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Every minute waiting my briefcase were worth. All videos which Dave showed the details are the exactly the same, even better because the leather smell is so good! Brazilian taxes did charge me a lot but is ok! Thank you Dave!
I wanted this bag for quite some time, I just couldn't bring myself to buy it. I spent weeks reading every review online. I watched every YouTube video imaginable. I visited this website several times a week hovering over "Add to Cart", I just couldn't do it. If you're reading this, you're probably like I was. You're agonizing over spending so much money on a briefcase. You're wondering if it's worth it. You have doubts, and that's understandable. Allow me to put those doubts to rest. There are no words to describe how nice this bag is. There is nothing anyone can say that will prepare you for the moment you first lay eyes on it. The materials, the craftsmanship, the look, the fit and finish - it all screams quality. It's got enough room to carry nearly anything you could possibly need only a daily basis, and it looks gorgeous doing so. Regardless of how high your expectations are, this bag will exceed them. Aside from my car and my house, this is easily the nicest thing I own. Every day you spend thinking about it is a waste. Just buy it. You'll be so glad you did.
I hate to make the new prices the centerpiece of this review, but the increase is so large that it can't be ignored. First off--I love the bag. Bought mine in tobacco two years ago and have used it daily for work ever since (as well as some travel). It's tough, it's pretty, and the only way I could be happier with it is if it were somehow a bit lighter. It regularly gets inquisitive looks and positive comments. I recently treated it with Chamberlain's Leather Milk, which darkened it a shade or two (not a problem--now it's actually closer to the color I always wanted) and made it softer and more supple. I plan to use it forever. However--I bought mine for $581. Now it's $810. That's a 40% increase. For some context: I have a very healthy income. It's not a question of whether I can afford it. I can. But like many of your customers, I'm frugal. I spent two years on the fence, slowly talking myself into such a big purchase. And like I said above, I'm glad I did! But I can guarantee that I never would have made the leap at the new price. Even with the benefit of hindsight--knowing how much I love the bag--I don't think I'd buy it again today. Ditto for my $21 wallet that is now $50. And I was just about to buy my wife the Leather Pouch...but that's now seventy(!) percent more expensive. To sum up, I'll echo Nick's review (9/27/2016): you make great quality products, and have great service. But you weren't going bankrupt before you hiked prices. 10-20% would be understandable. But a 40-100% increase on everything doesn't feel right; it doesn't feel like Saddleback. It feels like--all your charming rhetoric notwithstanding--you're very deliberately aiming for becoming exactly the sort of "fancy pants" brand you've derided in the past. By price tag, if not by marketing tone. So, 5 stars for quality, 3 stars for value and recent business practices.
I live in Minnesota and get this back in October of 2015. It weathered extremely well, it's so incredibly durable. It took time to break in, which I kind of liked because it gave it character and I contributed to it. I got a large in chestnut and it's beautiful, I'd get it again but tobacco was a close second choice, especially after seeing it in person in the office. I waited until now to review so I could give a more thorough review. It's still breaking in and I love that about it, it has a nice patina where the metal clamp rubs, and where the bag rubs my side. I'm confident I could have this bag for life if I choose, my only hesitation is that it's so large and heavy that I may opt for something lighter in the future. Also, it's an attractive item for someone to steal and resell as they're very popular online. They're even more at risk of theft now since the price increase, just a thought for those who travel or ever leave their bag in public. I gave it 4 stars only because I saw the price increase rather drastically (from $639 to $860 for the large), which was a bit disappointing as it was already very expensive. I think overall it was worth what I paid, but I wouldn't buy it at the new price. Last thought is that while it's very hearty and has all the bells n whistles you'd need, mine tends to tip forward (with or without stuff in pockets, in any order), frequently falling over. I find that frustrating as I thought the base would be sturdy enough to support the tipping from the weight of the bag. Dave, I love your stuff and your philosophy - you're a genius - I know you have a lot of die-hard customers and you'd only have more if you keep the prices manageable!
I circled around this bag in dark coffee brown like a hungry buzzard circling a fresh corpse. It took me 3-4 months to make a decision, and while I wish I could have had an opportunity to see a tobacco and dark coffee brown bag side by side in person, I'm eternally pleased with the latter. Word of warning to those living in Europe: beware of steep duty and shipping charges. I got slapped with an extra 200 euro duty charge. Surprise! Anyhow, all good though. Love this bag and when you compare what you'd pay here for fine European leather goods, you're still paying a fraction for this beauty. It's also unique and draws much attention away from the fancy Mont Blanc bags. I get loads of compliments and will continue to do so as I break her in. All in all, diese tasche ist sehr fantastische!
