Help! Which Chloe Paddington do you think is best?

amandasmithmft · Jun 26th, 2008, 11:37 PM

Hi everyone, I've been looking for a Chloe Paddington Medium for quite some time now and I've had no such luck! I am really interested in a white, cream, or grey color. Here are the two I've been debating between (the one that's on eBay I'm having authenticated, so far so good...). Please let me know your opinions. This will be my first Chloe bag, so I really want it to be something that is versatile. My fav. is the one in Mikimoto, but the price difference is really large, so I'm not sure...Tell me your thoughts!!! Thank you! :)

http://cgi.ebay.com/Guaranteed-Authe...QQcmdZViewItem

http://diabro.net/product_info.php/c...ducts_id/11332

aussiegirls4 · Jun 27th, 2008, 12:27 AM

hi amandasmithmft,i have seen mikkimoto irl and imo it is like a light cloud gray with a tinge of lilac with silver hardware,and its absolutely stunning,where as the white has gold hardware.i guess it comes down to personal preference and whats in your wardrobe,however they both are imo neutral colors,personally i am not a fan of white bags,i feel they look great on others however,so i would go for the mikimoto,but please read the threads on diabro.net so you can make an informed decision before purchasing from them.goodluck on whatever you choose.

Ellie Mae · Jun 27th, 2008, 02:10 AM

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Originally Posted by amandasmithmft

Hi everyone, I've been looking for a Chloe Paddington Medium for quite some time now and I've had no such luck! I am really interested in a white, cream, or grey color. Here are the two I've been debating between (the one that's on eBay I'm having authenticated, so far so good...). Please let me know your opinions. This will be my first Chloe bag, so I really want it to be something that is versatile. My fav. is the one in Mikimoto, but the price difference is really large, so I'm not sure...Tell me your thoughts!!! Thank you! :)

http://cgi.ebay.com/Guaranteed-Authentic-Chloe-Med-White-Paddington-EUC_W0QQitemZ250262900835QQihZ015QQcategoryZ63852Q QssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Amanda... if you want this paddy, I will bow out. I already have one, and you need to buy your first one, and this is a good buy, especially if you can use the MS LIVE 20% off on eBay.
So let me know what you are going to do. I DID ask seller for the addtl photos needed for authentication, and when she sends them, I will post the at ATC for you.
NOTE.. the seller said there is NOT a date stamped on the date tag, and I have also posted that info at ATC to see what the girls say.

Ellie Mae · Jun 27th, 2008, 02:11 AM

READ about Diabro before you buy from them.. there is some controversy about them being authorized Chloe sellers...
Diabro and Authenticity (re email from Chloe!)

amandasmithmft · Jun 27th, 2008, 03:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Ellie Mae

Amanda... if you want this paddy, I will bow out. I already have one, and you need to buy your first one, and this is a good buy, especially if you can use the MS LIVE 20% off on eBay.
So let me know what you are going to do. I DID ask seller for the addtl photos needed for authentication, and when she sends them, I will post the at ATC for you.
NOTE.. the seller said there is NOT a date stamped on the date tag, and I have also posted that info at ATC to see what the girls say.

Hi, thanks for the helpful advice. Yes, I'm a little concerned...I received an email from this eBay seller yesterday stating that their was no date stamped. I asked to have it authenticated a few days ago, and one of the lovely ladies in that forum told me what pictures would be helpful to have. I asked her for those and she told me she'd get them to me tonight at the latest. I don't have them yet, so we'll see. I'm interested to see other pics so hopefully she'll get back to you or myself. Thank you so much for the offer, that's very nice of you!! :) I'm not sure I'm buying yet, but as soon as I have a "for sure" I will let you know! It's nice to know you think it might be a good deal...I feel like I'm at a loss when shopping for Chloe!
I am absolutely hesitant about diabro.net. after what I've read. I just absolutely love the color of that bag, but it's odd I haven't seen it anywhere else. Do you think that seems strange?
Also, on the MSN live discount, I can only get it to come up with 17%, do you know if it goes higher and how to get that? Thanks again for all your help! You've been a wonderful resource!

bag*mad*bags · Jun 27th, 2008, 01:41 PM

i love the classic one with the brass padlock!

