Odd leather smell

[arlv8500]

Hi everyone,

I need your opinion. I ended up with a stinker, and was offered a replacement, however, I'm having trouble letting go, because it's a colour that is no longer in production, and I have been told the replacement can only be from this/future collections... I can't bare the smell in the heat! But I can't let go of the colour!

What would you do?

 

[Sensational11]

Hi everyone,

I need your opinion. I ended up with a stinker, and was offered a replacement, however, I'm having trouble letting go, because it's a colour that is no longer in production, and I have been told the replacement can only be from this/future collections... I can't bare the smell in the heat! But I can't let go of the colour!

What would you do?

I know how you feel. It was hard letting go of my BE ghw togo birkin just two weeks ago too.
I ended up taking a replacement bag that they offered from a few choices. I love BE to bits but there is no way I could bring her out without getting stares or SAs spraying perfume when I leave the store. It was embarrassing. If you really want the exact same colour replacement, maybe you could discuss it with your SA again? See if they could work something out. Good luck!

 

[VigeeLeBrun]

Hi everyone,

I need your opinion. I ended up with a stinker, and was offered a replacement, however, I'm having trouble letting go, because it's a colour that is no longer in production, and I have been told the replacement can only be from this/future collections... I can't bare the smell in the heat! But I can't let go of the colour!

What would you do?

arlv, let it go and don't look back. I feel for you but you can't live with a skunk IMO.

 

[Israeli_Flava]

Hi everyone,

I need your opinion. I ended up with a stinker, and was offered a replacement, however, I'm having trouble letting go, because it's a colour that is no longer in production, and I have been told the replacement can only be from this/future collections... I can't bare the smell in the heat! But I can't let go of the colour!

What would you do?

Oh darling you must let the bag go. The smell will not go away. I know it's hard but seriously do you want to smell like PePeLePew owns a Birkin? No. Ask for SO of another color you love. Hermes does such amazing colors...u must try to be offered something u love....

 

[Israeli_Flava]

Did other people go for different leather choices and which ones did you go for? I am trying to figure out if that is not best.

Congrats for all those who got replacements. ����������

I think it all depends on what's available. If the same bag is available in stock, you will get exactly same bag (even exchange so no money needs to change hands). But if the skunk you have is not available for exact replacement, it is up to H as to your options. The goal is to give you the exact same bag but that is not always possible. As I have been on this thread since the beginning, I can tell you that each SM handles things with their own twist.

 

[chicinthecity777]

Hi everyone,

I need your opinion. I ended up with a stinker, and was offered a replacement, however, I'm having trouble letting go, because it's a colour that is no longer in production, and I have been told the replacement can only be from this/future collections... I can't bare the smell in the heat! But I can't let go of the colour!

What would you do?

I would take it back as soon as possible!

 

[arlv8500]

I know how you feel. It was hard letting go of my BE ghw togo birkin just two weeks ago too.
I ended up taking a replacement bag that they offered from a few choices. I love BE to bits but there is no way I could bring her out without getting stares or SAs spraying perfume when I leave the store. It was embarrassing. If you really want the exact same colour replacement, maybe you could discuss it with your SA again? See if they could work something out. Good luck!

SA did say we will try to find a colour that's close like Sakura, but it's not rose lipstick. , first world problems...

arlv, let it go and don't look back. I feel for you but you can't live with a skunk IMO.

Thank you Vigee, I agree I did feel embarrassed when I carried her around, and of course it doesn't help when DH calls her "stinky"

Oh darling you must let the bag go. The smell will not go away. I know it's hard but seriously do you want to smell like PePeLePew owns a Birkin? No. Ask for SO of another color you love. Hermes does such amazing colors...u must try to be offered something u love....

Heehee IF I was being cheeky and asked for an SO, but SA said the list was closed, and I just ordered one back in April.

I would take it back as soon as possible!

I will let you ladies know what I end up doing! Thanks for all of your advice!

 

[Leah]

^ Let us know how it goes! You are doing the right thing by returning this bag. For the price you've paid, you deserve (and will get) a PERFECT bag.

 

[foxyqt]

Ladies I finally received my replacement a few days ago! It is beautiful and so far odor-free! I am still scared to put it to the sun test BUT it had no smell at all when I took it out of the dust bag. My older skunk bag smelt a bit weird as soon as I took it out of the bag, but the replacement smells of yummy new leather now.

