Purse Shopping: Does the New Merrill Tote Fit My Needs?

[redsoxgirl]

Does the new one on Merrill have pockets and stuff in it?
ow large are the handles? I'm a plus size gal and need a purse/bag with longer handles to be able to fit over my arm/jacket comfortably.
As a comprison - the catalog tote fits well over a jean jacket, but not my wool winter coat.

Trying to decide if it's something I should get.

 

[heat123]

I thought I read somewhere on another post that the new Merrill tote doesn't have any pockets nor does it zip or close! So I won't be getting one because of those reasons. But someone can correct me if I am wrong on the pockets thing. Not sure about the handles either, sorry.

 

[wadesgirl]

It is what is classified as a basic "bucket" tote. Imagine a bucket with string handles. No lining, no pockets, no closure, open edges on the inside. I used to work for a company that produced products like this so I know what they are referring to. It's basically cheaper to make and you don't have issues with a lining that may be inferior and rip out. I am unsure of the length of the handles but you can email them. When it first came out, I emailed asking them about what kind of tote it was and they got back to me really quick.

 

[redsoxgirl]

I definitely need a bad with a pocket(s) inside so that's out for me.

Thanks guys.

 

[jrny2001]

Wish I knew that before I ordered it a few days ago. I would have like to use it as a purse.