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^ITA with you about that price range, thithi - much more appropriate, IMO. And I am still a bit concerned about the scratch, but I do think that the buyer was honest in her description of it.

You guys are all so fantastic - I know that you are appreciative of how tough it is to sit on your hands when a bag (or two) you have been dying for pops up!!! Your support is wonderful, and makes these kinds of decisions easier. :heart:

I really think that the right bag at the right price will pop up eventually. Until then, I am happy with what I have.

BTW - thithi, what price range are you looking for for the black chain betty? Are you thinking black patent, black regular leather, or either? I can keep my eyes peeled for you since I check the Chloe auctions regularly... :graucho:
 
#1,157
^ Hahaha... I like both the regular leather and patent leather... patent would be a nice addition to my collection since I don't have any yet. I'm not sure what they're going for these days, but anything under $500 would be ideal. If you see one, definitely let me know! :flowers:
 
#1,158
thithi I've been eyeing the rouille city. but it's kind of close to my camel pt and since these bags are so pricey, I really need to think my purchases through. I think what I really need is some kind of red, either grenat, or one of the newer colors. There are some great reds that bal has put out in the last year. I also would like one more day but with GH. I think it's the only style that appeals to me with the GH. Haven't decided on a color for that yet. But those are the two missing links in my bal collection, I'm trying to be patient, plus my other bags aren't moving and I just hate to move them over to ebay right now. I was hoping to not buy anything until xmas. I feel like I haven't bought anything in so long, yet it's only been since last xmas. how bad is that!

I've been keeping my eye out for you on the outremer. i know it will turn up somewhere.
 
#1,160
redskater said:
thithi I've been eyeing the rouille city. but it's kind of close to my camel pt and since these bags are so pricey, I really need to think my purchases through. I think what I really need is some kind of red, either grenat, or one of the newer colors. There are some great reds that bal has put out in the last year. I also would like one more day but with GH. I think it's the only style that appeals to me with the GH. Haven't decided on a color for that yet. But those are the two missing links in my bal collection, I'm trying to be patient, plus my other bags aren't moving and I just hate to move them over to ebay right now. I was hoping to not buy anything until xmas. I feel like I haven't bought anything in so long, yet it's only been since last xmas. how bad is that!

I've been keeping my eye out for you on the outremer. i know it will turn up somewhere.
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redskater, I have to say that Rouille is my FAVE bal color...I have owned a Day and a First in that color. Selling that Day (I still don't know why I did it, it was an idiotic impulse) is perhaps my lone true sale regret to date. :crybaby:

I agree with you that Rouille is not a "true" red, so perhaps it's not what you are looking for. I am always puzzled when people refer to rouille as a red...I def. think of it as an orange. I think it's fantastic that you are thinking this potential purchase through so carefully! Good for you. :tup:
 
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I love all the thoughtfulness going on here before buying! Now whenever I see some pretty, shiny bag and get that urge--I come straught to this thread. I am not saying that I will never buy anything again but this is a great place to paise and take a breath!
 
#1,162
Kimmi said:
I love all the thoughtfulness going on here before buying! Now whenever I see some pretty, shiny bag and get that urge--I come straught to this thread. I am not saying that I will never buy anything again but this is a great place to paise and take a breath!
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This makes me so happy, Kimmi! :yahoo:

I have to admit that this thread is a huge help for me, too - and the fact that no one judges me here for my crazy last-minute bag urges is a major bonus as well. I can always come here to talk myself (or be talked down) off of the ledge, lol...
 
#1,165
Loquita said:
redskater, I have to say that Rouille is my FAVE bal color...I have owned a Day and a First in that color. Selling that Day (I still don't know why I did it, it was an idiotic impulse) is perhaps my lone true sale regret to date. :crybaby:

I agree with you that Rouille is not a "true" red, so perhaps it's not what you are looking for. I am always puzzled when people refer to rouille as a red...I def. think of it as an orange. I think it's fantastic that you are thinking this potential purchase through so carefully! Good for you. :tup:
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no, no ,no, you are supposed to tell me that it's a really icky color and that no one in their right mind would even think of wearing it!!!!! lol! I wish someone would just buy that damn bag and put me out of my misery!
 
