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**Heather** · Jul 16th, 2007, 09:10 PM

Well the little bit that I've gathered is that the lilac suede is newer. So I thought maybe that serious pebble happened later too. Or maybe it's a different leather? Like lamb or something?

The sienna in question is very soft and really nice. It's an incredible fake if it is not authentic. I am really stuck in the middle. It's nice, but not as nice as the one I had.

I don't think the pebble is cookie cutter. It's soft and squishy which makes me think it could be real.

I just am not a Kooba expert! That's why I need you guys <3! I really don't know on my own!

Thanks Lexie for all your help! I'm definitely trying to learn!

KoobaMe · Jul 17th, 2007, 12:40 AM

Boy, if I didn't already have a Marcelle in Desert I'd be all over this.

http://cgi.ebay.com/Brand-New-Kooba-...QQcmdZViewItem

I know some folks who either haven't enjoyed or had good experiences with bags in Desert leather but my Desert Marcelle has held up beautifully as my 'go to' bag. Truly one of my all time favorite Koobas and it has gotten the most use this year. The leather is so smooshy and wonderful and for me it's the equivalent of Felix's bag of tricks - everything is in there! I can't believe what I can throw in it and carry comfortably.

Lexie2000 · Jul 17th, 2007, 12:43 AM

Soft and squishy can very well be fake. What I mean by cookie cutter is....Is all the pebbling very uniform with no variation from spot to spot. Or does it look more like a cut out peice of printed fabric? Real leather like skin is not all the same texture and look from place to place. Check the inside bit of lining of leather. Probably taken from a seperate peice of leather. Does it look exactly like the outer leather? Do you see what I mean. The skin on your outter hand looks different than the softer skin on your inner forearm. A cow's leather (or Lamb) is not going to follow an exact appearance.

Lexie2000 · Jul 17th, 2007, 01:36 AM

I thought this bag was already sold but maybe it was returned or a non paying bidder. Nice color Kendall.

http://cgi.ebay.com/Kooba-Kendall-Fo...QQcmdZViewItem

Minimouse · Jul 17th, 2007, 07:36 AM

Yeah, I thought that Kendall sold to a girl in Singapore. Maybe it didn't work out or maybe it's another one.

Halzer · Jul 17th, 2007, 02:32 PM

Originally Posted by KoobaMe

Boy, if I didn't already have a Marcelle in Desert I'd be all over this.

http://cgi.ebay.com/Brand-New-Kooba-...QQcmdZViewItem

Oooooh I might have to watch this. I have a desert Scarlett, and although the size is a lil' bit small for me, I love the desert colour, especially when its more 'used'

This seller is coming out with some gems!

nunnla · Jul 17th, 2007, 07:24 PM

Originally Posted by Halzer

Oooooh I might have to watch this. I have a desert Scarlett, and although the size is a lil' bit small for me, I love the desert colour, especially when its more 'used'

This seller is coming out with some gems!

I've bought a couple bags from this seller. They were both authentic.

youngster · Jul 17th, 2007, 08:17 PM

Originally Posted by Halzer

Oooooh I might have to watch this. I have a desert Scarlett, and although the size is a lil' bit small for me, I love the desert colour, especially when its more 'used'

This seller is coming out with some gems!

I'm afraid we might be fightin' it out over this one Halzer!

youngster · Jul 17th, 2007, 08:35 PM

For anyone looking for a Kelsey in Java, you can find one at PinkMascara for $297.50, originally $595.

Here's the link:
http://www.pinkmascara.com/kooba8699.html

KoobaMe · Jul 17th, 2007, 10:25 PM

Originally Posted by Halzer

Oooooh I might have to watch this. I have a desert Scarlett, and although the size is a lil' bit small for me, I love the desert colour, especially when its more 'used'

This seller is coming out with some gems!

Exactly! She breaks in and ages so beautifully.

I'm enjoying the heck out of her auctions and seeing what other rare beauties she pops up with.

KoobaMe · Jul 17th, 2007, 10:31 PM

Wow! This Desert Sienna has got three days to go and is already bid up! It'll be interesting to see the final price.

http://cgi.ebay.com/Brand-New-Smooth...QQcmdZViewItem

Lexie2000 · Jul 18th, 2007, 06:04 AM

Kooba Josie for 196 and there is a code (Grechen) that will give you 20% off. Makes it reasonable.

http://www.jcmadison.com/browse.cfm/4,2077.htm

Halzer · Jul 18th, 2007, 06:29 AM

Originally Posted by youngster

I'm afraid we might be fightin' it out over this one Halzer!

Hehehe...dont worry Youngster! Im only watching for dreaming purposes, although it is tempting. I just bought two Francesco Biasia's recently and Im stoney broke now.

