Decisions, decisions....HELP!!!

ReesPiece · Jun 5th, 2006, 04:37 PM

Good afternoon from sunny Canada!

I have recently had the opportunity to purchase a 2005 Calcaire City. What do you all think of the colour? For those that have it: Is it easier to maintain than pure White? Do you think it is a good investment or will I have to baby it a lot?

Also, I am in the process right now of acquiring a certain bbag that I have been lusting over (I will tell you what it is when I get it, because the deal isn't final yet). But that means I have to sell some of my other babies....

I am thinking of selling my 2004 Turquoise Mini Classique & my 2005 Black Day/Hobo.....

Should I go ahead & sell the 2 bags I mentioned? Do you think anyone would want them? Or should I forget about the Calcaire & keep my others?......HELP!

Your input & experience is valuable to me

giggles178 · Jun 5th, 2006, 04:40 PM

I like Calcaire but don't have one so I couldn't tell you about maintenance. I would have to know which bbag you have been lusting over, to be able to decide to sell or not. But either way, if you are really lusting over it, I say sell!

ReesPiece · Jun 5th, 2006, 04:49 PM

^^^Thanks :)

But do you think my bags will sell?

And I am very curious about Calcaire.....I have never seen it IRL, but I read it has beautiful pink undertones.... I am just worried about wear & tear you know?

giggles178 · Jun 5th, 2006, 04:52 PM

Yes I think they would def. sell. I think calcaire is so beautiful but it is like any other white. You have to be more carefull with it.

murasaki · Jun 5th, 2006, 05:03 PM

I have the calcaire twiggy. It is very pretty! It does have the subtle pink undertones in certain light. If you put it up against stark white, the calcaire has much warmer tones. Even in bright light, which tends to make the pink less noticeable, it looks more beige-y. It's very chameleon like. HTH!

Good luck with your decision!

BTW, Calcaire is as high-maintenence as white. But with some proactive treatment to the leather, it should be fine.

Kat · Jun 5th, 2006, 05:12 PM

I would never part with any turquoise Bbag! That colors is gorgeous! Calcaire is also stunning. I'd sell the black hobo. Black seems to always be available. You can get another black Bbag down the road. I'd keep the turquoise and get the calcaire.

chigirl · Jun 5th, 2006, 05:15 PM

Calcaire sounds nice but I am terrified of light colored bags. If you like them, I would go for it.

I think you should be able to sell your bags as long as you don't inflate the price. There is a black hobo on eBay now so you can see what that goes for. Those are less hard to come by. As for the mini, I think that is harder because of the size but then again it is a popular color. It seems to be all about pricing.

Good luck!

hc1871 · Jun 5th, 2006, 05:40 PM

I agree with giggles. I like the color also but i would think it would be hard to keep it clean. If you can get it at a good price i say go for it

aaallabama · Jun 5th, 2006, 05:51 PM

personally, i'm terrified of white bags & would keep your others

ranskimmie · Jun 5th, 2006, 05:58 PM

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Originally Posted by aaallabama

personally, i'm terrified of white bags & would keep your others

I agree

janice · Jun 5th, 2006, 06:04 PM

White bags..they are fierce and I lub them alot. They look so RUNWAY to me.

giggles178 · Jun 5th, 2006, 06:17 PM

I have a white first which I love, but I am def. much more careful with it!

jag · Jun 5th, 2006, 06:19 PM

I love the look of lighter/white bags but I know that I would kill them. So, for that reason I would stay away and keep the ones you have.

aaallabama · Jun 5th, 2006, 06:36 PM

i love white bags, don't get me wrong...i've gotta white gucci blondie hobo that i adore

...but the gucci pebbled leather is much tougher than the b-bag leather, so i feel safer

ReesPiece · Jun 5th, 2006, 06:40 PM

Thanks everyone....keep 'em coming!

I also love the "look" of a white bag & I previously thought the Calcaire would be a little more forgiving.....

Does anyone have pics they would like to share of their white or Calcaire bbags? Also: If you can, say how long they have been used for so we can see the wear.

