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Doribelle · Jul 16th, 2009, 06:00 PM

Hello, I'm a new member on here and have just recently purchased a couple of LAMB bags on ebay. I have always loved Gwen's bags though and am a huge fan. Anyway, I've been reading about how some bags are PVC coated and was wondering if this would be true for a silver Oxford. I received this bag a few days ago and it is in near excellent condition...I love it, only it is a bit heavy. So to stop rambling, I was checking for a tag to see if it was made of PVC and the only tag I could find says "sample,not for sale" Does anyone know what this means and does anyone know if Oxfords are PVC coated? Thanks so much!

Doribelle · Jul 16th, 2009, 06:01 PM

Checked again and it actually says "sample not to be sold"

GhstDreamer · Jul 16th, 2009, 06:04 PM

It's coated canvas with all leather trimmings and leather straps - I have the oxford tote as well but I guess yours is from the sample sale. I got mine at the Nordstrom's Anniversary sale a couple of years ago.

You're right it is a heavy bag (it's probably my heaviest bag).

Doribelle · Jul 16th, 2009, 06:13 PM

So the coating isn't PVC? It is a gorgeous bag...I love it!

wecos77 · Jul 16th, 2009, 07:42 PM

the bag is canvas coated in a plastic chemical. so I guess it is "Kind of" PVC

alixialamb · Jul 20th, 2009, 11:51 AM

the tag inside my oxford says pvc & leather so there you go.

Love2LoveU · Jul 20th, 2009, 01:22 PM

I purchased that bag in Cheetah at the Nordstrom sale as well but I had to return it, it was WAY to heavy for me. Too bad cause it is so hot but it was just too uncomfortable to carry.

legsieloveslamb · Jul 20th, 2009, 02:14 PM

Hey- someone should put their Oxford (empty) on a scale- how much does one weigh? I'm curious now! LOL!

RaeBelle · Jul 20th, 2009, 05:25 PM

I used my food scale. A little small but hopefully it did the job right.
Both bags were measured empty of all items and stuffing

Cheetah Oxford - 1355 grams / 47.8 ounces
Cheetah Mandeville - 915 grams / 32.3 ounces

alliemia · Jul 20th, 2009, 06:33 PM

that is heavy for a bag. with your stuff in it, it's what 5 lbs?! insane!

csalt · Jul 20th, 2009, 06:38 PM

^Yeah, I was thinking the same thing lol. I was kinda surprised to hear those measurements because they roughly translate to 3 lbs and 2 lbs respectively.

I could've sworn the Oxford felt 5 lbs empty!! It looks lovely, but I agree it's WAAAAAY too heavy (even just to carry for a special occasion).

legsieloveslamb · Jul 20th, 2009, 11:15 PM

Wow!! Heavy bag (Oxford) and yes, a Mandeville can be heavy too once all your stuff is in it. I find that my Capri is another heavy one, but that's only when I have it full.

RaeBelle · Jul 20th, 2009, 11:24 PM

I'll find a better scale and try measuring again. My scale is less then half the width of the bottom of the Mandeville.

legsieloveslamb · Jul 20th, 2009, 11:36 PM

^^LOL!
It's not that important, but since it's been mentioned before about the heaviness of some of the bags, I thought it would be interesting to know.

GhstDreamer · Jul 20th, 2009, 11:39 PM

With all my stuff inside the oxford, the straps tend to leave a red mark on my arm - but I still love the bag. It is almost damage proof.

Jul 16th, 2009, 06:00 PM	#1
Doribelle OP Member Joined: Jul 2009 Posts: 27	Oxford with tag that says "sample, not for sale" Hello, I'm a new member on here and have just recently purchased a couple of LAMB bags on ebay. I have always loved Gwen's bags though and am a huge fan. Anyway, I've been reading about how some bags are PVC coated and was wondering if this would be true for a silver Oxford. I received this bag a few days ago and it is in near excellent condition...I love it, only it is a bit heavy. So to stop rambling, I was checking for a tag to see if it was made of PVC and the only tag I could find says "sample,not for sale" Does anyone know what this means and does anyone know if Oxfords are PVC coated? Thanks so much!
Doribelle OP Member Joined: Jul 2009 Posts: 27

