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Claudia · Mar 11th, 2008, 02:20 PM

Well,

, it happened, and there wasn't even any rain or even a slight mist. I think i set her down on our kitchen counter which probably had a couple of water drops. I looked at the bottom of her and sure enough, blue bleeding.....

......well, i wanted to cry, as you can imagine....went immediately to Saks (just got back)and the really bad thing is, the wonderful SA who went above and beyond to sell me the Fairy, had just gotten hers...she hadnt used it yet, and she was sooooooooooooo sad....she had found hers on the item locator and was honest enough not to take anyone's on the waiting list for her own, which, being an SA, she could have done. I felt bad for me but worse for her.................well, the purse manager immediately went and called Prada for an explanation and wtf is going on, because i am probably the third and last person (they only had a few) to buy this bag from Prada Saks, Boca, and it was their first experience with the shoddy workmanship. Wow, are the women in my rainy town gonna be in for a letdown......anyway, the good news is: there was a brand new gorgeous bag they had just gotten in this mornin. a true purple, luscious leather, gold h/w and insignia, shoulder bag, the style is like the multicolor pleated leather bag. and/or the bumble bee.....i got it for $2160 down from $2300 ($2438 with tax) that the Fairy cost, and got another $300 ECG card!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

but you know what? i have this letdown, this feeling like the Holy Grail of Holy Grails is gone.........even though she wouldnt last...............not in this town of spontaneous thunder showers with no warning...

feel bad for raining (no pun intended) on any new Fairy owner's Parade(a).............

tanya t · Mar 11th, 2008, 03:08 PM

I am sooo sorry....basically it is just a matter of time with these bags. It's so sad to all of us who fell in love with them....On a positive note, I hope u enjoy your new luscious purple bag!

Claudia · Mar 11th, 2008, 03:13 PM

thanks Tanya...and i hope you find a replacement that you love as well

PS oh! my new purple is $2060....not $2160, so 230 less than the Fairy! i miscalculated...heehee

Luv2Live · Mar 11th, 2008, 03:55 PM

I am so sorry to hear about your bag! It was only a matter of time I guess. I am glad that you found another bag for yourself though! I also got a new bag, after all of this - I am over the fairy!! I won't go back for the new version.

Claudia · Mar 11th, 2008, 05:04 PM

hi
L2L! yes i saw the pic of your stunning new baby
its nice to have a beautiful new baby that we don't have to "baby" every minute we carry her.....

but i am not over the Fairy yet.......in time though

jessica13_rn · Mar 11th, 2008, 05:05 PM

I'm sorry bout your bag. I think I'm the only one left having this purse..hahaha

jessica13_rn · Mar 11th, 2008, 05:07 PM

too bad and really sad. now I'm really having bad thoughts..what do u guys think??return or what??opinions please..purse???

melisande · Mar 11th, 2008, 06:17 PM

That's too bad! For those of you who love the bag, would any of you consider just keeping it as a collector's object?

marose28 · Mar 11th, 2008, 07:17 PM

Purseonality... this saddens me too.. the number of fairy bag owners are decreasing day by day.

shopping247 · Mar 11th, 2008, 07:52 PM

OMG i can't believe this is happening. WTH. How can Prada let the quality get so low for this bag? It had so much potential!!!

But, I am glad to hear that you had the opportunity to purchase the purple bag. Do post pics of this when you get the chance!

Claudia · Mar 11th, 2008, 07:56 PM

you ladies are so kind with your comments......believe me, not one of my non-purse obsessed friends would even begin to begin to understand..and.you know what? Melisande's idea regarding the collectors item did tempt me for a moment, could be an option but in my opinion it hinges on a couple of factors: (1) you have alot of other bags and/or one or two everyday bags & didnt buy the Fairy to be an everyday bag and (2) you won't be frustrated having it as mainly a collectible (3) you can afford to do that! heehee

the deal breaker for me was the fact that it got ruined without any rain or inclement weather.............. and i just couldnt justify keeping it...i mean, i collect vintage jewelry, some pieces are 70 years old and i don't wear them but just have them, but they are true collectibles, like people collect cookie jrs or teapots but don't go carrying them around, because they are meant to just sit there and be antique-ey. .......i asked myself,..is it really sensible to do that with an "It" bag, regardless how exquisite? I would worry about her every minute when carrying her, it would be much more worrisome than carrying my white caviar Chanel and just wiping her down if she gets a few smudges...much more labor intensive and delicate...

still not as ok with it as i would like to be, and the purple bag i got to replace it is beautiful but not exciting, kwim? a testimony to how much an "It" bag, a rare hard-to-get bag, can feed the obsession! i think i need to get a life and even return the purple for one of those cute cloth Tinkerbell bags found at flea markets

