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AggieK said:
Thank you, that's good to know about telling them which bag it is.

Well, I already bought it...They had it priced at $50, but I said I thought it was too high considering it was missing the strap, so they lowered it to $35, and then I got the senior discount on top of that, so it was just under $25. I thought it was an "okay" deal because it's in great shape (it really doesn't need rehabbing) and I didn't have to pay shipping.
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Sounds like you did pretty well then! What color is it, or better yet post pix when you get a chance! :)
 
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AggieK said:
Thank you, that's good to know about telling them which bag it is.

Well, I already bought it...They had it priced at $50, but I said I thought it was too high considering it was missing the strap, so they lowered it to $35, and then I got the senior discount on top of that, so it was just under $25. I thought it was an "okay" deal because it's in great shape (it really doesn't need rehabbing) and I didn't have to pay shipping.
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yeah I wouldn't have sold mine for $50 without a strap, so yeah, you got a good deal. I twas smart to ask them to lower the price. And I sometimes see replacement straps that are more used/vintage which I often need to match more more "used" looking bags, though they still can be kind of pricey. But even a new strap from silver coach is cheaper than buying a new willis at $300 !
 
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katev said:
A coachie just asked for advice about different condtioners so I am copying my response here for future reference:

Leather CPR is my favorite general purpose moisturizer/conditioner. It is inexpensive, readily available, does a good job and doesn't have any odor. I usually put a couple of applications on most of my rehabs.

Apple is similar but it has an odor (it fades with time) and it is difficult to find, but it works okay.

I use Lexol conditioner on textured, pebbled or delicate leather bags (not suede or patent) or when I am am doing a quick, maintainence procedure before putting a leather bag into storage. It also has an odor but it fades over time.

(Lexol leather cleaner is a good product to clean bags for maintainance or in cases when you don't want to give the bag a bag a bath. You can also use non-bleach Lysol wipes to wipe down a bag inside and out for cleaning. And I have heard that non-alcohol baby wipes are also good for cleaning.)

When leather bags are very dry I use leather therapy and/or refined 100% pure emu oil. Emu oil is odorless but leather therapy has a persistent odor - but it is not unpleasant and it can help hide the smell of a musty, older bag.

Blackrocks is heavy duty but it is a great finishing step on scuffed, faded, worn vintage bags. I use it to do one or two final treatments on a glove-tanned leather bag rehab.

I haven't used Obenauff's yet but I understand that it is great last step for waterproofing a leather bag.

I try to use all conditioners sparingly and to let the leather rest for 24 hours between applications.

This isn't a universal approach that will work for all bags, it is just what I usually use for my rehab projects. New rehabbers should post pics and ask for advice here before starting a rehab project.

Other suggestions/opinions/suggestions are welcome!
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This is SO helpful katev thank you ♥
 
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I just wanted to share, I decorated my rehabbed navy willis with a red tassel tab and I think she looks great!
 

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My Berkeley Saddle Bag. It didn't need much work. The suede came out beautiful with just a bath. The back looks better in real life than in the picture. Those aren't stains, just shadows. Even the bottom looks new.
 

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whateve said:
My Berkeley Saddle Bag. It didn't need much work. The suede came out beautiful with just a bath. The back looks better in real life than in the picture. Those aren't stains, just shadows. Even the bottom looks new.
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That's a gorgeous bag and she looks beautiful! I have some dirty suede items that need cleaning, how did you bathe her?
 
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katev said:
That's a gorgeous bag and she looks beautiful! I have some dirty suede items that need cleaning, how did you bathe her?
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Thanks! I bathed her the same way I do any vintage bag. I didn't do anything special. I just used dish soap! Then after it was dry, I just lightly brushed the suede to soften it up. I have some suede cleaner but I don't think it works all that well.

I have a suede Legacy bag on its way to me. It has Legacy lining so I'm not sure what I am going to do with it. I hope the suede is in decent shape.
 
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