#1,166
lisap said:
Yay, so glad there are other Etsy fans! 2 of the Etsy shops I've discovered are The Leather Store, Paulina Carcach, and Frei Fashions. It's such a fun place to browse! I would love to see Megs review some Etsy finds. I think it's always a good thing to bring attention to talented artisans.
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I've been lurking in the thread off and on, and ended up in The Leather Store's page...showed it to DH, and he got me one of their bags for our anniversary. I LOVE it- the stitching is perfect, the design is lovely, and it's really at the same level of workmanship or better than most of the mid-range bags I've checked out/owned. The price was really, really good, AND it came from someone who made it themselves.

Thanks for the links! I tried to take pics, but apparently my version of Photoshop is too old for Windows 7...I'll have to find an alternative before I can post any.
 
#1,167
seresy said:
I've been lurking in the thread off and on, and ended up in The Leather Store's page...showed it to DH, and he got me one of their bags for our anniversary. I LOVE it- the stitching is perfect, the design is lovely, and it's really at the same level of workmanship or better than most of the mid-range bags I've checked out/owned. The price was really, really good, AND it came from someone who made it themselves.

Thanks for the links! I tried to take pics, but apparently my version of Photoshop is too old for Windows 7...I'll have to find an alternative before I can post any.
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Thanks for the review, seresy! I am happy to heat such great things about Etsy - but not surprised. I have a friend who is looking for a bag and wants something well-priced yet special so I will refer her...(and try not to look for myself, lol). :D
 
#1,168
redskater said:
no, no ,no, you are supposed to tell me that it's a really icky color and that no one in their right mind would even think of wearing it!!!!! lol! I wish someone would just buy that damn bag and put me out of my misery!
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I am so sorry, redskater - I was lying when I said that rouille was my fave Bal color...it's actually HIDEOUS!!! I mean, looking at it makes my corneas bleed!!! :nuts:
 
#1,169
seresy said:
I've been lurking in the thread off and on, and ended up in The Leather Store's page...showed it to DH, and he got me one of their bags for our anniversary. I LOVE it- the stitching is perfect, the design is lovely, and it's really at the same level of workmanship or better than most of the mid-range bags I've checked out/owned. The price was really, really good, AND it came from someone who made it themselves.

Thanks for the links! I tried to take pics, but apparently my version of Photoshop is too old for Windows 7...I'll have to find an alternative before I can post any.
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Which one did you get??? I've been eyeing the Frilly Bags. They're so cute and not expensive. And in pretty colors!
 
#1,170
redskater said:
thithi I've been eyeing the rouille city. but it's kind of close to my camel pt and since these bags are so pricey, I really need to think my purchases through. I think what I really need is some kind of red, either grenat, or one of the newer colors. There are some great reds that bal has put out in the last year. I also would like one more day but with GH. I think it's the only style that appeals to me with the GH. Haven't decided on a color for that yet. But those are the two missing links in my bal collection, I'm trying to be patient, plus my other bags aren't moving and I just hate to move them over to ebay right now. I was hoping to not buy anything until xmas. I feel like I haven't bought anything in so long, yet it's only been since last xmas. how bad is that!

I've been keeping my eye out for you on the outremer. i know it will turn up somewhere.
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*cough* ahem. it's a really icky color and that no one in their right mind would even think of wearing it!!!!! :p

Ok, now that I've said my piece... I like rouille, but if you're looking for a red, than I don't think that would be a good color, especially since you have a camel PT. I think you should try to go for a day in a red color... what about the black cherry that was released a few seasons back? I really liked that combination. Grenat is an amazing red too, I had a city in that color and I remember the leather being thick and smooth. I had a bordeaux as well, and that was really dry and veiny, so grenat was the winner between those two reds.
 
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