Are your Handbags in Stock and Available immediately?

What does it mean if a product is a Pre-Order item?

🛍️ Pre-Order Quick Guide ✨

Full Pre Order Policy: PRE ORDER POLICY – Nalah Bags

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What is a Pre-Order? The product is not kept in stock and will be specially manufactured for you.
🛠️ Production Timeline

⏳ Production & Delivery Times
Each bag is handcrafted with care, which means production takes a minimum of 20–22 business days.
Once completed, delivery takes an additional 2–3 business days, which means you can expect your order to arrive between 23-25 Business days.

From time to time, delays may happen, but we’ll always keep your profile updated with the latest manufacturing timelines so you know exactly where things stand.

🚚 Courier Delivery Typically takes an additional 2–3 business days, depending on the courier schedule.
📊 Tracking & ETA Once ordered, you’ll receive an ETA. Updates are available on your tracking link, showing progress at each stage.
In-Stock Products Only items listed in the “In Stock” section are available for immediate dispatch.

Are Your Handbags in Stock and available immediately?

👜 Handbags In Stock & Available Immediately? ❓✨

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🧵 Custom-Made Our leather handbags are made-to-order and not held in bulk inventory.
📦 Occasional Ready-to-Ship Some items may be ready to ship, but this is rare — the exception, not the rule.
🐢 Slow Fashion Approach Each bag is carefully handcrafted. Full production time ensures high-quality standards.
Delivery Timeline Expect delivery within 20–22 business days, unless otherwise stated on the product page.
🛍️ Need It Sooner? Check our In Stock Items for ready-to-ship leather goods.
💛 Thank You Thanks for supporting craftsmanship and conscious fashion!

I paid EFT but my order status remains on “On Hold”

EFT Payments & Status Updates

💳 Quick Note on Payments ✨

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Payment Allocation Hours Payments are allocated Monday–Friday, 08:00–17:00 only.
🏦 EFT Payments Regular EFTs (not instant payments) may take up to 48 hours to reflect, depending on your bank & payment time.
After-Hours Payments Payments received after 17:00 are allocated next business day — our accounts team takes a well-deserved break after hours.
📧 Order Processing Confirmation Once your payment is received & allocated, you’ll get an email confirming your order is now “Processing.”
💛 Thank You Thanks for your patience and understanding! ✨

When Can I expect to receive my order?

When Can I expect my Order (In Stock & Pre Order)

⏳ Delivery Timeline & Tracking Info ✨

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🕒 Handbag Delivery Expect delivery between 23- 25 business days from payment. Rarely, delays of 2–3 extra days may occur due to courier or unforeseen issues.Please Remember that Production takes a minimum of 20-22 Business days and Couriers an additional 2-3 business days for delivery.
🔎 Track Your Order Anytime Log into your profile to monitor your order in real time — always know where your handbag is!
🛍️ Need It Sooner? Some leather goods are ready-to-ship. Check our website for the in-stock collection.

Pre Orders cannot be rushed and require the full 20-22 business days for production

📦 In-Stock Items — Processing Orders are not shipped immediately. Processing takes 48–72 hours (business days only) and includes:
• Hand-conditioning leather & letting it dry
• Carefully preparing & packing your order for shipment
💛 Thank You Your handcrafted Nalah Bag is worth the wait! ✨

Is it possible to expedite my order?

🐢 No Rush Orders — Handcrafted with Care ✨

Production cannot be rushed and our Handbags require the FULL 20-22 business days to manufacture.

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🧵 Handcrafted Quality Each Nalah handbag is meticulously handcrafted — we cannot expedite production. Quality takes time, and every stitch matters.
Delivery Timeline Expect delivery between 23- 25 business days from payment. Rarely, delays of 2–3 extra days may occur due to courier or unforeseen issues.Please Remember that Production takes a minimum of 20-22 Business days and Couriers an additional 2-3 business days for delivery.
🔎 Tracking & Updates Your estimated delivery date is emailed once your order is confirmed. You can also check anytime by logging into your profile under the Tracking section.
📊 Estimated Dates Dates are highly accurate and not expected to change.
💛 Thank You Thanks for your patience — your handcrafted bag is being made just for you! ✨

Shipping Policy

Shipping / Delivery policy?

