MINI~MINI~MINI! Mini Flap Thread

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#11,116
Iana24 said:
I’ve seen this often so it’s quite normal? But it would drive me crazy. I’m a bit OCD though. It really depends on one tolerance. I rejected a bunch of minis with bulging side in a store, refusing to believe that all will eventually bulge as we use it though it might be true. I also recall people suggest ‘reshaping’ it by filling the bag with clothes, put inside the box and fill the box with clothes and don’t forget to press in the sides. Leave it for weeks. Personally, I would choose the perfect one when purchase, mine are still in perfect shape after 2 years of normal usage. I have M/L flap with bulging sides (the last one in store and I hunted that particular color) but only near bottom part. It’s already driving me crazy, lol.
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It annoys me a little but I’m afraid to exchange only to get one just like it or worse.
 
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#11,117
Okay, I think I've been bit with the mini bug. So i'm actively searching for a black coco handle but I would also love to add a mini to my collection in either navy or red (preferably red). How hard would it be to locate these colors?
 
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Winter’sJoy said:
Can anyone tell me if it is normal for one side of the mini to look different from the other side? Like one side will go in more towards the top but the other side’s shape is straight without the inward crease? Kind of hard to explain.
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I noticed this in the grey mini square I was eyeing a few weeks ago. While appearing perfect from the front, there is a depth difference between the two top sides. It might relax overtime so it doesn't squeeze the side much. Not sure. I suggest measuring the grommets' position from the flap and base of the back. Are they aligned perfectly or somewhat off. Also check the width of the sides when extended. See if one is wider than the other. It could be one side of the flap folds sooner than the other, making the sides squeeze a bit more.
 

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Winter’sJoy said:
I think we are talking about different things. I reposted the pics and circled the areas. Hope this helps.
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My first mini coco handle had that problem and I exchanged it. Got a perfect one. You may be able to choose between the two when the replacement arrives. My second one looks perfect (photo also attached).
 

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Hi all! I’m planning to buy a rectangular mini, but I’m wondering what kind of hardware are available at this moment. The current ones I’ve came across are light gold hard ware. Does somebody know if the gold hard ware is available?
 
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