Plus, the main zipper was completely replaced by a new zipper because the previous owner damaged the original, a fact casually omitted from the listing. Worse still, the tassels were falling apart. Like literally. It was beautiful but in need of so much repair. I missed all these details because I got too excited about the colour... but I couldn't return it because I'm located in Asia, and it was shipped from the US. Well, lesson learnt!
Once Marron and now completely something else, the leather is just fantastic. I don't want to buy anything but chevre now 
My first Bal was a Marron Twiggy that came to me more damaged than I thought.
In the listing, the bag's corner piping was actually 'painted' over... giving the impression that the corners were fine when the piping was actually showing. After I used it twice, the paint wore off and the white piping was exposed--I was furious!
I spent a good deal on repair (fixed the piping + handles, redyed it because the leather had discoloured, ordered tassels from Bal NY with huge shipping cost etc) and it cost me so much money that it was almost more worthwhile if I got a whole new bag. That said, even redyeing can't take away the luxurious feel of chevre leather... I love the bag now, but imagine if the restoration didn't work out and I hated it. All that money wasted. I'm not against restoring old bags, in fact I think it's great and should be done for chevre Bals, but make sure it's just one thing that needs work, and not everything. I agree with Catash when she says major fading is the dealbreaker, unless it's a Dolma or another colour that looks even better faded. Because you can fix everything else, but the colour is what draws you to the bag in the first place!
That said, nothing beats great restoration work and I just have to share her once more.
Aw thank you! I was so relieved it turned out the way it did.She is so gorgeous! I will say it is worth the effort!
Yes, I have a bag being restored by LMB right now. Its a 2008 Pale Magenta Part Time with gold hardware. It's $325 to clean the handles and repair the corners. I just purchased a 2005 Turquoise that I will be sending in for handle cleaning and repair on one corner. I love buying old items in need of restoration and that includes classic cars and furniture. I enjoy the idea of saving these well loved items for continued use and admiration. Funny enough, the part time came to my attention on another thread asking this exact same question. The person asked the question and posted pictures of the bag as an example. They passed on it and I snatched it up
My first Bal was a Marron Twiggy that came to me more damaged than I thought.
In the listing, the bag's corner piping was actually 'painted' over... giving the impression that the corners were fine when the piping was actually showing. After I used it twice, the paint wore off and the white piping was exposed--I was furious!
I spent a good deal on repair (fixed the piping + handles, redyed it because the leather had discoloured, ordered tassels from Bal NY with huge shipping cost etc) and it cost me so much money that it was almost more worthwhile if I got a whole new bag. That said, even redyeing can't take away the luxurious feel of chevre leather... I love the bag now, but imagine if the restoration didn't work out and I hated it. All that money wasted. I'm not against restoring old bags, in fact I think it's great and should be done for chevre Bals, but make sure it's just one thing that needs work, and not everything. I agree with Catash when she says major fading is the dealbreaker, unless it's a Dolma or another colour that looks even better faded. Because you can fix everything else, but the colour is what draws you to the bag in the first place!
That said, nothing beats great restoration work and I just have to share her once more.
the bag looks great in your photo!
Was that the pale magenta from realdealcollection? I think that was me considering the bag! I actually just recently got a 08 bubblegum ggh part time and sent it in to lmb for handles, corners, piping, cleaning, and a popped stitch. How quick were they at getting back to you? They confirmed they received my bag yesterday. Im just hoping everything is covered by the $375 full restoration. I got the bag for a really good deal and the leather is great. Im glad to hear youre finally getting that 05 turquoise! I remember you looking at it
They still have my bag. I think it takes any where from three to six weeks right now. I'm not expecting it to be done anytime soon. I told them on the intake form to absolutely not doing anything else without consulting me first. Hopefully, they listen to me!
Lol! Yes, it was you! Thank you for passing on the bag
