What if the leather is dry (ebay bag)?

*yve* · Nov 29th, 2007, 01:28 PM

Hi Ladies,

I'm thinking about buying a bbag from eBay - but what if the leather is dry? I'm an absolutely Balenciaga-beginner without knowledge and I'm wondering, if dry leather would be bad and "irreparable" or easiliy to be reconstructed

Please help me!

*yve*

heather123 · Nov 29th, 2007, 02:26 PM

I bought my first Balenciaga on eBay. It was a great price and excellent quality. Just to be on the safe side, I bought some leather conditioning/protective spray and it looks beautiful. I was very lucky with my Bbag, but maybe others are less so. It's important to ask questions about leather quality and other details (there's a lot of great info here). I researched here for months before I purchased anything. However, I think eBay sometimes gets a bad press. Although there are loads of fakes there, there are also loads of great bags. And don't forget, those high-end Bal bags vary greatly in quality and appearance details themselves. Why wouldn't somebody purchase a 'mirror image' Bal bag? When it comes right down to it, if quality/appearance is excellent enough the bag will be essentially Balanciaga. Designer bags are not nuclear bombs. The materials really are out there, for talented manufacturers. The differences between genuine Bal bags suggest to me that Balenciaga simply source whatever leather they choose to at any given time. Good luck with your eBay bag, mirror or not!

*yve* · Nov 29th, 2007, 03:26 PM

heather123, thank you so much for you great answer!
To be sure I'll ask the seller some questions about leather quality, thickness and dryness - but this won't be a security.. what IF the leather is dry? Can one condition it with a kind of lotion or something like that?

And I don't know what you mean by the mirror-thing (my english is not so well).

Hugs! *yve*

heather123 · Nov 29th, 2007, 03:56 PM

Sorry to confuse you, *yve*. By 'mirror-image' I meant bags which have been copied from the originals in every detail. You may not want one of those, but it is possible to find excellent examples, on eBay and elsewhere. You can condition Bal bags with sprays and creams. Several ladies here give excellent advice on those in the Balenciaga 'care and maintenance' thread. Apple Garde is mentioned a lot. But I live in Ireland and have not seen this product. However, there are many equally good products. If there's a leather goods store near you, they will help and recommend something. You may even find a good leather spray or cleaner at your local supermarket. Balenciaga bags are made of goatskin, which is supposed to be very light in weight. The Bal bag (Motorcycle) I bought on eBay is very light and comfortable on my shoulder. If you buy on eBay, enquire if the seller will allow you to return a bag that is unsuitable. I find good sellers usually do. Hope this helps, and good luck with your purchasing!

aaallabama · Dec 1st, 2007, 01:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by heather123

Sorry to confuse you, *yve*. By 'mirror-image' I meant bags which have been copied from the originals in every detail. You may not want one of those, but it is possible to find excellent examples, on eBay and elsewhere.

^^ tPF doesn't condone buying fakes

hellosunshine · Dec 1st, 2007, 01:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by heather123

I bought my first Balenciaga on eBay. It was a great price and excellent quality. Just to be on the safe side, I bought some leather conditioning/protective spray and it looks beautiful. I was very lucky with my Bbag, but maybe others are less so. It's important to ask questions about leather quality and other details (there's a lot of great info here). I researched here for months before I purchased anything. However, I think eBay sometimes gets a bad press. Although there are loads of fakes there, there are also loads of great bags. And don't forget, those high-end Bal bags vary greatly in quality and appearance details themselves. Why wouldn't somebody purchase a 'mirror image' Bal bag? When it comes right down to it, if quality/appearance is excellent enough the bag will be essentially Balanciaga. Designer bags are not nuclear bombs. The materials really are out there, for talented manufacturers. The differences between genuine Bal bags suggest to me that Balenciaga simply source whatever leather they choose to at any given time. Good luck with your eBay bag, mirror or not!

aaallabama · Dec 1st, 2007, 01:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by *yve*

Hi Ladies,

I'm thinking about buying a bbag from eBay - but what if the leather is dry? I'm an absolutely Balenciaga-beginner without knowledge and I'm wondering, if dry leather would be bad and "irreparable" or easiliy to be reconstructed

Please help me!

