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STRAND Melbourne

Handbags shop Bag shop Luggage store

One of the Most Reviewed Bag shops in Melbourne


Address

179 Swanston St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

Website

www.strandbags.com.au

Contact

+61 3 9663 8770

Rating on Google Maps

4.00 (196 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Friday: 10 AM to 8 PM
  • Saturday: 10 AM to 6 PM
  • Sunday: 10 AM to 6 PM
  • Monday: 10 AM to 6 PM
  • Tuesday: 10 AM to 6 PM
  • Wednesday: 10 AM to 6 PM
  • Thursday: (Anzac Day/Anzac Day), 10 AM to 8 PM, Hours might differ

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: staff (19) service (15) bags (14) friendly (13) store (12) helpful (11) customer (11) good (9) Great (9) sale (7)
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  • 4/5 Corinne P. 5 years ago on Google
    Excellent service with fantastic ideas for producing my own bag label. It's inspirational. Thanks for the service and ideas. #goodservice
    6 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 John L. 5 years ago on Google
    Excellent staff. Good quality and wide range.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Linden B. 1 year ago on Google • 208 reviews
    Anna is a super star! From my initial phone call to make enquiries about Samsonite up till making to the purchase in-store. Anna offered helpful advice such as not to forget to claim Duty Free on our purchase and also helped set up the locks on our luggage, Then offered the lift instead of using the steps when we were leaving, making for an easier exit. NPS 10

  • 5/5 Marzie G. 2 years ago on Google • 80 reviews
    U can always find a bag here to buy at a sale price :) They have almost everything for all the different tastes.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Radius D (. 1 year ago on Google
    If you are in desperate need for quality and affordable luggae in the CBD, then this is the place for you. The selection is broad with plenty of quality items in a wide variety of colours. If you are visiting Melbourne and have to get a luggage piece in a hurry - save yourself time, effort, money and stress by just navigating here and avoiding other stops. It is awesome.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Yasmin H. 2 months ago on Google • 6 reviews New
    Came to the store and all staffs were busy arranging the suitcases display. Unhelpful staffs, Had to wait for them to be done. Felt like a burden to them when asked on the pricing and stuffs. Closing time on google page is not accurate too.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 M. J. 5 years ago on Google
    Strandabgs has a range of leather bags and travel suitcases, they seem to always been on sale. There is some limit to brands however.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Sonia M. 5 years ago on Google
    Strandbags always have a good selection of leather handbags, purses and wallets. If you have something specific in mind, the chances are, that you will find it in Strandbags. Their prices are reasonable and competitive for leather and very reasonable for non leather. They often have sales, that make the quality they have even more affordable. Well worth checking them out. Staff are always very friendly and helpful.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 studio g. 1 year ago on Google
    Total joke. Purchased two American Tourister cases here, both started falling apart after one trip. They are supposed to have a lifetime warranty but when I returned one, I was asked to pay to repair it. I didn't want the product anymore because it was made terribly. Shop staff were unhelpful and avoidant, never getting back to me after weeks. Buy your luggage online.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Prathap John M. 2 years ago on Google
    Good store, great customer service! The suit case that I was after was out of stock and staff helped me check stocks across stores and finally found me a suit case exactly like the one I was looking for.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 L 7 months ago on Google • 58 reviews
    Was flat out ignored whilst younger customers were happily helped and greeted. Ageism is not a good look, staff need educating that not all customers are under 35. Anyone older than 35 will be ignored and or treated rudely or as invisible in this store.

  • 5/5 M W. 2 months ago on Google • 30 reviews New
    Locatable store, got the item on sale with the right communication style

  • 4/5 Felita Eka N. 5 months ago on Google • 19 reviews
    Went here to buy bags. Staff so helpful and polite. Prices is vary of choices. Little advice maybe add one or two staff more just to help in busy hours.

  • 5/5 Jolene E. 2 months ago on Google • 14 reviews New
    I popped in to quickly buy a suitcase before a trip. I was helped by a shorter young woman from NZ (sorry didn’t get her name ands that’s the best I can do to describe her) - she was super helpful and answered al my questions. It was an easy and pleasant experience.

  • 1/5 Rose H. 3 months ago on Google • 11 reviews New
    Came to buy a suitcase before heading on holiday. It was during opening hours but the doors were locked despite a lot of staff inside who were doing their best to ignore us. Called the store phone number but no answer. I figured they were doing a restock and came back an hour later. Still locked, still no sign on the door, still a lot of staff ignoring people who looked in the door.

