Bag trade-in/resale?

[eristick]

I'm sure I'm not the only one who has bought a Tom Bihn bag, just to realize months/years later after using it that another bag or a newer style would be a better fit. For example, I thought that the small cafe bag would be the right size for my purposes, but it turns out that medium would get a lot more use by me.

The bags hold up so well that I wouldn't be embarassed at all to pass off my bag to someone used. Any interest by Tom/his staff in instituting a secondhand shop? I can't imagine that there would be enormous demand for this, but those who lack the budget to be a customer could be served while giving those of us who are already fans an opportunity to correct any judgement errors.

Considerations
* Users would ship to Tom Bihn so that authenticity and descriptions of wear-and-tear may be verified.
* Profits to seller to be used internally (i.e. for other Tom Bihn merchandise) -- keep the money in this company.
* If you don't have the staffing for this, could we run a 'bag for sale' thread through the forums?

Thoughts?

[moriond]

Well, there's Tom's reply in this "Previously Loved Bags" thread basically giving an OK to posting in the forum, but having all sales worked out between individuals.

Another thought: in the case of products that are on back order, this may be a way for people to get the bag they want earlier. Hmmm. . . I see that the Empire Builder is not shipping till mid-February. Anyone interested in a gently used version? The problem I found is that with current luggage restrictions I either want to carry a bigger bag or a smaller bag. For someone who is 5'4" the trade-off in weight for the size is better matched by other bags.

[Darcy]

Interesting ideas. Give us a few days to talk about it and I'll post more later.

[kengreen]

Anyone interested in a gently used version? The problem I found is that with current luggage restrictions I either want to carry a bigger bag or a smaller bag. For someone who is 5'4" the trade-off in weight for the size is better matched by other bags.

I'm in the market for an Empire Builder. What colors are your EB?

[moriond]

I'm in the market for an Empire Builder. What colors are your EB?

This is black/black/steel. I wasn't planning to try to sell this before eristick's post, but I'm just not using this (after waiting 3+ months for the original order!).

[hypercube]

It's interesting to find this as I was just to start basically the same thread. I am transitioning from student to professional and so I will be going from the Brain Bag backpack to an Empire Builder briefcase. My Brain Bag has to be a decent 3 years old now, been around the world and is still in amazing condition. I was looking for a 'trading post' section in the forums to receive fair value for the remaining life of this faithful companion. I'll be checking back to see what the results are!

[Darcy]

Just checking in to say I haven't forgotten about this thread -- we're still talking and I'll let you guys know soon what we come up with.

[Atilla the]

Hypercube,
I am in the market for a brain bag. Are you willing to part with it. take some photo's of it (in particular area's of higher wear) and send them to [email protected]

[topperge]

If that Empire Builder is still available let me know.

[moriond]

Hi, yes the Empire Builder is still available. Ken was looking for a different color combination. You can send a private message, if you like.

[Proper]

Reviving a very old thread here, let me know if there is somewhere better to post. Lots of companies have preowned sections on their website. Patagonia does a really nice job with this.

I ask because I have a bag that no longer suits my needs, but it's still in superb shape. Would love to trade it in on a new bag.

[G42]

Hi Proper and welcome to the Forums!

TB doesn't have trade-ins.

There's no selling or In Search Of on this Forum. Some folks have used Craigslist, various Facebook groups, Poshmark, Mercari, etc.

In the Registered Users section of these Forums there is a specific sub Forum for trades. Please read the Guidelines for that sub Forum before posting there.