PS and save the $!!

what are you going to do, Jessica??

couturequeen · Mar 11th, 2008, 08:01 PM

Sorry to hear that - but I'm glad your SA was able to accommodate you. Too bad - what a unique bag!

lizz · Mar 11th, 2008, 10:08 PM

It is good to know these things before my fairy bag comes in (I waitlisted). I will turn it down. I want a bag I can throw around.

classicsgirl · Mar 12th, 2008, 12:48 AM

This is so awful! I'm waitlisted and wondering is it true that they have now uused a different type of leather with their bags so that it no longer runs? SHould I turn it down? I want to use it as an everyday bag not keep it in its box!

jessica13_rn · Mar 12th, 2008, 01:20 AM

I dunno Purse----I really am torn right now. Yes, you are right with everything. I haven't even used the purse yet but I', scared to use it.hahaha. Being vain is bad and believe me being near to Mexico means a lot of Flea markets.hahaha...
Tell you the truth, I have no idea what to do. I am inlove with the purse and I really wanna keep it but I can't keep it in my closet all my life. This is getting to be a real hard decision. And to think this is not between life and death...huh!!! geezzz purse what to do?????? But I would not use it as an everyday bag but I will use it only on special events. Unfortunately there are no red carpet events here.hmmmmmmmm.....I need help..therapist anyone?

Mar 11th, 2008, 02:20 PM	#1
Claudia OP formerly Purse-onality Joined: Nov 2006 Location: Boca Raton, Fl Posts: 2,276	My Fairy bled, and so did my heart... Well, , it happened, and there wasn't even any rain or even a slight mist. I think i set her down on our kitchen counter which probably had a couple of water drops. I looked at the bottom of her and sure enough, blue bleeding...........well, i wanted to cry, as you can imagine....went immediately to Saks (just got back)and the really bad thing is, the wonderful SA who went above and beyond to sell me the Fairy, had just gotten hers...she hadnt used it yet, and she was sooooooooooooo sad....she had found hers on the item locator and was honest enough not to take anyone's on the waiting list for her own, which, being an SA, she could have done. I felt bad for me but worse for her.................well, the purse manager immediately went and called Prada for an explanation and wtf is going on, because i am probably the third and last person (they only had a few) to buy this bag from Prada Saks, Boca, and it was their first experience with the shoddy workmanship. Wow, are the women in my rainy town gonna be in for a letdown......anyway, the good news is: there was a brand new gorgeous bag they had just gotten in this mornin. a true purple, luscious leather, gold h/w and insignia, shoulder bag, the style is like the multicolor pleated leather bag. and/or the bumble bee.....i got it for $2160 down from $2300 ($2438 with tax) that the Fairy cost, and got another $300 ECG card!!!!!!!!!!!!!! but you know what? i have this letdown, this feeling like the Holy Grail of Holy Grails is gone.........even though she wouldnt last...............not in this town of spontaneous thunder showers with no warning... feel bad for raining (no pun intended) on any new Fairy owner's Parade(a).............
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Mar 11th, 2008, 03:08 PM	#2
tanya t Member Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 775	Re: My Fairy bled, and so did my heart... I am sooo sorry....basically it is just a matter of time with these bags. It's so sad to all of us who fell in love with them....On a positive note, I hope u enjoy your new luscious purple bag!
tanya t Member Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 775

Mar 11th, 2008, 03:13 PM	#3
Claudia OP formerly Purse-onality Joined: Nov 2006 Location: Boca Raton, Fl Posts: 2,276	Re: My Fairy bled, and so did my heart... thanks Tanya...and i hope you find a replacement that you love as well PS oh! my new purple is $2060....not $2160, so 230 less than the Fairy! i miscalculated...heehee
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Mar 11th, 2008, 03:55 PM	#4
Luv2Live Live2Luv Joined: Apr 2007 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 195	Re: My Fairy bled, and so did my heart... I am so sorry to hear about your bag! It was only a matter of time I guess. I am glad that you found another bag for yourself though! I also got a new bag, after all of this - I am over the fairy!! I won't go back for the new version.
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Mar 11th, 2008, 05:04 PM	#5
Claudia OP formerly Purse-onality Joined: Nov 2006 Location: Boca Raton, Fl Posts: 2,276	Re: My Fairy bled, and so did my heart... hi L2L! yes i saw the pic of your stunning new baby its nice to have a beautiful new baby that we don't have to "baby" every minute we carry her..... but i am not over the Fairy yet.......in time though
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Mar 11th, 2008, 05:05 PM	#6
jessica13_rn Member Joined: Mar 2007 Location: texas Posts: 56	Re: My Fairy bled, and so did my heart... I'm sorry bout your bag. I think I'm the only one left having this purse..hahaha
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Mar 11th, 2008, 05:07 PM	#7
jessica13_rn Member Joined: Mar 2007 Location: texas Posts: 56	Re: My Fairy bled, and so did my heart... too bad and really sad. now I'm really having bad thoughts..what do u guys think??return or what??opinions please..purse???
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Mar 11th, 2008, 06:17 PM	#8
melisande Member Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 3,035	Re: My Fairy bled, and so did my heart... That's too bad! For those of you who love the bag, would any of you consider just keeping it as a collector's object?
melisande Member Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 3,035