TIA :)

Jun 5th, 2006, 04:37 PM	#1
ReesPiece Sofa King Banned	Decisions, decisions....HELP!!! Good afternoon from sunny Canada! I have recently had the opportunity to purchase a 2005 Calcaire City. What do you all think of the colour? For those that have it: Is it easier to maintain than pure White? Do you think it is a good investment or will I have to baby it a lot? Also, I am in the process right now of acquiring a certain bbag that I have been lusting over (I will tell you what it is when I get it, because the deal isn't final yet). But that means I have to sell some of my other babies.... I am thinking of selling my 2004 Turquoise Mini Classique & my 2005 Black Day/Hobo..... Should I go ahead & sell the 2 bags I mentioned? Do you think anyone would want them? Or should I forget about the Calcaire & keep my others?......HELP! Your input & experience is valuable to me

Jun 5th, 2006, 04:40 PM	#2
giggles178 Member Location: Southern Cali	Re: Decisions, decisions....HELP!!! I like Calcaire but don't have one so I couldn't tell you about maintenance. I would have to know which bbag you have been lusting over, to be able to decide to sell or not. But either way, if you are really lusting over it, I say sell! __________________ "If I could find a real life place to make me feel like Tiffany's, then I'd buy some furniture and give the cat a name." ~Holly Golightly

Jun 5th, 2006, 04:49 PM	#3
ReesPiece Sofa King Banned	Re: Decisions, decisions....HELP!!! ^^^Thanks :) But do you think my bags will sell? And I am very curious about Calcaire.....I have never seen it IRL, but I read it has beautiful pink undertones.... I am just worried about wear & tear you know?

Jun 5th, 2006, 04:52 PM	#4
giggles178 Member Location: Southern Cali	Re: Decisions, decisions....HELP!!! Yes I think they would def. sell. I think calcaire is so beautiful but it is like any other white. You have to be more carefull with it. __________________ "If I could find a real life place to make me feel like Tiffany's, then I'd buy some furniture and give the cat a name." ~Holly Golightly

Jun 5th, 2006, 05:03 PM	#5
murasaki Balenciaga Forever	Re: Decisions, decisions....HELP!!! I have the calcaire twiggy. It is very pretty! It does have the subtle pink undertones in certain light. If you put it up against stark white, the calcaire has much warmer tones. Even in bright light, which tends to make the pink less noticeable, it looks more beige-y. It's very chameleon like. HTH! Good luck with your decision! BTW, Calcaire is as high-maintenence as white. But with some proactive treatment to the leather, it should be fine.

Jun 5th, 2006, 05:12 PM	#6
Kat Member	Re: Decisions, decisions....HELP!!! I would never part with any turquoise Bbag! That colors is gorgeous! Calcaire is also stunning. I'd sell the black hobo. Black seems to always be available. You can get another black Bbag down the road. I'd keep the turquoise and get the calcaire.

Jun 5th, 2006, 05:15 PM	#7
chigirl Member	Re: Decisions, decisions....HELP!!! Calcaire sounds nice but I am terrified of light colored bags. If you like them, I would go for it. I think you should be able to sell your bags as long as you don't inflate the price. There is a black hobo on eBay now so you can see what that goes for. Those are less hard to come by. As for the mini, I think that is harder because of the size but then again it is a popular color. It seems to be all about pricing. Good luck!

Jun 5th, 2006, 05:40 PM	#8
hc1871 wantsilverreissue227 Location: Murphys, CA	Re: Decisions, decisions....HELP!!! I agree with giggles. I like the color also but i would think it would be hard to keep it clean. If you can get it at a good price i say go for it

Jun 5th, 2006, 05:51 PM	#9
aaallabama *hallelujah* Location: nyc baby	Re: Decisions, decisions....HELP!!! personally, i'm terrified of white bags & would keep your others

Jun 5th, 2006, 06:04 PM	#11
janice Member	Re: Decisions, decisions....HELP!!! White bags..they are fierce and I lub them alot. They look so RUNWAY to me. __________________

Jun 5th, 2006, 06:17 PM	#12
giggles178 Member Location: Southern Cali	Re: Decisions, decisions....HELP!!! I have a white first which I love, but I am def. much more careful with it! __________________ "If I could find a real life place to make me feel like Tiffany's, then I'd buy some furniture and give the cat a name." ~Holly Golightly

Jun 5th, 2006, 06:19 PM	#13
jag Location: Michigan	Re: Decisions, decisions....HELP!!! I love the look of lighter/white bags but I know that I would kill them. So, for that reason I would stay away and keep the ones you have.

Jun 5th, 2006, 06:36 PM	#14
aaallabama *hallelujah* Location: nyc baby	Re: Decisions, decisions....HELP!!! i love white bags, don't get me wrong...i've gotta white gucci blondie hobo that i adore ...but the gucci pebbled leather is much tougher than the b-bag leather, so i feel safer

Jun 5th, 2006, 06:40 PM	#15
ReesPiece Sofa King Banned	Re: Decisions, decisions....HELP!!! Thanks everyone....keep 'em coming! I also love the "look" of a white bag & I previously thought the Calcaire would be a little more forgiving..... Does anyone have pics they would like to share of their white or Calcaire bbags? Also: If you can, say how long they have been used for so we can see the wear. TIA :)