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Roka sample sale

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BriceNobeslovesMurielHeslop · 03/01/2023 11:39

Has anybody tried this? A mystery bag for £29.95?
I’ve fancied a Roka backpack for a while but haven’t quite decided. They have this offer just now but I’m aware it could go disastrously wrong.

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Fedupofchangingusernames · 03/01/2023 11:44

Oh i would be tempted with this but only if I got a rucksack, knowing my luck I'd get a cross body or the hip bag thing neither of which I'd want!

buckeejit · 03/01/2023 11:49

Never heard of them before & now I'm tempted to order a lucky dip. Think it's the post Christmas slump, though I'm quite tempted.

WarningToTheCurious · 03/01/2023 12:01

I have a Roka backpack and love it - SIL loved it so much she bought 3 of them.

I am tempted …

buckeejit · 03/01/2023 12:22

Gah l, I've done it. PORTLANDFREEDELIVERY for free delivery. Will report what arrives fx

WarningToTheCurious · 03/01/2023 12:25

Oh bummer. I’ve just ordered with the £5 delivery charge. That’ll learn me to check for discount codes first.

roselune · 03/01/2023 13:03

I was briefly tempted but decided it's still a lot of money for something I might not like. I was also put off by the description saying they are not necessarily up to their usual quality standards.

BalloonArch · 03/01/2023 13:06

buckeejit · 03/01/2023 12:22

Gah l, I've done it. PORTLANDFREEDELIVERY for free delivery. Will report what arrives fx

Thanks for the code, it worked. I've had a go.
I'm fussy with bags, I don't know what I was thinking by buying a mystery one!

WarningToTheCurious · 03/01/2023 13:15

I figured that if I didn’t like it, my SIL probably will!

IbizaToTheNorfolkBroads · 03/01/2023 13:21

Presumably you can return them is yiu don't like them?

buckeejit · 03/01/2023 14:04

Maybe we could swap between ourselves here if we don't like them.

I'm not sure what I was thinking either, if it's not in my colour palette & a backpack, I won't want it! I did politely request earthy colours in the additional info section as thought it could do no harm. It says no returns-unless faulty I presume.

Well it's an impending thrill, one way or another- like a mini lottery.

Fedupofchangingusernames · 03/01/2023 15:25

Gah I don't know what to do, I'm so tempted but I think it's the pure thrill of it.

I was just having a quick look on eBay to see what they go for so I could sell it on if I wasn't keen.

Maybe I need to mull it over more!

Itsabeautifuldaytosavelives123 · 03/01/2023 15:25

I got one the year before last in the summer sample sale. The quality wasn't as good as my other roka bags, a bit thinner, the colour was bright yellow as well. I've kept it as a beach bag. Would be interested to see what everyone gets.

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BriceNobeslovesMurielHeslop · 03/01/2023 16:30

I’m still a bit stuck too. I’ve been mulling it over all afternoon at work.
I’d missed the bit about reduced quality, that’s definitely worth thinking about.
Also sure that there’s a disclaimer saying sample bags can’t be returned.
I was hoping to find a bog standard January sale 😭

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cataline · 03/01/2023 16:37

I just ordered one. I have two of the Paddington round crossbody bags and I love them.

Hopefully I'll get something different - in style and colour!

Stokey · 03/01/2023 19:22

I went for it too. We have two backpacks and one of the rectangular crossbody ones. Pretty sure whatever I get will be good either for me or the DDs. Am assuming it won't be the backpacks.

WarningToTheCurious · 04/01/2023 15:05

It’s just arrived and I am a very happy bunny - it’s the Finchley A (small) backpack in Aqua canvas.

Just the sort of thing I would have chosen.

DH happy too, as it’s solved his what-to-buy-for-birthday dilemma.

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buckeejit · 04/01/2023 15:28

Ooh that's fab @WarningToTheCurious - I'd be delighted if I got the same! Fingers crossed!

WarningToTheCurious · 04/01/2023 15:31

Was amazed at how quickly it arrived too - very efficient. Colour is more green than the photo shows, and its the same quality as my full price Roka backpack.

buckeejit · 04/01/2023 16:12

Fab - did you get next day delivery? I went for standard delivery-would be nice for it to arrive soon though. If I got what you got I might even be tempted to go again! 😁

WarningToTheCurious · 04/01/2023 16:17

Just went for the standard delivery option.

buckeejit · 04/01/2023 17:43

Ooh - look what arrived here, snap! Well you can't look as photos aren't working but it's also small aqua Finchley. Great job. Might be tempted to get a large backpack as this is pretty good! Didn't think my wee water bottle would fit but it does, huzzah!

Stokey · 04/01/2023 17:50

Wow I'm impressed you got backpacks. Fingers crossed!

WarningToTheCurious · 04/01/2023 18:11

buckeejit · 04/01/2023 17:43

Ooh - look what arrived here, snap! Well you can't look as photos aren't working but it's also small aqua Finchley. Great job. Might be tempted to get a large backpack as this is pretty good! Didn't think my wee water bottle would fit but it does, huzzah!

Maybe they have a warehouse full of these to clear out? Not that I'm complaining!

Brrhitscold · 04/01/2023 20:06

buckeejit · 03/01/2023 14:04

Maybe we could swap between ourselves here if we don't like them.

I'm not sure what I was thinking either, if it's not in my colour palette & a backpack, I won't want it! I did politely request earthy colours in the additional info section as thought it could do no harm. It says no returns-unless faulty I presume.

Well it's an impending thrill, one way or another- like a mini lottery.

Where can you write a request , I clicked and straight to checkout and nowhere to write anything .

Vinvertebrate · 04/01/2023 20:20

I ordered yesterday and I got free next day delivery with the PP’s code, so will post pics tomorrow.

I got the aqua Finchley in the last sample sale so I’m hoping it’s not another one of those!

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