  • 1/5 Ecca V. 4 months ago on Google • 8 reviews
    Spent $200+ on a work bag for my partner which only lasted 3 months before metal started ripping and poking through the fabric. This also scratched his work clothes and ruined those, thanks to your cheap quality products! Do not spend your money here, you’re better off buying bags from Shein.

  • 5/5 A K. 5 years ago on Google
    If you looking for Travel Bags then this is Ideal place to get in. You will get discount on every time.

  • 4/5 Immanuel S. 5 years ago on Google
    Pretty good collection

  • 3/5 Gabriel A. 5 years ago on Google
    friendly staff but a little on the sales pitch. Buy and Buy now attitude, I prefer to browse than being asked straight away do I want to buy now

  • 4/5 Maria S. 5 years ago on Google
    Helpful, knowledgeable and friendly staff. They have wide range of leather and non leather bags in budget.

  • 5/5 Alex S. 5 years ago on Google
    Great price for bags

  • 5/5 Peggy H. 5 years ago on Google
    Cheap

  • 5/5 Zoe S. 5 years ago on Google
    SUPER helpful staff. Very knowledgeable and friendly. Practical advice and not pushy.

  • 4/5 Peter C. 5 years ago on Google
    I don't recall going to the place for bags

  • 2/5 Jiangyue G. 5 years ago on Google
    Racist? Walked around the basement waiting for this sale person to approach me after serving another customer but unfortunately she went for another white male customer who came later and walked after me. She basically needed to ignore me in order to ask what he was after thus helping him find what he needed. So I had to go upstairs and leave. What else to do? I guess Asian customers can help themselves and need not to be attended to? 2 stars not 1 in case it’s an isolated event and she has good reasons not to see me.

  • 5/5 Kyle L. 3 years ago on Google
    I just bought a suitcase from this store and was totally blown away by the amazing customer service. Everyone in the store was so attentive, friendly and helpful. When you walk in, greetings, smiles and checking on you when you look lost. You just feel so welcome being there. An experience I have never had in Sydney. Customer service basically does not exist there. It’s a rude competition shopping in Sydney. Oops sorry I got sidetracked. Back to our topic. Besides, I found a really good deal. The one I bought was really light and the wheels are really smooth. Such a pleasant shopping experience. Well done team. Keep up the good work. Highly recommend!

  • 5/5 Kristen W. 1 year ago on Google
    Great customer service. Everyone was friendly and helpful. Maria assisted us to select the perfect bag and was even able to get us a discount by signing us up to the loyalty program. Many thanks !!

  • 5/5 Jan R. 1 year ago on Google
    Great service.. I asked for a particular colour travel bag and it was ordered and received from their warehouse in two days very impressed! Thank you !

  • 5/5 Karen E. 7 months ago on Google
    Great shop. Good location. Knowledgeable and friendly staff

  • 5/5 Dinithi 2 years ago on Google
    The lady at the counter was very helpful, polite and friendly :) I'm very happy with her service

  • 5/5 Kylah Di P. 4 years ago on Google
    I only bought a cheap wallet, but when checking out I was served by someone called Michelle (I think) and she was absolutely lovely. Amazing customer service. The other employees were also friendly, attentive and with smiles, but my experience with Michelle was really positive and when I visit next I hope I am served by her again. I know from word of mouth the bags are high quality, the sales are frequent, and as mentioned they have amazing customer service. Great retail experience!!

  • 1/5 Caitlin L. 4 years ago on Google
    Items are not fit for purpose. Don’t shop with this company.

  • 5/5 Solarstorm f. 5 years ago on Google
    Shout out to Nikki for being amazing! I've been buying Ruby and Kit backpacks from strandbags for years now with no problems until now, and i got my fifth, a laptop backpath, a month and a half ago. To my dismay i recently noticed one of the straps on it had been almost half torn off. I don't overload it or anything like that so i had no idea why it was happening, but it was clear that if I didn't do something pretty soon it would come off completely even if i was super careful not to put pressure on it, so I took it back to strandbags hoping maybe they had some advice to make the bag still wearable. I didn't have my original receipt so i wasn't expecting much but Nikki happily swapped it over with a different colour one they still had stock off. I am very surprised and grateful to her. Obviously I will continue buying all my bags from strandbags. Thank you so much!