Payment Policies (EFT & Merchants)

EFT Payment Policy

💳 Payment Policy: Direct Bank Transfer (EFT) ✨

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Immediate Payment Required Payment must reflect in our bank account to secure your order. Production & dispatch start only after payment clears.
🏷️ In-Stock Items (Fast-Selling!) Payment must be made within 2 hours of ordering to secure popular bags:
• Wallet Bags
• Lindie Bags
• Petite Lianay 2.0
Orders may be cancelled without notice if payment isn’t received.
Payment Processing Time • Immediate EFT → faster allocation & processing
• Regular EFT → up to 48 hours, depending on bank, time of payment, weekends/public holidays
• Payments are allocated 08:00–17:00 business hours only. Payments reflecting after hours are allocated next business day
🛍️ Promo & Sale Orders • Payment must be immediate to lock in discounts
• Late payment = ineligible for promo prices
• Orders may be automatically cancelled without notice if payment not received
🔢 EFT Reference Use your Order Number or Invoice Number as payment reference.
❌ Do not use your name or other details — prevents delays
📧 Send Proof of Payment Email: info@nalahbags.co.za
WhatsApp: 071 224 8336
⚠️ Processing starts only once payment clears, not when proof is sent
Order Status Your order remains “On Hold” until payment clears. Proof of payment alone does not update status.
Once Payment is Confirmed You’ll receive an email confirmation, and your order will update to “Processing”.
We’ll begin preparing your Nalah Bag with care and excitement!

Order Status "On Hold"

⏳ Order Status & Payment Confirmation ✨

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🔒 Order Status: ON HOLD Your order stays “On Hold” until payment clears.
• Proof of payment alone does not update the status.
• Payments are allocated 08:00–17:00 business hours only.
• Payments made after hours, on weekends, or public holidays are allocated next business day.
• Some banks may take up to 48 hours to clear regular EFTs.
Once Payment is Confirmed You’ll receive an email confirmation, and your order will update to “Processing.”
We’ll begin preparing your Nalah Bag with care and excitement!

Merchant Payments (Payflex, Payjustnow, Yoco,Payfast)

Merchant Payments (Payflex,Payjustnow,Yoco,Payfast)

💳 Payment Methods Update ✨

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🛍️ Available Payment Options We currently accept:
Payflex
Yoco
PayFast
EFT (Electronic Funds Transfer)
Discontinued Option PayJustNow is no longer available.
⚠️ Changes to Payment Methods Nalah Bags may add, remove, or discontinue any payment option at any time without prior notice.
🛠️ Technical Issues If a payment provider experiences technical problems, it may be temporarily disabled to ensure smooth checkout.
🔒 EFT Availability EFT will always remain available as a secure and reliable payment method.
💛 Thank You Thanks for your understanding and ongoing support!

Tracking of Orders

Tracking of orders during Production

Updates on orders

Updates on my order?

🔎 Track Your Nalah Bag — Super Easy ✨

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2️⃣ Ways to Track 1. Via Your Profile
• Log in with the email used to place your order
• Not registered? Sign up & request a password
• Check Junk/Spam for login email
• Scroll to Tracking section for updates (production → shipping)
2. Order Tracking Page
• Go to: Tracking of Orders
• Enter your 5-digit order number + email
• Scroll down for tracking details
⚠️ Important Updates are only in your profile — we don’t send progress updates via WhatsApp or email (except final courier tracking).
Production Timeline (20–22 Business Days) • Days 1–5: Leather & hardware ordered → ETA in profile
• Days 6–10: Materials arrive → order joins production queue
• Days 11–18: Handcrafting in progress
• Days 19–22: Final touches & inspection at Nalah HQProduction timeline excludes courier delivery days.Expect delivery between 23-25 Business days
📧 Courier Tracking Email notification sent once bag passes inspection.
Tracking only activates after collection (business hours only).
🚚 Delivery Reminders • Deliveries do not happen after hours, weekends, or public holidays
• ETA on weekend/holiday → delivery next business day
💛 Patience Rewarded Each Nalah Bag is handmade with love — the 20–22 business day timeframe can’t be rushed. Your bag is worth the wait!

Returns & Exchanges

Returns & Exchange Policy

Leather Strap lengths

I want a longer strap than the standard

🔗 Strap Length Options

  • All Nalah straps come in a standard industry length. Lengths are displayed on the product.
  • Need extra length? You can select an extended strap (up to 1.6m) when placing your order. Products have the option.
  • Extra-length straps are R320 each.

🛒 How to Order

  • Select the extended strap option at checkout.
  • Forgot to add it? No worries — you can still order it within 24 hours after placing your order.
  • If you decide after receiving your handbag, you can still purchase the extra strap at R320 (excluding delivery).

⚠️ Please note:

  • We do not offer trade-ins, exchanges, or cash back on standard straps.
  • Extended straps are an outright purchase only if placed after you received your order