Who Has Experience with These Tote Bags?

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Discussion Overview

The thread centers around participants sharing their experiences and opinions regarding specific tote bags, particularly a microfiber catalog tote and a nylon tote from T&C. Participants discuss the functionality, appearance, and personal uses of these bags.

Discussion Character

  • Anecdotal
  • Opinion-based

Main Points Raised

  • One participant, identifying as a consultant, inquires about the microfiber tote's material and compares it to a nylon tote from T&C, seeking opinions on which is better.
  • Another participant shares their experience with both bags, highlighting the catalog tote's capacity and utility for shows, as well as the briefcase-style bag's functionality for paperwork.
  • One user mentions using the catalog tote as a purse/diaper bag, noting its usefulness for distributing catalogs and order forms, although they have not received orders from it yet.
  • Another participant compares the microfiber tote to a vinyl bag used by Mary Kay, expressing curiosity about its cleaning properties and size suitability for everyday use.
  • A participant responds that the microfiber tote resembles nylon canvas more than suede and shares their experience of using it as an everyday bag, noting its ease of cleaning and success in obtaining orders.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Views differ on the exact material and appearance of the microfiber tote, with some participants describing it as more like nylon canvas, while others have different associations. There is no clear consensus on which bag is superior.

Contextual Notes

Participants share personal experiences with the bags in various contexts, such as shows, everyday use, and as diaper bags, reflecting a range of practical applications.

Who May Find This Useful

Consultants looking for insights on tote bags for business use or personal applications may find the shared experiences relevant.

heat123
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just wondering who has this tote -Micro-fiber with clear pocket on front for catalog? And what does the micro fiber look like- mesh, canvas, vinyl, poly? And has anyone ordered the black tote from T&C made of nylon and it has gold lettering? Which is better?
Need to order some bag and want opinions from those who have them? :confused:
 
I definitely recommend both bags...i have them both...the first one is a catalog tote bag, I was able to fit over 75 catalogs in it at one time...makes great for when going to shows b/c you can out your guest/host packets in it, but still have a catalog displayed on the outside so if someone sees you carrying it, they will question you. There is also a spot for business cards and pens and stuff. The second bag is a briefcase type bag, I can fit a couple of binders and extra paperwork in mine, you also have a spot for business cards and pens and stuff as well. I like them both, when I ordered them, I knew nothing about them and just saw it on the order form....i figured I had to find out what they were somehow!! I hope this helps!
 
I have the one off the supply order form. I love it! I has become my purse/diaper bag. I put in several new catalogs for handing out in lines at stores, etc plus a few old ones to leave lying around places. I also tuck a few order forms behind the catalogs in case people want an on-the-spot order. Haven't received any orders off of it yet, but have received comments and catalog requests. I highly recommend it. As for "microfiber"...well, it doesn't really look like any microfiber I'm familair with..can't really describe it. Definitely worth the money, IMO.

Hope this helps,
Sandy
 
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it sounds like the same kind of bag Mary k uses for their catalog bags. Except theirs is vinyl-pleather like. When I hear micro-fiber it reminds me of faux suede at least that's what my sofa is made of. So is it clean proof, wipe off and go or will it stain if one of my kids spill or spit up on it? Is it purse size or more like a shoulder beach bag size? If it's smaller I think I may get that one for everyday use. Then get the one from T/C that looks very big to use at shows.

thanks for your replies :)
 
Clean UpYou're right...I think sorta "suedey" when I think of microfiber...and this bag definitely isn't like that. More like nylon canvas, if that makes sense. It cleans up well (I don't even want to tell you the things that I've had to put in it/had spilled on it...let's just say that I have a 2 1/2 year old and a 6 month old). I gave up on my purse and now use this as my "every day" bag. Got two orders when I dropped my toddler off at school this morning (knew having those order forms behind the catalog would come in handy...lol)

Have a great day,
Sandy
 

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Who has experience with these tote bags?

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