Ellie Mae · Jun 27th, 2008, 03:19 PM

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Originally Posted by amandasmithmft

Hi, thanks for the helpful advice. Yes, I'm a little concerned...I received an email from this eBay seller yesterday stating that their was no date stamped. I asked to have it authenticated a few days ago, and one of the lovely ladies in that forum told me what pictures would be helpful to have. I asked her for those and she told me she'd get them to me tonight at the latest. I don't have them yet, so we'll see. I'm interested to see other pics so hopefully she'll get back to you or myself. Thank you so much for the offer, that's very nice of you!! :) I'm not sure I'm buying yet, but as soon as I have a "for sure" I will let you know! It's nice to know you think it might be a good deal...I feel like I'm at a loss when shopping for Chloe!
I am absolutely hesitant about diabro.net. after what I've read. I just absolutely love the color of that bag, but it's odd I haven't seen it anywhere else. Do you think that seems strange?
Also, on the MSN live discount, I can only get it to come up with 17%, do you know if it goes higher and how to get that? Thanks again for all your help! You've been a wonderful resource!

Supposedly, the MS Live % goes up and down as the number of USERS and SEARCHS fluctuates. Meaning the more people looking/using, the lower the % gets. I don't know....
So far, I have no further pics from this seller either, and Lescoy & Saz & Brig are NOT convinced on a "BLANK" date tag. They say they have never seen that. SO... I think I am NOT going to be bidding on this bag.

amandasmithmft · Jun 27th, 2008, 08:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Ellie Mae

Supposedly, the MS Live % goes up and down as the number of USERS and SEARCHS fluctuates. Meaning the more people looking/using, the lower the % gets. I don't know....
So far, I have no further pics from this seller either, and Lescoy & Saz & Brig are NOT convinced on a "BLANK" date tag. They say they have never seen that. SO... I think I am NOT going to be bidding on this bag.

She still has not sent me other pictures either, and she said she would by last night, so I'm not too hopeful. Yes I agree with you. Too bad, it seemed like it could have been a great deal! Thanks again for all your help! When I find another one of interest, I'll have to ask what you think! :)

mona_danya · Jun 27th, 2008, 10:51 PM

I have purchased from Daibro before and my item was absolutley authentic.
There are many on etailers that sell chloe besides Net-A-Porter like luisviaroma.com and aloharag.com and they are very well known also sell authentic bags.

There were rumours about whats behind Diabro's business but I've never heard any clear evidence, just rumours....

anilumagloire · Jun 27th, 2008, 11:57 PM

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Originally Posted by mona_danya

I have purchased from Daibro before and my item was absolutley authentic.
There are many on etailers that sell chloe besides Net-A-Porter like luisviaroma.com and aloharag.com and they are very well known also sell authentic bags.

There were rumours about whats behind Diabro's business but I've never heard any clear evidence, just rumours....

That's exactly what I think on the subject.

Ellie Mae · Jun 28th, 2008, 02:32 AM

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Originally Posted by amandasmithmft

She still has not sent me other pictures either, and she said she would by last night, so I'm not too hopeful. Yes I agree with you. Too bad, it seemed like it could have been a great deal! Thanks again for all your help! When I find another one of interest, I'll have to ask what you think! :)

Welcome hon, anytime. I'll keep my eyes peeled for you! Are you mostly looking for a med paddy satchel in the lighter colors?

amandasmithmft · Jun 28th, 2008, 02:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Ellie Mae

Welcome hon, anytime. I'll keep my eyes peeled for you! Are you mostly looking for a med paddy satchel in the lighter colors?

I'm pretty open. I for sure want the medium size. I would Love to find a white with silver hardware, but I'm open to black, grey colors, whites, ivory colors, etc. I would really prefer silver hardware overall. I'm just looking for something that is neutral since it will be my only Chloe for a while :) Thanks again, you've been great!

Ellie Mae · Jun 29th, 2008, 07:30 PM

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Originally Posted by amandasmithmft

I'm pretty open. I for sure want the medium size. I would Love to find a white with silver hardware, but I'm open to black, grey colors, whites, ivory colors, etc. I would really prefer silver hardware overall. I'm just looking for something that is neutral since it will be my only Chloe for a while :) Thanks again, you've been great!

