Does fading deter you from buying?

diana12457 · Mar 18th, 2007, 03:02 AM

I have read so much about how light bags fade pretty bad...the pale pinks, ice blues, etc...Does this deter you from wanting to buy them and stick with the darker colors?

KristyDarling · Mar 18th, 2007, 03:22 AM

Yes.

Both fading and yellowing deter me. I wish that weren't so, though, cuz I'd DIE for a calcaire bag!!!

anufangava · Mar 18th, 2007, 03:29 AM

yikes! I didn't even know that lighter colored bbags fade! Why oh why???

don't blow! · Mar 18th, 2007, 03:29 AM

i thought it wouldnt... but then i wound up buying an ice blue compagnon on eBay awhile ago... i got it at a GREAT price, but i can see why. Not only is it faded, it's yellowed too!

Still love the little bugger, but i'm holding off on the lighter colors for now.

jydeals1 · Mar 18th, 2007, 03:41 AM

Yes.. that and the fact that it's more noticeable when it's dirty.

Poptartlr · Mar 18th, 2007, 03:41 AM

It does deter me - It would kind of preevent me from getting enough use out of it:) Do love the pastels though!

Andy_Sach · Mar 18th, 2007, 03:48 AM

It does deter me too.

Irissy · Mar 18th, 2007, 05:02 AM

That's why I only stick to dark or black bbags.

HandbagAddict4Ever · Mar 18th, 2007, 07:04 AM

I wouldn't buy a light colour again, unless I really, really wanted it. My Sky blue has faded more since I bought it a couple of months ago, so I don't think I'd buy a pale blue again. Although, my ice blue purse which I have had for a year is still perfect.

pursendipity · Mar 18th, 2007, 07:09 AM

I have an Ice Blue which I loooove. So far no fading or yellowing, but then again I haven't used her much, probably will when the weather is better.
But to answer the question, I would have to really really want the colour to get another light bag.

Soleil · Mar 18th, 2007, 07:11 AM

Fading doesn't really deter me from buying, it's the yellowing I am worried of

diana12457 · Mar 18th, 2007, 12:07 PM

I have an opportunity to buy an ice blue day in excellent condition (corners, perfect handles, no dirt, etc)from a friend of a friend...the bag is already faded but pretty evenly so it actually doesn't look so bad as the blue stitching and zipper colors still give it some pop (the mirror is more blue)...I don't own any light bags and don't know if this will get worse and now with the yellowing issue to possibly worry about...seems like it's on a chance basis I guess as to what will happen with your color...must be the difference in the hides originally before or after the tanning as I would think the dying process is the same for all...I really wanted an ice blue day but you have steered me away...so thanks for your opinions and comments...they were helpful and I will put my checkbook away...

MRG · Mar 18th, 2007, 02:05 PM

It deters me but I am a richer, deep colored kind of girl. I never have been tempted to buy pale colors. Diana, you have an AWESOME collection already so don't be sad you didn't get the Day!

Cheshire Cat · Mar 18th, 2007, 02:17 PM

Fading, yellowing and handle-darkening all really scare me. I don't have endless funds, so I'd rather use them to buy bags that will weather the storm a little better.

The only reason I bought a white bag is because it was such a great price for a pewter hardware/longer strap First that I don't think I'll be too afraid to use it... but I plan to put a protectant spray on it the minute it arrives and be very, very careful. I suspect it will be my only really light bag.

Allisonfaye · Mar 18th, 2007, 02:26 PM

Not so far but I haven't had any experience with it yet. It is hard to determine how widespread the yellowing problem is based on posts. Some people say their bags have yellowed and some say they are perfect. Is it possibly caused by treating the bags? Who knows?

Mar 18th, 2007, 03:02 AM	#1
diana12457 Time to.... Location: Eastern PA	Does fading deter you from buying? I have read so much about how light bags fade pretty bad...the pale pinks, ice blues, etc...Does this deter you from wanting to buy them and stick with the darker colors? __________________ *What's a shopping ban???*

Mar 18th, 2007, 03:22 AM	#2
KristyDarling Member	Re: Does fading deter you from buying? Yes. Both fading and yellowing deter me. I wish that weren't so, though, cuz I'd DIE for a calcaire bag!!!

Mar 18th, 2007, 03:29 AM	#3
anufangava Member	Re: Does fading deter you from buying? yikes! I didn't even know that lighter colored bbags fade! Why oh why???

Mar 18th, 2007, 03:29 AM	#4
don't blow! BBagBoy Location: NYC	Re: Does fading deter you from buying? i thought it wouldnt... but then i wound up buying an ice blue compagnon on eBay awhile ago... i got it at a GREAT price, but i can see why. Not only is it faded, it's yellowed too! Still love the little bugger, but i'm holding off on the lighter colors for now. __________________ DB's BBag Story: 06 Ink Messenger 07 Vert Gazon Coin Purse 05 Ice Blue Compagnon 06 Truffle Courier 07 Black Canvas Messenger 07 Bleu Besace 03 White Weekender 07 Plomb Courier (HG!!!) 08 Anthracite Coin Purse

Mar 18th, 2007, 03:41 AM	#5
jydeals1 Member Location: NYC area	Re: Does fading deter you from buying? Yes.. that and the fact that it's more noticeable when it's dirty.

