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Lexie2000 · Sep 26th, 2007, 08:25 AM

I would have never believed that bag was once Slate. I actually thought the seller made a mistake and it was bark until I saw the pics of the inner bag showing slate colored leather. I knew sun was bad but like this???
Maggie Vasolines a Bag and baked it and it came out beautiful. Maybe this one took a trip to "Sunset Tan"...LOL

http://cgi.ebay.com/Kooba-Gretchen-S...QQcmdZViewItem

Minimouse · Sep 26th, 2007, 08:46 AM

That's the second bag in as many days on eBay with the same 'suntan' problem.

http://cgi.ebay.com/Kooba-Pink-Studs...QQcmdZViewItem

Does a protector help a bag from such sun exposure? Sounds like we need some sort of suntan lotion for our Koobas!

luxoleather · Sep 26th, 2007, 09:34 AM

Perhaps we should all do what Bessie did and coat it like crazy with Wilsons. I remember her saying her bag is still that beautiful Slate color.

Rosenpetals · Sep 26th, 2007, 12:42 PM

I don't even get how a bag could get that much sun exposure, unless it was used as a beach bag or something. My, that interior shot is such a difference in color from the outside.

KoobaLover · Sep 26th, 2007, 01:43 PM

Whoa... I would also like to know how that happens. I can hardly believe that is a slate colored bag.

jchiara · Sep 26th, 2007, 05:02 PM

That's nuts!!!!! I would not believe it to be true, except for that picture where the strap shows how it was the "old" slate color on the tip. How horrible.
Hey - there's a new thread saying that they're Slate bag is changing color!
Maybe there's some factory defect or something? I've never heard of such a thing....

shockey · Sep 26th, 2007, 05:56 PM

That is pretty bad. I wonder how many bags have been taken back and how many complaints Kooba has had.

knics33 · Sep 27th, 2007, 06:11 PM

wow....that really sux! I hate seeing a gorgeous bag when the leather has turned or "messed up"!!!!!

CynDZ · Sep 29th, 2007, 09:45 PM

Oh my God! I just bought a slate Lena on ebay last week and I have the same problem! The seller posted that there was a slight "barely noticeable discoloration". Well I saw a picture and saw this splotch in the lower right on one side and asked her if it was the flash or if that was the discoloration - she said it was the flash- and when I got it there is this pinkish 2"x2" faded spot that looks kind of obvious to me, but then I am quite picky. Anyway the whole bag seem as if there is something kind of weird about the color!

chodessa · Sep 29th, 2007, 11:29 PM

I've been on a hunt for a slate kooba, so when I saw this auction last week, I thought I hit the jackpot - until I saw the pictures. I couldn't believe it! I was convinced the bag must have been mismarked slate by kooba....how could that change so dramatically? Makes me rethink my slate desires...

Alberta Mommy · Oct 1st, 2007, 03:01 PM

I just received my Nina in Slate from Ebay- I am guessing it was from a clearance/sample sale. The bag was not used although it was a floor model-and it has definitely changed color just from being on display! Here are some pics that I took outside for the best light-I am still debating whether or not to sell or keep it-it really is a neat bag and the perfect size. Look closely at the pic with the flap open and you can really see a difference. It almost has a brown tint to the grey color now.

berryblondeboys · Oct 4th, 2007, 05:41 PM

Originally Posted by luxoleather

Perhaps we should all do what Bessie did and coat it like crazy with Wilsons. I remember her saying her bag is still that beautiful Slate color.

Sorry to hijack, but WHAT is that bag in your siggie line? GOTTA KNOW! LOL

Heath-kkf · Oct 5th, 2007, 12:07 AM

Oooh now I am paranoid about my new Jessie bag. It's a tan color though. I do plan on treating it with Wilsons but I hope I dont have too much of a problem with it otherwise.

Lexie2000 · Oct 5th, 2007, 07:14 AM

Originally Posted by Heath-kkf

Oooh now I am paranoid about my new Jessie bag. It's a tan color though. I do plan on treating it with Wilsons but I hope I dont have too much of a problem with it otherwise.

I wouldn't worry so much about the Jessie. Never heard of color changes in this bag. Actually the Meredith/Nina thing is the 1st time I've ever sen this happen so drastically. I've never had color changes in any of my bags. I do kep them in a dark closet when not in use though.

Lexie2000 · Oct 7th, 2007, 12:57 AM

Man...I saw 2 Nina's on the Clearance table at Nordstroms. One in luggage that was horribly scratched up all over.....for 339.00 AND a slate Nina that is now an ugly Yellowish/tan/brown color. The also wanted 339.00! Open up the flap to see the beautiful grey/blue it originally was. This bag wasn't exposed to the sun. It was a Store bag and still had the original tags on it. Is it just exposure to air do you think????

