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#6,316
Hiya. I just got my first MJ bag, a gorg Purple Classic Groovee, according to the EBay Listing. I have been loving RM, Michael Kors, Treesje, soft thick leathers you could chew on. But now Michael is obsessed with Saffiano, (even a plastic looking line), and Rebecca has forgotten that you have to take more than a cell phone with you when you go out, so I looked for a new designer. I found the Groovee in EUC though listed NWT. Even though I did score an 8 year old RM that really WAS NWT, I didn't expect, nor did I get an older NWT bag, but the bag was pristine inside with a little light scuff outside. But the bag had been conditioned according to my nose, only bad thing.....the leather smell is gone. :( Smell like Apple Care tbh, but I'm thoroughly in love with my bag,
Now, what would be some good choices for my next MJ bag?
 
#6,318
Cocolo said:
Hiya. I just got my first MJ bag, a gorg Purple Classic Groovee, according to the EBay Listing. I have been loving RM, Michael Kors, Treesje, soft thick leathers you could chew on. But now Michael is obsessed with Saffiano, (even a plastic looking line), and Rebecca has forgotten that you have to take more than a cell phone with you when you go out, so I looked for a new designer. I found the Groovee in EUC though listed NWT. Even though I did score an 8 year old RM that really WAS NWT, I didn't expect, nor did I get an older NWT bag, but the bag was pristine inside with a little light scuff outside. But the bag had been conditioned according to my nose, only bad thing.....the leather smell is gone. :( Smell like Apple Care tbh, but I'm thoroughly in love with my bag,
Now, what would be some good choices for my next MJ bag?
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If you like the chewy leather on your Groovee, how about a Hillier Hobo? They came in many colors, and you can pick up gently used ones at good prices. They still make them, but imo the leather on the older ones is nicer.
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#6,319
l0veileen said:
Hi everyone,
Just wondering for those who own the biker backpack, is this normal wear for it to be fraying/become fuzzy at the seams (as shown in the picture)?
Thanks!
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I don’t own a biker backpack, but this doesn’t seem normal to me, especially as I think your backpack is not that old.

I would try calling MJ customer service/repairs.

Maybe someone else will chime in also.
 
#6,321
Cocolo said:
Hiya. I just got my first MJ bag, a gorg Purple Classic Groovee, according to the EBay Listing. I have been loving RM, Michael Kors, Treesje, soft thick leathers you could chew on. But now Michael is obsessed with Saffiano, (even a plastic looking line), and Rebecca has forgotten that you have to take more than a cell phone with you when you go out, so I looked for a new designer. I found the Groovee in EUC though listed NWT. Even though I did score an 8 year old RM that really WAS NWT, I didn't expect, nor did I get an older NWT bag, but the bag was pristine inside with a little light scuff outside. But the bag had been conditioned according to my nose, only bad thing.....the leather smell is gone. :sad: Smell like Apple Care tbh, but I'm thoroughly in love with my bag,
Now, what would be some good choices for my next MJ bag?
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Congrats on your new bag!

I second @Mimmy and her suggestion of a Hillier. Also agree that the originals with a Marc by Marc Jacobs nameplate are of better quality than the newer ones with a Marc Jacobs New York nameplate.

I'm assuming you have the Classic Q Groovee with pebbled leather and not the Dr Q. Groovee with smooth leather; other styles in the Classic Q collection include the Ukita, the Fran/Francesca (same style, different sizes), and the Natasha. There are more styles if you google Marc by Marc Jacobs Classic Q.
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The leather on the Petal to the Metal Natasha isn't as smooshy, but it's the most popular MBMJ style and there are tons of versions of it.
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l0veileen said:
Hi everyone,
Just wondering for those who own the biker backpack, is this normal wear for it to be fraying/become fuzzy at the seams (as shown in the picture)?
Thanks!
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It depends how it was used. The wear around the bottom looks normal to me if it was frequently set on the ground or brushed against pavement (bumped against a building, hit a corner, things like that), and either the handle was poorly attached or there was too much in the backpack.

[email protected] might be able to help you out.
 
#6,323
Does Nordstrom display Marc Jacobs now? I remember collection was pulled from stores a few years ago, but I noticed that styles are listed as in stock at a Nordstrom's nearby me. I assume they're on the floor and not simply stocked in the back.

I'm just curious. I basically never leave the house so someone tell me what the outside world is like now.
 
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faith_ann said:
Does Nordstrom display Marc Jacobs now? I remember collection was pulled from stores a few years ago, but I noticed that styles are listed as in stock at a Nordstrom's nearby me. I assume they're on the floor and not simply stocked in the back.

I'm just curious. I basically never leave the house so someone tell me what the outside world is like now.
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Lol. I don’t get out much myself, but I was in Nordstrom a few weeks ago and they did actually have a Marc Jacobs display on the floor.
 
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faith_ann said:
Does Nordstrom display Marc Jacobs now? I remember collection was pulled from stores a few years ago, but I noticed that styles are listed as in stock at a Nordstrom's nearby me. I assume they're on the floor and not simply stocked in the back.

I'm just curious. I basically never leave the house so someone tell me what the outside world is like now.
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Unfortunately the Nordstrom near me doesn’t carry any MJ bags.

The Rack does have the ones that I suspect are made for The Rack bags. [emoji853]
 
#6,328
faith_ann said:
I second @Mimmy and her suggestion of a Hillier. Also agree that the originals with a Marc by Marc Jacobs nameplate are of better quality than the newer ones with a Marc Jacobs New York nameplate.



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The leather on the Petal to the Metal Natasha isn't as smooshy, but it's the most popular MBMJ style and there are tons of versions of it.
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I have two of the newer handbags and one of the older version (but brand new, just received) I find both new and older models beautifully made and of great quality. I have two mini Natasha in one of each model and the older model lacks the inside pocket while the older model is roomier. Both are different bags really, but for the shape.

I love the petal to the metal series of MJ handbags, and would like the blue handbag above.
 
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netter said:
I have two of the newer handbags and one of the older version (but brand new, just received) I find both new and older models beautifully made and of great quality. I have two mini Natasha in one of each model and the older model lacks the inside pocket while the older model is roomier. Both are different bags really, but for the shape.

I love the petal to the metal series of MJ handbags, and would like the blue handbag above.
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The blue is very pretty in person! It's harder to find than it used to be.

It's nice to hear that the quality of the newer versions is good. When they first came out IMO they looked and felt a little cheap, but I haven't seen any recently.
 
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