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Thoughts on AS IS handbags?

Makeuptrendy — Mon, 29 Sep 2014 16:37:25 GMT

1. Can you return it if it's defective?

2. Anyone have a bad experience with it?

Debating on whether I should buy it...

Re: Thoughts on AS IS handbags?

duster95 — Mon, 29 Sep 2014 16:42:08 GMT

I have bought several "as is" Dooney & Bourke bags from QVC, and I am very happy with all of them. They were all perfect! Just be aware there may be a scratch or something on them, but I haven't had that with any of mine. You still have the 30 day return policy, so it's worth a try.

Re: Thoughts on AS IS handbags?

blueroses47 — Mon, 29 Sep 2014 16:44:24 GMT

You can definitely return them, same return policy holds as with regular merchandise.

My experience has been mixed.

The first AS IS bag I ordered was perfect, but the bag wasn't good for me for other reasons than condition. So, I returned it.

Then I ordered two more "as is" bags. Both had glaring defects, a chip in the leather that was very noticeable, and some peeling on the trim of the other one. They were expensive bags even at "as is" prices, so needless to say, they went back.

I read tons of positive posts by people who did very well ordering "as is" bags, so it's just a gamble.

Re: Thoughts on AS IS handbags?

goodstuff — Mon, 29 Sep 2014 16:49:17 GMT

It totally depends on why the bag is marked "as is" -- and that's going to be a very individual thing, different with each item. So you have to decide if you want to gamble on getting one you'll be happy with. Yes, you can return them, but that isn't free. Personally, I wouldn't go for an "as is" product sight unseen, considering the expense of shipping.

Re: Thoughts on AS IS handbags?

stevieb — Tue, 30 Sep 2014 02:59:01 GMT

Most of my as-is purchases have been just fine. I have received a few clearly damaged/used/incomplete stinkers and I returned them all. Personally, I usually think it's worth giving it a shot.

Re: Thoughts on AS IS handbags?

GCR18 — Tue, 30 Sep 2014 03:51:52 GMT

Another vote for going for it.

Re: Thoughts on AS IS handbags?

lcmel — Tue, 30 Sep 2014 03:57:16 GMT

I have had mixed experiences with as is bags. The first time, I received a completely different bag than what I had ordered, but customer service sent me out the correct one right away and it was perfect (B Mak tote). The 2nd time I ordered the GILI Roma and it arrived without the tassel, which in my opinion is what makes that bag special - so I sent it back. I was not charged return shipping because of the missing tassel.

Re: Thoughts on AS IS handbags?

Dineen74 — Tue, 30 Sep 2014 04:04:07 GMT

Go for it! I've bought a few 'as is' bags and they were in perfect shape!

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misschristy — Fri, 03 Oct 2014 15:54:39 GMT

I purchased my spring/summer orYANY bag "as is". It's the Cassie in that beautiful pale mint green. It's perfect. I got a dust bag and there is absolutely nothing wrong. I'm very happy. I think you can be stung either way, with a new bag or an "as is" and if there is something really wrong with an "as is", you can still return it and get your shipping paid too.

Re: Thoughts on AS IS handbags?

bonnielu — Fri, 03 Oct 2014 16:33:35 GMT

I haunt the AS IS section. I simply see something and wait it out. I have not been disappointed and my bank balance thanks me.

Re: Thoughts on AS IS handbags?

Annabellethecat66 — Fri, 03 Oct 2014 16:39:58 GMT

I've never bought anything "As is" but if ever I did it would be through QVC. If you don't like it you can send it back.

My guess is a lot of it comes from people like me. You would not believe all of the things I send back and how many I send back.

I recently lost at least 50 lbs (due to illness) and am going crazy trying to figure out my size. Over and over I order something, it doesn't fit and back it goes (usually even the next day).

I have very thin hair (again, due to illness) and have to wear a wig. I have two that I love and keep trying to find more; so I ordered the "Tabetha" (whatever her name is) wigs on QVC, before that I ordered some other ones.

None of them fit or look right. I send them back within days and never wear them or even take any tags off of the stuff. I would think the law wouldn't let them re-sell them like new so it might be things like I send back.

Nothing is ever damaged and hasn't been work but I tear the packaging and sometimes it can't be reused.

I'm just giving you a 'heads up' on what some of the "as is" might be. I don't know this is just an assumption on my part.

Re: Thoughts on AS IS handbags?

bonnielu — Fri, 03 Oct 2014 18:28:20 GMT

I basically buy tops and some skirts, AS IS. No problem. They seem to come in a new package without the rips. I am happy.