[Inky Paws]

I haven't had any problem with the buckles or peeling or scratching but another thing I don't care for is somethimes when I hae the zipper all the way open it will come undone and I have to rezip it. I wish that it wouldn't come undone all of the way, I guess I'm just lazy.

[H_addict]

Originally Posted by Inky Paws

I'm so gald you asked. My lock comes undone withou the key, just pull on it, just a little and it comes open! I'm scarred to carry the lock on it now in fear that it will fall off and get damaged or lost completely! Anyone else having this problem? Hubby said he would take a look at it and see if he could fix it, of course he will take it apart to look, so I haven't mentioned it to him agian.

I thought I was the only one!!! I actually took the lock apart, cleaned the inside and then put it back together and it still does the same thing. I never bothered going and asking them (Chloe) to replace the lock. You think they would?

[alex04]

Originally Posted by Inky Paws

I haven't had any problem with the buckles or peeling or scratching but another thing I don't care for is somethimes when I hae the zipper all the way open it will come undone and I have to rezip it. I wish that it wouldn't come undone all of the way, I guess I'm just lazy.

You are not alone ... it drives me crazy when the zipper comes undone because I actually have to sit my Paddy on my lap to zip up the bag again. Now, I am very careful about not unzipping the bag all the way so I can avoid this problem.

[Serendipity]

A lot of problems for one wonderful looking bag.

[Daisy]

Originally Posted by amanda

if she says that to me, i'm not buying one.

Well, alrighty then. Paddington police... hehe.

[amanda]

Originally Posted by Daisy

Well, alrighty then. Paddington police... hehe.

my nickname is the paddington police because i can spot a fake at about 10 yards.

[Loganz]

I thought I would illustrate my solution to the zipper/lock issues.

In the first picture you can see that I have used the pull tab to cover the metal plate to prevent scratching; also, I leave this side of the bag locked and zipped at all times.

In the second picture I am illustrating how I am still able to retrieve items from the bag by always leaving the other side open, never bother with the zipper. I am pulling out in this picture a large Prada wallet, and I never worry about anything falling out of the bag, and I never have to fuss with the zippers. Less fussing less risk of scratching off the finish (which is impossible with the silver hardware; but might be good tips for you gals with the brass hardware.)

[Cat]

Good illustration pics Loganz .

[ika2005]

I also have a prob with my paddy..they peeling so easily. At the first week of purchased, one of the rivets peeling badly and its very shining. Now, I only worn my bag like 3 times, and I realized that theres a peeling in the lock area, now it turns a little bit like silver. Im just so scared if it getting worse! End of this month, I will go Paris again and repair this bag.But I still love this bag even the hardwares are bad..hehe

[JoV]

Originally Posted by Loganz

I thought I would illustrate my solution to the zipper/lock issues.

In the first picture you can see that I have used the pull tab to cover the metal plate to prevent scratching; also, I leave this side of the bag locked and zipped at all times.

In the second picture I am illustrating how I am still able to retrieve items from the bag by always leaving the other side open, never bother with the zipper. I am pulling out in this picture a large Prada wallet, and I never worry about anything falling out of the bag, and I never have to fuss with the zippers. Less fussing less risk of scratching off the finish (which is impossible with the silver hardware; but might be good tips for you gals with the brass hardware.)

Loganz you're a genius! I haven't had any problems, but best to stop any before they start. I never thought of leaving one zipper undone! I sometimes locked the whole thing up - because I could just lift the flap and remove my cell phone. But the one zipper idea really made my day. Thanks.

[Inky Paws]

Loganz, I just went and did the same thing to my bag! Duh why didn't I think of that? Now is the damm lock will just stay locked and not open on it's on!

[Loganz]

If the lock continues to "pop" open you may have to contact Chloe to have it replaced (ugh, which I have heard is not easy).

Hopefully, the technique I illustrated will aid; I find it is so much easier than fussing with the bag; there is nothing graceful about carrying an expensive bag and then wrestling yourself to get anything out of it.

[Daisy]

Interesting that many people keep their bags zipped. I just keep my zippers open and I find that the weight of the lock keeps the bag closed.

[Nicolette]

the key got stuck in the lock and didn't come out again. Had to send it to Chloé...

[asl_bebes]

Originally Posted by amanda

i went to Saks today and my SA and i were talking about white bags and she leaned in and whispered "WHATEVER YOU DO, don't get a paddington! the screws come out and the damn bag and lock fall apart!"

no paddingtons for Amanda.

Mine's been good so far (fingers crossed). That's so funny because my SA didn't like the paddie either. She kept saying it wasn't that nice of a bag, she liked the spy better. But I really like the style of the paddie, who ever thought putting a giant padlock on a bag would make it look so great. I like it because it is different. I can't wait to use mine (mine is the blanc color) because right now it is still snowing outside, I can't take it out yet.