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Osprey bags

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justtryingtodomybest · 23/04/2012 20:06

Are they good? I've seen a few on the TK Maxx website that look really nice - but I've never seen one irl. I don't want to order one and then have the disappointment of it being cheap and nasty when it arrives

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mumblechum1 · 23/04/2012 20:08

They're really nice. I have one in red, sort of slightly bumpy texture to the leather and it's great. takes loads of abuse and still looks like new.

pootle123 · 23/04/2012 20:12

Have just ordered this one www.tkmaxx.com/handbags/brown-leather-cross-body-bag/invt/11565481 Haven't seen this particular one irl, but the other ones I've seen full price in John Lewis are gorgeous. I'll let u know about this one when it arrives.

doglover · 23/04/2012 20:18

They're gorgeous. Lovely leather and practical styling.

EllenParsons · 23/04/2012 20:21

Ooh that cross body one is nice! I was just in TK Maxx this afternoon and saw some Osprey bags but not that one. Quality looks good.

SkivingAgain · 23/04/2012 20:22

I bought one recently, black with cream stitching and just the right size to take A4 pad (very useful for work). It screams quality and is very stylish. HTH

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justtryingtodomybest · 23/04/2012 20:23

And once again MN persuades me to part with my money!

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virgil · 23/04/2012 20:27

I bought one in january for work and have been really disappointed. The shiny stuff is coming off the handles already. It's not good quality at all.

ohmeohmy · 23/04/2012 20:32

There is an Osprey outlet near st Albans if that is any use to anyone.

TheReturnoftheSmartArse · 23/04/2012 20:33

Am I right in thinking the Osprey London bags they sell in TK Maxx are not the same as the Osprey bags in John Lewis and the like? I have one from TK Maxx and 3 from Fenwick and they're quite different. The more expensive department store ones have the name stamped into the leather whereas the others have it on a gold plaque thingy.

Bluepetticoat · 23/04/2012 20:42

They are nice- I was trying to sell mine on ebay for ages as I have a different colour scheme in my clothes now but no on wanted it- :( I don't think many people are aware of the quality, and I'd only used it 2-3 times. it's hobo shoulder/underarm bag in dark brown.

cocobongo · 23/04/2012 20:56

i got one from tk maxx online. name was stamped into the leather, though i don't know if it is different to the john lewis type ones or not. i thought the bag was okay, not great, though maybe that was more because i just went for a tote bag in black, so a bit boring really. the leather is nice and soft, but just not a "wow" bag.

TheReturnoftheSmartArse · 23/04/2012 20:59

I must be mistaken then. It probably just depends on the style of the bag.

suebfg · 23/04/2012 21:17

I have an Osprey purse and I'm sure it is the same as you find in John Lewis etc - the leather is gorgeous and soft.

noddyholder · 23/04/2012 21:18

I have a holdall/weekend bag which is lovely

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