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Jan 13, 2021 7:30 PM

Tumi Sheppard Deluxe Backpack...Forest Green...$179.97 @ Nordstrom Rack

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I've had a Tumi messenger bag as my daily driver for over 10 years now...finally started falling apart.

Couldn't find a decent replacement messenger (not a fan of Timbuk), but found this one one sale from $475 to under $180. The green is more subdued in person. My messenger bag was also green, and I always got compliments on it. Fantastic bag so far, at a terrific price...wouldn't pay over $500, but for the price it's terrific.

Yes, I know nearly $200 is still expensive for a backpack. And the Tumi quality/warranty isn't what it used to be. And Tumi isn't "cool" anymore.

You can get an additional $5 off in the Nordstrom Rack app if it's your first purchase/download. If you have a $50 promo card from last month's GC promotion, you can use that...I did.

https://www.nordstromrack.com/s/t...lor=FOREST
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I've had a Tumi messenger bag as my daily driver for over 10 years now...finally started falling apart.

Couldn't find a decent replacement messenger (not a fan of Timbuk), but found this one one sale from $475 to under $180. The green is more subdued in person. My messenger bag was also green, and I always got compliments on it. Fantastic bag so far, at a terrific price...wouldn't pay over $500, but for the price it's terrific.

Yes, I know nearly $200 is still expensive for a backpack. And the Tumi quality/warranty isn't what it used to be. And Tumi isn't "cool" anymore.

You can get an additional $5 off in the Nordstrom Rack app if it's your first purchase/download. If you have a $50 promo card from last month's GC promotion, you can use that...I did.

https://www.nordstromrack.com/s/t...lor=FOREST

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Jan 14, 2021 3:48 AM
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AmmarMJan 14, 2021 3:48 AM
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This or Briggs and Riley Cargo backpack?
Jan 14, 2021 3:51 AM
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Joined Feb 2020
RelaxedVest9098Jan 14, 2021 3:51 AM
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I don't normally care about color, but whoa.
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Jan 14, 2021 4:13 AM
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FollywoodJan 14, 2021 4:13 AM
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My Tjmaxx carries Tumi products
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Jan 14, 2021 4:14 AM
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henareJan 14, 2021 4:14 AM
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Quote from ammarm View quoted comment :
this or briggs and riley cargo backpack?
b&r...
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Jan 14, 2021 4:14 AM
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james482Jan 14, 2021 4:14 AM
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Quote from AmmarM View quoted comment :
This or Briggs and Riley Cargo backpack?
B and R....lifetime warranty with no questions asked
Jan 14, 2021 4:43 AM
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TheRedFaceJan 14, 2021 4:43 AM
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Looks ok. This just seems too bulky for me. I feel like if you need a laptop bag go with Swissgear which are just as bulky, will do the same job as this, and under $100.
Jan 14, 2021 4:44 AM
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Shockwav3Jan 14, 2021 4:44 AM
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Someone please tell me why this is so expensive??

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Jan 14, 2021 5:38 AM
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dsun80Jan 14, 2021 5:38 AM
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Quote from Shockwav3 View quoted comment :
Someone please tell me why this is so expensive??
Tumi was the brand of choice for management consultants and investment bankers for years. Still is pretty popular. When you're making over $200k a year this is a drop in the bucket.
Jan 14, 2021 7:13 AM
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toneroniJan 14, 2021 7:13 AM
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Nice bag, was looking for one a year ago but not sure when Imma travel for work these days. Figure not many are for a while
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Jan 14, 2021 7:18 AM
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redcashmereJan 14, 2021 7:18 AM
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Quote from Shockwav3 View quoted comment :
Someone please tell me why this is so expensive??
Materials, craftsmanship, design, etc.
Jan 14, 2021 7:21 AM
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superslickzJan 14, 2021 7:21 AM
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Quote from Follywood View quoted comment :
My Tjmaxx carries Tumi products
I don't know anything about this particular backpack, but I do know that Tumi products from Nordstrom Rack and discount places like TJ Maxx, are typically not the same Tumi sold at high end stores (ie nordstrom and neiman marcus) and the Tumi store. They have been known to create an inferior line for discount stores. See if you can actually find this product at the Tumi website for sale.
Jan 14, 2021 7:23 AM
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superslickzJan 14, 2021 7:23 AM
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Quote from Follywood View quoted comment :
My Tjmaxx carries Tumi products
Quote from redcashmere View quoted comment :
Materials, craftsmanship, design, etc.
Quote from dsun80 View quoted comment :
Tumi was the brand of choice for management consultants and investment bankers for years. Still is pretty popular. When you're making over $200k a year this is a drop in the bucket.
See my comment above this one. You are getting the Tumi brand but you may not get the same Tumi quality and you probably won't get the same Tumi warranty.
Last edited by superslickz January 13, 2021 at 11:26 PM.
Jan 14, 2021 7:35 AM
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jeffricks2051Jan 14, 2021 7:35 AM
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Quote from Shockwav3 View quoted comment :
Someone please tell me why this is so expensive??
Because people feel extra good when they buy something at 10x it's worth. It's where placebo effect and douchy meet.

This thing doesn't seem that attractive or awesome. Kinda fugly and swampy color imo.
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Jan 14, 2021 7:46 AM
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redcashmereJan 14, 2021 7:46 AM
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Quote from superslickz View quoted comment :
I don't know anything about this particular backpack, but I do know that Tumi products from Nordstrom Rack and discount places like TJ Maxx, are typically not the same Tumi sold at high end stores (ie nordstrom and neiman marcus) and the Tumi store. They have been known to create an inferior line for discount stores. See if you can actually find this product at the Tumi website for sale.
The ones at Max's are not. The ones at Rack are, and have the same everything. They are simply close outs. This bag was updated last year I believe.

https://www.tumi.com/p/sheppard-deluxe-brief-pack-01032931041/

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Jan 14, 2021 7:50 AM
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redcashmereJan 14, 2021 7:50 AM
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Quote from jeffricks2051 View quoted comment :
Because people feel extra good when they buy something at 10x it's worth. It's where placebo effect and douchy meet.

This thing doesn't seem that attractive or awesome. Kinda fugly and swampy color imo.
You do not have to like it but many times quality comes with spending. I have cheap bags, expensive bags, mid tier etc. The higher quality ones carry weight better, last longer, etc. I still like my cheap ones but there is usually a difference that you can feel. It's like going from a luxury car to an econo. Sometimes I enjoy the econo.

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