^^ I just bought the bag about a week and a half ago. They talked to me plenty prior to me buying the bag. After I paid though, I emailed the seller several times for the tracking number and they never responded. The bag magically showed up a few days ago, and I contacted them again regarding the damage. Still nothing. They are not responding to me at all and so I don't even know where I'd send the bag for a return. They sent the bag from the UPS store so I do not have an address for them.
As for buying new through a store, YES, I am going to do that from now on. I definitely want a black Work, and from the pics and description thought it would be in nice condition. I knew older leathers were generally better for Bals so I was excited to get the bag, and that's why I went the eBay route. I knew the bag might not be perfect, but HOLES in the bag???? I had no idea that the seller would hide so much about the condition. I had requested additional pictures from them prior to buying and they did everything to hide the flaws.
As for buying new through a store, YES, I am going to do that from now on. I definitely want a black Work, and from the pics and description thought it would be in nice condition. I knew older leathers were generally better for Bals so I was excited to get the bag, and that's why I went the eBay route. I knew the bag might not be perfect, but HOLES in the bag???? I had no idea that the seller would hide so much about the condition. I had requested additional pictures from them prior to buying and they did everything to hide the flaws.