My Boogie is peeling! :(

MamaToJakers · Aug 4th, 2008, 10:04 AM

I'm almost afraid to post this with all of the talk of Tano leather, but I wanted some input. I only carried it yesterday, and noticed this morning when I was lovingly admiring it that there is a small spot where the purple is peeling off!! It's not all that noticeable unless you are really looking at the bag, but it worries me that it may continue and get worse.

What to do? I know there was just a thread on repairing a bag, but I don't know that this can be repaired. I purchased it from an eBay store, and I think I will contact the seller, but I just wanted to see if anyone else has had this experience.

Thanks.

aklein · Aug 4th, 2008, 10:25 AM

I would contact the seller regarding this issue. It is possible that the bag has been worn and may not be as new as the seller stated. It is also possible the bag is defective. It happens with every bag. This is also a peril of buying a bag on eBay.
I ran into a similar problem when I ordered from a certain online retailer. The bag that I received was damaged. The company refused to accept the bag back, so I contacted Tano and they fixed the bag no questions asked. The company will fix the bag, but I advise you to work it out with the seller first.

LadyLinda · Aug 4th, 2008, 10:27 AM

That's surprising, especially if the bag is new.

I've been carrying my watermelon Boogie often this summer and while it has softened up, it has never peeled in even the tiniest of ways. Definitely contact the seller, as this isn't the sort of thing that should happen the first time you take a bag for a stroll.

MamaToJakers · Aug 4th, 2008, 10:30 AM

Thanks ladies! I will definitely contact the seller - it was suposedly NWT, and the tags were attached. The seller has excellent feedback so I will definitely contact her before contacting Tano.

Voodoo · Aug 4th, 2008, 11:01 AM

OH no! This should definately not be happening. I have had zero episodes of this w/ any of my Tanos....and a couple are from '05 and the crunch still looks and smells new.....and my blueprint Boogie from last fall has been my favorite bag since she arrived at my doorstep and has seen all kinds of action and is still as gorgeous as the day she arrived.

I hope the seller is helpful!!!

kmh1190 · Aug 4th, 2008, 12:35 PM

I've never had peeling from any of my Tanos, but definitely all leather has potential for defects. I hope somehow you can get this fixed/resolved.

MamaToJakers · Aug 4th, 2008, 01:10 PM

I contacted the seller, and she'd like me to send pics tonight so that she can contact Tano. I feel bad even saying anything because right now, the spot is so tiny, it's barely noticeable. But it's there. I'll keep everyone posted. Meanwhile, it's still a gorgeous bag!!! :)

kmh1190 · Aug 4th, 2008, 01:12 PM

Well MMTJ I'd be a little upset too, if I loved the bag. Plus I'm not into distressed so that would bother me more. Sounds like a good seller who is taking the matter into their hands!

fafnir · Aug 4th, 2008, 01:21 PM

Please don't feel bad about posting this (I'd be upset, too)! It actually could be really helpful, if anyone else has this problem. Hope it gets resolved quickly, though.

TygerKitty · Aug 4th, 2008, 01:35 PM

We're always here to help mama! I hope the seller and yourself can work this all out. Good luck!

Crystalina · Aug 4th, 2008, 01:55 PM

MamaToJakers----so is mine. I'm afraid to spend any more money on Tanos at this point.

kmh1190 · Aug 4th, 2008, 02:00 PM

I'm curious, is this peeling actually pieces falling off or areas flaking off? I know that MMTJ's is a Fall bag, is yours too Crystalina? I took my "Betty" (Boogie) out for 1 test run, and am wondering if I should take her out a few times more to make sure she doesn't peel.

MamaToJakers · Aug 4th, 2008, 02:07 PM

For mine, I guess it's more like a flaking....kind of like a very thin film of purple is peeling away, and it's black underneath. If I try to grab the peeling part, it feels a bit tacky, springy, if that makes sense. It's hard to describe. Mine also almost immediately began crackling, which I know is to be expected, but I wasn't expecting it so soon. I don't mind, I just thought it happened pretty quickly since I only carried the bag yesterday.

babyblue4 · Aug 4th, 2008, 02:39 PM

can you post a pic of it? i know my crunch leather flakes off some with wear but it is not black underneath and just looks little distressed.

Sorry this is happening to you. Glad the seller is working on it.

MamaToJakers · Aug 4th, 2008, 03:21 PM

^^^ Sure, I will post some pics tonight.

Aug 4th, 2008, 10:04 AM	#1
MamaToJakers sweet baby Jake Location: Ohio	My Boogie is peeling! :( I'm almost afraid to post this with all of the talk of Tano leather, but I wanted some input. I only carried it yesterday, and noticed this morning when I was lovingly admiring it that there is a small spot where the purple is peeling off!! It's not all that noticeable unless you are really looking at the bag, but it worries me that it may continue and get worse. What to do? I know there was just a thread on repairing a bag, but I don't know that this can be repaired. I purchased it from an eBay store, and I think I will contact the seller, but I just wanted to see if anyone else has had this experience. Thanks.

