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cr1stalangel said:
I'm crossing all my fingers and toes for you that your belt is free from the problem.
When I learnt about this issue, I line up all my Q and R stamp purchases, big and small by the window. DH said it looks like I'm hanging my H washing to dry! lol
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Thanks, cr1stalangel! I purchased three Bs in the last seven months and tested them all in the sun, luckily no skunks. Hopefully, this minor purchase of a belt strap is good, too. Funny, until your reminder it didn't occur to me to check it.
 
#2,525
Tingeling said:
Ok so the sun finally came out today so I tested my bag.

My bag is a Noir Birkin 35 in Togo a walk in buy at FSH Q stamp. So I hung my bag in the window in direct sunlight. I left it there for a couple of hours. I also turned it around so all the panels got sunshine. The sun also managed to heat up the bag through the window today so I think I got the bag properly tested.

And, I def. think I am one of the lucky ones that don't have a skunk. The leather had the same odor as when it is cold, it only smelled a little stronger of leather, but still only leather.

I am so happy, but I also feel for all of you who went to so much trouble to save up for the bag of your dreams and then got a defective one. So sorry for you all, and I hope Hermes will replace them as fast as they possible can!
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That's great news. I had the same outcome with my sun test (through a window), the smell of the leather was much stronger after leaving it in the sun for a couple hours, but I don't believe my bag is affected. To be sure, I will be testing it again by keeping it outside in direct sunlight.
 
#2,526
anan said:
That's great news. I had the same outcome with my sun test (through a window), the smell of the leather was much stronger after leaving it in the sun for a couple hours, but I don't believe my bag is affected. To be sure, I will be testing it again by keeping it outside in direct sunlight.
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That's good news, please let us know after you have tested it outside as well :smile1:
 
#2,528
pierina2 said:
Thanks, Katel. June seems like such a long time ago, and my replacement Kelly still isn't here....

Other than a few odds and ends it's the [Q] and [R] togo and epsom items that can be affected. Good luck with your belts!
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cr1stalangel said:
R stamp is definitely affected for both Togo and Epsom. Belts, wallets, agendas, etc is affected. Unfortunately I'm speaking from my personal experience and from what I've been reading on this thread.
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thank you both... :heart:

I hope you see your replacement Kelly soon, pierina :flowers:

have the stack isolated and waiting for some sun/sun bathing (fingers crossed)
 
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I got a reply back from FSH after I sent them an email to ask about the status of my replacement. They said it is still "in process" and that they can't give a specific date. Looks like its going to be a while! *sigh*
 
#2,530
My replacement bag came in today. As we unboxed it, the familiar skunky smell wafted up. I am grateful to my SM for trying to replace the same colour but it looks like it is not possible, will have to go for another colour.
 
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medusa2020 said:
My replacement bag came in today. As we unboxed it, the familiar skunky smell wafted up. I am grateful to my SM for trying to replace the same colour but it looks like it is not possible, will have to go for another colour.
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Hello my dear, good to see you around:hugs: NOT good your second skung bag:cry: I hope you can solve this issue ASAP, I'm crossing fingers and toes for you!!
 
#2,532
medusa2020 said:
My replacement bag came in today. As we unboxed it, the familiar skunky smell wafted up. I am grateful to my SM for trying to replace the same colour but it looks like it is not possible, will have to go for another colour.
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Just curious, how could H let another skunk bag pass their quality control? Simply don't understand this, it baffles me! So sorry to hear this, medusa. Which color and leather was it?
 
#2,533
VigeeLeBrun said:


Just curious, how could H let another skunk bag pass their quality control? Simply don't understand this, it baffles me! So sorry to hear this, medusa. Which color and leather was it?
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Exactly! I really DO NOT like the way H is handly this problem!

I spoke about it to my SM, after it came out on the news, and he told me that A FEW Togo bags had been affected and that H had already solved the problem......yah sure!!!!!
 
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VigeeLeBrun said:


Just curious, how could H let another skunk bag pass their quality control? Simply don't understand this, it baffles me! So sorry to hear this, medusa. Which color and leather was it?
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Thanks duna! :hugs:

VigeeLeBrun, this was not specifically made to replace my bag but it was my SM's attempt to replace the colour that I loved which was Rose Lipstick in Togo. The replacement was another Rose Lipstick in Togo that they were expecting but were hoping was normal. I don't think they have anymore RL on order so I will have to choose another colour. I have waited 9 months already, what to do?
 
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duna said:
Exactly! I really DO NOT like the way H is handly this problem!

I spoke about it to my SM, after it came out on the news, and he told me that A FEW Togo bags had been affected and that H had already solved the problem......yah sure!!!!!
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duna, what I clearly don't understand is that if it days, weeks or months to produce each B/K, couldn't H add add a 30 minute heat test to the manufacturing process? I know they H says it has it under control, but why add to their negative revenue by shipping a skunk from Paris only to have it returned? Let alone the customer service issues! I assumed from what I read here that H had the problem under control but unfortunately that doesn't seem to be the case. I am simply disappointed for all the skunk bag recipients.

medusa2020 said:
Thanks duna! :hugs:

VigeeLeBrun, this was not specifically made to replace my bag but it was my SM's attempt to replace the colour that I loved which was Rose Lipstick in Togo. The replacement was another Rose Lipstick in Togo that they were expecting but were hoping was normal. I don't think they have anymore RL on order so I will have to choose another colour. I have waited 9 months already, what to do?
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medusa, points given to your SM who is trying to solve your skunk bag replacement as quickly as possible. Points taken away from corporate H for continuing to ship skunk items from Paris. At least, you are getting a replacement bag and not a credit or a refund. All you can do now is wait, my fingers are crossed for you!
 
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