  • 5/5 Margaret M. 4 years ago on Google
    Love this place. The staff are all friendly, helpful and non pushy and Emily the manageress is a real delight - nothing is too much trouble

  • 5/5 Bianca H. 4 years ago on Google
    Love it! Best bags, best prices!

  • 5/5 Nicolas A. 4 years ago on Google
    It's downtown

  • 5/5 Caryl N Dwight G. 4 years ago on Google
    Friendly staff. Great sale price.

  • 5/5 Louise M. 5 years ago on Google
    Dealt with Kev yesterday and he was so knowledgeable and helpful! Went above and beyond to find what I needed and his attitude was very impressive. Left with a smile on my face, give that man a raise!

  • 5/5 alan l. 4 years ago on Google
    Wide selecrion of bags with competitive prices

  • 4/5 爽爽Jack 3 years ago on Google
    Friendly staff, tidy, seems pricey tho, maybe next time

  • 4/5 Raymond G. 4 years ago on Google
    Good shop had specials going, we bought 2 items at a bargain price.

  • 4/5 Lynne B. 4 years ago on Google
    Good service a nd a good range of cases, handbags, wallets and purses

  • 5/5 Pat H. 4 years ago on Google
    I forgot my bank card there and the lady called me till i picked up to make sure i got it back asap (they had my number thankfully because i exchanged an item)

  • 5/5 jackie c. 4 years ago on Google
    First place I look for a leather handbag at a great price. Helpful staff, super friendly.

  • 5/5 ItsJust Pastel Y. 4 years ago on Google
    If im not mistaken her name was Michelle and her customer service was AWESOME! REALLY HELP ME TO MAKE WISE DECISION. U SHOULD COME AND VISIT THIS SHOP U WONT REGRET PRICE WAS AWESOME AND QUALITY OF THE BAGS TELLS IT ALL!!! LOVING IT! THANK YOU AGAIN GIRL UR THE BEST!

  • 5/5 Nghe N. 4 years ago on Google
    Liked the store, variety with reasonable price and friendly staffs

  • 2/5 El 4 years ago on Google
    I’ve bought quite a few nice bags and purses from here. however one Marakai purse had a zip malfunction after 5 months of use. I was told they only had a 3 month warranty. I didn’t think i was buying cheap junk, but apparently it is. Won’t be shopping there in future.

  • 5/5 Kwok L. 4 years ago on Google
    Ok

  • 5/5 Karina 4 years ago on Google
    Bought my Samsonite Varro from this store! The staff, Beth, is very friendly, and gave me the pro and cons of the luggages before I made a purchase. Two thumbs up!

  • 5/5 Stalin P. 5 years ago on Google
    Very helpful staff and variety of products

  • 3/5 James S. 5 years ago on Google
    Great staff just didn't have what I wanted as I was after a shoulder bag good for takeing your stuff day by day

  • 1/5 Mel D. 5 years ago on Google
    Seems most stores selling bags not new Male staff member and was rude, I rang to put aside a new suitcase after paying to park in city I find he put the display one aside it had marks all over and when I asked for a new one they told me to go to dfo or can clean the display one not even offered a discount Scam shop different prices between stores very poor customer service

  • 5/5 Roberto G. 5 years ago on Google
    Nice place with good sales for luggage bags!

  • 4/5 D' Y. 5 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Ordinary... (Original) Biasa saja...

  • 3/5 ian h. 5 years ago on Google
    Great sale prices. We bought a catty samsonite suit case cheaper than any where else on sale. Service was a bit slow but they were busy

  • 5/5 Yuzaay B. 5 years ago on Google
    Great bags

  • 1/5 Thomas K. 5 years ago on Google
    Bought a suitcase with a faulty hinge. They turned me away and told me to come back 2.5 weeks later and they would be able to assist then.

  • 2/5 Del M. 7 months ago on Google • 2 reviews
    Staff need a training for customer service. I ask for help but they seems bother because I cut their conversation. Improved your customer service so people who come to your store feel welcome.

  • 5/5 Maree T. 2 months ago on Google • 2 reviews New
    We had an issue with our luggage whilst on holiday in Melbourne. Store Manager Kelly went way above & beyond to assist us. Nothing was too difficult. She was truly exceptional. Highly recommend you visit the store.. Kelly even contacted our local store to assist when we arrive back home.


Call +61 3 9663 8770 Open on Google Maps

Amenities


  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Service options
    • ✓️ In-store pick-up
    • ✓️ In-store shopping

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