MJ Chat Thread

[deleted5682]

It felt weird to start a new thread for a reveal of an 8 year old bag, so I thought I would share it here. I found this small Stam in coral on the Norwegian version of Craig's list for about $130. It's in really good condition and seems like it was hardly used! The color is a really fresh red with orange undertones, not really what I think of when I hear coral, but I love it! Thanks @faith_ann for helping me authenticate it

Congrats! It's a beautiful color and it was a steal at that price.

 

[ElainePG]

It felt weird to start a new thread for a reveal of an 8 year old bag, so I thought I would share it here. I found this small Stam in coral on the Norwegian version of Craig's list for about $130. It's in really good condition and seems like it was hardly used! The color is a really fresh red with orange undertones, not really what I think of when I hear coral, but I love it! Thanks @faith_ann for helping me authenticate it

This bag is adorable!!! And you got it at an amazing price. Enjoy!

 

[deleted5682]

can i sleep for like a week now

so after about a month and a half spent panicking, missing work to prepare a case, and an enormous amount of time and money wasted, the eviction trial was today and the judge dismissed it (in my favor). such a relief but this was the most unnecessary thing ever.

i really want that bag i've been stalking as a reward now. trying to be good. trying, trying, trying...

has anyone purchased anything so i can live through you?

 

[ElainePG]

can i sleep for like a week now

so after about a month and a half spent panicking, missing work to prepare a case, and an enormous amount of time and money wasted, the eviction trial was today and the judge dismissed it (in my favor). such a relief but this was the most unnecessary thing ever.

i really want that bag i've been stalking as a reward now. trying to be good. trying, trying, trying...

has anyone purchased anything so i can live through you?

I’m so glad to hear that the judge decided in your favor. What a relief! Now you don’t have to move... yes?

I know you don’t like scarves much, but I just treated myself to a preloved Hermes scarf that will be here by the end of the week. Something pretty special. Does that help scratch the shopping itch?

 

[Mimmy]

can i sleep for like a week now

so after about a month and a half spent panicking, missing work to prepare a case, and an enormous amount of time and money wasted, the eviction trial was today and the judge dismissed it (in my favor). such a relief but this was the most unnecessary thing ever.

i really want that bag i've been stalking as a reward now. trying to be good. trying, trying, trying...

has anyone purchased anything so i can live through you?

You deserve to get some rest now, faith.

Glad the case was decided in your favor; sucks that you spent so much mental and physical energy on it though.

I feel like enabling you. Maybe you should just buy the bag, so that I can live through you.

 

[deleted5682]

I’m so glad to hear that the judge decided in your favor. What a relief! Now you don’t have to move... yes?

I know you don’t like scarves much, but I just treated myself to a preloved Hermes scarf that will be here by the end of the week. Something pretty special. Does that help scratch the shopping itch?

Thank you. I don't have to move, no, though obviously I would like to.

I like scarves, I just don't like them on me because I'm weird about my neck being touched. I'm sure it's a lovely scarf - it's Hermes, how could it not be! Hope to see photos once you receive it

 

[deleted5682]

You deserve to get some rest now, faith.

Glad the case was decided in your favor; sucks that you spent so much mental and physical energy on it though.

I feel like enabling you. Maybe you should just buy the bag, so that I can live through you.

Thank you

Ok, I made an offer on the bag. We'll see what happens.

 

[BigTexy]

I've been on a bit of a bag buying spree lately, all pre-loved MJ's, and I can't seem to stop lol. Part of the problem is I don't actually have most of them in my hot little hands yet, they are shacking up with my mom until she comes to visit in a few weeks, so hopefully the itch to buy another bag stops when she gets here. (I do have that awesome coral small Stam to keep me occupied, but it's too small to use on a daily basis.)
However, there's this purple stardust Cecilia and a grey Cecilia that I've been eyeing for a while, until, oh what's that? a black icy Stam appeared out of nowhere just the other day in good condition for a killer price...and I can't decide if I should just get it or if I have enough black bags Idk how easy they are to find so I don't want to miss out on a good deal. Or should I go for one of the Cecilia bags I'm looking at?
I actually don't have that many large black bags, I think I have 2 and neither are as 'put together' looking as the Stam. One is a Sorial tote and the other is Andrew Marc New York (teal in the pic but mine's black).

