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Osprey London TSV 18/09/24
This is now on 3rd OctoberOsprey London TSV 18/09/24
The leather strap doesn't look long enough for cross-body.What a lovely bag! I'm debating! No, I really don't need another bag, help.
I have found Osprey cross body straps to be on the short side. I don’t usually wear them, but have bought a of Kipling cross body bags as their straps are much longer.I liked the blue one but the strap looked short when the model had it on cross body. Don't need a bag though, never go anywhere to use one.
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Yes they do. Look how many Kipling (and Lulu Guinnes) bags over the years "are made for QVC" and the quality is below par compared to their normal stock. When travelling in Europe the Kipling quality is far superior (Europeans won't countenance rubbish!) and I've seen beautiful prints and designs that we never see on the tele !The way Q squeeze brands for a price point, they drive them to lower standards and lower quality. In my opinion they have devalued brands before, so maybe Osprey's next?
I think TK Maxx devalue brands, including Osprey in my experience, similarly - they do admit that they get manufacturers to make items especially for them so they can commission in bulk, buy cheaper and sell for lower prices. I don’t know for sure whether they have such an arrangement with Osprey but it seems that way because in my local TK Maxx, the Osprey bags are nearly all weird colours that often make them look very cheap and nasty. Not all, but many.The way Q squeeze brands for a price point, they drive them to lower standards and lower quality. In my opinion they have devalued brands before, so maybe Osprey's next?
I think TK Maxx devalue brands, including Osprey in my experience, similarly - they do admit that they get manufacturers to make items especially for them so they can commission in bulk, buy cheaper and sell for lower prices. I don’t know for sure whether they have such an arrangement with Osprey but it seems that way because in my local TK Maxx, the Osprey bags are nearly all weird colours that often make them look very cheap and nasty. Not all, but many.
If I hear those words Specially made for QVC for Kipling bags it’s a no-no for me. Especially if it’s a TSV. They’re no way the same standard as those bought directly from Kipling. I’ve still got my first Kipling bag I bought in the States in the early 90s.Yes they do. Look how many Kipling (and Lulu Guinnes) bags over the years "are made for QVC" and the quality is below par compared to their normal stock. When travelling in Europe the Kipling quality is far superior (Europeans won't countenance rubbish!) and I've seen beautiful prints and designs that we never see on the tele !