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[hicindy2]

Wow...if you are into the spectator look, this is on super clearance over there at ShopHQ. Jack French.

I haven't bought this brand, but I have purchased many Anushka bags and they have all arrived packaged great and were pristine. I have had no issues with returns either and I have sent some things back.

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The Saffiano Doctor bag looks sharp also:

[stevieb]

I'm tempted by another one from this brand myself now that I've looked. The problem as I see it is the shopping channels tend to charge full retail for bags often found for less elsewhere. Then again, at least the one I'm tempted to try is at a clearance price!

[athenian]

As to color, I'm debating between navy and nude. Navy is more practical but the nude is just so pretty.

[stevieb]

On 11/2/2014 athenian said: As to color, I'm debating between navy and nude. Navy is more practical but the nude is just so pretty.

So here's the thing... If it was a 'need' that drew you to this bag, then maybe go for the navy, but if this is more of a 'splurge' bag, just because you like it, then why not go for the one you find 'pretty'? Something to think about!

[stevieb]

Athenian, so I'm curious to know, did you buy, and if so, what color did you choose!?

[athenian]

Hi Stevie B., I ordered the nude ( your good advice helped!). I'm hoping it's not too peachy. I'll update when it arrives and maybe by then I can figure out how to post a photo. Once again thanks everyone for all the great advice.

[athenian]

Unfortunately, it's going back. It is a really pretty bag, both large and fairly dressy which is a hard combo to find. The nude is a great neutral, not at all peachy. I didn't open it to see the interior because it arrived with flaws. There was a noticeable dirt patch/scrape on one handle and on both sides the folded down handles had left an impression on the leather, sort of a puffed up half circle inside where the handles had lain. I didn't think they would disappear. On the bright side I will be in Williamsburg soon and there's a Dooney outlet!

[stevieb]

Oh, I'm sorry it didn't work out. I meant to get back to you and ask you to let us all know how it panned out. I've had a grey one from that line in my cart now for days and can't decide whether to go ahead or not... Good luck at the outlet! Also, unless this experience left a nasty taste in your mouth, maybe you'll consider the navy now... Don't blame you, though, if it did. I wonder what retail doesn't get about a lack of effective quality control, inventory management and customer service leaving a bad taste in the mouths of consumers. I'll shake it off to a point, but past that point I just won't go back to the same well...

[athenian]

Thanks, Stevie B. I think it might have been a return as it was inside the dust bag and no wrapping on the handles. I'm going to see what damage I do at the outlet. If I don't find much the navy may be coming to my house. By the way customer service was very nice. Please let us know your review if you get a Jack French.

[stevieb]

On 11/7/2014 athenian said: Thanks, Stevie B. I think it might have been a return as it was inside the dust bag and no wrapping on the handles. I'm going to see what damage I do at the outlet. If I don't find much the navy may be coming to my house. By the way customer service was very nice. Please let us know your review if you get a Jack French.

Will do... and again, good luck at the outlet!