I am so fed up with the poor Quality of Orla Kiely bags that I'd rather buy a used one.

[MadameOvary]

Just that really. I think the older ones were better made. I foolishly gave away my nice old stem one to my friend who was emigrating and now I'm regretting it.
I've put a want ad on the "Other" thread. Has anyone got any lying unloved in their wardrobe? Condition unimportant but preferably not falling apart. Ta

How could anyone not love an orla keily bag?? I love mine, both have been run into the ground and are still going strong. I would hate to tell you what the insides look lie though!! They are so big, I've had one too many accidents in them where I've kind of forgotten what I left festering at the bottom, or a pen has leaked . Anyways, good luck with the search! :-)

Have you tried good old ebay? I got a lovely one on there a couple of years ago in mint condition.

laurasmiles, thank you, I actually dont mind if its tatty!
Twinklylights, Yes, not really inspired tho, all too new and/or boring!

Anyone else got one they're not using? Prefer to buy from a MNetter than ebay...

i've got one I've been meaning to ebay but not got round to. its not a usual style, but a big 'sling' bag with little stem print in raspberry....its about two years old and used about three times as its just too big for me!

I'll try and find a link to a similar one!

here!

How much were you looking for mamado? And do you have CAT?

I did set up CAT ages ago, so I presume it still works. The bag is pristine with dustbag except for a small mark on one bit of leather...so I was hoping for at least £60 or £70 on ebay. But to another mnetter....how about £55 including post?

Don't want to to be rude to Mamado and interupt (so won't list all the details here) but I have one that I keep meaning to put on ebay thats the traditional Orla Kiey holdall shape (ie no long strap) with a small stem print if thats the style you - or another MN were after???

Know what you mean about the change in quality - I like the red flower blossom print one from her current range but its just not worth the price!

Sorry - meant to say its the shoulder bag style in above message!

mamado would you mind CATing me with more pics?
OllieWollieWoo thanks - how old is yours and do you have pics? And how much were you looking for?

They're nice, I'd lvoe one, but I've never been able to afford one.

The colour and print are like this (but would say the background is more cream than this pic shows):

here

But the measurements/shape are the same as this one:
here

I used it for about 3 months so would say its in good condition - a couple of smallish ink marks on the lining and a few other faint marks inside but nothing on the outside.

No idea re what to ask for (keeled over when I saw the bid for this one!!! here). 50 pounds plus postage sound ok?

OllieWollieWoo That would be fine if its one of the older ones? Do you remember when you bought it? Price is great, sorry to be fussy!

Not fussy at all - I like details too!!! I brought it new off ebay about 18 months ago - have no idea re date tho. Is there anyway to tell??? Would hate for you to be disappointed.

Its got a magnetic clip and inside has one of those stretchy key fob things.

I have another one (which I still use) which I brought in 2005 and after a quick comparison, the red one up does seem to have a slightly thinner oil skin cover if that makes sense??? (Just asked DH to compare the two and he says there is no difference tho!!!!)

I think the type I am looking for dont have the stretchy key fob - does your 2005 one have them and would you like to sell it if not? Quite understand if not!

No there is no key fob on and sorry I wouldn't like to sell it - purely cos I luv it so much (plum stem design) and DH brought it for me in Selfridges on our last day of living in London before we moved overseas so has sentimental value too! Hope you find one soon!

Oh it sounds lovely and of course you want to keep it with that sort of history.

Sample sale coming up - they usually have older stock for sale.

Details from the website:

Autumn Sample Sale!!!
AMAZING REDUCTIONS ON PAST SEASON CLOTHING AND HANDBAGS!

Studio Voltaire,
1a Nelson?s Row
Clapham Common,
London,
SW4 7JR

THURS 11th September 11am ? 7pm
FRI 12th September 11am ? 7pm
SAT 13th September 11am ? 6pm
SUN 14th September 11am ? 4pm

PLEASE NOTE: Doors close 30 mins before closing time.

TERMS & CONDITIONS: Cash and Cards only (except Amex)
No eBay sellers welcome
No refunds
No exchanges
SOLD AS SEEN!!!

www.orlakiely.com/uk/?Newsletter

onceinalifetime - thanks but I am in Scotland Also from what OllieWollieWoo was saying I am looking for one at least three years old, do you think they might be that old?

MadameOvary, maybe you can persuade a friendly South London mumsnetter to go for you . Warning - the first day is akin to a riot scene, elbows as weapons.

I bet!

Needless to say, there's a flurry of activity on ebay shortly afterwards too!

OK maybe time to start a new thread...

This seems to be a common problem at the moment, Mme O. A few brands that were well known for good quality products a few years ago (ie Boden) now seem to be cheaply made.