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stephlny78 said:
How is it now since you've worn it more? Most of the bags in the store have corners like that as well. So I'm concerned how bad it gets after even more use. I think that the peep leather a few years back was a little different - I've seen people w bags that look a bit shinier and richer and the corners are fine. Maybe they changed leather :(
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Haven't used it since the pictures (!!). It is not my bag for work and it has been raining a lot during week ends. And I am a bit afraid of using it now that I have seen the corners :(

I also think they have changed the leather somehow. Seems like everyone with some years old pepe pandoras say it is very durable and no wear of corners. All complaints I've seen has been for new pepe pandoras....
 
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kajsabet said:
Haven't used it since the pictures (!!). It is not my bag for work and it has been raining a lot during week ends. And I am a bit afraid of using it now that I have seen the corners :(

I also think they have changed the leather somehow. Seems like everyone with some years old pepe pandoras say it is very durable and no wear of corners. All complaints I've seen has been for new pepe pandoras....
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Such a shame. All of the sales associates I've asked seemed to think there weren't any problems with it. But they also said that that particular leather is supposed to look weathered and it will "age" I would expect that with the lighter colors, but not so much w the black! I wish I had purchased one a few years back when I was originally interested. Where did you get yours from? Could you bring it back to the store and explain that it's barely been used and it's defective? Maybe they'll let you exchange for the other leather.
 
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stephlny78 said:
Such a shame. All of the sales associates I've asked seemed to think there weren't any problems with it. But they also said that that particular leather is supposed to look weathered and it will "age" I would expect that with the lighter colors, but not so much w the black! I wish I had purchased one a few years back when I was originally interested. Where did you get yours from? Could you bring it back to the store and explain that it's barely been used and it's defective? Maybe they'll let you exchange for the other leather.
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I bought mine through farfetch from an other country..so I think my odds are low that I can send it back :(

Will bring it on a trip to Prague in the end of this month. Will use it as my only bag for four days, after that I can update you how the wear goes.

Won't buy anything in pepe since my pandora, but would love one in goat :)
 
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stephlny78 said:
How is it now since you've worn it more? Most of the bags in the store have corners like that as well. So I'm concerned how bad it gets after even more use. I think that the peep leather a few years back was a little different - I've seen people w bags that look a bit shinier and richer and the corners are fine. Maybe they changed leather :(
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Not sure if leather has changed, but my large charcoal Pepe Pandora from last year is a thicker, shinier leather than my just recently purchased mini charcoal Pepe Pandora. I've not had any problems with either but my mini does feel more "delicate"'compared to my thicker, stiffer large.
 
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I'm Pandora-satisfied now :greengrin:

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grnbri said:
Not sure if leather has changed, but my large charcoal Pepe Pandora from last year is a thicker, shinier leather than my just recently purchased mini charcoal Pepe Pandora. I've not had any problems with either but my mini does feel more "delicate"'compared to my thicker, stiffer large.
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My medium black Panda has really thick, shiny leather too and it was from the fall-15 collection. I haven't used it much so I can't comment on the wear, but it seems really durable. If the pepes are more delicate now the change must have happened really recently!
 
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Sorry for the late update ladies, a little accident in Thailand so took a few extra days to recover:(
I have carried my Pepe medium Pandora in that crazy hot place, and I have to say the corners didn't get worse. But I have to admit I cheated... I put some satin top coat after the last corners lightened things before my trip. They probably helped. I am the kind of person that cannot stand wear corners (sold my beloved chloé Elsie just for a tiny corner scratch). just to show how careful I am: my 5 Balenciaga have no wear on corners. So I would suggest colonil cream plus some top coat, if u absolutely want to protect the corners. Other than that, I would still say the bag is the most durable bag I own, as I can never imagine to take a Bal to a trip, never.


kajsabet said:
An update after your trip to Thailand would be great! :)
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However, as many say here, it is light weight.... Hmmmm, I seriously got pain in my shoulders still... The bag is heavier than Bal rh I am afraid. And I didn't realize such a small difference in weight makes such a big difference when u r traveling. So I guess it will unfortunately leave...I see girls carrying Longchamp pliage cuir on the trip, i feel they are even lighter than bal! I guess i am going for that as my travel bag instead.
 
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jasminewang said:
Sorry for the late update ladies, a little accident in Thailand so took a few extra days to recover:(

I have carried my Pepe medium Pandora in that crazy hot place, and I have to say the corners didn't get worse. But I have to admit I cheated... I put some satin top coat after the last corners lightened things before my trip. They probably helped. I am the kind of person that cannot stand wear corners (sold my beloved chloé Elsie just for a tiny corner scratch). just to show how careful I am: my 5 Balenciaga have no wear on corners. So I would suggest colonil cream plus some top coat, if u absolutely want to protect the corners. Other than that, I would still say the bag is the most durable bag I own, as I can never imagine to take a Bal to a trip, never.
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Thank you, I have also put some satin top coat on my pandora corners. Very happy that it seemed to work well for you! I will be more relaxed when I bring my Pandora for travelling in three weeks!

I also hate wear to corners but would not sell a beloved bag due to that ;)

Yes, I don't think the bag is so light weight as everyone says. It is light for the size, but not super light. I don't have huge problems with heavy bags so for me the bag works fine. I think it is very important how the crossbody strap works with bag, and for the pandora I think the strap works great! :) I have a MbMJ bag and its strap doesn't work well at all. I get pain in my back no mather how little I put in the bag. So huge difference there! But absolutely, the longchamp bags are both super light weight and affordable. So probably the best travel bag ever, just a little bit boring since everyone has them :P
 
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I ended up w the smoother leather version, so I can feel less annoyed if the bag lightens/fades over time. I do think that is what was actually intended for that leather, the more I've spoken to SA's. I also noticed a woman carrying a beat up version of the smooth leather the other day and really liked the look of it. It probably also helped that she was a model, haha. :hrmm:So here she is.. straight from the brand new flagship Barney's Downtown in NY (which is incredibly gorgeous). No clue why the photo is rotated. SO ANNOYING.
 
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stephlny78 said:
I ended up w the smoother leather version, so I can feel less annoyed if the bag lightens/fades over time. I do think that is what was actually intended for that leather, the more I've spoken to SA's. I also noticed a woman carrying a beat up version of the smooth leather the other day and really liked the look of it. It probably also helped that she was a model, haha. :hrmm:So here she is.. straight from the brand new flagship Barney's Downtown in NY (which is incredibly gorgeous). No clue why the photo is rotated. SO ANNOYING.
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