Just got my OOT Bags! from ebay

[violethaze2b]

I just thought I would share . . . I wanted reusable bags big enough to tote items to and from the pool/beach, around town, or just something to use as a carry on for people who wind up with lots of souvenirs to fly home with. I found these great totes on ebay. They are huge! They look like canvas but are lined with a plastic material. 25 x 15 x 7inches. The bottom has a block of navy but its only on one side which works out for my presentation purposes. It worked out to be just about $4 a bag! found at NEW BEACH CRUISE TRAVEL BIG ASS TOTE BAGS LOT 4 - eBay (item 190190286296 end time Jan-20-08 10:34:58 PST)

 

I contacted the seller for the amount I needed and they responded quickly with a great price. Not sure how many they have to sell but if its a larger, durable, cheap beach bag you are looking for I would try them.

Just thought I would share

[BarefootBride]

You got a great price! I like them! The only downfall is now you might feel obligated to buy more stuff to put in them!!!

[DanielleNDerek]

Wow those are big. I think you got a great deal on them, good job! I love how the description calls them "Big Ass" bags.

[StephanieMN]

They are big but if you have a small amount of guests you could easily throw a bigger beach towel in there and not have to spend too much money on them. I have seen them as low as $5 at Target.

Good deal!

[Jones4Me]

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Originally Posted by DanielleNDerek Wow those are big. I think you got a great deal on them, good job! I love how the description calls them "Big Ass" bags.

That was my favorite part too! I often use that descriptive term! Funny to see it in print!

[violethaze2b]

LOL, yes I think the Big Ass Bag description is what drew me in. I have been looking at them for the last six months and finally just went ahead and got them. I have convinced myself that just because they are big I will not stuff them but keep to a budget and just choose wisely lol. So far I have a $4 bag and a $6 seahorse ornament for as many as 20 people. I will tie on some ribbon, not sure if I am going to invest in personalized ribbon, and I ordered stickers with my logo to make tags. stuffings . . . after sun care, snacks, and staples.com has boxes of sample size advil , pepto, and imodium ad for $20-$30 each.

[cheese_diva]

We brought a large package of tissue paper with us and stuffed the bottom of our bags to make the appear more full. I felt like we had a bunch of stuff to put in the bag but when we did it looked kinda wimpy.. the tissue paper helped.

[violethaze2b]

Thanks for the tissue paper idea! I bet I could do that in my wedding colors !!

[Spazz]

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Originally Posted by cheese_diva We brought a large package of tissue paper with us and stuffed the bottom of our bags to make the appear more full. I felt like we had a bunch of stuff to put in the bag but when we did it looked kinda wimpy.. the tissue paper helped.

Great idea! I feel like my bags are going to seem blah because they're big and I'm putting small stuff in them.

[amandalovesryan]

those bags are great! Something else you could do, that might be cheaper, in walmart's travel section there is a first aid kit, that might be cheaper than the things from staples! I showed my FI the bags and he liked them. I will def be thinking about them. let me know how you like them!