Jul 16th, 2009, 06:01 PM	#2
Doribelle OP Member Joined: Jul 2009 Posts: 27	oops Checked again and it actually says "sample not to be sold"
Doribelle OP Member Joined: Jul 2009 Posts: 27

Jul 16th, 2009, 06:04 PM	#3
GhstDreamer Lady Philosophy Joined: May 2008 Location: Where gavagai roam Posts: 2,409	It's coated canvas with all leather trimmings and leather straps - I have the oxford tote as well but I guess yours is from the sample sale. I got mine at the Nordstrom's Anniversary sale a couple of years ago. You're right it is a heavy bag (it's probably my heaviest bag).
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Jul 16th, 2009, 06:13 PM	#4
Doribelle OP Member Joined: Jul 2009 Posts: 27	So the coating isn't PVC? It is a gorgeous bag...I love it!
Doribelle OP Member Joined: Jul 2009 Posts: 27

Jul 16th, 2009, 07:42 PM	#5
wecos77 L.A.M.B. Know It All Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 749	the bag is canvas coated in a plastic chemical. so I guess it is "Kind of" PVC
wecos77 L.A.M.B. Know It All Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 749

Jul 20th, 2009, 11:51 AM	#6
alixialamb Member Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 37	the tag inside my oxford says pvc & leather so there you go.
alixialamb Member Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 37

Jul 20th, 2009, 01:22 PM	#7
Love2LoveU Member Joined: Apr 2009 Posts: 44	I purchased that bag in Cheetah at the Nordstrom sale as well but I had to return it, it was WAY to heavy for me. Too bad cause it is so hot but it was just too uncomfortable to carry.
Love2LoveU Member Joined: Apr 2009 Posts: 44

Jul 20th, 2009, 02:14 PM	#8
legsieloveslamb BaG jUnKiE! Joined: Jun 2008 Posts: 4,100	Hey- someone should put their Oxford (empty) on a scale- how much does one weigh? I'm curious now! LOL!
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Jul 20th, 2009, 05:25 PM	#9
RaeBelle The Commish Joined: Jan 2008 Location: hockey-gasm Posts: 3,809	I used my food scale. A little small but hopefully it did the job right. Both bags were measured empty of all items and stuffing Cheetah Oxford - 1355 grams / 47.8 ounces Cheetah Mandeville - 915 grams / 32.3 ounces

Jul 20th, 2009, 06:33 PM	#10
alliemia love shopping!!! Joined: Jun 2008 Location: NY Posts: 3,287	that is heavy for a bag. with your stuff in it, it's what 5 lbs?! insane!

Jul 20th, 2009, 06:38 PM	#11
csalt Member Joined: Apr 2009 Posts: 223	^Yeah, I was thinking the same thing lol. I was kinda surprised to hear those measurements because they roughly translate to 3 lbs and 2 lbs respectively. I could've sworn the Oxford felt 5 lbs empty!! It looks lovely, but I agree it's WAAAAAY too heavy (even just to carry for a special occasion).
csalt Member Joined: Apr 2009 Posts: 223

Jul 20th, 2009, 11:15 PM	#12
legsieloveslamb BaG jUnKiE! Joined: Jun 2008 Posts: 4,100	Wow!! Heavy bag (Oxford) and yes, a Mandeville can be heavy too once all your stuff is in it. I find that my Capri is another heavy one, but that's only when I have it full.
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Jul 20th, 2009, 11:24 PM	#13
RaeBelle The Commish Joined: Jan 2008 Location: hockey-gasm Posts: 3,809	I'll find a better scale and try measuring again. My scale is less then half the width of the bottom of the Mandeville.

Jul 20th, 2009, 11:36 PM	#14
legsieloveslamb BaG jUnKiE! Joined: Jun 2008 Posts: 4,100	^^LOL! It's not that important, but since it's been mentioned before about the heaviness of some of the bags, I thought it would be interesting to know.
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Jul 20th, 2009, 11:39 PM	#15
GhstDreamer Lady Philosophy Joined: May 2008 Location: Where gavagai roam Posts: 2,409	With all my stuff inside the oxford, the straps tend to leave a red mark on my arm - but I still love the bag. It is almost damage proof.
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