Normal leather variation or defect?

[Stephg]

Hey all, looking for opinions. I purchased this rogue tote off eBay, was pretty pricey but it’s beautiful. I received it yesterday, upon closer inspection I noticed on the interior - one side is smooth and the other is bubbly? Textured? Not sure the right word to use for this. Curious if anyone else’s rogue totes have this going on? I’m unsure if it’s just a normal variation in leather or if it’s an issue that could possibly lead to cracking with use. Perhaps I’m being overly paranoid and picky.

One pic shows the texture and the other pic shows the smooth side.

 

[LaurenR17]

OMG that bag is stunning!!! I have no idea how to answer your question, but I needed to let you know that I’m drooling over your gorgeous purchase [emoji7]

 

[Stephg]

OMG that bag is stunning!!! I have no idea how to answer your question, but I needed to let you know that I’m drooling over your gorgeous purchase [emoji7]

Thank you! It's absolutely stunning in person!

 

[Suzanne B.]

I think that might just be a variation in the leather. I'm sure others more knowledgeable will drop in to advise. Gorgeous bag!

 

[CoachMaven]

My thought initially was a leather variation too. I've gotten bags where the panel on one side was smooth and the other side was much more pebbly. I tend to exchange those if I can, but on the inside, I'd completely live with it. That's a show stopper of a tote!

 

[Suzanne B.]

Yea, I hate when the front and back each have 2 panels with a seam down the middle and one panel is lightly pebbled and the other panel is heavily pebbled......I can't stand that.

 

[Stephg]

It's funny because I'm not one to pick apart a bag based on texture. I know that leather will have variation. I guess I was just nervous it was going to crack or something. That bag is absolutely beautiful, my heart dropped when I saw the weird texture. Thanks for the reassurance ladies!

 

[Luv2Shop1]

It’s fine...that’s normal. Enjoy your bag!

 

[amateurjeweler]

I had a 1941 bag with a leather interior that did that. I eventually sold it since it wasn't the right bag for me (nothing to do with the "bubbling"), and while it did trigger my OCD a bit, it never gave me any issues. If you can look past it I'm sure you will love the bag. Nice find, it's beautiful!