that. Their prices may be rock bottom low but there have been cases with fakery being passed as a genuine Filson (cough cough BOYT cough cough)

With @GzStudio you're guaranteed an open and honest listing and a product that is exactly as he says it is. No stock photos and a listing description that is specific to each bag. His prices aren't outrageous either, as there are many that have higher prices for lesser quality (I check eBay everyday which is why I know this)

 

[mgrennier]

Since someone brought up the zippered tote, I thought I’d post a picture showcasing the “proper” use of this tote.

Headed to a 5 day golf outing tomorrow and filled the 261 with the proper accoutrements.

 

[mgrennier]

Since someone brought up the zippered tote, I thought I’d post a picture showcasing the “proper” use of this tote.

Headed to a 5 day golf outing tomorrow and filled the 261 with the proper accoutrements.

 

[OtterMeanGreen]

Since someone brought up the zippered tote, I thought I’d post a picture showcasing the “proper” use of this tote.

Headed to a 5 day golf outing tomorrow and filled the 261 with the proper accoutrements.

Let me guess you're gonna use it to make Manhattan's out of?

Edit: as I was writing this up you post the picture.......I know you so well right

I spy Jefferson's Reserve, Old Granddad 114, EHT Small Batch and other goodies

 

[GzStudio]

Now, the apparent decrease in quality of leather coming out of the Filson factory over time, I'm not really sure how to defend that. I just hope that it is necessary to keep the cost of these bags in the realm of "reasonable" for consumers and not just to increase profits, but I have no reason to suspect it either way.

I can guarantee you that in no way does it cost Filson $250 to make a single $325 256 original briefcase bag. They are pricing as much as they can get away with for, wait for it, as much profit as possible. My guess is way less than $100 a bag.

They have to pay for R&D on hairy leather bags somehow...

 

[OtterMeanGreen]

I can guarantee you that in no way does it cost Filson $250 to make a single $325 256 original briefcase bag. They are pricing as much as they can get away with for, wait for it, as much profit as possible. My guess is way less than $100 a bag.

They have to pay for R&D on hairy leather bags somehow...

Case in point:

 

[bucky0486]

Just an FYI, I have a number of brand new Talon Era filson bags at the moment, including zip totes so they do come up from time to time. You have to be ready to pick them up though because they go very fast.

What's your eBay username? I'll add you as a favorite seller.

 

[GzStudio]

What's your eBay username? I'll add you as a favorite seller.

it's GZSTUDIO77

 

[mgrennier]

Let me guess you're gonna use it to make Manhattan's out of?

Edit: as I was writing this up you post the picture.......I know you so well right

I spy Jefferson's Reserve, Old Granddad 114, EHT Small Batch and other goodies

And Wild Turkey Rye as I like the old school taste of that rye in my Manhattans. Plus Carpano Antica for the vermouth. Not shown: Luxardo cherries, etc.

Plus - that bottle of Jefferson's is signed by the master distiller.

 

[OtterMeanGreen]

it's GZSTUDIO77

Ouch lol

 

[bucky0486]

it's GZSTUDIO77

Haha, I was able to track yours down. I've already added you as a favorite!

I haven't been able to find Tinman's yet.

 

[OtterMeanGreen]

And Wild Turkey Rye as I like the old school taste of that rye in my Manhattans. Plus Carpano Antica for the vermouth. Not shown: Luxardo cherries, etc.

Plus - that bottle of Jefferson's is signed by the master distiller.

Awesome, I remember you telling me that, plus your Makers Mark Bottles signed by Bill Samuels.

Can't go wrong with Luxardo

 

[GzStudio]

Haha, I was able to track yours down. I've already added you as a favorite!

I haven't been able to find Tinman's yet.

In all seriousness, if I, or Tinman has anything you (or anyone else reading this) are looking for, it's cheaper for us to sell here than through there, I (won't speak for him) can do better pricing because of just going through paypal.