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What is it with the GILI Roma II?

Have6cats — Thu, 22 May 2014 01:37:20 GMT

I Got It, I Love It..and I can't give it back!

After reading the reviews and comments..everyone's Romas are ALL perfect..I must be 1 of a small handful of recipients that got a defective bag. My Blush is a Quality Control train wreck!..AND YET...I am having separation anxiety!...I think that my chances of having a waitlist order filled, are remote at best. So, I'm clinging to my aesthetically challenged Roma! LOL

PLEASE..talk me down!

Re: What is it with the GILI Roma II?

Dorothy11 — Thu, 22 May 2014 01:47:03 GMT

A bag that costs that much should be good quality. If you are unhappy with it, return it. While the blush is a gorgeous color, there are literally thousands of quality leather bags in this price range. I have seen a lot of complaints about the quality of the first Roma II bag and some of the GILI shoes. Personally, if I'm going to make that kind of investment, I'll go with a name brand. I recently got a gorgeous Isaac Mizrahi New York bag on Ideeli for $107. Retail was 278. It's very well made.

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Lavenderjunkie — Thu, 22 May 2014 01:47:08 GMT

It's all the hype. I wanted to buy every color even tho I knew that the style was not one that would work for me.

If the handbag is defective and doesn't meet your expectations then return it. You will find another handbag to treasure. Maybe you will even get a waitlist order filled with a brand new and perfect handbag.

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stevieb — Thu, 22 May 2014 01:58:04 GMT

It IS a beautiful bag, but if you're not happy with it now, you're not likely to be later. Give it another try and if the next bag is perfect then you'll be glad you did, and if another one ships with flaws, well, at least you gave it a shot. They're clearly accepting wait list orders and I'm not convinced they plan to fill all those orders with returns. Besides, there are lots of reasons bags will be returned aside from quality issues. I do know how you feel though. I got the ivory and I love it. I'm lucky that mine is perfect and if it wasn't I'd have a real hard time letting go.

Re: What is it with the GILI Roma II?

Have6cats — Thu, 22 May 2014 02:55:19 GMT

Ah..the voices of reason...

pas4.. you are right..with s&h and tax, we are pushing 200. The bag should be in better shape with that price tag.

lavender..Very true..This bag has been hyped by many to the hilt! I am a victim!!!

stevieb..I will probably see of I can exchange for a waitlist Ivory which was my second choice. All of the complaints that I have seen and there aren't many, are all with the Blush bag. It might be best to move in a different Roma direction!

Thanks

Re: What is it with the GILI Roma II?

stevieb — Thu, 22 May 2014 03:02:09 GMT

On 5/21/2014 Have6cats said:
Ah..the voices of reason...

pas4.. you are right..with s&h and tax, we are pushing 200. The bag should be in better shape with that price tag.

lavender..Very true..This bag has been hyped by many to the hilt! I am a victim!!!

stevieb..I will probably see of I can exchange for a waitlist Ivory which was my second choice. All of the complaints that I have seen and there aren't many, are all with the Blush bag. It might be best to move in a different Roma direction!

Thanks

Interesting that you would note that, Have6, because I was thinking the same thing. It seems like the blush had more than its share of citations here about flaws... Too bad, it's a beautiful bag. I do think the bag is reasonably well priced, given the size and leather, but also feel as others that it should be darn near perfect when it arrives to make it worth the cost.

Re: What is it with the GILI Roma II?

SahmIam — Thu, 22 May 2014 16:47:32 GMT

Put it this way, even $5000 bags can be defective; I know as I looked at 10 CHANEL bags and each one had issues. The point is that no matter the item, when massed produced (and there are FAR MORE Roma II bags with this TSV then there were these specific CHANEL bags), there are going to be th9se that pass quality control when they should not.

I don't care HOW MUCH a bag costs; if there are defects then it is NOT worth the price unless..... you really REALLY want and love the bag.

I saw a woman buy one of the CHANEL bags I had passed on due to uneven stitching, leather being off on one part and and issue with the chain all because she WANTED that specific bag in that specific color no matter what.

Do what your gut says to do. : )

Re: What is it with the GILI Roma II?

terrier3 — Thu, 22 May 2014 16:50:03 GMT

RETURN IT while you can!

I kept trying to ""train"" my natural ostrich...it is still stiff as a board after 6 months.

Every time I look at it I am reminded how I fell for the hype.

It is NOT soft...the leather is NOT luxurious...it was a phenomenal sell job!!!!!

Do NOT exchange this for the ivory ostrich...it is stiff & fake looking.

Re: What is it with the GILI Roma II?

Meeras — Thu, 22 May 2014 17:21:12 GMT

i like that bag. its really beautiful..

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blossomlady — Thu, 22 May 2014 17:23:27 GMT

I really wanted to buy that TSV, but didn't. I was at the Outlet store the very next day and they were selling them for $59.99. After looking at it there, I didn't buy it either. Very glad I didn't.

