Sent an email to the seller about the smoke smell. Told her I was sorry but I couldn't give her a positive review in the feedback. How could she not notice the smell? She replied saying she gave me a refund and to send the bag back. At no time did I say I wanted a refund. Guess it's going back. If she pays for the return. Or am I being nit picky?
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Sent an email to the seller about the smoke smell. Told her I was sorry but I couldn't give her a positive review in the feedback. How could she not notice the smell? She replied saying she gave me a refund and to send the bag back. At no time did I say I wanted a refund. Guess it's going back. If she pays for the return. Or am I being nit picky?
She should pay return postage IMO. I don't think ebay or PayPal support that though. They usually say the buyer pays return shipping.
It is possible to remove smoke. It just takes a while so if you really want it and it was a good price it's worth keeping.
I have had one bag that really stank but I got it at a great price. I left positive feedback along the lines of "nice bag in great condition and posted quickly. Pity that it reeked of cigarette smoke."
So it was a way of warning other buyers that they should check before buying. And maybe the seller got the message too, though if they were smokers they'd probably be oblivious.
Did the envelope smell at all? My mail person apparently chain smokes in the mail truck because all my packages reek of cigarettes. The ones that are not packed well the stuff inside smells of it. I thought it was people on Ebay that smoked and didn't say anything until I started getting brand new items from chain stores that smelled so it must be him. I really like the guy and I do not want to get him in trouble but it is annoying.
You're too kind Shannon. Most smokers have to take a break well AWAY from their work station and only at nominated times so chain smoking on the job shouldn't be an option. The guy is inconsiderate and needs to know that he's damaging other people's property.Did the envelope smell at all? My mail person apparently chain smokes in the mail truck because all my packages reek of cigarettes. The ones that are not packed well the stuff inside smells of it. I thought it was people on Ebay that smoked and didn't say anything until I started getting brand new items from chain stores that smelled so it must be him. I really like the guy and I do not want to get him in trouble but it is annoying.
-Did the envelope smell at all? My mail person apparently chain smokes in the mail truck because all my packages reek of cigarettes. The ones that are not packed well the stuff inside smells of it. I thought it was people on Ebay that smoked and didn't say anything until I started getting brand new items from chain stores that smelled so it must be him. I really like the guy and I do not want to get him in trouble but it is annoying.
Outer envelope did not smell. Cut a 1inch slot to open the bag and pwew! Gag! Out to the garge with the bag.
I know I hate it because I really like him and I know he has a family to support. I wish he would at least step outside the truck. I might start seeing if the sellers can wrap my purses in a plastic bag to shield them some in the box. The last bag I bought the seller put it in a big plastic baggie before putting it in the box and it was fine.You're too kind Shannon. Most smokers have to take a break well AWAY from their work station and only at nominated times so chain smoking on the job shouldn't be an option. The guy is inconsiderate and needs to know that he's damaging other people's property.
I hate when that happens. I recently bought a station bag from a FB swap page that smelled like it had been dragged through an ashtray. The only thing that killed the smell was two cycles in the washing machine on delicate but that can bring new issues since it had some piping tears already. I figured I didn't pay much for it and I was desperate to get rid of the smell since it gives me a headache.
I'm thinking $42 total is not a great price for a stinky bag. It is a little red saddle pouch.
Those usually sell for much more. But not when reeking of smoke. After you get your refund, you might want to mention the smoke in your feedback to warn others.
I saw the bags sold for a lot more, but not sure if that smell would ever completely go away.
Will mention that smoke smell in the feedback.
Sometimes it also helps to air it out outside...however this time of year it's easier said than done! We haven't had a totally sunny day here in the mid-atlantic for almost 2 weeks. Something about the sunlight and fresh air seems to help it.
Hey guys I am just curious about this bag
http://m.ebay.com/itm/161519897439?_mwBanner=1
Not that I would buy this (look at the price!!) but why is the piping on this bag so baggy/loose? Was it repaired!? Look at picture number 4 and after! Plmk! Thank you all!!
http://m.ebay.com/itm/161519897439?_mwBanner=1
Not that I would buy this (look at the price!!) but why is the piping on this bag so baggy/loose? Was it repaired!? Look at picture number 4 and after! Plmk! Thank you all!!
Ooh that is pretty! I have no idea why the piping looks like that. I don't think it is exactly loose. It's just wrinkled.
Age does that to us all! LOL! Probably firm up nicely with a bath. Very pricey for a wrinkled bag though.
I wouldn't get a new one if it isn't broken. I'm not sure they still provide them. I have no idea about the Dremel; I don't have one.