Don't think a Dinatelli Co-op is happening...

[wdland45]

I have called, emailed, and called again. The guy in the U.S. that they have "designated" to deal with me is just not responsive AT ALL. I do not know if this is a possibility, but I am now trying to avoid the US representative all together, and work directly with the Canadian office. Most likely, someone in Canada may have to step up and be the "contact". I have left a message with a person I spoke with in the Canadian office, but she is now on vacation until the end of August. So there is no new news on a co-op - only frustrating road blocks. I am so sorry and I wish I had more to report. I will keep trying and will post again whatever the result may be. Sorry.
:-(
Danielle, Mom to Alex, 12.03.01 and Brian, 7.27.03

[TonFirst]

Danielle,

Are there any websites where we can see photos of Dinatelli bags? I have Googled for these bags in vain for almost a week!

Thanks!

[Truska]

There doesn't seem to be any info out there on the web about them (or no one has found it yet! ;-) ), but here are a couple of threads that do have pictures in them of two of the styles that they make:

http://www.windsorpeak.com/dc/dcboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=63&topic_id=10944&mesg_id=10944&listing_type=search

http://www.windsorpeak.com/dc/dcboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=63&topic_id=10944&mesg_id=10944&listing_type=search

http://www.windsorpeak.com/dc/dcboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=63&topic_id=12113&mesg_id=12113&listing_type=search

I'm more than happy to do what I can on my end (in Canada), that's not a problem. I contacted them last week via email, and am still waiting to hear back. They seem to be pretty slow.

[essnce629]

Oh that's too bad :(. I'm still being optimistic though and hoping it will work out. If not, I hope I can have one of the Canadian mommies pick one up for me. For those of you that already received a bag from one of the Canadian moms from here, how much did the bag come out to be with shipping from Canada and what style did you get?

***Latia
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[wdland45]

Jen,
Great! Thanks so much for sending them an email. I think if we double team them and HOUND them, maybe they will respond. You are a sweetie!
Danielle, Mom to Alex, 12.03.01 and Brian, 7.27.03

[bethdg1]

I would like to know this also!

[twofallbabies]

I got the A7 version in "Blue Rhapsody", and it was $25.25 USD shipped to me. I got it from Melissa in just a few days too!


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[slecompte]

Ohhh, I want one of these bags too!!!!

Sheila

[wdland45]

Hi. Just wanted to let you know that I am still trying to get something going with
Dinatelli. I called my initial contact in Canada (she just returned from vacation). Asked if they will be willing to deal with a mom in Canada since their office in the US has been unresponsive to my requests (I think Jenn (Truska) mentioned she might be willing to be the contact - sorry in advance if I am incorrect about that.) She will bring it up with her boss in the beginning of next week, and I will be calling her back on Tuesday. If the answer is no, the only other thing I can think of is to contact a Walmart in Canada and speak to the buyer for baby items. Maybe I could work something out with them if the manufacturer won't deal. I will keep you posted.
Danielle, Mom to Alex, 12.03.01 and Brian, 7.27.03

[smomom]

thanks for the update! and for the hard work.

[jasabo]

Me too!

Lisa - mom to 14 month old twin boys

[TaChapm]

I would love to have a Canada mom pick on up for me since it doesn't look like the coop will work out. This bag just seems like the perfect solution without all the expense. $25 is still a great deal.
Tara
Mommy to Jackson 11-10-02

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[yellowdogmom]

Thanks for the update and your diligence! I'm game if its a go.

:) Kristin
Mom to Theo, born 1/12/2004 in Korea ~ home forever 7/6/2004
and Morgan the yellow lab

[JenaW]

WOW! I just read through some of the archived posts - what a stir this bag has created.

That said - if a coop does work out, or if a Canadian Mom is willing to buy them for the US ladies, PLEASE count me in. I would even be willing to reimburse her for her efforts. I would LOVE to have a mothership, but on my budget, there is NO way I can afford it. So this seems like a great alternative.

Thanks for your efforts....I hope the company decides to cooperate.

Jera
Mom to Carter ~ 05.13.03
Cautiously pregnant with #2 ~ EDD 10.13.04

[Truska]

Hey ladies!

I'm more than willing to help out however I can (I'm in Canada), if you guys want them purchased and mailed out. The one sort of flaw is that we're pretty tight on funds right now (*huge* property tax bill that we weren't expecting to be quite so high), so I'd somehow have to get payment up front and transfer it from my Paypal account (before I purchased the bags so that I could use that to purchase them). I know that likely sounds totally shady, so I would totally understand if others aren't willing to do it. I have sent out two bags to other US Mom's, and while it wasn't quite this way, I think they were happy. And, I have bought and sold on eBay...jmrtgrant on there.

Anyway, the offer is there, but I understand if no one wants to take it! LOL!

[wdland45]

I called Dinatelli again this morning and they are not interested at all. If anyone wants a bag, I think the only way to get it is to take Jenn up on her generous offer (or visit a Canadian Walmart!) Sorry, I wish the news was better.
Danielle, Mom to Alex, 12.03.01 and Brian, 7.27.03

[angelfan25]

I would love to have an Alpha and a mothership if you'd be willing to buy them for me! I would have no problem paypaling you the money up front - I trust ya! ;-)

you can email me at:

s d h l o v k m h @ a o l . c o m

(without spaces obviously)

Thanks so much!

Shelly
Proud mommy to Tucker Ryan 3/19/04 adopted at birth
matched and awaiting the arrival of new baby boy 11/23/04!!

[stillplayswithbarbies]

unless they have restocked, they might be sold out. I was in Toronto on business a few weeks ago and went to 4 different WalMarts looking for these. I found one white one at one place and that's all they had. Another had nothing. The third had one of the blue Alpha copy. The last one had a few pink ones.

hopefully they have restocked by now, or in other locations there may be stock. But Toronto was dry, at least at the 4 I went to.

...Karen
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[essnce629]

Jenn-- I just emailed you :)

***Latia
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[ivparker]

Hey Jenn! Thanks for the offer. I would love the Alpha 7 copy. I just ordered a MS . Can I have your e-mail so we can discuss or you can just e-mail me at [email protected]

Thank you so much!

[Truska]

That kind of stinks about the stores in Toronto! I'm just outside of Ottawa, so have several (like 5) stores to pull from! They might laugh at me when I go to the cash, but that's okay!

Ladies, I've emailed you if you've posted in this thread, otherwise, can you guys email me at jmrtgrant @ yahoo.com (no spaces) directly?

Thanks!

ETA: Latia, I got it, and replied!

[TaChapm]

I want to get one maybe 2 of them. What are the colors and sizes. I know I want a MS size one I just don't know what color. I am also interested in the smaller size one as well.
Thank you for doing this!!! :)
Tara
Mommy to Jackson 11-10-02

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[Truska]

Tara, I replied to your email...it took me awhile, but I did reply!

[Truska]

I wanted to bump this up one more time...I'm heading out again tomorrow, so if anyone is interested, please email me at jmrtgrant @ yahoo . com (no spaces). I'd like to try to get most out by Friday, as I'm going out of town the next week.

Thanks!

[twofallbabies]

What colors is the MS version available in? TIA!
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