Got my "great deal" tobacco ergo tote...not such a great deal after all!

sinniebunnie · Jul 23rd, 2008, 05:51 PM

wow that would bug me.. i never buy on eBay unless there are 360 degree pictures.

disney16 · Jul 23rd, 2008, 06:31 PM

My bag does the same thing. It is almost as if the leather is thinner on the sides and the bottom. I really think that the seller listed it in excellent condition because that is the way that the totes come. If I was to sell my bag I may or may not disclose that information because I would not think that anything was wrong with it.

curlyfur · Jul 23rd, 2008, 10:48 PM

I've seen this at the outlet, and that's the way they are, kinda wrinkly on the sides and bottom. I think for $130, it's still a wonderful price.

nns · Jul 24th, 2008, 01:22 AM

Yup, I had seen this bag at outlet as well and it had that crinkling going on which bugged the crud out of me too. I'm almost positive the leather is thin and the bags are not stuffed out enough while in storage.

Go with your gut, work it out best you can w/ that seller and get rid of the bag if you can't stand looking at it. I never regret doing it, I feel better if something that bugs me is out of my sight completely!

user082008 · Jul 24th, 2008, 01:55 AM

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Originally Posted by sinniebunnie

wow that would bug me.. i never buy on eBay unless there are 360 degree pictures.

LOL you and me both. I'm extra picky with *bay.

user082008 · Jul 24th, 2008, 01:57 AM

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Originally Posted by nns

Yup, I had seen this bag at outlet as well and it had that crinkling going on which bugged the crud out of me too. I'm almost positive the leather is thin and the bags are not stuffed out enough while in storage.

Go with your gut, work it out best you can w/ that seller and get rid of the bag if you can't stand looking at it. I never regret doing it, I feel better if something that bugs me is out of my sight completely!

I was looking at bleecker items on *bay and you could tell from pic to pic what seller stored it correctly. At least I could. I saw one with crinkles and waves on the back and it almost appeared pebbled when it wasn't supposed to be. The another auction was pristine.

To the OP I don't think you're being picky at all.

MsAmie · Jul 24th, 2008, 01:58 AM

I dont think you're being picky at all, when I buy something that is in "excellent condition"--I do not expect any noticable flaw, which I think those are definitely flaws, especially the side of it! I hope you can resolve this with the seller since this was not disclosed in the auction. Keep us updated!

Taralindsey · Jul 24th, 2008, 03:58 AM

Honestly.. it looks fine to me. I have had 2 large ergo totes that both had something similar. I sold one of mine that had a wrinkly bottom but nothing was "wrong" with it.. that's just how it was... but my turquoise one is not perfect on the bottom or the sides either. It's a little wrinkly. Plus, I would have sold it as excellent condition as well if I bought it that way and it was not a final sale or anything. I do take lots of pictures of the things I sell though so hopefully no-body gets confused about what they are buying.

Miss Evy Rocks! · Jul 24th, 2008, 04:27 AM

Nope, you are not being picky.
It would absolutely bother me as well
Those "flaws" should have been disclosed in the auction.
She should be willing to work something out with you

oopsididitagain · Jul 25th, 2008, 03:27 AM

I know this doesn't really help the OP but I saw these tobacco leather ergos at Off 5th today for $183. I just wanted to mention it so some tPFer can go get one if they want.

baglady39 · Jul 25th, 2008, 06:10 AM

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Originally Posted by grayxie

I think the bottom of the bag has to do with that particular hide, which the seller has no control over. The side looks like it might of been smooshed.

ITA! JMHO. I'm not even certain I think the sides have been smooshed. I've seen bags in the Coach store that look like this. As to whether the seller should have mentioned it, I personally usually do because I know some people are pickier than others. If she showed detailed pics, though, IMO that is sufficient.

applescruff · Jul 25th, 2008, 07:49 AM

i agree with baglady and others. the seller should have taken pics of the areas, just for general knowledge. so you aren't being picky! hopefully they'll offer you a discount :)

donnalynn11 · Jul 25th, 2008, 09:49 AM

Well I havent heard back from her yet so its still sitting there stuffed!! I'm going to wait to see if she responds, if not I may sell it on eBay, fully disclosing the wrinkeld areas. I agree that it still was a good price. my issue was of her not showing the wrinkled areas, but I sguess I shouldnt have bid if I didnt see all the sides. Ive had nothing but wonderful transactions on ebay so I guess I got overconfident - oh well, its still a very pretty bag. I also may keep it for just tossing around out and about with the kids.