FYI, the skunk bag was an Etoupe B35 Togo Stamp Q. I took it to FSH in September and asked for a replacement of the exact specifications. The replacement was shipped and delivered in December (Stamp R) so that makes a total of 2 months and a couple of weeks. I honestly expected it to take much longer.. I'm very happy with the way FSH handled the whole situation.

Goodluck to all who are waiting for their replacements!

 

[Sensational11]

Ladies I finally received my replacement a few days ago! It is beautiful and so far odor-free! I am still scared to put it to the sun test BUT it had no smell at all when I took it out of the dust bag. My older skunk bag smelt a bit weird as soon as I took it out of the bag, but the replacement smells of yummy new leather now.

FYI, the skunk bag was an Etoupe B35 Togo Stamp Q. I took it to FSH in September and asked for a replacement of the exact specifications. The replacement was shipped and delivered in December (Stamp R) so that makes a total of 2 months and a couple of weeks. I honestly expected it to take much longer.. I'm very happy with the way FSH handled the whole situation.

Goodluck to all who are waiting for their replacements!

That's great foxyqt! It was after reading your posts that I decided to bring mine to FSH directly. So thank you! My replacement is also togo and same here I haven't done the sun test yet.

 

[VigeeLeBrun]

Ladies I finally received my replacement a few days ago! It is beautiful and so far odor-free! I am still scared to put it to the sun test BUT it had no smell at all when I took it out of the dust bag. My older skunk bag smelt a bit weird as soon as I took it out of the bag, but the replacement smells of yummy new leather now.

FYI, the skunk bag was an Etoupe B35 Togo Stamp Q. I took it to FSH in September and asked for a replacement of the exact specifications. The replacement was shipped and delivered in December (Stamp R) so that makes a total of 2 months and a couple of weeks. I honestly expected it to take much longer.. I'm very happy with the way FSH handled the whole situation.

Goodluck to all who are waiting for their replacements!

Congrats, foxyqt on the speedy replacement, glad that you are quite happy.

 

[chkpfbeliever]

Ladies I finally received my replacement a few days ago! It is beautiful and so far odor-free! I am still scared to put it to the sun test BUT it had no smell at all when I took it out of the dust bag. My older skunk bag smelt a bit weird as soon as I took it out of the bag, but the replacement smells of yummy new leather now.

FYI, the skunk bag was an Etoupe B35 Togo Stamp Q. I took it to FSH in September and asked for a replacement of the exact specifications. The replacement was shipped and delivered in December (Stamp R) so that makes a total of 2 months and a couple of weeks. I honestly expected it to take much longer.. I'm very happy with the way FSH handled the whole situation.

Goodluck to all who are waiting for their replacements!

Congrats on a short wait. Other than taking it directly to FSH, I think having a color like Etoupe in the 35cm size, which is a staple color makes it a lot faster as well.

 

[Sarah_sarah]

I think it all depends on what's available. If the same bag is available in stock, you will get exactly same bag (even exchange so no money needs to change hands). But if the skunk you have is not available for exact replacement, it is up to H as to your options. The goal is to give you the exact same bag but that is not always possible. As I have been on this thread since the beginning, I can tell you that each SM handles things with their own twist.

I do agree. Sadly. So far still waiting and keep going there to buy things to ask what's going on. So far, they claim it will be Jan. Also I keep getting told (I also see) they have Bags with palladium vs gold hardware. They say the customers in the store prefer palladium. This does not help me since mine is gold hardware. But I have grown skeptical.

 

[arlv8500]

Hi ladies, I'm in another pickle... Since I can't get a replacement for RL, my SA said I can choose any bag if it's something they can make and is not an SO. I'm so clueless as to what to get... Help!!!

 

[Kitty S.]

I do agree. Sadly. So far still waiting and keep going there to buy things to ask what's going on. So far, they claim it will be Jan. Also I keep getting told (I also see) they have Bags with palladium vs gold hardware. They say the customers in the store prefer palladium. This does not help me since mine is gold hardware. But I have grown skeptical.

In general, the more options you give to the store, the speedier you can get your replacement. You may want to prioritize your preferences (Ex, GHW is more important than the leather or color). Hope the new year brings you luck!