Help! Buying bag unseen!

[simona7]

Hi everyone,
I'm new to this forum and have wanted a B-bag for quite a few years now. I am finally able to get one and was going to order one over the phone however I am now worried about the different leathers! I'm getting a black city and I read on another thread that the leather really varies. I want the fabulous smushy not too veiny (almost looks grayish) one. Should I just wait until I can go in person? I might have to wait till later this year
Any suggestions? Is there really that big of a difference? I would hate to be disappointed after waiting so long to get one.
Thanks for any suggestions and I love all of your B-bags!

Simona

 

[blessings]

I imagine there's nothing that beats going in person and picking out your bbag with the leather to your liking. The next best thing would be to talk to a SA that knows how to pick good leather. The SA's at BALNY seem to know their stuff. I've had a lot of success purchasing through them sight unseen. GOOD LUCK! and...WELCOME.

 

[bonniec]

I can't imagine there being any ugly black Balenciagas out there. That said, probably the variations definitely suit different tastes.

I just got an Aquamarine City and the color is fabulous. Even deeper and richer than I expected. Never seen it before except on tpf.

Good luck and post pics when you get it.

 

[maedchen]

If you want a black city, then try to get one that's from the F/W season (the current season). The leather is much better than the 2007 S/S season. Good luck!

 

[simona7]

Thanks for your help, everyone! I'll post pictures once I get her! I can't wait...