WTB: A bag like this!

[imightbechad]

I've been trawling these forums recently, and I figured you all might be able to help me with this.

I was outbid on this bag:

Here

I was wondering if anyone might have an idea where I can find something like this...they are few and far between on ePrey, at least one of this quality.

Thanks!

Chad

 

[Edward Appleby]

Awesome bag. Something like that new, say from Ghurka, Mulholland, SAB, etc. is going to be well north of $600 on sale, to say nothing of retail, so if you're trying to stay more around the price of the auction, you'll have to stick with vintage.

There are various stores in larger cities that specialize in vintage accoutrements, if you will, but these tend to focus on the higher-end of the market, selling restored pieces for nearly the same price as comparable new stock. However, there are a few such places where you might find a bargain.

Other than that, you're basically stuck with getting lucky at a thrift shop or flea market, or ebay.

 

[imightbechad]

That's about what I figured. I'm kicking myself for not paying attention to my bid!

Chad

 

[rach2jlc]

Wow, that's too bad you missed out. It looks like a neat bag and a good price.

I agree that if you find something newer like that, it will cost a lot. I have a similar bag in buffalo hide from Jil Sander and was around $1250. Of course, with designer brands, you'll pay a lot for the name, but you'll still probably be looking at $800-1200 for one of the more famous leather makers.