Thanks for listening to my ramble. The sun never goes down here anymore and I'm so tired I can't even. Wish kids could read clocks and go back to sleep!!

 

[Mimmy]

It felt weird to start a new thread for a reveal of an 8 year old bag, so I thought I would share it here. I found this small Stam in coral on the Norwegian version of Craig's list for about $130. It's in really good condition and seems like it was hardly used! The color is a really fresh red with orange undertones, not really what I think of when I hear coral, but I love it! Thanks @faith_ann for helping me authenticate it

This bag is beautiful, BigTexy! Congrats!

This is the MJ style that I let get away. I continue to look for one that I like at a good price.

I've been on a bit of a bag buying spree lately, all pre-loved MJ's, and I can't seem to stop lol. Part of the problem is I don't actually have most of them in my hot little hands yet, they are shacking up with my mom until she comes to visit in a few weeks, so hopefully the itch to buy another bag stops when she gets here. (I do have that awesome coral small Stam to keep me occupied, but it's too small to use on a daily basis.)
However, there's this purple stardust Cecilia and a grey Cecilia that I've been eyeing for a while, until, oh what's that? a black icy Stam appeared out of nowhere just the other day in good condition for a killer price...and I can't decide if I should just get it or if I have enough black bags Idk how easy they are to find so I don't want to miss out on a good deal. Or should I go for one of the Cecilia bags I'm looking at?
I actually don't have that many large black bags, I think I have 2 and neither are as 'put together' looking as the Stam. One is a Sorial tote and the other is Andrew Marc New York (teal in the pic but mine's black).

Thanks for listening to my ramble. The sun never goes down here anymore and I'm so tired I can't even. Wish kids could read clocks and go back to sleep!!

Of the bags you mentioned, the black icy Stam in good condition, at a killer price would be tempting.

Purple stardust Cecilia sounds gorgeous too. Would you get a lot of wear out of it? Or would you just look at it adoringly? [emoji7]

Just my rambling thoughts too. I actually have some needed down time this week, and actually have time to ramble.

 

[deleted5682]

I've been on a bit of a bag buying spree lately, all pre-loved MJ's, and I can't seem to stop lol. Part of the problem is I don't actually have most of them in my hot little hands yet, they are shacking up with my mom until she comes to visit in a few weeks, so hopefully the itch to buy another bag stops when she gets here. (I do have that awesome coral small Stam to keep me occupied, but it's too small to use on a daily basis.)
However, there's this purple stardust Cecilia and a grey Cecilia that I've been eyeing for a while, until, oh what's that? a black icy Stam appeared out of nowhere just the other day in good condition for a killer price...and I can't decide if I should just get it or if I have enough black bags Idk how easy they are to find so I don't want to miss out on a good deal. Or should I go for one of the Cecilia bags I'm looking at?
I actually don't have that many large black bags, I think I have 2 and neither are as 'put together' looking as the Stam. One is a Sorial tote and the other is Andrew Marc New York (teal in the pic but mine's black).

Thanks for listening to my ramble. The sun never goes down here anymore and I'm so tired I can't even. Wish kids could read clocks and go back to sleep!!

The purple stardust Cecilia's pop up often. I'm not sure which shade of gray the Cecilia is, but grays in general aren't that common. Icy black stams aren't as expensive or difficult to find as they used to be, but if it's under, say, $250 and in good condition, I would consider that a good deal. I don't know if you're familiar with FA05 authentication markers but those stams were heavily faked, so be careful

 

[BigTexy]

This bag is beautiful, BigTexy! Congrats!

This is the MJ style that I let get away. I continue to look for one that I like at a good price.

Of the bags you mentioned, the black icy Stam in good condition, at a killer price would be tempting.

Purple stardust Cecilia sounds gorgeous too. Would you get a lot of wear out of it? Or would you just look at it adoringly? [emoji7]

Just my rambling thoughts too. I actually have some needed down time this week, and actually have time to ramble.

Thanks! I've been enjoying it so far and wonder why I waited so long to try this style.
I really love the purple color, but sometimes it is hard to tell what kind of purple it is. Were there several purple stardust seasons (not sure how to say that ...)? Sometimes they look like a rich plum and sometimes it's more of a blue-toned purple. I would treat it like a neutral almost and not be too picky what I wear it with, so I *think* I would get a lot of use out of it. The icy Stam is so different too, so it's not just a regular black bag. I had been telling myself though that I wanted a fun color Stam when it came along, but maybe the icy makes up for it?

