Is this overnight bag overpriced (Varvatos) ?

[Reevolving]

A $300 daily briefcase, I can see.
$1500 duffle bag? Whoa.
This truly is high roller territory, as this stuff is barely used.

I had to stay in a hotel last night.
I dug out a black nylon/PVC Calvin Klein bag I got free somewhere.
It served it's purpose, after I blacked out the logo with a magic marker.
(Yea, I'm classy like that)

I'd like to get a "respectable" overnight bag,
but can't justify more than $200 used.

 

[Tarmac]

Huh? aren't you the one who started this thread?

 

[mccvi]

Originally Posted by Reevolving

The Cucinelli looks like something that could ALMOST be mistaken for a 1978 $3 garage sale handbag
or a bag found at Target or Walmart. That would never happen with the overpriced Varvatos

 

[deveandepot1]

I think it is very overpriced. Why not a Filson bag?

 

[JayJay]

Originally Posted by Reevolving

A $300 daily briefcase, I can see.
$1500 duffle bag? Whoa.
This truly is high roller territory, as this stuff is barely used.

I had to stay in a hotel last night.
I dug out a black nylon/PVC Calvin Klein bag I got free somewhere.
It served it's purpose, after I blacked out the logo with a magic marker.
(Yea, I'm classy like that)

I'd like to get a "respectable" overnight bag,
but can't justify more than $200 used.
For me, a bag for work or travel should be a rare purchase. Thus, I don't mind spendiing a small chunk of change on a nice bag that will last lots of years and look better with each passing year. With that said, the Varvatos bag is not to my taste and seems to be way overpriced. SAB, not bad.

 

[SpooPoker]

Originally Posted by Reevolving

The Cucinelli looks like something that could ALMOST be mistaken for a 1978 $3 garage sale handbag
or a bag found at Target or Walmart. That would never happen with the overpriced Varvatos

Originally Posted by Reevolving

I had to stay in a hotel last night.
I dug out a black nylon/PVC Calvin Klein bag I got free somewhere.
It served it's purpose, after I blacked out the logo with a magic marker.
(Yea, I'm classy like that)

 

[CruzAzul]

I own a similar Varvatos bag, essentially the same materials and construction but a slightly different shape. It's nice, but honestly more comparable in quality and style to bags in the $600 range. I absolutely wouldn't pay $1400 for it.

 

[aj_del]

Originally Posted by deveandepot1

Why not a Filson bag?

Now thats a brand I wouldn't mind full US retail for

 

[Mblova]

Trussardi?

 

[ter1413]

Overpriced...

 

[waldenbags]

All those Varvatos bags have very cheap hardware. If it doesn't have solid brass or similar, walk away. "Antique 'Finished'" is code for crap.

 

[waldenbags]

The Cucinelli has a much better and more rugged vegetable tanned leather,and its quality of construction is much better than that of the Varvatos.

Originally Posted by Reevolving

I agree.
The average person would think the Varvatos is "cooler"

The Cucinelli looks like something that could ALMOST be mistaken for a 1978 $3 garage sale handbag
or a bag found at Target or Walmart. That would never happen with the overpriced Varvatos

 

[mccvi]

i've been by the bowery many times to take a gander, and can conclude nothing but that most of varvatos's wares are poorly constructed out of cheap material. good for him, though, for taking advantage of the young and naive.

 

[chenzhongbi]

Originally Posted by aj_del

This thread made me wonder if SF thinks any product is worth the full retail ?

In an iGent-dominated forum, the answer is probably no

 

[tsaltzma]

Originally Posted by Reevolving

A $300 daily briefcase, I can see.
$1500 duffle bag? Whoa.
This truly is high roller territory, as this stuff is barely used.

I had to stay in a hotel last night.
I dug out a black nylon/PVC Calvin Klein bag I got free somewhere.
It served it's purpose, after I blacked out the logo with a magic marker.
(Yea, I'm classy like that)

I'd like to get a "respectable" overnight bag,
but can't justify more than $200 used.

While this isn't quite up to SF standards, this bag is a great value. Not as nice as a filson, but a well made, reasonably attractive bag for $200(leather), or $100(canvas). I have the both and they hold up well. Solid build & hardware, reasonable price.

http://www.unbeatablesale.com/leed22...i_sku=LEED2209

http://www.unbeatablesale.com/leed54...=21-50733727-2