Hi there: I posted this in the Borough bag forum, but I'm afraid it'll get lost, and I'd really love some input/feedback on this issue. Thank you so much!
I have a question for borough owners, particularly "first generation" buyers of the medium alpine moss w/silver hardware: How IS the hardware holding up on your bag? Because I've used my borough literally a handful/bunch of times - maybe 10? - and I've been storing it (stuffed) in the dustbag in my closet for the past couple of months. I took her out tonight to check on it/admire it, as it's been awhile. The shape is still beautiful but I'm very dismayed to see LOTS of tiny black flecks on the "Coach" silver zipper pulls, as well as on one of the hooks from the longer black strap. It looks as though the hardware is actually tarnishing. I've tried taking pics, but my camera phone is awful and does not focus well enough to capture details, but trust me, they ARE there. I don't mean to scare people with this post but I do want to know if anyone is experiencing this, too. The bag is still attractive enough for use, and probably wouldn't even be noticeable to a less picky owner, but I'm a bit irritated, given the price of the bag and the fact that I treat my bags like they're children! Any feedback would be greatly appreciated.
I have a question for borough owners, particularly "first generation" buyers of the medium alpine moss w/silver hardware: How IS the hardware holding up on your bag? Because I've used my borough literally a handful/bunch of times - maybe 10? - and I've been storing it (stuffed) in the dustbag in my closet for the past couple of months. I took her out tonight to check on it/admire it, as it's been awhile. The shape is still beautiful but I'm very dismayed to see LOTS of tiny black flecks on the "Coach" silver zipper pulls, as well as on one of the hooks from the longer black strap. It looks as though the hardware is actually tarnishing. I've tried taking pics, but my camera phone is awful and does not focus well enough to capture details, but trust me, they ARE there. I don't mean to scare people with this post but I do want to know if anyone is experiencing this, too. The bag is still attractive enough for use, and probably wouldn't even be noticeable to a less picky owner, but I'm a bit irritated, given the price of the bag and the fact that I treat my bags like they're children! Any feedback would be greatly appreciated.