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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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toomuchlikemyusername · 15/01/2023 10:24

Santiagopink · 14/01/2023 12:54

Mine arrived!!! 2 medium Bantry c's and a small lemongrass Canfield b for free., to go with my sherbet one from yesterday. Love 3 of them together but don't feel like the coral works with the other colours. These are going to be our travel bags so want them to "fit" together.

Does anyone want to swap my coral medium bantry c for any colour medium or large?

I have a Finchley A Medium in Lavender still in its packaging which I would be happy to swap for your coral bag. Let me know if you are up for a swop.

Santiagopink · 15/01/2023 10:56

toomuchlikemyusername · 15/01/2023 10:24

I have a Finchley A Medium in Lavender still in its packaging which I would be happy to swap for your coral bag. Let me know if you are up for a swop.

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I've already arranged a swap for it sorry.
I'm thinking of swapping my small Canfield b in lemongrass if anyone wants it?

Magpiecomplex · 15/01/2023 12:16

Rather than going in for a third time and risking another colour and size I'm not fussed about, I found a large Finchley in Mineral in the Papyrus sale and have ordered that!

fitflopqueen · 15/01/2023 15:47

To the OP, thank you this has been an entertaining week following this thread and the deliveries.
I ordered just over a week ago and received a

  • Lavender Finchley medium on Monday - sold within 1 hr on Vinted, had another go.
  • Sherbet Finchley small on Wednesday - traded on Roka FB page for a Bantry crossbody in emerald and a bum bag in navy - not currently on sale so were sent as samples., keeping these. Had one last punt for a backpack.
  • Sherbet Finchley small - arrived Thursday. sent a nice email to CS at Roka asking if they looked at previous customer orders as feeling a bit pinked out and could I send this one back. Nice reply from Katie saying no returns but I shouldn't have received the same bag again and they would send me another bag in darker shade. In meantime sold this one on Vinted.
  • Bantry C in emerald arrived today - very happy and glad to get off the Roka rollercoaster.
Deliveries have been very efficient.
AlabamaWorley22 · 15/01/2023 15:51

Well I’ve just taken my new Finchley A for a blustery walk at the ‘local‘ (35 mins away 😬) beach and while i absolutely love it - colour, pockets and style - I now suspect that it’s too small to be my city break day bag.

In addition to my usual crap, I had some
sandwiches, snacks and three travel mugs and it all fitted nicely, but I think for travelling (as a family of four with the stuff I end up carrying) it’s a bit of a stretch.

I also noted that none of the three styles of travel mug I had fitted easily into the side pockets, so I’m hoping the side pockets might be a bit more generous on a slightly bigger model.

I'm now off to search vinted and Charles Clinkard for a lovely medium one in blue. 😍

paintyhands · 15/01/2023 19:04

Oh I am such a sheep - ordered one of these yesterday after much hesitating. I received a notification to say my order has been picked by Chaz this afternoon so I hope they have made a good choice!

DashboardConfessional · 15/01/2023 20:00

AlabamaWorley22 · 15/01/2023 15:51

Well I’ve just taken my new Finchley A for a blustery walk at the ‘local‘ (35 mins away 😬) beach and while i absolutely love it - colour, pockets and style - I now suspect that it’s too small to be my city break day bag.

In addition to my usual crap, I had some
sandwiches, snacks and three travel mugs and it all fitted nicely, but I think for travelling (as a family of four with the stuff I end up carrying) it’s a bit of a stretch.

I also noted that none of the three styles of travel mug I had fitted easily into the side pockets, so I’m hoping the side pockets might be a bit more generous on a slightly bigger model.

I'm now off to search vinted and Charles Clinkard for a lovely medium one in blue. 😍

I know what you mean. For a trip into town/to the park it fits my coffee mug, my purse and bits, DS's snack box and water bottle, and something like a woolly hat each. As soon as we go anywhere that might require say a pac-a-mac, an extra hoodie for DS, or lunch for 2, it's too small. That's why I've ordered a medium.

primeoflife · 15/01/2023 20:30

Mine is on its way already!!!!

icefishing · 15/01/2023 22:21

I have two Camden A black small 🥲.
One would be fine if a bit dull but two identical ones.

