Yet, I always have trouble selling for a good price, so I wouldn't ever tell someone to buy for resale. Still, I wish I had hung onto my Winnie so I could sell it now.
Coach Rehab and Rescue Club
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Same. Pebbled leather is really durable. I've found that's it's very easy to rehab in most cases. I usually don't even dunk it, depending on the bag, of course. Just wipe it down with a wet rag, then leather cleaner, then a couple coats of CPR. Oil, like Obenaufs or Blackrocks is a must for pebbled leather, imo. It brings that shine right back. If there are any worn spots or surface scratches, I hit those with Saphir or Meltonian, which will penetrate the surface well in the case of pebbled leather. I give it one more good buff. And it's done!
Omg, yes!! I have a huge collection now for that reason and because I always keep the ones that are too damaged.
One of the first bags I rehabbed and sold was a Carriage Classics Fulton. I've been looking for another one (that doesn't cost an arm and a leg) since.
Yes, I've done it with two bags. For the second one, I bought needles for leather. The tips are triangulated. It can be a bit of challenge, but it can be done. I have two bags with side that tabs are coming loose so I am going to work on resewing them to.
Another rehab. Cute little red vintage bag. One before pic.
I got my challenging bag in the mail today. It's not as bad as it originally seemed. It does have a lot of interesting colored stains on it and shredded leather.
Super interested to see how the patina comes out!
On a side note, I may continue to a be a bit quiet here. My company is requiring me to be on site for the time being which means back to a long commute. And, I am a bit busy re-homing an energetic 3 year old cockatiel who recently came into my life unforeseen, as my other cockatiel companion of 17 years, flew over the Rainbow Bridge! Bless and rest his heart
Sorry for the loss of your bird! I also have a 17 year old (lovebird)Super interested to see how the patina comes out!
On a side note, I may continue to a be a bit quiet here. My company is requiring me to be on site for the time being which means back to a long commute. And, I am a bit busy re-homing an energetic 3 year old cockatiel who recently came into my life unforeseen, as my other cockatiel companion of 17 years, flew over the Rainbow Bridge! Bless and rest his heart
Just wanted to post an in progress comparison because my husband tried to appreciate the glow up but I don’t know if he gets it 
It was grubby and i was skeptical about all the scrapes and spots (which aren’t gone but are very minimized!)
It was grubby and i was skeptical about all the scrapes and spots (which aren’t gone but are very minimized!)
Much improved already! What are your plans for the shredded edges? Is it burgundy? BT?
With the abuse and neglect this bag has endured, it's surprising the hangtag is still present.
Please post the transformation.
I think it's mahogany, but I don't know. I'm CPR'ing it. When it's dry, I'm going to attempt to glue down the existing pieces. Then I'm thinking of puff paint to fill in the gaps and smooth it. The edges almost look black compared to the rest of the leather. I'll see if I can match the color with a mixture of brown and black. The strap is cracked and dry, but the rest of the bag actually looks pretty intact. Stained, but intact. I like this bag.
ETA. Here are the official colors. It must be one of these.I think it's mahogany, but I don't know. I'm CPR'ing it. When it's dry, I'm going to attempt to glue down the existing pieces. Then I'm thinking of puff paint to fill in the gaps and smooth it. The edges almost look black compared to the rest of the leather. I'll see if I can match the color with a mixture of brown and black. The strap is cracked and dry, but the rest of the bag actually looks pretty intact. Stained, but intact. I like this bag.
"Black, Mocha, Tabac, British Tan, Saddle, Burgundy, Navy, and Red."
Nice! I find that color challenging to work with.Just wanted to post an in progress comparison because my husband tried to appreciate the glow up but I don’t know if he gets it
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This is so impressive
looks like a completely different bag