topic Re: Villager in Shoes

Villager

pgdark19 — Tue, 14 Jan 2014 01:21:07 GMT

I'm a little disappointed that the re-released Villager isn't being made in any of the new colors. I know they said it was for a limited time but I was really hoping it was for more than one pattern release especially since so many Vera Bradley lovers are huge fans of this style. You would think they would listen. Thanks for listening for my rant.........

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CJC — Tue, 14 Jan 2014 01:41:14 GMT

I agree

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deercreek — Tue, 14 Jan 2014 04:45:07 GMT

I also agree. That was disappointing.

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Zahrah — Tue, 14 Jan 2014 21:29:20 GMT

I have purchased one of the new Villaggers but it did not impress me. I really wanted three o tote but heard Villager is better so went with than but regretting it now. Anyway, i am sad tge pleated totes were not made in new colors, I am huge pleated tote fan.

Re: Villager

pgdark19 — Wed, 15 Jan 2014 02:16:56 GMT

The pleated tote is another wonderful handbag! I can't understand from a business point of view why VB would again phase out such popular styles. I mean their goal is to make money right? Their customers are begging them to continue releasing more patterns in styles.

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Housework — Wed, 15 Jan 2014 23:05:58 GMT

I am a new fan of Vera and I love the Villager and am aching for another. I searched QVC and cannot find the Villager. In the past I was not interested in the Vera Bradley shows but now I am. Do you mean it didn't come back for sale at all on QVC?

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deercreek — Wed, 15 Jan 2014 23:24:34 GMT

On 1/15/2014 Housework said:
I am a new fan of Vera and I love the Villager and am aching for another. I searched QVC and cannot find the Villager. In the past I was not interested in the Vera Bradley shows but now I am. Do you mean it didn't come back for sale at all on QVC?

You can find the Villager on the VB website, but it's only available in a few patterns. We were hoping that it would also be offered in the patterns that just came out, but it's not.

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Deelor — Mon, 24 Feb 2014 22:16:03 GMT

I agree!

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Poppet1 — Fri, 11 Apr 2014 16:30:33 GMT

A CS at VB told me that the Villager has been discontinued. They only brought it back during the holidays for a limited time. ARRGGGHH!!!!!!! It is beyond comprehension why on earth they would discontinue such a popular bag? I don't get it. It's just as popular as the ""Vera"" bag and its still around. What were they thinking? It currently is on the VB site in only 3 patterns for $68.

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Deelor — Tue, 15 Apr 2014 20:29:04 GMT

I'm with ya!

I love that style, and know that it was extremely popular. Why they took it out I have no idea, but hopefully they will see the error of their ways! LOL!

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pgdark19 — Wed, 16 Apr 2014 02:30:44 GMT

I wonder if it didn't sell as well as they anticipated when they re-released it. The pleated tote was also re-released at the same time and they just brought it out in the new summer colors- maybe the pleated tote did really well?

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Poppet1 — Wed, 16 Apr 2014 14:20:03 GMT

On 4/15/2014 pgdark19 said:
I wonder if it didn't sell as well as they anticipated when they re-released it. The pleated tote was also re-released at the same time and they just brought it out in the new summer colors- maybe the pleated tote did really well?

If that's the case, it is probably because the print/pattern selection was so skimpy. Not much choice there. Why isn't it offered in the Breast Cancer Foundation pattern, "Ribbons"? That print should be offered in all bags to help. I bought one in "Plum Crazy" for my cousin who loves that print. If they offered it in Ribbons, Flower Shower, Lola, etc I would have snatched it up in a heartbeat. DRAT!

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FranandZoe — Wed, 16 Apr 2014 15:10:11 GMT

Villager has been my fave for years - I have a bunch. I got it most recently in the Canterberry Magenta - beautiful - been carrying it since after Christmas/New Years.

eBay is a wonderful source of Vera bags - including Villager - much bigger selection that Vera B or QVC. And usually cheaper.

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Poppet1 — Thu, 17 Apr 2014 21:07:38 GMT

You just can't beat this bag. It's beyond me why on earth they'd discontinue it when it is loved by so many.

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sunala — Thu, 17 Apr 2014 23:51:39 GMT

If it came out in the newer patterns like Clementine, Venetian Paisley, Petal Paisley, and as Poppet1 mentioned, Ribbons, plus others like the Canterberry's, I'd be all over them.

PLUS I'd love to see them return in favorites such as Symphony in Hue, Twirly Bird Pink, Make Me Blush, Poppy Fields, and other oldies but goodies.

In my opinion, the Villager and the Betsy were the best, at least for me. They both had everything I wanted and needed.

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FranandZoe — Fri, 18 Apr 2014 14:24:58 GMT

I can't say it enough - eBay. For retired VB styles and patterns. You can't beat it. For anything actually. I just bought two swim tops from Lands End - they were out of the color bottom - wine - that would go with both - got it on eBay. And I love the Spanx ""Spoil Me Cotton"" bodysuit (originally got from QVC) - can't find it anymore in my size - QVC and elsewhere. Got 2 at eBay. Recently bought an Isaac Mizrahi Bridgehampton crossybody bag on the Bay also. Cheaper too usually.