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sunlitmoon · Jul 1st, 2009, 02:03 PM

^ Haha, yes! I was VERY bored.

I think we should take to conditioning every once in a while at least! Pearly definitely deserves some pro treatment if it will make her better for the wear and protected for the future! I know how much you love her!

axcelle · Jul 1st, 2009, 02:09 PM

She is so beautiful :)

jordi_labanda · Jul 3rd, 2009, 04:44 PM

Hello,
I've got a brand new RM bag and I'm not sure if I should put protection spray on it before using it. Does it help to prevent stains? I read that some people prefer to leave in natural. What are the advantages??? That's my first RM bag so I need a little help

Could anyone from Europe recommend products for leather care? I can't get Apple and LMB products here and the Apple shipping costs are tremendous)

Thank you
Charlotte

dreamofpompidou · Jul 3rd, 2009, 11:24 PM

Originally Posted by GUNG

Grab a bottle of hairspray (The kind that is really concentrated and smelly..Aqua Net is a good one)
Arm yourself with Qtips, a soft cloth, and a bowl of water. Spray the heads of the Qtips so they are saturated with the spray. Shake off any excess and carefully and gently "swipe" at the pen mark. Alternate between swiping with the hairspray infused Qtips and and wiping clean with a soft cloth that has been dipped in water and wrung out. Let dry completely. At this point you can go over the area with your Magic Eraser if you would like. The stain should either be gone entirely or very faint but in any event, it's appearance ought to have improved drastically.

Note: Do not ever "scrub" the leather or be harsh with it. This kind of repair requires patience and a gently, steady hand. It can be done though; just take your time!

Ok I did search and come up with this...but here's the deal, I bought the ONLY MAM in dove gray/neon at my Nordies today and just took it out again to look it over and noticed a pretty big (like 1 inch) pen mark on the bottom of the bag - WTF! The SA was rushing me and my 2 kids were acting nuts so I obv didn't examine it like I should have. It was $305 which seemed like a great price but maybe I should just return it. What do you all think? Should I try to get it out? I do love the bag (my 2nd RM) but it seems silly to pay $300 for a bag with a pen mark already on it...sigh....

annaversary · Jul 3rd, 2009, 11:32 PM

^ That would bug me so I would most DEF return it! You can find some great deals on Bonanzle.. .

MAGJES · Jul 4th, 2009, 01:03 AM

Originally Posted by dreamofpompidou

Ok I did search and come up with this...but here's the deal, I bought the ONLY MAM in dove gray/neon at my Nordies today and just took it out again to look it over and noticed a pretty big (like 1 inch) pen mark on the bottom of the bag - WTF! The SA was rushing me and my 2 kids were acting nuts so I obv didn't examine it like I should have. It was $305 which seemed like a great price but maybe I should just return it. What do you all think? Should I try to get it out? I do love the bag (my 2nd RM) but it seems silly to pay $300 for a bag with a pen mark already on it...sigh....

OMG - If this was in Durham, NC then I just returned that bag!!!

Small World - I ordered it online and never even took off the plastic. Man the store had to have marked this bag with a pen because it was perfect when I returned it back on Monday. It's a beautiful bag but I couldn't make the color work for me.

(The sales lady did kind of dump it in the corner when she gave me the return receipt. I remember gasping at this - Poor RM. )

annaversary · Jul 4th, 2009, 08:35 AM

^ Whoa! Small small RM world indeed

Poor RM :( Some sales people can be so careless.. .

dreamofpompidou · Jul 4th, 2009, 09:03 AM

Originally Posted by MAGJES

OMG - If this was in Durham, NC then I just returned that bag!!!

Small World - I ordered it online and never even took off the plastic. Man the store had to have marked this bag with a pen because it was perfect when I returned it back on Monday. It's a beautiful bag but I couldn't make the color work for me.

