So...several weeks back I won an auction for a small, black MBMJ Hillier Hobo. And I won it for a mere $89! I knew something was likely fishy...although the pics looked authentic. After posting in the Authenticate This thread, another TPF'er responded that they had purchased the same bag from the same seller, and that it had arrived with broken and misplaced hardware. One of the 'O' rings attaching the handle was not original, and the other was broken. So...I was expecting a fairly defective bag.
Six weeks later....the bag finally arrived. The good news is that it looks perfectly authentic. The leather is in great condition; soft, smooshy, pebbly; no stains or odors whatsoever. The interior is clean. My biggest concern was actually that the longer, detachable strap wasn't included in the auction description, so I didn't know if I would receive it - but I did.
But...sure enough, the 'O' rings are indeed defective. They are both original. One of them has been repaired - not necessarily to my standard, but sturdy and functional. The 2nd one is missing one of the little screw/bolts to hold it shut. So...here's my question...
Will Marc Jacobs repair this? Could you recommend somewhere else? For $89, I'm actually quite pleased with this bag, but the second "O" ring definitely needs to be repaired. Any suggestions? Or would you return the bag altogether (seller has told me that this is not a problem especially since the defects were not listed in the auction).
Six weeks later....the bag finally arrived. The good news is that it looks perfectly authentic. The leather is in great condition; soft, smooshy, pebbly; no stains or odors whatsoever. The interior is clean. My biggest concern was actually that the longer, detachable strap wasn't included in the auction description, so I didn't know if I would receive it - but I did.
But...sure enough, the 'O' rings are indeed defective. They are both original. One of them has been repaired - not necessarily to my standard, but sturdy and functional. The 2nd one is missing one of the little screw/bolts to hold it shut. So...here's my question...
Will Marc Jacobs repair this? Could you recommend somewhere else? For $89, I'm actually quite pleased with this bag, but the second "O" ring definitely needs to be repaired. Any suggestions? Or would you return the bag altogether (seller has told me that this is not a problem especially since the defects were not listed in the auction).