MAR/APR - Our New Bal Acquisitions

[iluvmybags]

First and foremost, special thanks to @earswithfeet for posting this gem in the Finds.

After purchasing, I tried to cancel because the pics were terrible and I couldn’t get a good read on the condition. Kudos to the seller for convincing me not to. With my expectations set exceedingly low and knowing I could always return it, I took a chance. It paid off. This bag has turned out to be one of my all time favorites in my collection so far.

💚 F/W 2006 Sapin City 💚 After I opened the box, everything about this bag took my breath away. A deeply saturated dark green with the most divine chèvre leather.

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LVE IT!
Of all my Bbags the leather on my Sapin Day is my absolute favorite
Its actually spoiled me & now when I receive a Bbag without thick soft, bubbly leather I'm a little disappointed
(not really )
Yours looks veiny AND bubbly -- the best combination!!

 

[haisley]

LVE IT!
Of all my Bbags the leather on my Sapin Day is my absolute favorite
Its actually spoiled me & now when I receive a Bbag without thick soft, bubbly leather I'm a little disappointed
(not really )
Yours looks veiny AND bubbly -- the best combination!!

Your Sapin Day is an excellent example.

Sapin, you’re so “vein”…you probably think this post is about you.

 

[iluvmybags]

Since receiving the Sapin Day, I knew I wanted to add another to my collection & had pretty much decided I wanted it to be Ink
The leather for this color always seems to be hit or miss, but I think I hit the jackpot with this one
The leather on the front is textured & veiny, while the back is soft & smooth and the bottom is thick & bubbly!
Came with all its tags & extras & was a blast from the past & a store I think its safe to say we all miss --Aloha Rag!

 

[earswithfeet]

I really don't like ending up purchasing a find I posted myself...haha...
But couldn't resist after the seller drastically reduced the price. And I was curious about the color. Looks washed out, but I like that in some cases. So, hopefully this 06 Origan Work will arrive soon.

 

[muchstuff]

I really don't like ending up purchasing a find I posted myself...haha...
But couldn't resist after the seller drastically reduced the price. And I was curious about the color. Looks washed out, but I like that in some cases. So, hopefully this 06 Origan Work will arrive soon.
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I think you'll like it. The pic doesn't do it justice IMO.

 

[Deprive]

I really don't like ending up purchasing a find I posted myself...haha...
But couldn't resist after the seller drastically reduced the price. And I was curious about the color. Looks washed out, but I like that in some cases. So, hopefully this 06 Origan Work will arrive soon.
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I was just about to add it to my cart when I noticed it was sold! Enjoy it and please post more photos when it arrives

 

[earswithfeet]

I was just about to add it to my cart when I noticed it was sold! Enjoy it and please post more photos when it arrives

Thank you, will do! And I'm so sorry...
The beer and garlic bread made me do it, I swear.

 

[earswithfeet]

I think you'll like it. The pic doesn't do it justice IMO.

I think so too. Thanks, Muchy!

 

[Deco]

Gorgeous 08 Marine GGH City. It’s “bluer” than the Marine Day I’m carrying today. I tried to capture the shade difference but it’s impossible so take my word for it.

Hard to believe these are agneau. They feel no different than my 05-07 leathers.

 

[muchstuff]

Gorgeous 08 Marine GGH City. It’s “bluer” than the Marine Day I’m carrying today. I tried to capture the shade difference but it’s impossible so take my word for it.

Hard to believe these are agneau. They feel no different than my 05-07 leathers.

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Congrats, I found that with the leather on mine as well.

 

[Antonia]

Gorgeous 08 Marine GGH City. It’s “bluer” than the Marine Day I’m carrying today. I tried to capture the shade difference but it’s impossible so take my word for it.

Hard to believe these are agneau. They feel no different than my 05-07 leathers.

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Stunning!!!

 

[earswithfeet]

Gorgeous 08 Marine GGH City. It’s “bluer” than the Marine Day I’m carrying today. I tried to capture the shade difference but it’s impossible so take my word for it.

Hard to believe these are agneau. They feel no different than my 05-07 leathers.

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So beautiful! Makes me want a true blue Bal, hehe. Huge congrats! Leather looks amazing

 

[Deco]

Congrats, I found that with the leather on mine as well.

Yeah, I wonder how exacting the leather disclosures are on the paper cards (mine came with none, either way). Could it be that they had leftover leather lying around from F/W 07 that they used in 08? Because the leather on this Marine City is identical to the leather on my Vert Fonce, Grape, Jaune, and Mogano bags. None of my other bags have these signature F/W 07 leather characteristics.

 

[Deco]

So beautiful! Makes me want a true blue Bal, hehe. Huge congrats! Leather looks amazing

thank you, ears . F/W 07 leather is my favorite, and I consider this Marine to be an "honorary" F/W 07 leather. The Marine Day feels more like 05 or 06 chevre.

 

[muchstuff]

Yeah, I wonder how exacting the leather disclosures are on the paper cards (mine came with none, either way). Could it be that they had leftover leather lying around from F/W 07 that they used in 08? Because the leather on this Marine City is identical to the leather on my Vert Fonce, Grape, Jaune, and Mogano bags. None of my other bags have these signature F/W 07 leather characteristics.

I had a Day and a Courier and both had that same leather. I'm sure I had tags for one of them and if I recall correctly it was an 08 that read agneau. I still find it hard to believe.