A site worth checking out...

Have you ever heard of the site called Tophatter? I hadn't until recently, but I've really grown to like it & would love to share it with you! 

What is it?

Tophatter is almost like an online garage sale. People from all over can buy and sell items, using an auction style platform. Don't worry if you're not into the whole "bidding wars" scenario. Offering both, bidding and buy now options, you get to decide to take a chance or play it safe! There's even a reminder option (to track your favorites)! Think, Ebay. Only more compact, and much easier.

The items for sale range from brand new to gently used. All listing have photos, and detailed descriptions of the item for sale. There's even a list of similar items for sale at the bottom of the item details page. This makes it so much easier to browse products, and find exactly what you're looking for!

How's it work?

Head over to Tophatter.com, and create an account--- It's free! 

Find an item you love. Bid on it, or buy it. Its super simple, and bidding is free! If you win an item, thats when payment is expected. Each bid extends the auction time by 10 seconds, so there's plenty of time to get your bid in!
Payments accepted are: Mastercard, Visa, American Express, Discover, Android Pay, Apple Pay, and Paypal.

With Tophatter, you will never pay more than the cost of the item (or bid amount) + any applicable shipping. If you find more than one item you love, click the heart icon. This will allow you to follow the items via reminders, and let you update your bids to win! There are no additional or hidden fees to bid or buy. It's so easy, and with so many deals--- It can be a bit addicting!

This site is user friendly, and offers a great options menu. Once you click the options menu, you see: sell, home, reminders, turorial, account, and search.

What do these buttons do?

Sell
Set up a seller's account, and make money on Tophatter! Post an online auction. Include a starting bid amount, buy now price, shipping amount, and product details & photos. Once your item is sold & delivered, funds will be securely deposited in your account!

Home
This button takes you back to the main page. It's the starting page, that lists current auctions & deals.

Reminders

This button allows you to view and manage all of your favorite items. You can place bids on open auctions, or remove past ones. This button make it easy to track the auctions you're most interested in!

Tutorial
The tutorial button takes you to a one page run down of the site. It also houses a customer service quick link, as well as a FAQ link.

Account
If you're looking for your account information, or purchase history, this is the button for you! It also features help & support links. *** Tophatter offers a share & earn program. Share your link, or friend code, and earn a $10 credit after each friend's first purchase!

Search
This is self explanatory. Click the search button, to search for items by name, genre, or even shipping!

Tophatter is pretty freaking awesome.

I've had tons of fun browsing all of the items available for purchase. In fact, I even bought a few things! The process was ridiculously easy, and rather enjoyable. Where else can you bid in live online auctions, get up to 80% off retail prices, all in 90 seconds?! I'm just saying--- Tophatter.com is definitely a site worth checking out.

This post is sponsored by Tophatter.com

No additional compensation was received beyond samples, to help facilitate this review. All thoughts, & opinions expressed in this post are are honest, and unbiased. 
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My addiction...

I am simply addicted to hand bags, and have been looking for the perfect tote. One that's classy, but not uptight. It also needs to mesh well with business and casual attire. Plus, it has to meet my size & color preferences... I'm a bit picky, so finding the perfect bag is a process.
Luckily, I struck gold on my first try.

This classic, vintage leather tote by Twisted Leather is exactly what I needed to satisfy my latest handbag craving. Its not too big, and not too small. The color is gorgeous, and reminds me of fresh brewed coffee! It even has a fantastic optional canvas liner. Its like 2 bags in one! It's literally my dream bag.

The leather is 100% genuine, no fake stuff added! Its a vintage leather, that's worn and has so much personality. As opposed to new, stiff, leather. The bag measures 14" long, by 12" high, so its perfect for the office, or every day use. It's not a large tote, so I wouldn't recommend it as a posh diaper bag. However, it will easily fit your tablet, personal items, and paperwork.

Before, I mentioned that there was a removable canvas liner. This bag is super unique, in that it has a completely separate, detachable bag on the inside. Most bags have sewn in fabric liners, but not this bag... Inside the leather tote, there are two clips (one on each side). These clips hold the included canvas bag in place. You can use the tote with, or without the liner. You can also detach the liner, and use it as a completely separate bag! It's pure genius!

I like to keep my personal items in the small bag, and lock them in my desk during the day. Then, use the tote as a carryall. When its time to go home, I clip the canvas bag back in, and head out. Its extremely convenient, and takes just a few seconds to clip in. Plus, I always have that peace of mind, knowing my personal items are safe & locked away in my desk.

I received this bag as a promotional item, to review, and I am absolutely in love with it. Not only is it extremely high quality, and ridiculously functional, but its also absolutely gorgeous. I love a classy, well made hand bag, and this bag is nothing short of remarkable!

Twisted Leather - Vintage Leather Tote