Jul 23rd, 2008, 05:51 PM	#16
sinniebunnie Neurotic 4 Alignment Location: bay area, ca	wow that would bug me.. i never buy on eBay unless there are 360 degree pictures. __________________

Jul 23rd, 2008, 06:31 PM	#17
disney16 Sofa King Delicious Location: Planet Coach	My bag does the same thing. It is almost as if the leather is thinner on the sides and the bottom. I really think that the seller listed it in excellent condition because that is the way that the totes come. If I was to sell my bag I may or may not disclose that information because I would not think that anything was wrong with it. __________________ GO TRINITY TROJANS!!!

Jul 24th, 2008, 01:58 AM	#22
MsAmie Gotta have them all! Location: In my house ;-)	I dont think you're being picky at all, when I buy something that is in "excellent condition"--I do not expect any noticable flaw, which I think those are definitely flaws, especially the side of it! I hope you can resolve this with the seller since this was not disclosed in the auction. Keep us updated! __________________ ::: Coach Wishlist ::: -Gigi in Black (got it) -Leigh in Rose -Walnut Luci

Jul 24th, 2008, 03:58 AM	#23
Taralindsey Merry X-mas Y'all! Location: TX	Honestly.. it looks fine to me. I have had 2 large ergo totes that both had something similar. I sold one of mine that had a wrinkly bottom but nothing was "wrong" with it.. that's just how it was... but my turquoise one is not perfect on the bottom or the sides either. It's a little wrinkly. Plus, I would have sold it as excellent condition as well if I bought it that way and it was not a final sale or anything. I do take lots of pictures of the things I sell though so hopefully no-body gets confused about what they are buying. __________________ Wishlist: Coach Madison Julianne LV Galliera pm LV Damier Ebene Speedy 30

Jul 25th, 2008, 03:27 AM	#25
oopsididitagain member Location: NV	I know this doesn't really help the OP but I saw these tobacco leather ergos at Off 5th today for $183. I just wanted to mention it so some tPFer can go get one if they want. __________________

Jul 23rd, 2008, 10:48 PM	#18
curlyfur Member Location: Portland, OR	I've seen this at the outlet, and that's the way they are, kinda wrinkly on the sides and bottom. I think for $130, it's still a wonderful price.

Jul 24th, 2008, 01:22 AM	#19
nns Member Location: Michigan	Yup, I had seen this bag at outlet as well and it had that crinkling going on which bugged the crud out of me too. I'm almost positive the leather is thin and the bags are not stuffed out enough while in storage. Go with your gut, work it out best you can w/ that seller and get rid of the bag if you can't stand looking at it. I never regret doing it, I feel better if something that bugs me is out of my sight completely!

Jul 24th, 2008, 04:27 AM	#24
Miss Evy Rocks! Sofa King Banned Location: Where My Purse Obsession Reigns!	Nope, you are not being picky. It would absolutely bother me as well Those "flaws" should have been disclosed in the auction. She should be willing to work something out with you

Jul 25th, 2008, 07:49 AM	#27
applescruff coach lovin' hippie Location: NJ	i agree with baglady and others. the seller should have taken pics of the areas, just for general knowledge. so you aren't being picky! hopefully they'll offer you a discount :) __________________ "Truth is something you stumble into when you think you're going someplace else." ~ Jerry Garcia ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~

Jul 25th, 2008, 09:49 AM	#28
donnalynn11 Member	Well I havent heard back from her yet so its still sitting there stuffed!! I'm going to wait to see if she responds, if not I may sell it on eBay, fully disclosing the wrinkeld areas. I agree that it still was a good price. my issue was of her not showing the wrinkled areas, but I sguess I shouldnt have bid if I didnt see all the sides. Ive had nothing but wonderful transactions on ebay so I guess I got overconfident - oh well, its still a very pretty bag. I also may keep it for just tossing around out and about with the kids.