Is there something wrong with this Meredith?

janeatte · Jun 8th, 2008, 07:05 PM

Hi, I saw that this Kooba Meredith purse ended without a bidder and I contacted the seller who said she'd be willing to sell it to me for $99. I'm wondering if there's anything wrong with it though (other than it is missing the longer strap and has a pen mark and signs of wear)? I mean at $99 it seems like a steal. Thanks for your help!

http://cgi.ebay.com/KOOBA-Large-Mere...QQcmdZViewItem

Ms.Lizardo · Jun 8th, 2008, 08:29 PM

Hi Janeatte....the Meredtih never for some reason was that popular. I had one in black. This one looks authentic, but that aside the leather on that line is very prone to getting scratched. I looked at all the pics and just my opinion, but it looks like it has a lot of scratches and maybe dingy/dirty also. That is a very light color. Not sure if that's ok with you. Since she didn't get a first bid, have you thought of offering her a little less? The Meredith leather however is very nice and smooth, and it's more of a glossy look.

elizat · Jun 8th, 2008, 09:49 PM

I see it's gone? Did you buy it?

I agree w/ Ms. Lizardo- nothing looks off to me on this one either. It just was not very popular at all, not sure why.

janeatte · Jun 9th, 2008, 12:27 AM

Thanks for the input! You're right, since no one bid, I should offer a little less. I think I am going to get it. My plan is to buy a chain to put on it to make it look more like the Nina. Here is the chain
http://lacis.com/catalog/graphic/um01.jpg
It may look horrible on the bag, but the chain is only $12, so I thought I'd try.

sdkitty · Jun 9th, 2008, 12:41 AM

I notice she mentions that the clasp sometimes doesn't work. I have a Meredith and the clasps on these bags are a bit tricky to work anyway. I often leave mine open so that I reach in and easily grab my keys, etc. But it looks much nicer when it's closed.

Jun 8th, 2008, 07:05 PM	#1
janeatte Member Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 31	Is there something wrong with this Meredith? Hi, I saw that this Kooba Meredith purse ended without a bidder and I contacted the seller who said she'd be willing to sell it to me for $99. I'm wondering if there's anything wrong with it though (other than it is missing the longer strap and has a pen mark and signs of wear)? I mean at $99 it seems like a steal. Thanks for your help! http://cgi.ebay.com/KOOBA-Large-Mere...QQcmdZViewItem

Jun 8th, 2008, 08:29 PM	#2
Ms.Lizardo Member Joined: Feb 2007 Location: Sunny South Florida Posts: 3,513	Hi Janeatte....the Meredtih never for some reason was that popular. I had one in black. This one looks authentic, but that aside the leather on that line is very prone to getting scratched. I looked at all the pics and just my opinion, but it looks like it has a lot of scratches and maybe dingy/dirty also. That is a very light color. Not sure if that's ok with you. Since she didn't get a first bid, have you thought of offering her a little less? The Meredith leather however is very nice and smooth, and it's more of a glossy look.

Jun 8th, 2008, 09:49 PM	#3
elizat Member Joined: Sep 2007 Posts: 3,917	I see it's gone? Did you buy it? I agree w/ Ms. Lizardo- nothing looks off to me on this one either. It just was not very popular at all, not sure why.

Jun 9th, 2008, 12:27 AM	#4
janeatte Member Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 31	Thanks for the input! You're right, since no one bid, I should offer a little less. I think I am going to get it. My plan is to buy a chain to put on it to make it look more like the Nina. Here is the chain http://lacis.com/catalog/graphic/um01.jpg It may look horrible on the bag, but the chain is only $12, so I thought I'd try.

Jun 9th, 2008, 12:41 AM	#5
sdkitty Member Joined: Jan 2006 Location: San Diego Posts: 907	I notice she mentions that the clasp sometimes doesn't work. I have a Meredith and the clasps on these bags are a bit tricky to work anyway. I often leave mine open so that I reach in and easily grab my keys, etc. But it looks much nicer when it's closed.