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Brrhitscold · 15/01/2023 23:42

WarningToTheCurious · 13/01/2023 22:58

The canvas ones are 100% nylon still, so I think the difference is the texture. The sustainable ones are made from recycled plastic but come in the same 2 finishes.

so now I have the emerald, I can see the difference . It is shiny . The other matt,.

Brrhitscold · 15/01/2023 23:51

icefishing · 15/01/2023 22:21

I have two Camden A black small 🥲.
One would be fine if a bit dull but two identical ones.

Email them, they are very good.

icefishing · 15/01/2023 23:58

I've emailed them offering to send one back and having a different one sent out, fingers crossed.
They are really nice quality bags.

Nicpem1982 · 16/01/2023 08:09

Mines being delivered today 😊 I'm quite excited 🤣

Superspecs · 16/01/2023 09:05

Hi all, I got a lavender Finchley. It's a lovely bag but I would have preferred a different colour. Would anyone like to swap? Thanks!

Talisin · 16/01/2023 10:52

Mine should be arriving (again) today as well. I already know the colour but excited to find out the style!

spinningirl10 · 16/01/2023 12:15

My 3rd order has arrived, I emailed and requested a cross body bag and I also bought a full price purse as a holiday purse.
I received a Paddington cross body in Apricot.
I also got an extra bag thrown in which is a Canfield B small in graphite.
The purse had a pound in! Looks totally brand new and not used so I'm surprised to fin the pound.
I've now got quite a selection as I also have a raspberry bantry and a Finchley in sherbet Smile
Not sure graphite is my colour as I like bright bags but I'll have a proper look later.

Whitney168 · 16/01/2023 12:16

The purse had a pound in! Looks totally brand new and not used so I'm surprised to fin the pound.

Love that. Good old superstition that you should never give an empty purse!

spinningirl10 · 16/01/2023 12:38

Whitney168 · 16/01/2023 12:16

The purse had a pound in! Looks totally brand new and not used so I'm surprised to fin the pound.

Love that. Good old superstition that you should never give an empty purse!

Oh yes of course, that must be it!

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BriceNobeslovesMurielHeslop · 16/01/2023 13:13

DPD are delivering mine today- fingers crossed I’m in, I had requested they go to
my nearest pick up point but they insist on delivering them to my flat

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Fashiontatts · 16/01/2023 13:13

spinningirl10 · 16/01/2023 12:15

My 3rd order has arrived, I emailed and requested a cross body bag and I also bought a full price purse as a holiday purse.
I received a Paddington cross body in Apricot.
I also got an extra bag thrown in which is a Canfield B small in graphite.
The purse had a pound in! Looks totally brand new and not used so I'm surprised to fin the pound.
I've now got quite a selection as I also have a raspberry bantry and a Finchley in sherbet Smile
Not sure graphite is my colour as I like bright bags but I'll have a proper look later.

Ohh that was so nice of them! I've got the apricot crossbody too... it's really nice. I like the graphite too, and the Canfield is a lovely bag.

Fashiontatts · 16/01/2023 13:15

This is all tempting me to go yet again.....

BadgerFace · 16/01/2023 13:18

I ordered on Thursday and just received a Bantry C in lime. I'm not sure about the colour. Will it grow on me?!

Taxcharges · 16/01/2023 13:34

BadgerFace · 16/01/2023 13:18

I ordered on Thursday and just received a Bantry C in lime. I'm not sure about the colour. Will it grow on me?!

I would swap you for a Finchley A sherbet...

AmberPig · 16/01/2023 13:34

Mine has been delivered by DPD today so will be waiting for me in my safe place . I emailed customer services to politely request anything but pastels, but unfortunately missed the reply offering me navy. I wonder what I've got? I don't mind brighter colours, @BadgerFace your lime is fabulous!

spinningirl10 · 16/01/2023 13:42

@Fashiontatts Yes I'm very happy with my haul.
I think you should order againGrin

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