Handbags

[pats_treasures]

Some help please. What is the best way to post handbags in a satchel? All tips appreciated. Many thanks. Patricia.

[twyngwyn]

bubble wrap?

[daydreams_12]

If it is an expensive handbag, I would be looking for a box that the bag fitted in comfortably but still wrapping well in bubble wrap.  A satchel doesn't give much protection.

[kitty-kat-kollection]

I've posted (and received) handbags in a satchel before, sometimes with no bubblewrap, but it all depends on the size, shape, fabric and cost.

[foxette-in-sox]

If it's the bags you currently have listed, I'd just wrap in some tissue paper if you have any handy as can't see any possible way they'd be damaged in a satchel. JMO

[enigmabear]

Or in a Korjo bag before putting in the satchel 

[the_dutchess_of_dork · Accepted solution]

I've sold a lot of bags over the years ... my friends call me the bag lady.

I'm not sure if you're referring to the issue of whether to fold or not.  I try to avoid it if possible.  Almost all bags, with the exception of overnight bags and larger backpacks / totes, will fit in a 5kg satchel.  It costs a few dollars more than a 3kg satchel but worth it not to risk creasing the bag.

Sometimes it is unavoidable.  Then I try to fold on the seams, particularly on the base.  If I do fold, I use a few sheets of tissue paper in the folded section.  I also wrap the whole bag in tissue paper then bubble wrap.  This works better with some materials.  The squishier and more textured the bag, the better the outcome.  I would definitely avoid this with patent, smoother or very structured bags.

Obviously if the bag is fabric there should not be any problems as I have washed and ironed creased fabric bags.

I sell mainly leather bags.  I would be extremely wary of folding PVC / Faux Leather bags as even in the best of circumstances this material can crumble and flake.

[kitty-kat-kollection]

Ooh yes! One bag I sold a while back I thought would fit in a 3kg satchel but no. I attempted to start to fold it but then noticed it looked like it could potentially crack! So no. 5kg satchel.

[springyzone]

I think you are 100% right.

I've never bought a bag online but i can imagine that if i did receive one that had a big horizontal fold mark across the middle that did not disappear after being taken out of the satchel, I would be extremely peeved. In fact, I think if the fold mark was bad enough, it could lead some buyers to claim not as described, citing damage.

[pats_treasures]

Thank you to all for your input.The bags I have in mind are leather and quite large.The way to go is boxes, as I would not wish to crease them. Thank you all for your thoughts and advice, much appreciated. Patricia.