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juliel · Apr 14th, 2009, 05:24 PM

Originally Posted by ejbfelton

I purchased a new Moss Nisha in 2007 and found I didn't carry it much. I was going to list it on eBay and found that no matter what lighting I used for photos I could see an ugly brownish shade in various areas of the bag.

I have since seen a couple listed on eBay that are the ugly brownish color, however they still sell. I'm guessing buyer's are planning to have them dyed.I think if I were to list I would call that color moldy mushroom.

Heee heeee. . . I mean, it's not funny. . . but that's really funny. . .

Lululapell · Jul 3rd, 2009, 02:31 AM

So I have an update for everyone.
The bag finally made it to Kooba and they looked at it. I was told to pick another bag from the fall 08 line as an exchange. I told Ada I didn't want another bag, I just wanted this one re-dyed. She said that the leather already came dyed and so they couldn't do that. I'm so bummed! I love this bag and don't want a different one. I wrote back and said that I didn't want any bag from the 08 lines and that the only gray bag I see that would be comparable (since I want gray) is a fall 09 bag.
We shall see.

Compass Rose · Jul 3rd, 2009, 08:41 AM

Well, good luck to you on that one! Personally, I was a Kooba cheerleader for a couple of years, and if they ever get their act together, I'd be right there for them once again. I hope you get some satisfaction, but if I were in your shoes, I'd pick a new 08 bag over a re-dyed one, though. You might get to wearing it faster because it sounds like you'll be waiting a bit longer for something to happen.

ejbfelton · Jul 4th, 2009, 12:08 AM

Originally Posted by Lululapell

So I have an update for everyone.
The bag finally made it to Kooba and they looked at it. I was told to pick another bag from the fall 08 line as an exchange. I told Ada I didn't want another bag, I just wanted this one re-dyed. She said that the leather already came dyed and so they couldn't do that. I'm so bummed! I love this bag and don't want a different one. I wrote back and said that I didn't want any bag from the 08 lines and that the only gray bag I see that would be comparable (since I want gray) is a fall 09 bag.
We shall see.

Well, I guess that goes for me and my "turning brown Gretchen" also. I don't expect money back since I purchased it like new from it's original owner and it didn't start turning until a couple of months ago. Quite frankly you couldn't give me any of the 08 bags, the leather has problems on a regular basis.

I have been slowly selling my Kooba collection, have held on to my Espresso Sienna, Parker in Ink, black Jessie and of course my Gretchen. The rest have been auctioned off to new homes. Aside from one of the Fall bags in black (and only if it's thick leather), I'm ready to move along. It is just too heartbreaking to see the cheap leather that's been making an appearance lately.

What a disappointment for you Lululapell, I am sorry Kooba didn't have a solution for the Gretchen. So, are they sending the bag back to you? I don't know what to do with mine. If they say it can't be dyed I don't see how I can toss such an expensive bag. Good grief!

maireos · Jul 18th, 2009, 04:08 PM

Wow, I was dying to get a Kooba I saw in Nordies and this thread has put me right off it. I bet other people see this and think the same. Wonder how many sales you just lost Kooba?

Compass Rose · Jul 18th, 2009, 04:31 PM

I don't exactly know how many sales are really lost, but I was looking at the leather on some of the new Koobas and the leather reminds me exactly of the Tano crunch leather. Now, I don't know if it is the same, but Tano bags can be bought for in the high $100 and $200 range. I'll have to look at some Koobas IRL to actually see the difference. I hope there is a difference. When I buy a Tano, I expect exactly what I pay for, but I don't expect Tano leather on a Kooba. They just don't seem to have their dyes just right for some reason.

Lululapell · Jul 22nd, 2009, 09:57 PM

They are sending me a new bag, circa fall 09. I won't see it until I return mid August but I'm staying optomistic. It looks to be the same color gray as the Gretchen, so I'm hoping the dye process is different this time around. And I really do love this bag style they are sending me.
So far Kooba has done right by me so I will definitely continue to purchase from them.

Originally Posted by ejbfelton

Well, I guess that goes for me and my "turning brown Gretchen" also. I don't expect money back since I purchased it like new from it's original owner and it didn't start turning until a couple of months ago. Quite frankly you couldn't give me any of the 08 bags, the leather has problems on a regular basis.

I have been slowly selling my Kooba collection, have held on to my Espresso Sienna, Parker in Ink, black Jessie and of course my Gretchen. The rest have been auctioned off to new homes. Aside from one of the Fall bags in black (and only if it's thick leather), I'm ready to move along. It is just too heartbreaking to see the cheap leather that's been making an appearance lately.