(The sales lady did kind of dump it in the corner when she gave me the return receipt. I remember gasping at this - Poor RM. )

YES! Southpoint!
That is CRAZY! LOL. I was so annoyed with the SA...blond? I swear she did it ringing me up bc I really think I would have noticed it??!!! Grr.. I am so annoyed.... because I LOVE the bag!!!

dreamofpompidou · Jul 4th, 2009, 05:53 PM

^^ OK alls well that ends well....I feel bad for complaining about the SA (who knows, the ink mark was surely already there...it was on the sale table all among a bunch of bags so anything could have happened...sigh...just wish I had noticed it before I bought it) because I went back today and she was really nice and helpful and called around to a bunch of stores and found another one for me **hurray** so hopefully I'll get it soon! (Sorry for posting this in the care thread)....To keep it sort of on topic she did try getting it out for a while using a pencil eraser and actually it did fade a good bit so if I had kept it I would have definitely gotten a magic rub eraser. I was actually surprised it worked as well as it did.

musicalhouses · Jul 7th, 2009, 10:40 AM

I'll be moving to a really humid and hot place (like 85 degree weather and 90% humidity, if not more), and my mom thinks that my leather bags will grow mold in that weather? I'm wondering is this true and if so, how do you guys prevent it? The last thing I want is mold growing on my Lavender Mini Devote, or my incoming MAM!

madaboutdarcy · Jul 7th, 2009, 10:54 AM

musicalhouses, I live in a hot and humid place (85% of the time it's extremely so -- both conditions haha), and I just place a couple of those dehumidifier boxes ? you can buy at the hardware store in the part of the closet where my RMs are stored in their dustbags. The box is plastic and usually sealed, shake it and it should sound like there are small beads bouncing around. Once you open it these "beads" absorb the moisture and eventually they'll all turn to liquid. When that happens I just replace the box with a new batch.

Hope that helps!

It looks something like this:
http://www.germes-online.com/direct/...ith_Refill.jpg

tchris09 · Jul 7th, 2009, 10:54 AM

FYI: I emailed Codi asking how to care for my new Lapis MAB and she replied -

We recommend taking it to a leather care expert and ask them what they recommend. There is also a site called Lovin My Bags that may have recommendations on how to best protect the leather. :)

Best,
Codi

lpritchett · Jul 7th, 2009, 05:21 PM

^ That's strange. I'd prefer to get that info right from RM, as I imagine different bags and leathers need different care/protection, or none.

tchris09 · Jul 7th, 2009, 05:34 PM

Originally Posted by lpritchett

^ That's strange. I'd prefer to get that info right from RM, as I imagine different bags and leathers need different care/protection, or none.

Yes, I was disappointed with the response and expected them to be more specific since I did include what type of leather I was concerned about. I supposed I should start re-reading the entire thread then...

axcelle · Jul 7th, 2009, 08:17 PM

Originally Posted by musicalhouses

I'll be moving to a really humid and hot place (like 85 degree weather and 90% humidity, if not more), and my mom thinks that my leather bags will grow mold in that weather? I'm wondering is this true and if so, how do you guys prevent it? The last thing I want is mold growing on my Lavender Mini Devote, or my incoming MAM!

I grew up and lived in Florida for 20+ years and never had this problem. If you don't have an AC vent in your closet, you will need a moisture-absorber and to leave the door open, but otherwise you will be fine.

Jul 1st, 2009, 02:03 PM	#406
sunlitmoon Member Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 3,141	^ Haha, yes! I was VERY bored. I think we should take to conditioning every once in a while at least! Pearly definitely deserves some pro treatment if it will make her better for the wear and protected for the future! I know how much you love her!
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Jul 1st, 2009, 02:09 PM	#407
axcelle ღ Joined: Apr 2009 Location: Queen City USA Posts: 2,318	She is so beautiful :)
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Jul 3rd, 2009, 11:32 PM	#410
annaversary RMoreRMoreRMoreRMore Joined: Feb 2008 Location: US > CA > LA Posts: 7,694	^ That would bug me so I would most DEF return it! You can find some great deals on Bonanzle.. .
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Jul 4th, 2009, 08:35 AM	#412
annaversary RMoreRMoreRMoreRMore Joined: Feb 2008 Location: US > CA > LA Posts: 7,694	^ Whoa! Small small RM world indeed Poor RM :( Some sales people can be so careless.. .
	__________________ WANTED♥ -RM Studded Fling -RM Cappuccino Nikki -RM Black & Gold Studded Rocker -RM 3 Zip Purple Haze MAC -RM LIGHT GREY MATINEE (preferbly w/ dark grey suede flaps)

