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Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
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Does anyone know of a good place where i can get a nice bag that's big enough to get school stuff in (books no bigger than A4) and aren't too expensive?

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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    Gotta be primark :thumb:
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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    Markets normaly do big bags and there alright and cheap too. Also have a look in the sales, I've seen lot's of big bags around in like Top shop and Dorethy Perkins for as little as a fiver! Asda, Tesco and Sainsburys have some good bags in too and there not expensive either!
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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    kangoo wrote: »
    Gotta be primark :thumb:

    Definatly agree, I forgot there! I got a massive bag from there for £6 and it's great! Fits everything I need in it!
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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    piecesofme wrote: »
    Definatly agree, I forgot there! I got a massive bag from there for £6 and it's great! Fits everything I need in it!

    Aye, I've seen those but in Manchester, every other girl has got one of them, lol.
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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    If you're planning on carry more than a couple of books, then personally I wouldn't go for a primark bag - primark aren't known for their quality, it has to be said - so you may find yourself with a broken strap and loads of books to carry.

    I would recommend TK Maxx though, as you can get a really decent designer bag and it won't cost a fortune, but it will last.
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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    kangoo wrote: »
    Gotta be primark :thumb:

    :yes:
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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    Ilora-Danon wrote: »
    If you're planning on carry more than a couple of books, then personally I wouldn't go for a primark bag - primark aren't known for their quality, it has to be said - so you may find yourself with a broken strap and loads of books to carry.

    Have to agree, despite my hardcore cheapskate tendencies. Primark bags are the worst quality things in the shop, imo, and while they're fine for the day to day, they aren't very strong for if you're carrying books and the like about.

    I'd second the TK Maxx suggestion, or check out somewhere like H&M. You'll pay a little more in H&M than Primada, but it won't be much more, and it'll last much longer.
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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    *Snow White Queen* wrote: »
    Aye, I've seen those but in Manchester, every other girl has got one of them, lol.


    I know, but I like to think I got mine first lol and for £6 it comes in handy for my gym kit...even if it is starting to smell and fall apart :(
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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    hmm i wouldn't advise primark for a bag strong enough to use every day and hold big books!! what style do you want and how much do you have to spend?
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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    My trusty 6 quid Primark bag is still going strong after daily abuse and carrying around all my crap and all of Abbie's crap which usually includes half of her toybox.

    Not a frayed strap or burst bit in sight :heart:
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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    H&M sometimes do nice big bags, they are quite cheap too.
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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    I'd go for Primark, at £6 who cares if it gives up in 6 months just go buy another one!

    Or if you can spend a little more TKMaxx as mentioned better quality for not excessive amounts.
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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    TK Maxx or ebay!
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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    Accessorize have a lovely big black glitter bag for £25 I am planning on getting, a bit more ££ but worth I think, can totally see it lasting for the whole year.
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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    Ballerina wrote: »
    Does anyone know of a good place where i can get a nice bag that's big enough to get school stuff in (books no bigger than A4) and aren't too expensive?

    car boot sale!
    I have tonnes of bags from there, lots of designers ones for less than a quid a go!
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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    Good design doesn't need to have a pricey name on it.. and with bags lasting isn't always the most important thing.

    I'd say a bag designed to carry a load evenly is better, quality zips, openings designed so the contents won't fall out or be an easy target for pick pockets. Adequate padding along the straps.

    When you fly on weekend breaks and only take hand luggage weighing upto 10kg you soon find out what makes up the components of a good bag.
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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    I have a material bag from topshop and its lasted forever. It was free but you can biy them for about a fiver- I use mine everyday to carry all kinds of heavy stuff :)
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