A little background. I've been looking to buy an Orla Kiely piece for a long, long while. I have not wanted to spend the amount of money required. This summer, I almost bought a used wallet on eBay. And then Anthropologie had this bag on sale, for 149.95 which is nothing, which is 200 dollars less than the MSRP, which is cheap, so cheap for this bag that I thought there was a big joke being played on those of us who like to pretend we have a million dollars to spend at Anthropologie, fill the shopping cart, then close the browser.
I waited on it for three days, promising myself that I would order it after Christmas, that too many signs had added up, I don't splurge on myself during this time of year, I could justify it then, and then I woke up this morning and ran down to the computer and signed in, checked out and boom - OUT OF STOCK.
But then I called Anthropologie, and some incredibly nice people helped me out and located the two stores in the country that had the bag at that price still in stock. I called the one closest to me, was helped out by a sweet, sweet woman - they did have it in stock, it was the same price and no they couldn't do store-to-store shipping but they'd ship it directly to me free of charge. So in the end, I paid 12.95 less than I was planning.
So that is my completely frivolous consumer Christmas miracle. It has brought ridiculous joy to my heart.
And PS: The other store with the above bag (they may have more than one) in stock, for 149.95? NYC, phone number (1) 212 - 343 - 7070. The item number is #843221 and the name is the Crayon Crocus Wheelie.
so envious!! i WANT that bag, but i'll bet shipping to canada is a bitch (and majorly expensive). lucky you!
Posted by: kickpleat | December 26, 2008 at 09:53 AM
Its gorgeous :D Have fun travelling with it!
Posted by: Alya | December 25, 2008 at 02:49 PM
a christmas miracle indeed!!!! dude! 12.95 less too! and it loves you! ok now i am totally jealous.
Posted by: tracy | December 24, 2008 at 12:24 PM