Mar 18th, 2007, 03:41 AM	#6
Poptartlr Member Location: Adelaide, South Australia	Re: Does fading deter you from buying? It does deter me - It would kind of preevent me from getting enough use out of it:) Do love the pastels though! __________________ PURSE BAN My collection... YSL Downtown Patent Mock Croc Tote, Rouge Vif Bowling,Violet Work, Black/White Damask City, French Blue Work, Chloe Paddington Tan wallet , Christian Louboutin Lady Macbeth Bag, Chanel Classic Black Lambskin Flap, Chloe Silver Paddington Wallet, Marc Jacobs tote Want: Black Weekender, Chanel GST

Mar 18th, 2007, 03:48 AM	#7
Andy_Sach Member	Re: Does fading deter you from buying? It does deter me too. __________________ 2005 Indigo City or Work .... Please come to me

Mar 18th, 2007, 05:02 AM	#8
Irissy Meow?! Location: California	Re: Does fading deter you from buying? That's why I only stick to dark or black bbags. __________________ Wish List: black suhali lockit MM damier azur speedy 25 B-bag RED twiggy

Mar 18th, 2007, 07:04 AM	#9
HandbagAddict4Ever Member Location: London	Re: Does fading deter you from buying? I wouldn't buy a light colour again, unless I really, really wanted it. My Sky blue has faded more since I bought it a couple of months ago, so I don't think I'd buy a pale blue again. Although, my ice blue purse which I have had for a year is still perfect. __________________ "Carrie: If I don't stop shopping, I'll end up a bag lady; a Fendi bag lady, but a bag lady..... "

Mar 18th, 2007, 07:09 AM	#10
pursendipity Member Location: Canada, eh	Re: Does fading deter you from buying? I have an Ice Blue which I loooove. So far no fading or yellowing, but then again I haven't used her much, probably will when the weather is better. But to answer the question, I would have to really really want the colour to get another light bag. __________________

Mar 18th, 2007, 07:11 AM	#11
Soleil twilight Location: my happy place	Re: Does fading deter you from buying? Fading doesn't really deter me from buying, it's the yellowing I am worried of __________________ The most beautiful thing we can experience is the mysterious. It is the source of all true art and science. - Albert Einstein I am a Gemini, and here are my thoughts *twilight new moon eclipse breaking dawn midnight sun...* *when you can live forever, what do you live for?*

Mar 18th, 2007, 12:07 PM	#12
diana12457 Time to.... Location: Eastern PA	Re: Does fading deter you from buying? I have an opportunity to buy an ice blue day in excellent condition (corners, perfect handles, no dirt, etc)from a friend of a friend...the bag is already faded but pretty evenly so it actually doesn't look so bad as the blue stitching and zipper colors still give it some pop (the mirror is more blue)...I don't own any light bags and don't know if this will get worse and now with the yellowing issue to possibly worry about...seems like it's on a chance basis I guess as to what will happen with your color...must be the difference in the hides originally before or after the tanning as I would think the dying process is the same for all...I really wanted an ice blue day but you have steered me away...so thanks for your opinions and comments...they were helpful and I will put my checkbook away... __________________ *What's a shopping ban???*

Mar 18th, 2007, 02:05 PM	#13
MRG Sofa King Banned Location: Texas	Re: Does fading deter you from buying? It deters me but I am a richer, deep colored kind of girl. I never have been tempted to buy pale colors. Diana, you have an AWESOME collection already so don't be sad you didn't get the Day!

Mar 18th, 2007, 02:17 PM	#14
Cheshire Cat O frabjous day! Location: Seattle/Wonderland	Re: Does fading deter you from buying? Fading, yellowing and handle-darkening all really scare me. I don't have endless funds, so I'd rather use them to buy bags that will weather the storm a little better. The only reason I bought a white bag is because it was such a great price for a pewter hardware/longer strap First that I don't think I'll be too afraid to use it... but I plan to put a protectant spray on it the minute it arrives and be very, very careful. I suspect it will be my only really light bag. __________________ vert gazon-bubblegum-lilac-tomato-magenta-violet-pine-ocean white caviar classic flap - black caviar vintage flap - bordeaux diamond shine medium flap

Mar 18th, 2007, 02:26 PM	#15
Allisonfaye Member	Re: Does fading deter you from buying? Not so far but I haven't had any experience with it yet. It is hard to determine how widespread the yellowing problem is based on posts. Some people say their bags have yellowed and some say they are perfect. Is it possibly caused by treating the bags? Who knows? __________________ Ink City, tomato first, white first, violet first, black flat brass first, rouge vif city, white city.