What a disappointment for you Lululapell, I am sorry Kooba didn't have a solution for the Gretchen. So, are they sending the bag back to you? I don't know what to do with mine. If they say it can't be dyed I don't see how I can toss such an expensive bag. Good grief!

ejbfelton · Jul 24th, 2009, 03:38 PM

lululapell,

I think I know which bag you are getting and it's color is called Dove Gray, I've seen it, it's very pretty, lighter than the Slate with just a hint of blue.

ejbfelton · Aug 2nd, 2009, 01:20 PM

I'd like to think I'm not crazy, this is a listing for the newer grey shade introduced by Kooba. Does anyone see obvious differences in the grey color? I'm not talking about variation, but instead, the leather changing colors.

http://tinyurl.com/KoobaDoveGrey

Compass Rose · Aug 2nd, 2009, 09:04 PM

Whoah....I hope that is just the lighting..........

ejbfelton · Aug 3rd, 2009, 02:00 PM

Well, if that is the color bag Kooba sent free to lululapell I'm sure she will keep us updated on any problems with the grey leather.

Jul 3rd, 2009, 02:31 AM	#32
Lululapell OP Member Joined: Mar 2008 Location: Utopia Posts: 691	So I have an update for everyone. The bag finally made it to Kooba and they looked at it. I was told to pick another bag from the fall 08 line as an exchange. I told Ada I didn't want another bag, I just wanted this one re-dyed. She said that the leather already came dyed and so they couldn't do that. I'm so bummed! I love this bag and don't want a different one. I wrote back and said that I didn't want any bag from the 08 lines and that the only gray bag I see that would be comparable (since I want gray) is a fall 09 bag. We shall see.
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Jul 3rd, 2009, 08:41 AM	#33
Compass Rose Opie, My Schmopie!! Joined: Jul 2006 Location: Southwest Florida Posts: 8,573	Well, good luck to you on that one! Personally, I was a Kooba cheerleader for a couple of years, and if they ever get their act together, I'd be right there for them once again. I hope you get some satisfaction, but if I were in your shoes, I'd pick a new 08 bag over a re-dyed one, though. You might get to wearing it faster because it sounds like you'll be waiting a bit longer for something to happen.
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Jul 18th, 2009, 04:08 PM	#35
maireos Member Joined: Jul 2009 Posts: 7	Wow, I was dying to get a Kooba I saw in Nordies and this thread has put me right off it. I bet other people see this and think the same. Wonder how many sales you just lost Kooba?
maireos Member Joined: Jul 2009 Posts: 7

Jul 18th, 2009, 04:31 PM	#36
Compass Rose Opie, My Schmopie!! Joined: Jul 2006 Location: Southwest Florida Posts: 8,573	I don't exactly know how many sales are really lost, but I was looking at the leather on some of the new Koobas and the leather reminds me exactly of the Tano crunch leather. Now, I don't know if it is the same, but Tano bags can be bought for in the high $100 and $200 range. I'll have to look at some Koobas IRL to actually see the difference. I hope there is a difference. When I buy a Tano, I expect exactly what I pay for, but I don't expect Tano leather on a Kooba. They just don't seem to have their dyes just right for some reason.
	__________________ Teddie says......"They'll never find me in here"! My jewelry creations at: www.greenfeatherdesigns.com

Jul 24th, 2009, 03:38 PM	#38
ejbfelton Member Joined: Apr 2007 Posts: 320	lululapell, I think I know which bag you are getting and it's color is called Dove Gray, I've seen it, it's very pretty, lighter than the Slate with just a hint of blue.
ejbfelton Member Joined: Apr 2007 Posts: 320

Aug 2nd, 2009, 01:20 PM	#39
ejbfelton Member Joined: Apr 2007 Posts: 320	I'd like to think I'm not crazy, this is a listing for the newer grey shade introduced by Kooba. Does anyone see obvious differences in the grey color? I'm not talking about variation, but instead, the leather changing colors. http://tinyurl.com/KoobaDoveGrey
ejbfelton Member Joined: Apr 2007 Posts: 320

Aug 2nd, 2009, 09:04 PM	#40
Compass Rose Opie, My Schmopie!! Joined: Jul 2006 Location: Southwest Florida Posts: 8,573	Whoah....I hope that is just the lighting..........
	__________________ Teddie says......"They'll never find me in here"! My jewelry creations at: www.greenfeatherdesigns.com

Aug 3rd, 2009, 02:00 PM	#41
ejbfelton Member Joined: Apr 2007 Posts: 320	Well, if that is the color bag Kooba sent free to lululapell I'm sure she will keep us updated on any problems with the grey leather.
ejbfelton Member Joined: Apr 2007 Posts: 320

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