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annie9999 · Nov 7th, 2009, 04:49 PM

thanks doc-

http://www.louisvuitton.com/us/flash...Id=prod1190093

akimotoshow · Nov 7th, 2009, 06:04 PM

Originally Posted by docride

Hi,Looks like that's a cut not a crack,the rest of the bag looks good from here...I think you should just condition the whole bag with some good conditioner..woly, saphir, meltonian. Now the cut could left alone or be repaired with some leather filler and then polished over....I doubt Hermes would do this...you can buy leather repair kits on line...a little daub should do the trick.

Hi Doc, thanks for the reply. can you pm me with more detail as to what sort of kit i should buy and the process invovled？ and i am sure you mush have mentioned many times on how to condision a vintage box bag, can you direct me on how to search for that answer? thanks very much

docride · Nov 7th, 2009, 07:13 PM

Originally Posted by annie9999

thanks doc-

http://www.louisvuitton.com/us/flash...Id=prod1190093

Nice bag It looks like it is going to be fine in weather...but why not go and have a feel?

docride · Nov 7th, 2009, 07:16 PM

Originally Posted by akimotoshow

Hi Doc, thanks for the reply. can you pm me with more detail as to what sort of kit i should buy and the process invovled？ and i am sure you mush have mentioned many times on how to condision a vintage box bag, can you direct me on how to search for that answer? thanks very much

www.leatherworldtech.com will have kits for you to look at,leather filler is colorless...some kits have precolored fillers.Just google leather repair kit...
Try a search for Rx Box Calf docride
I hope this is helpful

akimotoshow · Nov 7th, 2009, 07:51 PM

Originally Posted by docride

www.leatherworldtech.com will have kits for you to look at,leather filler is colorless...some kits have precolored fillers.Just google leather repair kit...
Try a search for Rx Box Calf docride
I hope this is helpful

thanks for all the information, i will have a read first, and then see if i am confident enough to do it myself, or maybe take it to a leather specialist, i will keep you guys posted on the outcome! cheers
!

nguoidep · Nov 10th, 2009, 10:39 PM

Hi Doc, i am thinking of buiying this porosus kelly in " anard vert" duck green,the seller called it. Anyway, form the "authenticate this" forum it's been diagnosed as dry. the seller sent it to Hermes spa back in sept/09 she said. there's scale seperation on the handle,and she said Hermes there's nothing can be done about it.

What will happen to it? will it get worse? can i do anything to restore the dryness? rub almond oil?ect .
is it worth buying?
Thanks so much Doc.. waiting for your reply before i decide.

docride · Nov 10th, 2009, 10:50 PM

Originally Posted by nguoidep

Hi Doc, i am thinking of buiying this porosus kelly in " anard vert" duck green,the seller called it. Anyway, form the "authenticate this" forum it's been diagnosed as dry. the seller sent it to Hermes spa back in sept/09 she said. there's scale seperation on the handle,and she said Hermes there's nothing can be done about it.

What will happen to it? will it get worse? can i do anything to restore the dryness? rub almond oil?ect .
is it worth buying?
Thanks so much Doc.. waiting for your reply before i decide.

Hi, Can you send me a link? I can't find you bag in the Authenticate this Hermes bag...Thanks.
Also, no almond oil on reptile,crocodile,snake or gator that would be like

for these skins

standing by

nguoidep · Nov 11th, 2009, 03:22 AM

HI DOC,i tried. there are no cut/paste so i can't cut and paste to send the link. this is how you send a link right. i don't know how tosend the link.
Would you please check Ebay under HERMES CROC HANDBAGS FORME?
ITEM#:190346967869
SELLER:MALIBUJDMBA

OR PLEASE TELL ME HOWTO SEND A LINK.SHE EMAILED ME MORE CLOSE-UP PICS OF SCALES SEPERATION ON TOP OF THE HANDLE,BUT HOW DO I SEND THAT TO HERE??
I desperately need your advice,because i won't attempt to buy it if you say the problem may get worse. the seller said the repair person said it's in excellent shape?? this is her own bag. PLEASE DOC.GREATLY APPRECIATE!!

docride · Nov 11th, 2009, 04:10 AM

Originally Posted by nguoidep

HI DOC,i tried. there are no cut/paste so i can't cut and paste to send the link. this is how you send a link right. i don't know how tosend the link.
Would you please check Ebay under HERMES CROC HANDBAGS FORME?
ITEM#:190346967869
SELLER:MALIBUJDMBA

OR PLEASE TELL ME HOWTO SEND A LINK.SHE EMAILED ME MORE CLOSE-UP PICS OF SCALES SEPERATION ON TOP OF THE HANDLE,BUT HOW DO I SEND THAT TO HERE??
I desperately need your advice,because i won't attempt to buy it if you say the problem may get worse. the seller said the repair person said it's in excellent shape?? this is her own bag. PLEASE DOC.GREATLY APPRECIATE!!

