Remember how nobody eanted that color, then EVERYONE wanted it? Talk about a sleeper color!Omgosh these are amazing and you gave me the idea to check my old bonanzle account! I had forgotten all about the elephant matinee i sold, now that is one i wish i still had, among many othersalso a black haze mam and several mini beloveds.
A new thread for renewed RM love including OS bags!
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I think the mixed hardware added a tiny bit of length too. For some reason, my MABS seem more comfortable, but they are older and handles could have stretched. Since mine are all preloved to different degrees, they all have different measurements.So, I just measured both of my bags handles and they are the exact same length and I also tried both on my shoulder and they both felt the same, I didn't notice any difference. I personally prefer to carry this bag by my hands or the crook of my arm. If you can't find one with the extra shoulder strap, you can always attach a leather strap from another handbag. I've tried it before as long as the strap is close in color, nobody will be able to tell that the strap doesn't belong to the bag.
Thanks. I looked for this for so long!I've had both this in the MAM and the MAB and sold both!
I am a bit over 5' and maybe 110. I have 4 MABS, but I don't think they look like luggage. A lot depends on how much you put in it, and what kind of leather it has. It does slouch in on itself. In a stiff leather, or if stuffed full, it does look big.
So, I just went through my old selling dashboard on Bonanza...remember everyone used to buy and sell on there like crazy? I'm going to post some of my amazing bags that have sold....I'm so sad...I want most of these back!!
I sold a purple MAC on Bonanza! It was a gift from my now DH. I really miss the OS RM bags, this thread is taking me down memory lane!
I'm actually thinking that with the prices now, it might be fun to look for a full size MAB. But so many sellers from my experience don't know what they are selling. So it would be easy to get a MAM when you want a MAB (guess you'd have to make sure you get measurements). And if you find someone who is knowledgeable and has something like a full size MA with great OS leather, they're going to want more for it. That's what a saw a couple of years ago anyway. May have changed now.So, I just measured both of my bags handles and they are the exact same length and I also tried both on my shoulder and they both felt the same, I didn't notice any difference. I personally prefer to carry this bag by my hands or the crook of my arm. If you can't find one with the extra shoulder strap, you can always attach a leather strap from another handbag. I've tried it before as long as the strap is close in color, nobody will be able to tell that the strap doesn't belong to the bag.
It is a MAB if there are 3 interior slip pockets opposite the interior zippered pocket. If there are 2 slip pockets, it's a MAM.
I did a quick search and found a few on Poshmark. some wanted three or four hundred dollars. Nice if you can get it but I think they're dreaming. there was one that looked pretty nice (dark blue) for cheap.......just window shopping for now
seems like it might be hard to find a stonewash one unless you're an expert. the sellers who have one and know what it is would want too much I think
When RM was 'HOT' her prices were about $500-$600 range, weren't they? Now her prices are in the $300 range which is more attainable but the leathers are plastic-y and styles aren't classic. Towards the end of that original era, a lot of people weren't willing to spend that much for an RM bag but honestly, if she just dropped the price to $400-450 (max) range but kept the leathers in that high end range, a lot of us would still be shopping for new bags. You know that saying, 'everything old is new again'? PLEASE BRING BACK THE CLASSIC BAGS AND LEATHERS!!!!!!!!!! I know a lot of us would come back for this!! 
yes, same with Botkier. they used to have nice leather and good quality. now they're borderline junk IMO. guess these companies made business decisions. but in the case of either of these two, I'd take an old one over a new one any day.When RM was 'HOT' her prices were about $500-$600 range, weren't they? Now her prices are in the $300 range which is more attainable but the leathers are plastic-y and styles aren't classic. Towards the end of that original era, a lot of people weren't willing to spend that much for an RM bag but honestly, if she just dropped the price to $400-450 (max) range but kept the leathers in that high end range, a lot of us would still be shopping for new bags. You know that saying, 'everything old is new again'? PLEASE BRING BACK THE CLASSIC BAGS AND LEATHERS!!!!!!!!!! I know a lot of us would come back for this!!
that's the problem I think. some of the sellers with "special" bags like basketweave believe they're worth a lot and you can't get that money now