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Ghost55 · Jun 24th, 2009, 09:35 AM

I purchased an orange patent Blake and it has little black pin prick dots all throughout the patent leather. I know that LV had difficulties with this happening to their vernis line, is this the same thing?

Any Blake owners have this issue on their bags?

I tried to take a pic, I will try for some more.
I am wondering if I should return this?

You can see the black dots more clearly on the lower right hand pic that is a close-up.

Ghost55 · Jun 24th, 2009, 10:09 AM

Some more pics~

Ghost55 · Jun 24th, 2009, 12:18 PM

Anyone? Should I return it? I purchased from the bay and the black spots were not listed in the auction.

gypsybiker59 · Jun 24th, 2009, 01:44 PM

my amethyst patent blake had variations in the color, but no black spots. have you approached the seller about a possible discount for the defect not described in the auction?? I do love the color, its gorgeous.... good luck J! xoxo

Ghost55 · Jun 24th, 2009, 02:04 PM

^^ Not yet...I wanted to get some opinions first. Thanks gypsy!

I just sent her a message about the spots. They are all over the bag. I am concerned that they will get worse over time.

gypsybiker59 · Jun 24th, 2009, 07:35 PM

Good luck doll! Keep us posted

LindaP · Jun 26th, 2009, 07:43 AM

Originally Posted by gypsybiker59

my amethyst patent blake had variations in the color, but no black spots. have you approached the seller about a possible discount for the defect not described in the auction?? I do love the color, its gorgeous.... good luck J! xoxo

Same here, some variations in color with my amethyst Blake (I would not consider this a defect) but not 'dots'. I can just barely make a few out in one of your pics. If you're unhappy I would return it. In my experienced calling Kooba's customer service is a waste of time, they know nothing about the bags, I wonder if they are just a call center to take orders.

Linda

BUTTERCUPMF · Jun 28th, 2009, 03:08 PM

I saw this on ShopBop. Would this also be patent? I have debated on getting an orange bag for a while....not sure.

Ghost55 · Jul 22nd, 2009, 08:37 PM

Originally Posted by LindaP

Same here, some variations in color with my amethyst Blake (I would not consider this a defect) but not 'dots'. I can just barely make a few out in one of your pics. If you're unhappy I would return it. In my experienced calling Kooba's customer service is a waste of time, they know nothing about the bags, I wonder if they are just a call center to take orders.

Linda

I took more pics of the dots in natural outside lighting and sent them to the seller. The spots were plain as day in natural close shots outside and she took a return. I think the bag was a defect, I do not think all of the bags have the spots and maybe it was an error in the leather process of glazing it?

dnhurd · Aug 11th, 2009, 01:10 PM

I'm currently carrying the orange Blake and have very few tiny black specs in the leather. There are so few I hadn't noticed until reading your post.
I would say depending on how much you purchased it for on eBay, I wouldn't bother. You're probably the only one who has noticed them.
But, if it bothers you that much send it back.
As I said, mine are so few and so small I could probably count them on one hand. I am totally in love with mine. Good luck, I hope you can find peace with it.

ImaBagAddict · Sep 2nd, 2009, 10:49 AM

I, too have an orange Blake that I've been using all summer. No problem with black dots. Sorry you are not happy with your bag. I love mine.

walter · Sep 5th, 2009, 10:16 AM

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Ghost55 · Sep 10th, 2009, 01:22 PM

I saw that this recently got bumped and yes, the black dots were throughout the bag. I did receive a refund by the seller. The black dots were a manufacturer defect and were not noticed by the original owner, however I most definitely noticed them and they bothered me. Besides, if I fell out of love with the bag how could I ever resell the item as its defective? Anywhoo..I am glad others are enjoying their Blakes. This one was not meant for me is all..

Jun 24th, 2009, 12:18 PM	#3
Ghost55 OP Fall is in the air Joined: Aug 2006 Location: Haunted House Posts: 11,270	Anyone? Should I return it? I purchased from the bay and the black spots were not listed in the auction.
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Jun 24th, 2009, 01:44 PM	#4
gypsybiker59 pretty in pink Joined: Jun 2008 Location: waiting patiently Posts: 3,054	my amethyst patent blake had variations in the color, but no black spots. have you approached the seller about a possible discount for the defect not described in the auction?? I do love the color, its gorgeous.... good luck J! xoxo
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Jun 24th, 2009, 02:04 PM	#5
Ghost55 OP Fall is in the air Joined: Aug 2006 Location: Haunted House Posts: 11,270	^^ Not yet...I wanted to get some opinions first. Thanks gypsy! I just sent her a message about the spots. They are all over the bag. I am concerned that they will get worse over time.
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Jun 24th, 2009, 07:35 PM	#6
gypsybiker59 pretty in pink Joined: Jun 2008 Location: waiting patiently Posts: 3,054	Good luck doll! Keep us posted
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Jun 28th, 2009, 03:08 PM	#8
BUTTERCUPMF Member Joined: Sep 2008 Posts: 69	I saw this on ShopBop. Would this also be patent? I have debated on getting an orange bag for a while....not sure.
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Aug 11th, 2009, 01:10 PM	#10
dnhurd Member Joined: Aug 2009 Posts: 1	no probs here I'm currently carrying the orange Blake and have very few tiny black specs in the leather. There are so few I hadn't noticed until reading your post. I would say depending on how much you purchased it for on eBay, I wouldn't bother. You're probably the only one who has noticed them. But, if it bothers you that much send it back. As I said, mine are so few and so small I could probably count them on one hand. I am totally in love with mine. Good luck, I hope you can find peace with it.
dnhurd Member Joined: Aug 2009 Posts: 1

Sep 2nd, 2009, 10:49 AM	#11
ImaBagAddict Rehab? No No No Joined: May 2008 Location: Somewhere in the Midwest Posts: 155	I, too have an orange Blake that I've been using all summer. No problem with black dots. Sorry you are not happy with your bag. I love mine.

Sep 5th, 2009, 10:16 AM	#12
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Sep 10th, 2009, 01:22 PM	#13
Ghost55 OP Fall is in the air Joined: Aug 2006 Location: Haunted House Posts: 11,270	I saw that this recently got bumped and yes, the black dots were throughout the bag. I did receive a refund by the seller. The black dots were a manufacturer defect and were not noticed by the original owner, however I most definitely noticed them and they bothered me. Besides, if I fell out of love with the bag how could I ever resell the item as its defective? Anywhoo..I am glad others are enjoying their Blakes. This one was not meant for me is all..
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