There is a BLACK on eBay like the one I have (hobo style, not the satchel) that could be a GREAT buy if you could get the seller to BIN for the asking price of $525...?? AND use the MS Live offer? MUST buy at a BIN price to qualify AND you need to have authenticated.
I LOVE this style bag because it has a longer strap and LOTS of pockets and compartments. I have looked at this one HARD myself, as with the MS Live 20% off, this is a BUY if you can get the seller to lower the BIN price a little. I paid $679 for mine in Mastic.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...MEWA:IT&ih=015
GET IT AUTH on ATC. You need a photo of the bottom of the padlock w/ CHLOE facing up. I also personally like to see a photo of the BACK of the padlock.

amandasmithmft · Jun 29th, 2008, 08:29 PM

Thanks Ellie Mae, that does look like a great deal! I'm just really stuck on getting a paddington satchel! Thank you sooo much for keeping your eye out for me though! :)

Ellie Mae · Jun 29th, 2008, 10:24 PM

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Originally Posted by amandasmithmft

Thanks Ellie Mae, that does look like a great deal! I'm just really stuck on getting a paddington satchel! Thank you sooo much for keeping your eye out for me though! :)

OK, hon.. and unless you want brown, red, black, I have seen no satchels.
Seems like there was a black one on eBay, a jeans moyen, and a taupe...??

Jun 26th, 2008, 11:37 PM	#1
amandasmithmft Member Location: South Bay	Help! Which Chloe Paddington do you think is best? Hi everyone, I've been looking for a Chloe Paddington Medium for quite some time now and I've had no such luck! I am really interested in a white, cream, or grey color. Here are the two I've been debating between (the one that's on eBay I'm having authenticated, so far so good...). Please let me know your opinions. This will be my first Chloe bag, so I really want it to be something that is versatile. My fav. is the one in Mikimoto, but the price difference is really large, so I'm not sure...Tell me your thoughts!!! Thank you! :) http://cgi.ebay.com/Guaranteed-Authe...QQcmdZViewItem http://diabro.net/product_info.php/c...ducts_id/11332

Jun 27th, 2008, 02:11 AM	#4
Ellie Mae Charmed by Bal Location: La-La Land	READ about Diabro before you buy from them.. there is some controversy about them being authorized Chloe sellers... Diabro and Authenticity (re email from Chloe!) __________________ Chloe: 06 Mastic, Aubergine, Argent Paddys Bbag: 05 Taupe day, 08 Black Day SGH, 04 Grey Messenger PHW, 06 Black Courier Don't forget to buy on WWW.BONANZLE.COM !!

Jun 27th, 2008, 01:41 PM	#6
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Jun 27th, 2008, 10:51 PM	#9
mona_danya Personal Shopper Location: Ottawa, Canada	I have purchased from Daibro before and my item was absolutley authentic. There are many on etailers that sell chloe besides Net-A-Porter like luisviaroma.com and aloharag.com and they are very well known also sell authentic bags. There were rumours about whats behind Diabro's business but I've never heard any clear evidence, just rumours.... __________________ www.luxurypersonalshopper.com I BONANZLE UPDATED FAMILY PICS POSTED DEC 15th, 2008 http://forum.purseblog.com/your-bag-...ml#post8996920

Jun 27th, 2008, 12:27 AM	#2
aussiegirls4 Member	hi amandasmithmft,i have seen mikkimoto irl and imo it is like a light cloud gray with a tinge of lilac with silver hardware,and its absolutely stunning,where as the white has gold hardware.i guess it comes down to personal preference and whats in your wardrobe,however they both are imo neutral colors,personally i am not a fan of white bags,i feel they look great on others however,so i would go for the mikimoto,but please read the threads on diabro.net so you can make an informed decision before purchasing from them.goodluck on whatever you choose.

Jun 29th, 2008, 08:29 PM	#14
amandasmithmft Member Location: South Bay	Thanks Ellie Mae, that does look like a great deal! I'm just really stuck on getting a paddington satchel! Thank you sooo much for keeping your eye out for me though! :)