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SFGIANTSGIRL — Thu, 22 May 2014 17:45:26 GMT

I find that once I notice a defect in something or a find that something bothers me, I almost can't get past it. My eye just goes there. No one else notices it but I do. I am not one the checks things out all that well so I guess it has to be pretty bad for me to see it. I would not keep something if I noticed an issue when I got it.

Deb

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faeriemoon — Thu, 22 May 2014 17:47:51 GMT

I'd send that sucker back.

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Summerfun — Thu, 22 May 2014 18:01:56 GMT

Send it back....it's a handbag...don't stress yourself out! I fell for the first TSV...not worth the money!

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12andcounting — Thu, 22 May 2014 18:13:56 GMT

I fell for the hype (darn it) and purchased this bag. It's going back tomorrow. The bag looks like a piece of luggage -- way too big. And honestly, I didn't think it was nearly as pretty as it appeared on television. It really isn't anything special, in my opinion.

Re: What is it with the GILI Roma II?

Have6cats — Thu, 22 May 2014 18:22:34 GMT

Thanks to all..I agree with everything that has been said!

MY Roma saga is over..I packed it up this AM....it's back in the box.

I stated on a different thread that the skins on the back and one side were completely different from the rest of the bag. Most of the bag was soft and smooth. These 2 areas were very stiff and had a very crude texture (alttle bit lighter in color, too). Call me crazy, but I decided to overlook this problem and keep it. That was before my DH asked why there was a large circular indentation in the front of the bag. Honestly, I didn't even notice it until after the bag had been hanging overnight. But, he was right. The feel of the leather in that area was much thinner, too. With the right amount of pressure, I think I could have put my finger through it!..That was where my story ends, because now I had NO good side!!LOL

The "blush" color was probably what clouded my judgement..So, I will scout out a different "blush" bag and "they all lived happily after!"

Re: What is it with the GILI Roma II?

LexaMom — Thu, 22 May 2014 18:32:19 GMT

"So, I will scout out a different "blush" bag and "they all lived happily after!"

Last night I ordered the new Oryany Joyce Hobo (A254122) in blush. It is also big but the Oryany leather is soft and high quality..

Re: What is it with the GILI Roma II?

Lyn08 — Thu, 22 May 2014 18:43:59 GMT

I got carried away, and ordered 4 of the G.I.L.I. TSV bags (Blush, Cream Snake, Metallic and Natural Ostrich). I got the Blush and Cream Snake yesterday, and am expecting the Metallic to be delivered today. The Natural Ostrich is still en-route.

Both the Blush and Cream Snake look perfect. My problem is the weight of the bag. I could probably carry it with almost nothing in it (just for looks); however, I have back problems, and I'm afraid I wouldn't be able to carry the bag for long with the normal contents of my bags. I probably will need to return 3 of the bags, but I plan to keep one to use as a tote, if I need to carry papers, etc. However, the bags are much too heavy for me to carry on a daily basis.

So if you will be looking for a nice Blush bag, it will be going back to QVC soon. I'm sure others will be returning bags for one reason or another, that are in perfect condition.

Re: What is it with the GILI Roma II?

Have6cats — Thu, 22 May 2014 19:07:50 GMT

rsimon..Thanks for the tip, I will definitely check it out!

lyn...Now that my Roma dust has settled, I can be slightly more objective and I agree with you that it is a BIG bag. If you do not usually carry a big, heavy bag, it may even seem awkward and uncomfortable. If you have back issues, it's probably not the best choice. The "carry" of the bag is also somewhat limited. In my opinion, the bag is designed for crook of the arm , only. The shorter upright handles don't allow alot of arm room which is OK now with lighter clothing, but with coats and sweaters the fit might be a bit tight. The longer strap secures side-front/side-back and causes the bag to gape front and back. Not a big deal, but also not a good look. I remember in the "training" video, Lisa said that she never uses it and I don't remember anyone modelling the bag semi-crossbody. It is easy to see why they didn't push it.

There is NO doubt that the Roma II is alot of beautiful bag for the $$, but maybe not as universal as advertised.

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MeganRose — Thu, 22 May 2014 19:09:52 GMT

Am I stupid or what! Fell for the hype. Returning and ordering an ORYANY.

Re: What is it with the GILI Roma II?

My3girls_1 — Thu, 22 May 2014 21:43:14 GMT

I'm so sorry it didn't work for you, Have6cats! I totally agree with you about the carry of the bag. It is a crook of the arm bag, not a shoulder bag. Mine fits on my shoulder but even when it's on there the rolled handles just slide right off. This is a bag you hold on your arm or in your hand. I wouldn't even consider it cross body unless I was traveling and had to be hands-free. I DO love mine and will be keeping them despite the weight, but I've been carrying my MK bag this way for about a year now so I've been in training for this one. Lol. Hope you find something you love!! There are so many to choose from.