Jul 7th, 2009, 10:40 AM	#415
musicalhouses Member Joined: May 2009 Posts: 251	I'll be moving to a really humid and hot place (like 85 degree weather and 90% humidity, if not more), and my mom thinks that my leather bags will grow mold in that weather? I'm wondering is this true and if so, how do you guys prevent it? The last thing I want is mold growing on my Lavender Mini Devote, or my incoming MAM!
musicalhouses Member Joined: May 2009 Posts: 251	__________________ My little bag collection: Botkier Small Jackie Satchel Black, Coach New Hamptons Optic Signature Hobo 11811 Khaki, Coach Metallic Leah Handbag 13173 Silver Gold, RM Mini Devote in Lavender, Botkier Medium Trigger in Black, RM Trio Combo MAM, MJ Bal Harbour Satchel C363012 Army Green Lusting after: RM MAMs in Burgundy Triple Combo, Midnight/Pewter, Cloud Grey/Amber (like I actually need that many satchels), Mulberry Patent Rouge Noir Bayswater (only if on sale!)

Jul 3rd, 2009, 04:44 PM	#408
jordi_labanda Member Joined: Jun 2009 Location: Germany Posts: 6	Hello, I've got a brand new RM bag and I'm not sure if I should put protection spray on it before using it. Does it help to prevent stains? I read that some people prefer to leave in natural. What are the advantages??? That's my first RM bag so I need a little help Could anyone from Europe recommend products for leather care? I can't get Apple and LMB products here and the Apple shipping costs are tremendous) Thank you Charlotte

Jul 4th, 2009, 05:53 PM	#414
dreamofpompidou I love the 80s Joined: Mar 2009 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 1,420	^^ OK alls well that ends well....I feel bad for complaining about the SA (who knows, the ink mark was surely already there...it was on the sale table all among a bunch of bags so anything could have happened...sigh...just wish I had noticed it before I bought it) because I went back today and she was really nice and helpful and called around to a bunch of stores and found another one for me hurray so hopefully I'll get it soon! (Sorry for posting this in the care thread)....To keep it sort of on topic she did try getting it out for a while using a pencil eraser and actually it did fade a good bit so if I had kept it I would have definitely gotten a magic rub eraser. I was actually surprised it worked as well as it did.

Jul 7th, 2009, 10:54 AM	#416
madaboutdarcy Mrs. Darcy Joined: Oct 2007 Posts: 904	musicalhouses, I live in a hot and humid place (85% of the time it's extremely so -- both conditions haha), and I just place a couple of those dehumidifier boxes ? you can buy at the hardware store in the part of the closet where my RMs are stored in their dustbags. The box is plastic and usually sealed, shake it and it should sound like there are small beads bouncing around. Once you open it these "beads" absorb the moisture and eventually they'll all turn to liquid. When that happens I just replace the box with a new batch. Hope that helps! It looks something like this: http://www.germes-online.com/direct/...ith_Refill.jpg
madaboutdarcy Mrs. Darcy Joined: Oct 2007 Posts: 904	__________________ *"You have bewitched me, body and soul, and I love, love, love you."* Dreaming of a Purple Haze MAB... PM me if you see one... Thanks!

Jul 7th, 2009, 10:54 AM	#417
tchris09 Member Joined: May 2009 Posts: 40	FYI: I emailed Codi asking how to care for my new Lapis MAB and she replied - We recommend taking it to a leather care expert and ask them what they recommend. There is also a site called Lovin My Bags that may have recommendations on how to best protect the leather. :) Best, Codi
tchris09 Member Joined: May 2009 Posts: 40

Jul 7th, 2009, 05:21 PM	#418
lpritchett Someone Intervene! Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 154	^ That's strange. I'd prefer to get that info right from RM, as I imagine different bags and leathers need different care/protection, or none.

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