what a great deal on a lowepro flipside 400 !

gooeydruid wrote in post #16189486
Does it look sturdy though? Like it will stand up to some hard use hiking? Doesn't have to be genuine to be built well.

i loaded it full of gear and it feels great, very comfortable. it doesn't look cheap or shoddy at all. genuine or not, you would be hard pressed to find a better bag for $57.

Nearest Real camera store is 200 miles from me so it will be up to someone that can hold one next to a real one to tell. I figured they were probably seconds, but Judson might be right? Anyway I think mine will suit the purpose I have for it.

pdrober2 wrote in post #16189496
i loaded it full of gear and it feels great, very comfortable. it doesn't look cheap or shoddy at all. genuine or not, you would be hard pressed to find a better bag for $57.

Totally agree. The main reason I bought the 300 (from B&H) was the design. I walk around Manhattan (the main borough in NYC) and it provides great security. I also love to flip the shoulder straps off, spin the bag around with the waist belt holding it up like a table, and can take the camera out without putting the bag down, or change a lens, etc. It's a great design.

I really think the 300 is a better size for me but this price on the 400 owns all

Disappointingly small. Really expected this to be spacious. Was surprised at how small the package was and the fact that it is such a squeeze to fit a Pro or Gripped body - basically will be digging into your back. Was hoping it would replace my 302AW but there is little chance of that since I would have to leave even more lenses behind.
The look, fit, finish all appear to be quality. I did question genuine/non genuine but if it is a clone they dont seem to have cut many corners. I would say it is the real deal (though carry handle is not stuffed like some reviews I have seen)

I just order one for $48.99; they have the one with green color too.

http://www.ebay.com …_trksid=p3984.m​1438.l2649

Buckeye1 wrote in post #16191139
I just order one for $48.99; they have the one with green color too.

http://www.ebay.com …_trksid=p3984.m​1438.l2649

this link now black version $39.99. I pay my $57 but no yet receive.

You have to pay shipping on top of that. The same seller has the green/black ones too.

jimmyt wrote in post #16191460
this link now black version $39.99. I pay my $57 but no yet receive.

I just received my today. Love it ready for Hiking this Sept.

Judsonzhao wrote in post #16188919
When I was back in China.. I've touched some of these and I also knew they were from Qingdao.. I even talked with some shop owners and they admitted.
Lowepro is way too easy, do yo want LV Gucci? Rolex can be done easily too..

Similarly noticed in India:
When you have get some tailored clothes done, they'll ask you: "What brand name you want us to sew on it?" "Gucci, Prada, LV, Guess, Armani..."

my wife didnt believe me that people forge camera bags. in her world, only purses and shoes are worth copying

Last night my wife told me to stay on my own side of the bed. I think someone forged her.

Well, the seller I used was a scam. The item was removed by ebay. I received a small padded envelope today with three small trinkets. Obviously, this is not the backpack I ordered. I opened a case with ebay but I also paid with credit card so I will file with them, too. Bummer....

FYI - the seller I used was chillpadlle

Yeah, I saw that it was removed. I was going to wait a couple of days to see if it showed up, but guess that isn't going to happen, so I'll file now.... Bummer. Ordering another one now from the OP's seller. Now, Green or Black?