Aug 4th, 2008, 10:25 AM	#2
aklein Member Location: New Orleans	I would contact the seller regarding this issue. It is possible that the bag has been worn and may not be as new as the seller stated. It is also possible the bag is defective. It happens with every bag. This is also a peril of buying a bag on eBay. I ran into a similar problem when I ordered from a certain online retailer. The bag that I received was damaged. The company refused to accept the bag back, so I contacted Tano and they fixed the bag no questions asked. The company will fix the bag, but I advise you to work it out with the seller first. __________________ Meez are scary, so back to the kitties ....

Aug 4th, 2008, 11:01 AM	#5
Voodoo Obsessed Tano-Ite Location: Face Down	OH no! This should definately not be happening. I have had zero episodes of this w/ any of my Tanos....and a couple are from '05 and the crunch still looks and smells new.....and my blueprint Boogie from last fall has been my favorite bag since she arrived at my doorstep and has seen all kinds of action and is still as gorgeous as the day she arrived. I hope the seller is helpful!!! __________________ GO STARS! ... 23-8-11-4 (20 points)

Aug 4th, 2008, 12:35 PM	#6
kmh1190 Too many flip-flops! Location: Northern California/Central Valley	I've never had peeling from any of my Tanos, but definitely all leather has potential for defects. I hope somehow you can get this fixed/resolved. __________________ Banned-Can look but cannot buy/touchDefinitely !! This time I mean it! Post ban wants: Tano Streetwalker, RM Devote Tote

Aug 4th, 2008, 01:12 PM	#8
kmh1190 Too many flip-flops! Location: Northern California/Central Valley	Well MMTJ I'd be a little upset too, if I loved the bag. Plus I'm not into distressed so that would bother me more. Sounds like a good seller who is taking the matter into their hands! __________________ Banned-Can look but cannot buy/touchDefinitely !! This time I mean it! Post ban wants: Tano Streetwalker, RM Devote Tote

Aug 4th, 2008, 10:27 AM	#3
LadyLinda Member Location: Philadelphia	That's surprising, especially if the bag is new. I've been carrying my watermelon Boogie often this summer and while it has softened up, it has never peeled in even the tiniest of ways. Definitely contact the seller, as this isn't the sort of thing that should happen the first time you take a bag for a stroll.

Aug 4th, 2008, 10:30 AM	#4
MamaToJakers sweet baby Jake Location: Ohio	Thanks ladies! I will definitely contact the seller - it was suposedly NWT, and the tags were attached. The seller has excellent feedback so I will definitely contact her before contacting Tano.

Aug 4th, 2008, 01:10 PM	#7
MamaToJakers sweet baby Jake Location: Ohio	I contacted the seller, and she'd like me to send pics tonight so that she can contact Tano. I feel bad even saying anything because right now, the spot is so tiny, it's barely noticeable. But it's there. I'll keep everyone posted. Meanwhile, it's still a gorgeous bag!!! :)

Aug 4th, 2008, 01:21 PM	#9
fafnir Member Location: Portland	Please don't feel bad about posting this (I'd be upset, too)! It actually could be really helpful, if anyone else has this problem. Hope it gets resolved quickly, though.

Aug 4th, 2008, 01:35 PM	#10
TygerKitty shopaholic Location: Colorado	We're always here to help mama! I hope the seller and yourself can work this all out. Good luck! __________________ "Life may not be the party we hoped for, but while we're here we should dance." My collection: http://forum.purseblog.com/your-bag-showcase/tygerkittys-addiction-370238.html Are you artsy and crafty!? Come support the creation of a new arts and crafts subforum! http://forum.purseblog.com/feedback-dropbox/crafties-to-unite-376611-5.html

Aug 4th, 2008, 01:55 PM	#11
Crystalina Member Location: West Coast	MamaToJakers----so is mine. I'm afraid to spend any more money on Tanos at this point.

Aug 4th, 2008, 02:00 PM	#12
kmh1190 Too many flip-flops! Location: Northern California/Central Valley	I'm curious, is this peeling actually pieces falling off or areas flaking off? I know that MMTJ's is a Fall bag, is yours too Crystalina? I took my "Betty" (Boogie) out for 1 test run, and am wondering if I should take her out a few times more to make sure she doesn't peel. __________________ Banned-Can look but cannot buy/touchDefinitely !! This time I mean it! Post ban wants: Tano Streetwalker, RM Devote Tote Last edited by kmh1190; Aug 4th, 2008 at 02:09 PM.

Aug 4th, 2008, 02:07 PM	#13
MamaToJakers sweet baby Jake Location: Ohio	For mine, I guess it's more like a flaking....kind of like a very thin film of purple is peeling away, and it's black underneath. If I try to grab the peeling part, it feels a bit tacky, springy, if that makes sense. It's hard to describe. Mine also almost immediately began crackling, which I know is to be expected, but I wasn't expecting it so soon. I don't mind, I just thought it happened pretty quickly since I only carried the bag yesterday.

Aug 4th, 2008, 02:39 PM	#14
babyblue4 Member Location: GA	can you post a pic of it? i know my crunch leather flakes off some with wear but it is not black underneath and just looks little distressed. Sorry this is happening to you. Glad the seller is working on it. __________________ RM Caramel Nikki is here! Wine MAM is here!

Aug 4th, 2008, 03:21 PM	#15
MamaToJakers sweet baby Jake Location: Ohio	^^^ Sure, I will post some pics tonight.