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mrsmopp Fri 12-Aug-16 18:12:22

Is anyone a fan of these bags? I'm tempted to treat myself, as I have several leather bags but nowadays I find them rather heavy when I've put all my stuff inside. I like the idea I of a fabric bag, lightweight, can go in the washing machine and hold all my bits and pieces. Some are a bit pricey, but hey, so what!

Marelli Fri 12-Aug-16 23:34:50

Cross-body's are best for me, too, mrsmopp. Have you had a wee look on eBay? There are loads and loads of them! If you're worried about bidding, you can go for 'Buy it Now'. It's all really very easy. smile

mrsmopp Sat 13-Aug-16 00:10:14

Yes I agree, I must be brave now. Never bought or sold on eBay and I know I'm missing out. I have masses of stuff to get rid of too so it does make sense. There are loads of bargains on there.

hildajenniJ Sat 13-Aug-16 08:46:45

I got mine from QVC when it was offered as a Today's Special Value item. I love it, although I don't use it all that often. The bag I get the most use from is a back pack type bag. It goes with me when I'm travelling as I can carry or wheel my luggage and it frees up my hands.

Mumsy Sat 13-Aug-16 09:01:59

love kipling bags, if I see one I like on Qvc I always google the bag and get it cheaper on Amazon. One bag I bought was half the price on Amazon than what it was being sold at on Qvc!

shysal Sat 13-Aug-16 09:11:15

Talking of handbags, did anyone see the non-slip bag straps on Dragon's Den? I have sloping shoulders so bought one for my handbag and another for my sports bag. Not exactly elegant, but they are fantastic!
i-stay bag strap
I had never heard of Kipling . The ones on Ebay look a bit too crumpled and scruffy for the price, I don't think they are for me.

BlueBelle Sat 13-Aug-16 09:16:50

I d never heard of them either shysal and think I can live without

Lona Sat 13-Aug-16 09:25:06

I've got three and I love them too! Hate the gorilla though, and so does my dgd, so it gets binned!

Humbertbear Sat 13-Aug-16 09:39:36

If you look on eBay and Amazon there is a brand of bags called Fantasy which are very similar to Kipling and a fraction of the price. You will also find them on market stalls. The bag stall in our mini mall sells them.

trisher Sat 13-Aug-16 10:13:07

Googled them- not impressed. The best bag I ever bought was a fabric rucksack from Primark. Cost about £7. Really useful when pushing GCs buggie or mum's wheelchair. Has been washed and repaired. Next most expensive was from TK Max. For the price of these I could buy a bag and hundreds of cakes!

henetha Sat 13-Aug-16 10:57:45

Absolutely my favourite bags. I love the fabric and the bright colours and patterns. And always lots of pockets, and also they are very strongly made and last for ages.
And they are lightweight- I hate heavy bags.
I've only got 2, but when I win the lottery I shall buy a least 20 more grin

Katek Sat 13-Aug-16 13:45:55

Reminds me of a line in Me & My Girl...."Do you like Kipling?....."Dunno, I've never Kippled!"

I do like the bags though.

Willow500 Sat 13-Aug-16 17:00:45

I keep looking at them and am tempted but have too many bags already to warrant buying another at the price. I might look on e-bay then smile

grannylyn65 Sat 13-Aug-16 17:03:42

My dd gave me a bag with a gorilla attached, does that mean its a Kipling?! I Only know the cakes!!

dustyangel Sat 13-Aug-16 18:03:15

I haven't read all the thread MrsMopp so forgive me if someone has already mentioned them but have you tried looking at "Healthy Back Bags"?

I bought one to try as a shoulder bag hurts my back and now have several in different sizes. I use one as my carry on bag too. Some can be washed by machine.

watermeadow Sat 13-Aug-16 18:36:20

Old joke.
Young man to dizzy girl: Do you like Kipling?
Dizzy girl: Ooh, I don't know, I've never kippled!

Christinefrance Sun 14-Aug-16 08:18:45

Me and eBay had had a falling out so I decided to bankrupt them by not buying anything on there ever again ! !