IMO, of course over time it will get worse...I couldn't say how long that would take though,the main thing is you don't seem to have any lifting or breaking of scales or in between scales (but this is all I can see,perhaps you see something I can not see in your close up photos?) . To my eyes it's a fantastic bag at super price..However, if you can't deal with some imperfections then I would say pass.However, I think it's absolutely stunning.

nguoidep · Nov 11th, 2009, 05:11 AM

HI DOC, really.i was going to give you the 'authenticate this page # to look for the link.pg#14,post 201. You approved.

how do i take care of the dryness issues? maybe send it Hermes in Paris? what does scale seperation means in terms of the life of croc's skin? What about the rest of the purse.does it lok ok to you-skin wise?
What do you think? it's a very nice color. however, no one can find a reference to that color"canard vert".
Thanks s millionnnnnn Doc...

nguoidep · Nov 11th, 2009, 05:16 AM

No Doc, apparently she added the photos she sent me to her Ebay ad so i've the same photos. i thought the body skins look good,but the "authenticate this" advisors think it's dry,and i am scare that it may start cracking on me soon. In addition, the seller has sold many things but never an Hermes bag so you know???
PLEASE ADVISE ON DRYNESS!!!!THANKS A MILLIONNNNNN...

meandmylouis · Nov 11th, 2009, 05:45 AM

Originally Posted by docride

IMO, of course over time it will get worse...I couldn't say how long that would take though,the main thing is you don't seem to have any lifting or breaking of scales or in between scales (but this is all I can see,perhaps you see something I can not see in your close up photos?) . To my eyes it's a fantastic bag at super price..However, if you can't deal with some imperfections then I would say pass.However, I think it's absolutely stunning.

Can't see the dryness from pictures. I have a very old handbag made of lizard skin, that is look very good, did not notice the problem of how dry the skin until I accidentally bend the strap, than it's cracked and broke like cardboard. But this is an extreme example.

nguoidep · Nov 11th, 2009, 06:17 AM

DO YOU THINK THE SCALE SEPERATION WILL SEPERATE MORE? WHAT CAN CAUSE THAT? NEVER HEARD OF THAT BEFORE. THANKS A MILLIONNNN FOR YOUR VALUABLE INPUT/ADVICE.
YOU ARE RIGHT ABOUT THE DRYNES.I DIDN'T THINK IT LOOKS THAT DRY.

.I'LL GET YOUR ADVICE LATER IF I DECIDE OR ABLE TO BUY IT..THANKS A MILLIONNNNN AGAIN..

docride · Nov 12th, 2009, 01:18 AM

Originally Posted by nguoidep

DO YOU THINK THE SCALE SEPERATION WILL SEPERATE MORE? WHAT CAN CAUSE THAT? NEVER HEARD OF THAT BEFORE. THANKS A MILLIONNNN FOR YOUR VALUABLE INPUT/ADVICE.
YOU ARE RIGHT ABOUT THE DRYNES.I DIDN'T THINK IT LOOKS THAT DRY.

.I'LL GET YOUR ADVICE LATER IF I DECIDE OR ABLE TO BUY IT..THANKS A MILLIONNNNN AGAIN..

I have worked on some very old crocodile bags,Sometimes , in between the scales where the leather is thinner you get some stretch (esp on very handled areas)and then if the skin is dry it can break.

However, if the skin has been cared for regularly,(not allowed to dry out) Crocodile will last generations. The rest of the bag looks good from here,but It is very hard to make a judgment call without touching and feeling the skin...

I love the price,adore the color,I like that it's vintage...also.

