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Portland Hanbags-anyone own one?

I have come across Portland Leather handbags online. They remind me of American Leather. I also saw they have really good prices especially for discounted or “slightly blemished” bags. Anyone own one and what did you think?
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Re: Portland Hanbags-anyone own one?

I purchased the large tote in honey about three months ago at the not perfect price. I had thought i would pull out my black Dooney for Fall and Winter but I just love the simplicity of this bag. I highly reccommend as it gets softer and wears well. 

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I have two of their mini totes, and love them.  They have pebbled & smooth leathers.  

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I have the mini tote in eucalyptus which I just noticed they no longer offer that color in the mini tote. When I first received it I wasn't too sure about it as it is just a simple tote bag. No inner pockets, just one slip pocket on the outside. I sewed up a purse organiser so I had some inner pockets. The more I use it, the more I like it. Right now I'm using it without the long strap but once I locate where I put that long strap (put right where I know it would be and now can't remember where that spot is) I'll put in on for Fall use.

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@Allthingsgirly67 

I have the zipped mini totes in black and some colors. Love them.  They recently came out with an organizer that was designed to fit the minis but can be used in other bags as well.  I just bought it, but haven't started using it in my totes yet.

 

Definitely wait for a 30% off sale, which they seem to do fairly often.

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I have several Triangle bags from PL and like them, but won't order any more until they offer some colors other than the brown line. They do have black and one called Cranberry, but it's a brownish red and I don't like brown bags).

 

I think there are pros and cons with this brand. To me the pros are: great price for a leather bag, nice selection of styles, and very soft leather. The cons are: lack of  interior and exterior pockets, unfinished edges on the handles/straps and top of bag, no "feet" on bottom of the bags, many of their items are only offered in their store in Portland and are not available online.

 

Overall, they're nice a bag for the price but I don't think the quality is as good. If you're interested, give them your email address so you get their sales notices.

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I bought one this past summer and ended up giving it to my daughter. It was much more her taste-minimalist, raw unfinished seams inside, no organization features. She loved it. I need way more bells and whistles 🤓

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I ordered one maybe 4 months ago, the Toaster bag.  

I didn't care for it. I took it to consignment and it sold.  


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@gidgetgh wrote:

I ordered one maybe 4 months ago, the Toaster bag.  

I didn't care for it. I took it to consignment and it sold.  


that's the one I got too. And gave to my daughter 

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