Which one to pick?
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I like the 2nd one more. Are you buying this preloved? I remember wanting this bag but it was sold out by the time I realized I wanted it.
Python is a snake and python skin is a snake skin also. The description given by LV is not accurate as both handles are from snake skin. Python and ayers are the most used so I guess under "snakeskin" they mean ayers skin. It is less expensive than python, less delicate and has smaller scales.
I will choose neither one of the bags because the snakeskin is on the handles. I have several python skin bags and except one, all handles are caw leather. You probably know that snakeskin requires a lot of maintenance and even if you look properly after it, the scales lift eventually - you will need regularly to condition it, you should avoid direct sunlight, water, hand creams, heat and especially friction, which is not really possible when it is on the handles. I'm terrified each time I take my all-snakeskin bag - the touch of the lifted scales is very nice and gives unique feeling, but I'm terrified I can damage the leather if the bag slides up my hand on my jacket or any top I'm wearing.
This is not to turn you off buying, but something to think about.
Also snake skin bags do not hold their value as caw skin bags.
I will choose neither one of the bags because the snakeskin is on the handles. I have several python skin bags and except one, all handles are caw leather. You probably know that snakeskin requires a lot of maintenance and even if you look properly after it, the scales lift eventually - you will need regularly to condition it, you should avoid direct sunlight, water, hand creams, heat and especially friction, which is not really possible when it is on the handles. I'm terrified each time I take my all-snakeskin bag - the touch of the lifted scales is very nice and gives unique feeling, but I'm terrified I can damage the leather if the bag slides up my hand on my jacket or any top I'm wearing.
This is not to turn you off buying, but something to think about.
Also snake skin bags do not hold their value as caw skin bags.
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I am buying this pre-love in pristine condition for almost half retail. I have a bag in Ayer handle and it’s very durable so far, Python is beautiful,in this bag but not sure of the scale. Ayer handle bags are ok to purchase in California but not Python. I live in Nevada and it’s ok.
Yes, but the Python, worried about the scale coming up. Do u think Python scales will fall off?
@CPA
No, they don't fall - they lift a bit from the back side. The problem is when they are lifted, the lifted part is prone to damage, especially if it is dehydrated (hard). It is actually quite nice and I like it - it is an unique feature of the snake skin, but it needs a lot of care - for example I do not afford to slide my bag with python handles on my arm, to move it, I always lift it up, and I never use a hand cream, baby wipes or now sanitizer gel on my hands - only water and soap, and I make sure my hands are dry before I take the bag.
Half price is good
so go for it 
No, they don't fall - they lift a bit from the back side. The problem is when they are lifted, the lifted part is prone to damage, especially if it is dehydrated (hard). It is actually quite nice and I like it - it is an unique feature of the snake skin, but it needs a lot of care - for example I do not afford to slide my bag with python handles on my arm, to move it, I always lift it up, and I never use a hand cream, baby wipes or now sanitizer gel on my hands - only water and soap, and I make sure my hands are dry before I take the bag.
Half price is good
so go for it The problem is I tend o pick on things when they are sticking up, like my nails, I would cut it tear it off. The scales would have a crush sound when holding the handle? Maybe I wait to get the Ayer one so the scale doesn’t lift?@CPA
No, they don't fall - they lift a bit from the back side. The problem is when they are lifted, the lifted part is prone to damage, especially if it is dehydrated (hard). It is actually quite nice and I like it - it is an unique feature of the snake skin, but it needs a lot of care - for example I do not afford to slide my bag with python handles on my arm, to move it, I always lift it up, and I never use a hand cream, baby wipes or now sanitizer gel on my hands - only water and soap, and I make sure my hands are dry before I take the bag.
Half price is good
The Ayer is more durable, Python is nicer but risk scales standing up and maintenance and have to ba the more. DilemnaWhy so many difficult questions?Love them both. I think the second one looks better to me
All snakeskin scales lift eventually. As I said, I find it quite nice, that's why I have a few. IMO nails will not be a problem when the snakeskin is just on handles. BB is the smallest size so I would go for the first one because python scales are bigger - smaller pattern seems better to me to BB size.
