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Do you think the bag was exposed to some kind of moisture causing it to do that?
Looking at the pics it obviously had something splashed on it; what, I don't know, since a little bit of rain won't do that.
@purseaddict0789 returned the bag so I’m not sure. I just know dry rot is death to leather, but I’ve never held that particular bag in my hands. Maybe PA0789 has insight; I was also curious about the visual look, something definitely happened.
 
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I'm gathering it's not salvageable with a generous dose of moisturizer?
I think it's like mold/not salvageable.

Heat combined with salt air and little ventilation can throw leather goods for a loop.

My parents have those conditions and my dad wore a pair of leather shoes, that he hadn't worn in a while, to the airport to come visit me. He calls me at the airport, "protein_ need you to run over to Camper to get me a new pair of shoes." His shoes literally disintegrated as he was walking, leaving a trail of rotted leather through the airport - he had travel slippers with him, otherwise it would have been absolutely hilarious to picture him going through immigration with barely two flaps of shoes on his feet.

I think prevention is the only solution via those humidity/moisture absorber things.
 
Heads up TPFers!

Someone stole Sam’s 03 Emerald First listing photos & description and posted it on Depop. I’ve reported the listing and have given Sam a heads up, but wanted to warn you all not to buy from here.

DO NOT BUY - FAKE LISTING

This is a Depop thing: I just reported someone today for listing one of those tie dye bags for $435; same bag is on Ebay/Posh for $2500 (no way in hell that seller is listing one of those Etsy-fied creations that cheap!). CS got back to me ASAP & removed the listing, so at least their miles ahead of Posh in taking action.
 
This is a Depop thing: I just reported someone today for listing one of those tie dye bags for $435; same bag is on Ebay/Posh for $2500 (no way in hell that seller is listing one of those Etsy-fied creations that cheap!). CS got back to me ASAP & removed the listing, so at least their miles ahead of Posh in taking action.
ETSY-fied :lol::roflmfao:
 
Hey y’all, I bought and returned (so it’s going to be re-listed) this Parme city - just be aware has yellowing on the piping all around, and there are areas where the stitching is noticeably (but only slightly) purple against the leather color… I think that is jus how the bag is made, not necessarily wear or a flaw.

It’s a beautiful bag and good condition leather, but if you’re OCDish (or ā€œvery particularā€ 😩) - I suggest you pass on it.

It also has the tags & cards that come w purchase šŸ‘šŸ½


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