I just received the 'giraffe' print cigar box purse from cbid and I'm still waiting on the Partagas one.

I must admit that I'm disappointed in the lack of craftsmanship. I don't know who made it, and I'm sorry if this is offensive, but it was poorly made.

It should have several added coats of varnish or laquer and it doesn't.

The fabric is cut unevenly on the inside and outside of the box.

There is ugly, messy glue blotches on one side where the wood is exposed on the outside.

And the inside also has glue overruns that look a mess.

The beaded handle, however, is simple and quite nice.

Overall, I think it's a darling purse and I in fact received about 4 compliments last night while carrying it.

But, I believe that the artist needs to pay a bit more attention to quality control and they'd have a winner.

But, ya know, for the price ($9.00), the old saying, "you get what you pay for" applies...

:)

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My wife saw some on a local artsy-fartsy shop and they were going for $52. Is that the going rate for a well crafted one?
M

Mike,

The can be any price.

I usually see them for $50-$200+

Well crafted doesn't necessarily mean expensive and vice versa.

I think mine are nicely done and I would be happy to sell one at $52.00. Considering that I use beads and supplies that may cost ME $20+ per purse...plus labor...I think that $52.00 is a fair deal.