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I can't believe the condition. It's pristine!! Look at the lacing, like it's never been carried.

I have a Z tag 05 black city, but would still go out of my way to get an A tag (and keep them both, of course). This is an amazing find.
Yup, this one was babied as hell!:lol: Even the corners are still immaculate. Not sure if I could ever justify having/keeping both my Z & A tag City (with very similar leather texture) . I paid a lot for the Z back in the day plus she was one of my first Bals so.. no way, they’ll stay:panic::rolleyes:
 
I gave up on pretending LOL, I just expect it to be hand held …. or if strap makes sense in it visually I will take it for travel, if not it will stand on my carry-on suitcase. I usually use weekender as a shoulder bag but I will try this one next.

Wait you are on the southern hemisphere ? I just left my winter coat in Canada two months ago

Yes I looked at Ceejay’s collection yesterday and saw a wealth if beauties again … now — you did not have to mention red !! OMG I have too many Bal reds but this one is soooo wow
I live in Sydney so it’s winter here. The red Bowler was Ceejay’s favourite but I can’t rock red so I got the brown instead. It’s gonna be a keeper for me. I hope you enjoy yours too. ❤️
 
The A tag is from fall/winter 2005, while the Z tag is from the spring/summer of 2005. They are both super lovely, but A tag is even more rare and sought after by collectors. Many consider the A tag leather superior. For the shameless hoarding collector types (yours truly), the leather and hardware variations in the 2003-2005 years/seasons justify owning multiple black Cities. :lol:
Thank you so much for that explanation. I'm learning so much from you ladies!
 
Well my May is starting off with a bang… I feel like I just stepped into a time machine to 2005 with these 2 insane additions….

2005 navy city & 2005 olive green work.

It’s taking all sorts of restraint to not post 400 pics of each from all angles. Both of these are glazed to PERFECTION and came with dustbag, tags & spare tassels. The work still has a Barney’s price tag that only split as I was handling it. :eek:

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Wow, these are both tif!
 
I equally love and hate PayPal's payment plan options :lol:.
But this bag here was pretty much a bargain.
Not a City girl, but I fell for this color after looking at CeeJay’s on RDC. :heart:
I don’t like Bal's ridiculously short shoulder straps at all, but found the perfect crossbody strap. Prevents the fortune cookie shape, which I loathe, sorry. And I have my hands free.

07 Bleu Glacier with still intact glazing. So pretty for summer.

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I equally love and hate PayPal's payment plan options :lol:.
But this bag here was pretty much a bargain.
Not a City girl, but I fell for this color after looking at CeeJay’s on RDC. :heart:
I don’t like Bal's ridiculously short shoulder straps at all, but found the perfect crossbody strap. Prevents the fortune cookie shape, which I loathe, sorry. And I have my hands free.

07 Bleu Glacier with still intact glazing. So pretty for summer.

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Ears, I love how you always pair them up with the perfect straps and charms.
 
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I equally love and hate PayPal's payment plan options :lol:.
But this bag here was pretty much a bargain.
Not a City girl, but I fell for this color after looking at CeeJay’s on RDC. :heart:
I don’t like Bal's ridiculously short shoulder straps at all, but found the perfect crossbody strap. Prevents the fortune cookie shape, which I loathe, sorry. And I have my hands free.

07 Bleu Glacier with still intact glazing. So pretty for summer.

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That 07 leather. :love:
 
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