to treat or not to treat?

orinoco · Jun 13th, 2008, 02:39 AM

I've decided to let my cornflower twiggy go to a new home...

*let's have a moment of silence*

ok, anyways, the main problem is that compared to my newly acquired 07 f/w black day, and 07 violet first.. i've become dissatisfied with the typical thin crackly 06 leather..

although i LOVE the shade of blue...*sigh*

anyhoo... would it be better to leave it as is, or should i condition it before i attempt to sell it...?

i know a lot of ppl would prefer untreated leather, but then again i wouldn't want someone to think i'm selling junk.. kwim?

must find good home for ol faithful corny!!

balihai88 · Jun 13th, 2008, 02:59 AM

I would say leave it as is, unless it's REALLY dry and would benefit significantly from a little conditioning. If the leather is just thin, conditioning won't make it any thicker, IMO - it can be helpful, but it's not magic.

Conni618 · Jun 13th, 2008, 04:13 AM

Appleguard conditioner will not do any harm, nor will it leave your bag looking "conditioned." It might really improve your bag, if the leather is crackly because it is dry.
I wouldn't hesitate to use it on even my most precious bag. Just do a light buff after it's had plenty of time to dry.

kristie · Jun 13th, 2008, 05:08 AM

It could not hurt to use Apple Care Conditioner on your bag. I use it on my Bbags and it never leaves any kind of smell/residue and makes them super soft

uab*mom · Jun 13th, 2008, 06:21 AM

I really love Apple conditioner, and when I buff really well following an application, the leather really looks nice and the shine is still there. I don't put it on the handles. Haven't had any discoloration on my FB Bbag, and have used it on my YSL blue-grey Muse and no discoloration there, either. I don't see why more ppl don't use it, actually (but then, I just haven't had a bad result, KWIM?)

princess_eab · Jun 14th, 2008, 12:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Conni618

Appleguard conditioner will not do any harm, nor will it leave your bag looking "conditioned." It might really improve your bag, if the leather is crackly because it is dry.
I wouldn't hesitate to use it on even my most precious bag. Just do a light buff after it's had plenty of time to dry.

Agreed! You can do two coats (moisturize twice) as well.

orinoco · Jun 14th, 2008, 03:20 AM

whew... took me awhile to find my thread...

should i mention on my auction that the bag's been conditioned? does it devalue the bag in some way..?

uab*mom · Jun 14th, 2008, 10:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by orinoco

whew... took me awhile to find my thread...

should i mention on my auction that the bag's been conditioned? does it devalue the bag in some way..?

Just me, but I wouldn't be bothered by it.
I just don't want a bag to smell funny, that's all.
I don't smell Apple conditioner at all.

Jun 13th, 2008, 02:39 AM	#1
orinoco Scrat-Nut, Rosie-Bags Joined: Jan 2006 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 1,558	I've decided to let my cornflower twiggy go to a new home... let's have a moment of silence ok, anyways, the main problem is that compared to my newly acquired 07 f/w black day, and 07 violet first.. i've become dissatisfied with the typical thin crackly 06 leather.. although i LOVE the shade of blue...sigh anyhoo... would it be better to leave it as is, or should i condition it before i attempt to sell it...? i know a lot of ppl would prefer untreated leather, but then again i wouldn't want someone to think i'm selling junk.. kwim? must find good home for ol faithful corny!! __________________

Jun 13th, 2008, 02:59 AM	#2
balihai88 26.2 Joined: Jul 2006 Location: At the beach! Posts: 3,814	I would say leave it as is, unless it's REALLY dry and would benefit significantly from a little conditioning. If the leather is just thin, conditioning won't make it any thicker, IMO - it can be helpful, but it's not magic. __________________

Jun 13th, 2008, 05:08 AM	#4
kristie "H" is for horses? Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 2,347	It could not hurt to use Apple Care Conditioner on your bag. I use it on my Bbags and it never leaves any kind of smell/residue and makes them super soft __________________ Uh oh...I think I may be more in danger of buying a Hermes saddle than a Birkin.......

Jun 14th, 2008, 03:20 AM	#7
orinoco Scrat-Nut, Rosie-Bags Joined: Jan 2006 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 1,558	whew... took me awhile to find my thread... should i mention on my auction that the bag's been conditioned? does it devalue the bag in some way..? __________________

Jun 13th, 2008, 04:13 AM	#3
Conni618 Member Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 831	Appleguard conditioner will not do any harm, nor will it leave your bag looking "conditioned." It might really improve your bag, if the leather is crackly because it is dry. I wouldn't hesitate to use it on even my most precious bag. Just do a light buff after it's had plenty of time to dry.

Jun 13th, 2008, 06:21 AM	#5
uab*mom Member Joined: Apr 2008 Location: Texas, USA Posts: 163	I really love Apple conditioner, and when I buff really well following an application, the leather really looks nice and the shine is still there. I don't put it on the handles. Haven't had any discoloration on my FB Bbag, and have used it on my YSL blue-grey Muse and no discoloration there, either. I don't see why more ppl don't use it, actually (but then, I just haven't had a bad result, KWIM?)