Mar 11th, 2008, 07:17 PM	#9
marose28 Member Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 1,566	Re: My Fairy bled, and so did my heart... Purseonality... this saddens me too.. the number of fairy bag owners are decreasing day by day.
marose28 Member Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 1,566

Mar 11th, 2008, 07:52 PM	#10
shopping247 Must.finish.thesis. Joined: May 2007 Location: In the grad library at the moment Posts: 1,475	Re: My Fairy bled, and so did my heart... OMG i can't believe this is happening. WTH. How can Prada let the quality get so low for this bag? It had so much potential!!! But, I am glad to hear that you had the opportunity to purchase the purple bag. Do post pics of this when you get the chance!

Mar 11th, 2008, 07:56 PM	#11
Claudia OP formerly Purse-onality Joined: Nov 2006 Location: Boca Raton, Fl Posts: 2,276	Re: My Fairy bled, and so did my heart... you ladies are so kind with your comments......believe me, not one of my non-purse obsessed friends would even begin to begin to understand..and.you know what? Melisande's idea regarding the collectors item did tempt me for a moment, could be an option but in my opinion it hinges on a couple of factors: (1) you have alot of other bags and/or one or two everyday bags & didnt buy the Fairy to be an everyday bag and (2) you won't be frustrated having it as mainly a collectible (3) you can afford to do that! heehee the deal breaker for me was the fact that it got ruined without any rain or inclement weather.............. and i just couldnt justify keeping it...i mean, i collect vintage jewelry, some pieces are 70 years old and i don't wear them but just have them, but they are true collectibles, like people collect cookie jrs or teapots but don't go carrying them around, because they are meant to just sit there and be antique-ey. .......i asked myself,..is it really sensible to do that with an "It" bag, regardless how exquisite? I would worry about her every minute when carrying her, it would be much more worrisome than carrying my white caviar Chanel and just wiping her down if she gets a few smudges...much more labor intensive and delicate... still not as ok with it as i would like to be, and the purple bag i got to replace it is beautiful but not exciting, kwim? a testimony to how much an "It" bag, a rare hard-to-get bag, can feed the obsession! i think i need to get a life and even return the purple for one of those cute cloth Tinkerbell bags found at flea markets PS and save the $!! what are you going to do, Jessica??
	__________________ I want to be reincarnated as a Chanel purse Last edited by Claudia; Mar 11th, 2008 at 08:06 PM.

Mar 11th, 2008, 08:01 PM	#12
couturequeen BV nut Joined: Jan 2007 Location: The District Posts: 1,508	Re: My Fairy bled, and so did my heart... Sorry to hear that - but I'm glad your SA was able to accommodate you. Too bad - what a unique bag!
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Mar 11th, 2008, 10:08 PM	#13
lizz Member Joined: Oct 2006 Location: Flo Ri Da Posts: 2,151	Re: My Fairy bled, and so did my heart... It is good to know these things before my fairy bag comes in (I waitlisted). I will turn it down. I want a bag I can throw around.
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Mar 12th, 2008, 12:48 AM	#14
classicsgirl Bag Lover Downunder Joined: Feb 2008 Location: Melbourne Posts: 1,008	Re: My Fairy bled, and so did my heart... This is so awful! I'm waitlisted and wondering is it true that they have now uused a different type of leather with their bags so that it no longer runs? SHould I turn it down? I want to use it as an everyday bag not keep it in its box!

Mar 12th, 2008, 01:20 AM	#15
jessica13_rn Member Joined: Mar 2007 Location: texas Posts: 56	Re: My Fairy bled, and so did my heart... I dunno Purse----I really am torn right now. Yes, you are right with everything. I haven't even used the purse yet but I', scared to use it.hahaha. Being vain is bad and believe me being near to Mexico means a lot of Flea markets.hahaha... Tell you the truth, I have no idea what to do. I am inlove with the purse and I really wanna keep it but I can't keep it in my closet all my life. This is getting to be a real hard decision. And to think this is not between life and death...huh!!! geezzz purse what to do?????? But I would not use it as an everyday bag but I will use it only on special events. Unfortunately there are no red carpet events here.hmmmmmmmm.....I need help..therapist anyone?
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