Satchel like the Cambridge Satchel Co. ones - but not the price tag

[Boonyjinkies]

My daughter would like a school satchel like the Cambridge Satchel Co. ones, they are beautiful but I can't justify the price on a 10 year old.

Is there a nice alternative? She needs to be able to put her lunchbox in it and some books, so it needs to be a decent size.

Any help gratefully received!

[Allthingspretty]

Maybe primark for a pleather look a like woulb be worth a look?

[VivaLeBeaver]

I've had a primark one in the past and the strap snapped.....maybe not the best for a school bag? I got a nice one from river island but that was about a year ago.

[Snazzynewyear]

Is there a real Cambridge Satchel Co then? I thought it was made up for the advert!

[VivaLeBeaver]

Asos has Leather Satchel Co ones discounted.

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[VivaLeBeaver]

Snazzy, the company exists and I believe the ad to be fairly accurate.

[Skullnbones]

They have some end of line clearance ones on their website for £55? Or is that still too much. I have a scaramanga satchel and love it. It was only £55 ish a couple of years ago. (Not sure if I have been helpful at all)

[Boonyjinkies]

No all suggestions very helpful thanks. I would probably be happy to spend £30-£40 if I thought it was lovely. Will investigate your suggestions. Love a bit of Primark, but not sure the handle will last.

Paul's boutique bags look colourful but they also look a bit cheap (in my eyes). Does Cath Kidston do a large satchel does any one know?

[duracellbatterybunny]

Think I saw one in Paperchase's window yesterday. don't know how much though.

[Startail]

Someone here posted these people on an alternatives to CKidson thread. No idea as to quality, huge choice DD1 keeps changing her mind.

[spottymoo]

Dd has one off eBay looks of lovely colours and a good price

[applecrumbleandcream]

I saw some lovely gorgeous satchels, one in particular a bright neon yellow, on my local market stall. Was only cheap and seemed quite good quality so may be worth while checking there if you have a nearby market.

[daimbardiva]

I got one from Ebay a month or so ago from a company called USEL (Ulster Supported Employment) - it's a social enterprise. It was £45 and leather, and I'm really pleased with it. Half the price of Cambridge or similar, and from ethically sourced too! Mine is lovely and purple - they had lots of different colours, red, yellow etc. Their seller name on ebay is Useluk