Sep 26th, 2007, 08:25 AM	#1
Lexie2000 OP Member Joined: Jan 2006 Location: Wild Wonderful West Virginia Posts: 6,655	Kooba Slate color...Can you believe this.... I would have never believed that bag was once Slate. I actually thought the seller made a mistake and it was bark until I saw the pics of the inner bag showing slate colored leather. I knew sun was bad but like this??? Maggie Vasolines a Bag and baked it and it came out beautiful. Maybe this one took a trip to "Sunset Tan"...LOL http://cgi.ebay.com/Kooba-Gretchen-S...QQcmdZViewItem
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Sep 26th, 2007, 08:46 AM	#2
Minimouse Member Joined: May 2007 Location: The Oil Capital of the World Posts: 3,758	Re: Kooba Slate color...Can you believe this.... That's the second bag in as many days on eBay with the same 'suntan' problem. http://cgi.ebay.com/Kooba-Pink-Studs...QQcmdZViewItem Does a protector help a bag from such sun exposure? Sounds like we need some sort of suntan lotion for our Koobas!

Sep 26th, 2007, 09:34 AM	#3
luxoleather Member Joined: Apr 2007 Posts: 232	Re: Kooba Slate color...Can you believe this.... Perhaps we should all do what Bessie did and coat it like crazy with Wilsons. I remember her saying her bag is still that beautiful Slate color.
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Sep 26th, 2007, 12:42 PM	#4
Rosenpetals Member Joined: Mar 2007 Location: Northern California Posts: 989	Re: Kooba Slate color...Can you believe this.... I don't even get how a bag could get that much sun exposure, unless it was used as a beach bag or something. My, that interior shot is such a difference in color from the outside.

Sep 26th, 2007, 01:43 PM	#5
KoobaLover I Want That Bag Joined: Aug 2006 Location: Minneapolis, MN Posts: 2,443	Re: Kooba Slate color...Can you believe this.... Whoa... I would also like to know how that happens. I can hardly believe that is a slate colored bag.
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Sep 26th, 2007, 05:02 PM	#6
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Sep 26th, 2007, 05:56 PM	#7
shockey Member Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 1,078	Re: Kooba Slate color...Can you believe this.... That is pretty bad. I wonder how many bags have been taken back and how many complaints Kooba has had.
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Sep 27th, 2007, 06:11 PM	#8
knics33 Member Joined: Nov 2006 Location: ~the US of A~ Posts: 1,366	Re: Kooba Slate color...Can you believe this.... wow....that really sux! I hate seeing a gorgeous bag when the leather has turned or "messed up"!!!!!

Sep 29th, 2007, 09:45 PM	#9
CynDZ Member Joined: Aug 2007 Posts: 147	Re: Kooba Slate color...Can you believe this.... Oh my God! I just bought a slate Lena on ebay last week and I have the same problem! The seller posted that there was a slight "barely noticeable discoloration". Well I saw a picture and saw this splotch in the lower right on one side and asked her if it was the flash or if that was the discoloration - she said it was the flash- and when I got it there is this pinkish 2"x2" faded spot that looks kind of obvious to me, but then I am quite picky. Anyway the whole bag seem as if there is something kind of weird about the color!
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Sep 29th, 2007, 11:29 PM	#10
chodessa I'm Very Fresh Joined: Dec 2006 Location: In the closet Posts: 7,286	Re: Kooba Slate color...Can you believe this.... I've been on a hunt for a slate kooba, so when I saw this auction last week, I thought I hit the jackpot - until I saw the pictures. I couldn't believe it! I was convinced the bag must have been mismarked slate by kooba....how could that change so dramatically? Makes me rethink my slate desires...

Oct 5th, 2007, 12:07 AM	#13
Heath-kkf ... Joined: Feb 2007 Location: Southeast Michigan Posts: 1,239	Re: Kooba Slate color...Can you believe this.... Oooh now I am paranoid about my new Jessie bag. It's a tan color though. I do plan on treating it with Wilsons but I hope I dont have too much of a problem with it otherwise.
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Oct 7th, 2007, 12:57 AM	#15
Lexie2000 OP Member Joined: Jan 2006 Location: Wild Wonderful West Virginia Posts: 6,655	Re: Kooba Slate color...Can you believe this.... Man...I saw 2 Nina's on the Clearance table at Nordstroms. One in luggage that was horribly scratched up all over.....for 339.00 AND a slate Nina that is now an ugly Yellowish/tan/brown color. The also wanted 339.00! Open up the flap to see the beautiful grey/blue it originally was. This bag wasn't exposed to the sun. It was a Store bag and still had the original tags on it. Is it just exposure to air do you think????
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