The best way to upkeep Hermes crocodile bags is to send them in for spa on a regular basis

caviardreams · Nov 12th, 2009, 07:38 PM

Hi I bought a Kelly Pochette in evergrain leather stamped H. The bag has a strong smell of leather. I have Two Birkin bags (new) that are Togo and the leather smells like nothing Is it normal for an older bag (H stamp) to have a strong smell of leather? What to do???? Seems strange to me!
Please advise
Thanks

Nov 7th, 2009, 04:49 PM	#1936
annie9999 Member Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 1,700	thanks doc- http://www.louisvuitton.com/us/flash...Id=prod1190093
annie9999 Member Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 1,700

Nov 10th, 2009, 10:39 PM	#1941
nguoidep Member Joined: Nov 2008 Posts: 7	Hi Doc, i am thinking of buiying this porosus kelly in " anard vert" duck green,the seller called it. Anyway, form the "authenticate this" forum it's been diagnosed as dry. the seller sent it to Hermes spa back in sept/09 she said. there's scale seperation on the handle,and she said Hermes there's nothing can be done about it. What will happen to it? will it get worse? can i do anything to restore the dryness? rub almond oil?ect . is it worth buying? Thanks so much Doc.. waiting for your reply before i decide.
nguoidep Member Joined: Nov 2008 Posts: 7

Nov 11th, 2009, 03:22 AM	#1943
nguoidep Member Joined: Nov 2008 Posts: 7	Hi doc, re: Green croc kelly HI DOC,i tried. there are no cut/paste so i can't cut and paste to send the link. this is how you send a link right. i don't know how tosend the link. Would you please check Ebay under HERMES CROC HANDBAGS FORME? ITEM#:190346967869 SELLER:MALIBUJDMBA OR PLEASE TELL ME HOWTO SEND A LINK.SHE EMAILED ME MORE CLOSE-UP PICS OF SCALES SEPERATION ON TOP OF THE HANDLE,BUT HOW DO I SEND THAT TO HERE?? I desperately need your advice,because i won't attempt to buy it if you say the problem may get worse. the seller said the repair person said it's in excellent shape?? this is her own bag. PLEASE DOC.GREATLY APPRECIATE!!
nguoidep Member Joined: Nov 2008 Posts: 7

Nov 11th, 2009, 05:11 AM	#1945
nguoidep Member Joined: Nov 2008 Posts: 7	Hi doc, green croc kelly HI DOC, really.i was going to give you the 'authenticate this page # to look for the link.pg#14,post 201. You approved.how do i take care of the dryness issues? maybe send it Hermes in Paris? what does scale seperation means in terms of the life of croc's skin? What about the rest of the purse.does it lok ok to you-skin wise? What do you think? it's a very nice color. however, no one can find a reference to that color"canard vert". Thanks s millionnnnnn Doc...
nguoidep Member Joined: Nov 2008 Posts: 7

Nov 11th, 2009, 05:16 AM	#1946
nguoidep Member Joined: Nov 2008 Posts: 7	Hi Doc, green kelly No Doc, apparently she added the photos she sent me to her Ebay ad so i've the same photos. i thought the body skins look good,but the "authenticate this" advisors think it's dry,and i am scare that it may start cracking on me soon. In addition, the seller has sold many things but never an Hermes bag so you know??? PLEASE ADVISE ON DRYNESS!!!!THANKS A MILLIONNNNNN...
nguoidep Member Joined: Nov 2008 Posts: 7

Nov 11th, 2009, 06:17 AM	#1948
nguoidep Member Joined: Nov 2008 Posts: 7	Hi doc, green croc kelly DO YOU THINK THE SCALE SEPERATION WILL SEPERATE MORE? WHAT CAN CAUSE THAT? NEVER HEARD OF THAT BEFORE. THANKS A MILLIONNNN FOR YOUR VALUABLE INPUT/ADVICE. YOU ARE RIGHT ABOUT THE DRYNES.I DIDN'T THINK IT LOOKS THAT DRY. .I'LL GET YOUR ADVICE LATER IF I DECIDE OR ABLE TO BUY IT..THANKS A MILLIONNNNN AGAIN..
nguoidep Member Joined: Nov 2008 Posts: 7

Nov 12th, 2009, 07:38 PM	#1950
caviardreams Member Joined: Aug 2007 Posts: 72	Hi I bought a Kelly Pochette in evergrain leather stamped H. The bag has a strong smell of leather. I have Two Birkin bags (new) that are Togo and the leather smells like nothing Is it normal for an older bag (H stamp) to have a strong smell of leather? What to do???? Seems strange to me! Please advise Thanks
caviardreams Member Joined: Aug 2007 Posts: 72

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