JAN/FEBR New Bal acquisitions

[muchstuff]

This was the original listing on Fashionphile.

So, is what you're saying is that this bag is from 2016?

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Yes, that’s correct. I know it can be confusing but really, FP should know better. The Velo wasn’t even produced in 2004. But don’t let that spoil your enjoyment of your new bag, the Velo is a great style!

 

[muchstuff]

I love this. These Cities with the longer strap are worth more, IMO. And I love the shiny smaller gold hardware. Truly gorgeous. On to plot your next purchase!

Velo, not City.

 

[RJY]

I love this. These Cities with the longer strap are worth more, IMO. And I love the shiny smaller gold hardware. Truly gorgeous. On to plot your next purchase!

Yep, the longer strap is what draw me to the Velo. Shoulder bag next!

 

[RJY]

Yes, that’s correct. I know it can be confusing but really, FP should know better. The Velo wasn’t even produced in 2004. But don’t let that spoil your enjoyment of your new bag, the Velo is a great style!

Thank you for the info. I did wonder how a 20 year old bag could still look so good, lol. 2016 makes much more sense.

 

[muchstuff]

Thank you for the info. I did wonder how a 20 year old bag could still look so good, lol. 2016 makes much more sense.

We still do see some fine-looking oldies pass through!

 

[IntheOcean]

I've been lurking in the Bal forum while stalking resellers for my first Bal bag. Finally pulled the trigger with Fashionphile. I probably overpaid a bit, but it was exactly the specs I was looking for and in very good condition.

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Gorgeous Bal! Congratulations. Love how shiny the leather is and, of course, a long adjustable strap is always better than a short one, IMO.

 

[RJY]

We still do see some fine-looking oldies pass through!

I'm happy to keep stalking

 

[RJY]

Gorgeous Bal! Congratulations. Love how shiny the leather is and, of course, a long adjustable strap is always better than a short one, IMO.

Thank you! Those were my thoughts exactly about both the leather and the strap.

 

[Deco]

Velo, not City.

Oops. Wasn't paying attention. Sorry @RJY.

 

[Deco]

My floral city arrived in lightning speed from Japan. I was expecting it to be in shambles given the price and how utterly blurry every single listing photo was. But it’s near pristine, with slight dryness/cracking along the edges and underside of handles. But zero darkening of handles and otherwise clean and the leather soft and supple.

 

[muchstuff]

My floral city arrived in lightning speed from Japan. I was expecting it to be in shambles given the price and how utterly blurry every single listing photo was. But it’s near pristine, with slight dryness/cracking along the edges and underside of handles. But zero darkening of handles and otherwise clean and the leather soft and supple.

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I be been pleasantly surprised in the past from my Japanese purchases. What a great spring bag!

 

[Punkkitten]

Confession: I was naughty again.
Full disclosure: I was still gutted after someone swooped in and nabbed that pine green Giant 21 hobo before I could back in December. So I kept searching and this little babe popped up. A 2011 Vert Sauge day with giant rose gold hardware and the price was an absolute steal. (Less than I paid for any other day or hobo I own). The color is perfect. As I wanted something either green or teal in the day style for spring and summer.
It is a bit more dry than other Bals I have, but I do also own an arsenal of leather moisturizer so not a problem.

 

[ghoulish]

Confession: I was naughty again.
Full disclosure: I was still gutted after someone swooped in and nabbed that pine green Giant 21 hobo before I could back in December. So I kept searching and this little babe popped up. A 2011 Vert Sauge day with giant rose gold hardware and the price was an absolute steal. (Less than I paid for any other day or hobo I own). The color is perfect. As I wanted something either green or teal in the day style for spring and summer.
It is a bit more dry than other Bals I have, but I do also own an arsenal of leather moisturizer so not a problem.

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Oh I love that color combo!

 

[reovi]

Confession: I was naughty again.
Full disclosure: I was still gutted after someone swooped in and nabbed that pine green Giant 21 hobo before I could back in December. So I kept searching and this little babe popped up. A 2011 Vert Sauge day with giant rose gold hardware and the price was an absolute steal. (Less than I paid for any other day or hobo I own). The color is perfect. As I wanted something either green or teal in the day style for spring and summer.
It is a bit more dry than other Bals I have, but I do also own an arsenal of leather moisturizer so not a problem.

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Me tooooooo really nice bag congrats!

 

[muchstuff]

Confession: I was naughty again.
Full disclosure: I was still gutted after someone swooped in and nabbed that pine green Giant 21 hobo before I could back in December. So I kept searching and this little babe popped up. A 2011 Vert Sauge day with giant rose gold hardware and the price was an absolute steal. (Less than I paid for any other day or hobo I own). The color is perfect. As I wanted something either green or teal in the day style for spring and summer.
It is a bit more dry than other Bals I have, but I do also own an arsenal of leather moisturizer so not a problem.

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Gorgeous colour! Curious as to how you make out moisturizing, I had a papyrus from that season and moisturizer didn’t seem to penetrate whatever they topped the leather with.