I think the postage is a shocker too but I reckon it's to recoup the losses of all the bags that go missing. Mak bags are either sent in a thick plastic bag (which is fine) or a massive cardboard box that isn't sealed properly. I had one bag go missing and a couple arrive open with the bag miraculously still there. Not very impressive for an expensive item. :dull:
Having said that, I have ordered the brandy option. I love the idea of rose gold hardware and get excited by the zips! IMVHO, Mak bags are worth the price tag. Easily as good a quality as Radley but with thicker, softer leather. I do think his bags are becoming rather samey, the TSV is the only new bag that has caught my eye; although that's probably more to do with me; and I think some brighter colours wouldn't have gone amiss across the range. But attention to comments has been paid, the TSV has a full zip closure, feet on the bottom and one large interior compartment. It's ticked a lot of boxes for me. :tongue:
(Purple option Perdita? Not thinking of Mrs James are you? Tired of her Dents bag is she?). :cheeky: