Hi, I am about to buy a vintage kelly but I noticed there are some rub/scratch (not a major but you could see them) in the bottom corners of the bag.
Could someone tell me whether those rub would be improved/restored by Spa?
What leather is this Kelly, is it box? If so, this leather often refurbishes well, rubbed corners can often be improved but it depends on the extent of the rubbing, if the top portion of the leather is gone then it might not be possible to bring it back to new condition, although it could look much better. Best thing to do would be to post some photos if you can in the Vintage Bag Nightmares thread in the reference section. DocRide is great with leather and might be able to advise you.
But of course the best person to help you would be your Hermes craftsperson, they will be able to tell you what is and is not possible.
Have you checked to make sure this bag is authentic?
Hi Charm, thanks for your comment, really appreciate it
I'll check Vintage Bag Nightmares thread.
Yes, it was already authenticated by Bababebi. (haven't purchased yet)
It is a box calf retourne in navy blue and the bottom corners are slightly scuffed/rubbed. The rubbed parts looks a little whitish.
Since the reseller's price is higher than what vintage kellys go for and price is not negotiable, I'd like to make sure that Spa could improve the appearance.
You are welcome. I took a look at the photos and in my opinion, the rubbing is minor as far as can be seen from the photo, a spa treatment might be able to blend that in nicely. Ask for some more photos of the other corners as they only show the one.
For those of you who have bought vintage bags from resellers: what do you say when you take the bag in for spa? Do you tell the SA that this was bought from a reseller? Does that affect whether or not they will accept the bag for spa??
As long as it is a genuine Hermes, they will accept it. Ive brought in my birkin bought from a reseller to be cleaned conditioned etc. I don't think Hermes asks questions about the bag unless it is a fake bag. Hope this helps
Thanks Mommynpoppy! Does your SA ask where you got the bag from? Am just asking because earlier in this thread, someone said their SA refused to service a bag bought from a reseller.... even though it was authentic (I'm assuming).
Agree.Hermes will accept any authentic bag for service regardless of where it was purchased. If your store is refusing to help you, I would report them to corporate and call Madison Ave or FSH and ship it directly to them for spa.