*yve*

^^ welcome to the bal-forum sweetie!!!...don't worry about buying a b-bag with dry leather...conditioning it with a moisturizer like "apple conditioner" will soften it right up...there are lots of threads in this section about the different products...you want to make sure to use one without mineral oil

Alaska · Dec 1st, 2007, 01:25 AM

OP: Try some Apple Guarde spray in the purple can- it has oils that make your bag ooooooooberly soft and lovely!

Dec 1st, 2007, 01:25 AM	#8
Alaska Material Girl Joined: Mar 2007 Location: Alaska Posts: 7,684	OP: Try some Apple Guarde spray in the purple can- it has oils that make your bag ooooooooberly soft and lovely! __________________ "this..stuff? ....it's not turquoise, it's not lapis, it's actually cerulean.... that blue represents millions of dollars and countless jobs and so it's sort of comical how you think that you've made a choice that exempts you from the fashion industry when, in fact, you're wearing the sweater that was selected for you by the people in this room. From a pile of stuff....."

Nov 29th, 2007, 01:28 PM	#1
yve Member Joined: Nov 2007 Posts: 73	Hi Ladies, I'm thinking about buying a bbag from eBay - but what if the leather is dry? I'm an absolutely Balenciaga-beginner without knowledge and I'm wondering, if dry leather would be bad and "irreparable" or easiliy to be reconstructed Please help me! yve

Nov 29th, 2007, 02:26 PM	#2
heather123 Member Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 910	I bought my first Balenciaga on eBay. It was a great price and excellent quality. Just to be on the safe side, I bought some leather conditioning/protective spray and it looks beautiful. I was very lucky with my Bbag, but maybe others are less so. It's important to ask questions about leather quality and other details (there's a lot of great info here). I researched here for months before I purchased anything. However, I think eBay sometimes gets a bad press. Although there are loads of fakes there, there are also loads of great bags. And don't forget, those high-end Bal bags vary greatly in quality and appearance details themselves. Why wouldn't somebody purchase a 'mirror image' Bal bag? When it comes right down to it, if quality/appearance is excellent enough the bag will be essentially Balanciaga. Designer bags are not nuclear bombs. The materials really are out there, for talented manufacturers. The differences between genuine Bal bags suggest to me that Balenciaga simply source whatever leather they choose to at any given time. Good luck with your eBay bag, mirror or not!

Nov 29th, 2007, 03:26 PM	#3
yve Member Joined: Nov 2007 Posts: 73	heather123, thank you so much for you great answer! To be sure I'll ask the seller some questions about leather quality, thickness and dryness - but this won't be a security.. what IF the leather is dry? Can one condition it with a kind of lotion or something like that? And I don't know what you mean by the mirror-thing (my english is not so well). Hugs! yve

Nov 29th, 2007, 03:56 PM	#4
heather123 Member Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 910	Sorry to confuse you, yve. By 'mirror-image' I meant bags which have been copied from the originals in every detail. You may not want one of those, but it is possible to find excellent examples, on eBay and elsewhere. You can condition Bal bags with sprays and creams. Several ladies here give excellent advice on those in the Balenciaga 'care and maintenance' thread. Apple Garde is mentioned a lot. But I live in Ireland and have not seen this product. However, there are many equally good products. If there's a leather goods store near you, they will help and recommend something. You may even find a good leather spray or cleaner at your local supermarket. Balenciaga bags are made of goatskin, which is supposed to be very light in weight. The Bal bag (Motorcycle) I bought on eBay is very light and comfortable on my shoulder. If you buy on eBay, enquire if the seller will allow you to return a bag that is unsuitable. I find good sellers usually do. Hope this helps, and good luck with your purchasing!