** Please ignore my signature**

Compass Rose · Jul 18th, 2007, 03:21 PM

Originally Posted by KoobaMe

Wow! This Desert Sienna has got three days to go and is already bid up! It'll be interesting to see the final price.

http://cgi.ebay.com/Brand-New-Smooth...QQcmdZViewItem

Wow! I think that price is a teeny bit high right now.

youngster · Jul 18th, 2007, 07:16 PM

Blue Fly now has Jessie in cognac (is that bourbon?) for $297.
http://www.bluefly.com/pages/product...&Nu=Product+ID

Jul 16th, 2007, 09:10 PM	#211
Heather Member Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 9	Re: AUTHENTIC Kooba finds - eBay or other retailer Well the little bit that I've gathered is that the lilac suede is newer. So I thought maybe that serious pebble happened later too. Or maybe it's a different leather? Like lamb or something? The sienna in question is very soft and really nice. It's an incredible fake if it is not authentic. I am really stuck in the middle. It's nice, but not as nice as the one I had. I don't think the pebble is cookie cutter. It's soft and squishy which makes me think it could be real. I just am not a Kooba expert! That's why I need you guys <3! I really don't know on my own! Thanks Lexie for all your help! I'm definitely trying to learn!
Heather Member Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 9

Jul 17th, 2007, 12:40 AM	#212
KoobaMe Hardware Junkie ♥ Joined: Apr 2007 Location: SoCal Posts: 1,566	Re: AUTHENTIC Kooba finds - eBay or other retailer Boy, if I didn't already have a Marcelle in Desert I'd be all over this. http://cgi.ebay.com/Brand-New-Kooba-...QQcmdZViewItem I know some folks who either haven't enjoyed or had good experiences with bags in Desert leather but my Desert Marcelle has held up beautifully as my 'go to' bag. Truly one of my all time favorite Koobas and it has gotten the most use this year. The leather is so smooshy and wonderful and for me it's the equivalent of Felix's bag of tricks - everything is in there! I can't believe what I can throw in it and carry comfortably.

Jul 17th, 2007, 12:43 AM	#213
Lexie2000 Member Joined: Jan 2006 Location: Wild Wonderful West Virginia Posts: 6,655	Re: AUTHENTIC Kooba finds - eBay or other retailer Soft and squishy can very well be fake. What I mean by cookie cutter is....Is all the pebbling very uniform with no variation from spot to spot. Or does it look more like a cut out peice of printed fabric? Real leather like skin is not all the same texture and look from place to place. Check the inside bit of lining of leather. Probably taken from a seperate peice of leather. Does it look exactly like the outer leather? Do you see what I mean. The skin on your outter hand looks different than the softer skin on your inner forearm. A cow's leather (or Lamb) is not going to follow an exact appearance.
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Jul 17th, 2007, 01:36 AM	#214
Lexie2000 Member Joined: Jan 2006 Location: Wild Wonderful West Virginia Posts: 6,655	Re: AUTHENTIC Kooba finds - eBay or other retailer I thought this bag was already sold but maybe it was returned or a non paying bidder. Nice color Kendall. http://cgi.ebay.com/Kooba-Kendall-Fo...QQcmdZViewItem
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Jul 17th, 2007, 07:36 AM	#215
Minimouse Member Joined: May 2007 Location: The Oil Capital of the World Posts: 3,758	Re: AUTHENTIC Kooba finds - eBay or other retailer Yeah, I thought that Kendall sold to a girl in Singapore. Maybe it didn't work out or maybe it's another one.

Jul 17th, 2007, 08:35 PM	#219
youngster Member Joined: Apr 2007 Location: Up North!! Posts: 937	Re: AUTHENTIC Kooba finds - eBay or other retailer For anyone looking for a Kelsey in Java, you can find one at PinkMascara for $297.50, originally $595. Here's the link: http://www.pinkmascara.com/kooba8699.html

Jul 17th, 2007, 10:31 PM	#221
KoobaMe Hardware Junkie ♥ Joined: Apr 2007 Location: SoCal Posts: 1,566	Re: AUTHENTIC Kooba finds - eBay or other retailer Wow! This Desert Sienna has got three days to go and is already bid up! It'll be interesting to see the final price. http://cgi.ebay.com/Brand-New-Smooth...QQcmdZViewItem

Jul 18th, 2007, 06:04 AM	#222
Lexie2000 Member Joined: Jan 2006 Location: Wild Wonderful West Virginia Posts: 6,655	Re: AUTHENTIC Kooba finds - eBay or other retailer Kooba Josie for 196 and there is a code (Grechen) that will give you 20% off. Makes it reasonable. http://www.jcmadison.com/browse.cfm/4,2077.htm
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Jul 18th, 2007, 07:16 PM	#225
youngster Member Joined: Apr 2007 Location: Up North!! Posts: 937	Re: AUTHENTIC Kooba finds - eBay or other retailer Blue Fly now has Jessie in cognac (is that bourbon?) for $297. http://www.bluefly.com/pages/product...&Nu=Product+ID

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