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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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WarningToTheCurious · 09/01/2023 19:10

JofraArchersFastestBall · 09/01/2023 17:23

Lavender, but I don't hate it!

I might have terrible taste, but I think it's quite a nice colour and I like the style of the bag. Looking forward to using it tomorrow.

DSis and DS both like the lavender colour too. It must be the marmite colour of Roka bags.

Anyhoo, website now says Finchley A Medium is sold out.

Magpiecomplex · 09/01/2023 19:14

Has anyone received a large? I'd like one, but I don't know if it's worth going again if I get another medium

Tig33 · 09/01/2023 19:17

I also got the lavender Finchley in medium (which is exactly the one I didn’t want so that sums up my January so far!)

I hope to sell it on Vinted so fingers crossed. All the other sellers seem to be wanting to make a profit - some priced ar £60. Vinted suggested £3… I just want back what I paid when I took the chance and ordered.

AnnaBegins · 09/01/2023 19:21

Tig33 · 09/01/2023 19:17

I also got the lavender Finchley in medium (which is exactly the one I didn’t want so that sums up my January so far!)

I hope to sell it on Vinted so fingers crossed. All the other sellers seem to be wanting to make a profit - some priced ar £60. Vinted suggested £3… I just want back what I paid when I took the chance and ordered.

I sold mine for £29 as wanted to undercut all the others, but yes, it's weird, so many on for £60! Bet they don't sell.

friskybivalves · 09/01/2023 19:30

....and another lavender Finchley A medium for me. I don't mind the colour but I know how tough I am on bags - it's not going to be a practical choice for me. I cycle, I put bags down on the pavement at bus stops...it's going to get filthy. I'd really hoped for a practical dark one.. dammit.

Q2C4 · 09/01/2023 20:14

Another 🐑 here; just placed an order. Thanks to PP for the free delivery code. Not sure what I'm hoping for but will report back!

Brontosaurus · 09/01/2023 20:22

I went for it in the end. I quite like the lavender actually, although it's not practical at all and will probably get grubby quite quickly.
DHL say it's going to be delivered tomorrow. Excited for my surprise lavender mystery bag!

friskybivalves · 09/01/2023 20:24

If anyone would like my lavender Finchley I am up for a swap for a dark colour!

buckeejit · 09/01/2023 21:26

@Magpiecomplex I think some folk have had large - I've requested a large this time but expecting the lavender. Would prefer a medium in another colour but we'll see....

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BriceNobeslovesMurielHeslop · 09/01/2023 21:26

I got an Emerald Finchley A in medium- I have to say, I’m very chuffed!

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Puffalicious · 09/01/2023 21:30

Oh OP snap! It's gorgeous isn't it? I'm too scared to go again in case I get a rubbish one this time .

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BriceNobeslovesMurielHeslop · 09/01/2023 21:40

@Puffalicious me too!! I would have maybe picked this one anyway so I’m very pleased!

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AmberPig · 09/01/2023 21:48

@Imevery I got a cross body, the Kennington, plus another smaller one. I’m on the mailing list though so I ordered in the preview a week ago. Anyway I’ve just sold it on Ebay because it was too small and ordered again. Hoping for a backpack not lavender.

Westnorwood · 09/01/2023 22:02

BriceNobeslovesMurielHeslop · 09/01/2023 21:40

@Puffalicious me too!! I would have maybe picked this one anyway so I’m very pleased!

Yours should be free judging by the amount of orders they’ll have received from this thread!

AlabamaWorley22 · 09/01/2023 22:08

Just received my dispatch notice from my Sunday order now. It says that my order was picked and packed by Matt.

So of course now my internal dialogue is all “Come on Matt - don’t go all lavender on me - pick a good one!” 🤣

Brrhitscold · 09/01/2023 22:12

LaLaLaLaLolaaa · 09/01/2023 13:03

Two lavender Finchley A's for me, arrived today. I actually really like it, but could have done without two of the same bag 😅

Did you order two bags ?

Brrhitscold · 09/01/2023 22:15

Fedupofchangingusernames · 09/01/2023 13:21

Hmmm, I'm now fully expecting a lavender one.

I feel like if I see anyone out and about with a lavender Roka bag it will be a Mumsnetter from this thread 🤣

Sort of like a sign, like Freemasons !

Mine came today …Lavender!

domthey sell lavender or are these samples for a colour that didn’t get the demand ?

it’s nice but I’d hoped for brighter or darker .

LaLaLaLaLolaaa · 09/01/2023 22:30

@Brrhitscold yes ordered two bags, same order though.

gingercat02 · 09/01/2023 22:32

Mine will be here tomorrow. I wouldn't mind Lavender 🤷‍♀️

Brrhitscold · 09/01/2023 23:00

LaLaLaLaLolaaa · 09/01/2023 22:30

@Brrhitscold yes ordered two bags, same order though.

That isn't good, you would think they would send two different . Who wants two the same !

Puffalicious · 09/01/2023 23:44

BriceNobeslovesMurielHeslop · 09/01/2023 21:40

@Puffalicious me too!! I would have maybe picked this one anyway so I’m very pleased!

I would have picked this top, so equally delighted.

Fedupofchangingusernames · 10/01/2023 08:02

Mine is due to arrive today! Will post a pic once it's here.

Xanadu58 · 10/01/2023 08:26

My 2nd is arriving today . Am really hoping for any colour other than lavender which I've got already 🙏🏻

spinningirl10 · 10/01/2023 08:48

Mines arriving today! There's a lot of swaps going on on the Roka FB page.

Snappyteabread · 10/01/2023 08:58

spinningirl10 · 10/01/2023 08:48

Mines arriving today! There's a lot of swaps going on on the Roka FB page.

What is that called?

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