I will share my experience, as it's happening right now. I don't know if others will agree. I too bought a so black bag. a 17S mini. It was my dream bag. I searched everywhere for it. When it came, I was in love. However, there was a loose stitch. I tried to put it out of my mind, but it kept bothering me. It only got worse and that was with its tags on and never used. Just taking it out of the dustbag to admire it made the loose stitch more and more obvious. Just like you, an exchange wasn't possible. It was the last bag. I tortured myself over it. My local boutique said it would take months to repair. I was given the option to return it and I'm doing so. I love the bag, but it doesn't feel special to me now. The problem directly from the start really deflated my experience. But, most people would likely have it repaired and enjoy their bag. I was just too bothered, as it was a very special gift to mark completing my Master's. Very sad. I do hope that you choose what's best for you. I struggled with the decision for quite some time.
Thanks so much for sharing your experience, that's exactly what I am worried about - the long repair time! I really love the so-black in jumbo/227 size bc I prefer more discreet hardware on the larger bags.
They also had a 2.55 reissue in aged calf with ruthenium hw in the 227 size (not sure if it's still there) but I wanted the so-black more.
If you really love the bag, and can't get another, get it repaired! It's an easily fixable thing.
Thanks, yes I think I will!! Hopefully it won't take too long!
if u really like the bag, keep it! personally, i would start using the bag first but i'll make sure my SA is aware of this loose thread and further down the road if it gets worse, then i'll send it in for repair.. i will feel sad if i didn't get a chance to use the bag first.. haha, but it's just me! hope u will enjoy the bag in good health!
I'm not sure where you are based, but I have taken in my bags to NYC 57th st boutique while I was on holiday there for stitch fixes and they were done in a couple of days. I also recently bought a pre owned reissue with a snapped stitch which I sent off to my local leather surgeon equivalent last Thursday and the repair was completed yesterday Tuesday (bag en route back to me already so total turnaround within a week!)
I will share my experience, as it's happening right now. I don't know if others will agree. I too bought a so black bag. a 17S mini. It was my dream bag. I searched everywhere for it. When it came, I was in love. However, there was a loose stitch. I tried to put it out of my mind, but it kept bothering me. It only got worse and that was with its tags on and never used. Just taking it out of the dustbag to admire it made the loose stitch more and more obvious. Just like you, an exchange wasn't possible. It was the last bag. I tortured myself over it. My local boutique said it would take months to repair. I was given the option to return it and I'm doing so. I love the bag, but it doesn't feel special to me now. The problem directly from the start really deflated my experience. But, most people would likely have it repaired and enjoy their bag. I was just too bothered, as it was a very special gift to mark completing my Master's. Very sad. I do hope that you choose what's best for you. I struggled with the decision for quite some time.
I had a loose stitch in my jumbo, I snipped it myself (not suggesting you do that btw). This was over 2 years ago. The bag is fine. Basically this wouldn't bother me but if it does you send it back or get it repaired.
I'm not sure where you are based, but I have taken in my bags to NYC 57th st boutique while I was on holiday there for stitch fixes and they were done in a couple of days. I also recently bought a pre owned reissue with a snapped stitch which I sent off to my local leather surgeon equivalent last Thursday and the repair was completed yesterday Tuesday (bag en route back to me already so total turnaround within a week!)