Any bag I get, I'm going to use because I can't justify spending the money if I'm too afraid to carry it. Plus, closet space is at a premium so I can't just store pretty things

Please ramble away! I'm so glad I found this forum to get advice and talk to others who are knowledgeable and interested in a brand that I like too. Also, I would like to say thank you all here for being so friendly and inclusive. There are other sub forums on here that aren't that inclusive, especially to new members or those that aren't very knowledgeable in the brand (especially in the authentication thread).

 

[BigTexy]

The purple stardust Cecilia's pop up often. I'm not sure which shade of gray the Cecilia is, but grays in general aren't that common. Icy black stams aren't as expensive or difficult to find as they used to be, but if it's under, say, $250 and in good condition, I would consider that a good deal. I don't know if you're familiar with FA05 authentication markers but those stams were heavily faked, so be careful

Right now I'm leaning more towards the purple stardust, I just wish I could see the purple in person. The grey one is really pretty too, it's dark grey and I think reasonably priced around $260 US. I would have to get them authenticated of course, because I still don't know what the fake markers are outside of fake zippers.

I think I've actually got the FA05 Stams down, but I'm curious if the fakes ever have the correct brass nameplate inside the bag but other really obvious tells (I totally get if you don't want to discuss this here, I just feel bad putting so many listings in the authentication thread and I want to learn). The one I'm looking at has a BIN of $143 and starting bid of $48, too good to be true?

 

[deleted5682]

Right now I'm leaning more towards the purple stardust, I just wish I could see the purple in person. The grey one is really pretty too, it's dark grey and I think reasonably priced around $260 US. I would have to get them authenticated of course, because I still don't know what the fake markers are outside of fake zippers.

I think I've actually got the FA05 Stams down, but I'm curious if the fakes ever have the correct brass nameplate inside the bag but other really obvious tells (I totally get if you don't want to discuss this here, I just feel bad putting so many listings in the authentication thread and I want to learn). The one I'm looking at has a BIN of $143 and starting bid of $48, too good to be true?

I think I have photos of my purple Cecilia around here somewhere if it’d help you determine the color. It looks a lot darker in some photos than it is IRL.

That’s a reasonably price for the gray. IIRC that’s the same one I had and it’s a lovely shade.

Don’t feel bad posting in the authentication thread. I really don’t mind.

IME basically 90% of the fake FA05 bags get both the nameplate (and other hardware engravings) and season tag wrong. Occasionally, one will be passable and the other not even close, or both will be passable but there’s some other obvious giveaway, like the lining is incorrect or the color wasn’t made that season.

I wouldn’t doubt anything purely because the price is good. Not everyone cares what something sells for or knows what they could get for it, and lately I’ve seen them sell in the low to mid 100s, anyway.

 

[deleted5682]

@BigTexy i couldn't find photos of the cecilia, but the beat bag is the same season and shade of purple.

 

[BigTexy]

I think I have photos of my purple Cecilia around here somewhere if it’d help you determine the color. It looks a lot darker in some photos than it is IRL.

That’s a reasonably price for the gray. IIRC that’s the same one I had and it’s a lovely shade.

Don’t feel bad posting in the authentication thread. I really don’t mind.

IME basically 90% of the fake FA05 bags get both the nameplate (and other hardware engravings) and season tag wrong. Occasionally, one will be passable and the other not even close, or both will be passable but there’s some other obvious giveaway, like the lining is incorrect or the color wasn’t made that season.

I wouldn’t doubt anything purely because the price is good. Not everyone cares what something sells for or knows what they could get for it, and lately I’ve seen them sell in the low to mid 100s, anyway.

@BigTexy i couldn't find photos of the cecilia, but the beat bag is the same season and shade of purple.

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Thanks for the tips! I will post over there in a bit; hopefully she sends a pic of the season tag soon so I can post in one go.
OH, Man! That purple is gorg! It definitely looks different in your pics from the other listings I've seen, but you take great shots of your bags and some people, like do they even care what their pics look like? Thanks for taking the time to post this. Now I have a conundrum...