Can this vintage Gucci be saved?

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I purchased my first Gucci bag and decided to go vintage because I really like the look of the older bags. I received the bag yesterday and found that the bag has many problems. I did not know that the bag had this many issues when I purchased it and now I am wondering if it is worth keeping. I like the bag but it has the following issues:
Discolored leather
Several small pen marks on the canvas
Yellowing canvas
Scratches on the bottom corners
Dry ashy looking leather along the piping and zip pull

Is there anything I can do to fix it up. I went to my local leather/shoe repair shop and they told me that they can not do navy colored leather:shrugs:. They offered to redo the leather in black but I want to keep it the navy color. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
 

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#4
4star said:
Thanks, but it didn't mention anything about scuffs. Do you think the shoe polish would work on the corners?
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I would, try working in navy blue (maybe a brand that also feeds the leather) wrork in very thinly, and then keep adding the layers. Leave between in 'layer' for days at a time. I think you have nothing to lose :rolleyes:.

Also, I would rather have worn navy corners than black ones that will look odd at best ;).
 
#6
Did it not mention the wear in the auction? If not I would return it. That would bug me. If it did and you are going to keep it try the shoe polish, but I would just be worried it would rub off on my clothes. Good luck!
 
#7
I knew about the scratches at the bottom but not the extent. After I paid the seller told me about the discolored handles and didn't tell me at all about the pen markings, discolored leather and dry piping. I thought the bag was going to have a few unnoticeable scratches at the bottom and slightly discolored handles :sad:
 
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4star said:
I knew about the scratches at the bottom but not the extent. After I paid the seller told me about the discolored handles and didn't tell me at all about the pen markings, discolored leather and dry piping. I thought the bag was going to have a few unnoticeable scratches at the bottom and slightly discolored handles :sad:
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Why don't you do a SNAD through paypal and return it?
 
#10
I want to thank everyone for their help.I decided to send the bag back. I took it to a leather expert this morning and he said the leather was no good on the bag.
 
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