My friend, I can’t tell you how disappointed I was when I discovered my so-called ‘luxury’ Roxanne Mulberry Bag was a fake! I was so excited when I was given it for my birthday as it looked like the real deal. I was imagining the times I will wear it to work or special events.
When I tried to buy replacement straps for it online and could not find anything matching I started wondering if something was up. As I was perusing for items I can use as a replacement, I saw images of the exact same bag but from different companies. I then had a sinking feeling this bag was not genuine.
So I contacted the company I bought it from and asked them to check if it was a real or a fake Roxanne Mulberry bag. They checked and confirmed my biggest fear – it was a fake. It had all the tell-tale signs that what I have is not a genuine designer bag – the poor quality of the leather; the misspelled Roxanne; the visibly different stitching. I felt like such a fool for believing this was the real thing.
I asked my friend if she could find me an original one. She quizzed me on why I wanted to get the real thing so badly, and I explained that was for the quality and the feeling of owning something truly great. She thought for a moment and then offered to get me a genuine Roxanne Mulberry bag.
I have to admit, I was initially sceptical. As I have already been scammed once, I didn’t want to get myself into the same situation. But she assured me that she gets hers from a reputable supplier who she has used for years. It sounded like a no-brainer!
So I put my trust in her and purchased a Roxanne Mulberry bag from her supplier. I’ve never felt so relieved in my life! This mélange of style, colour and texture was everything I wanted. I felt cool and chic every time I stepped out with it!
The appreciation of my fashionista friends also made me feel good. And the compliments I receive for the bag whenever I show off confirm it was the real deal. It was worth making sure I get the original design.
Now, with a real Roxanne Mulberry bag on my arm, I travel in style, send a wake-up call to all fashion scammers and restore my confidence in owning the genuine product. Plus, I have the comfort of know that I’ll have it for life, because I will make sure I look after it properly like the treasured item it is.
What a rollercoaster of emotions it was! I must admit, I’d never expect to hold so much resentment for a fake handbag, but it had become a symbol of disappointment that I could not let go. And when I received the genuine piece, it all felt right in the world again.