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#346
Paris knows what's wrong. They HAVE to know by now. THEY are the leather experts. But I wouldn't think they will want to admit this publically....
The SAs and SMs know there is an issue but have not been told WHAT THE ISSUE IS....
 
#350
Israeli_Flava said:
So no one else has this problem with EPSOM leather? I believe everyone so far has had a TOGO skunk bag.... I'm the only Epsom stink bomb???
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I too have been following this discussion with great interest and have varying HUGE emotions for those affected - anger, disbelief, shock, major compassion.

Also admiration for the equanimity and humor shown. And your guts for bringing this to the fore. My hat is off to you.

IF, the way you were treated has made my blood boil. And sweet H-passionate you, of all people <grrrrrr>

I was watching while reading for epsom also, as it seems that togo is predominant and remember loveaddict mentioning her sister's rouge casaque Birkin:

Originally Posted by loveaddict ok my sister got birkin rouge cassaque epsom few months back from the store and she was telling me how it smells like a skunk....i kept on telling her its the leather smell maybe this batch has more cowhide smell....until yesterday she picked me up...and when i entered the car i smelled something very bad like skunk....then i asked her whyyy her car smells like that....apparently its the bag!!

hope hermes read this and improves.
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I am extremely anxious for your report tomorrow, Nico, as well.

Thank you everyone for shouting this problem out. Completely unbelievable.

(This makes the recent ultra thin and pilling GM shawl problem look like a ride on the Ferris Wheel in comparison.)
 
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#351
Katel said:
I too have been following this discussion with great interest and have varying HUGE emotions for those affected - anger, disbelief, shock, major compassion.

Also admiration for the equanimity and humor shown. And your guts for bringing this to the fore. My hat is off to you.

IF, the way you were treated has made my blood boil. And sweet H-passionate you, of all people <grrrrrr>

I was watching while reading for epsom also, as it seems that togo is predominant and remember loveaddict mentioning her sister's rouge casaque Birkin:



I am extremely anxious for your report tomorrow, Nico, as well.

Thank you everyone for shouting this problem out. Completely unbelievable.

(This makes the recent ultra thin and pilling GM shawl problem look like a ride on the Ferris Wheel in comparison.)
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Ahhhh yes Katel!!! Thanks for reminding me about Loveaddict!

This whole situation makes me feel so conflicted.... on one hand I want to be SUPER pissed off and write a scathing letter to corporate.... but then I recognize the fact I can't be mad at HERMES bc of one person.... I also feel that the person may not have actually known the extent of the smell issue and the fact that it isn't just happening in TOGO.... so I really don't feel like I need to air all the dirt that would go into that letter, if I wrote one. I will never know the truth of why they told me the bag was sent to Paris when it never left the boutique and it really doesn't matter anymore. SOoooo I'd rather focus all this energy on helping others through this and recognize that Hermes called me back to that boutique to rectify the situation so hopefully.... I will help others who are feeling horrible about this stinky situation and it will all work out in the end.... xo Katel
 
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#352
Ok.. Ladies I don't own a hermes bag right now but I definitely know that skunk smell. I bought a large tote from ZARA. Online, around $100, thought I could use it as a throw the kids stuff in kind of bag.

Noooo chance! It stank from the moment I opened the box. Yes, it was delivered to me in the summer months- I'm assuming hot delivery vans etc. I had to put it into my back shed to air for a YEAR! Yes, 12 while months and even to this day, I have not put anything in it cause it taints anything I put into it.

My point, for $100, lesson learnt, money thrown away for $10,000? Do not accept anything but a replacement. The smell does not go away.
 
#354
Hi everyone!

I am back with my etain K35! So good news and bad news. We immediately do a sniff test and cannot smell anything, but of course I know that heat is the issue so I used a hairdryer to gently warm the entire bag. 90% does not smell. The 10% is a small patch in the front which has the funky skunk to it. It is not as strong as my old K and isn't noticeable unless my nose is touching it. After making out with my K for about 10 mins I decided to bring it home so I can sit it in the sun. Right now she's tanning in the window and I'm praying the funk does not get stronger. Will provide an update later this afternoon! Crossing my fingers!

And it is a brand new bag, stamp R.

Here she is with her new twilly too, couldn't resist. :laugh:
 

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#355
Nico_79 said:
Hi everyone!



I am back with my etain K35! So good news and bad news. We immediately do a sniff test and cannot smell anything, but of course I know that heat is the issue so I used a hairdryer to gently warm the entire bag. 90% does not smell. The 10% is a small patch in the front which has the funky skunk to it. It is not as strong as my old K and isn't noticeable unless my nose is touching it. After making out with my K for about 10 mins I decided to bring it home so I can sit it in the sun. Right now she's tanning in the window and I'm praying the funk does not get stronger. Will provide an update later this afternoon! Crossing my fingers!



And it is a brand new bag, stamp R.



Here she is with her new twilly too, couldn't resist. :laugh:
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Glad to hear that you did indeed get a brand new bag. Did you do the hair dryer test in the store? Hopefully if it's just that tiny little patch, the stink won't be noticeable unless you put your nose right up to it - which nobody but you is going to do. That means though that others might get brand new bags and there may be larger patches of stinky leather, maybe worse than their original bag.

Love it with that twilly by the way!
 
#356
swezfamily said:
Glad to hear that you did indeed get a brand new bag. Did you do the hair dryer test in the store? Hopefully if it's just that tiny little patch, the stink won't be noticeable unless you put your nose right up to it - which nobody but you is going to do. That means though that others might get brand new bags and there may be larger patches of stinky leather, maybe worse than their original bag.

Love it with that twilly by the way!
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Thanks swezfamily, maybe the twilly will defunk it? :laugh:

I did the hair dryer test at home because my SA had another appointment waiting and I didn't want to cause a scene. I was getting a funny feeling from her this morning for some reason, so I didn't want to push. Plus I like the idea of doing a thorough heat test in my home where there is no perfume to contend with.

Sooo...the sun didn't make her smell any worse, but if I shove my nose into the front panel it's still there. I guess all I can do is wait until summer?
 
#357
Nico_79 said:
Hi everyone!

I am back with my etain K35! So good news and bad news. We immediately do a sniff test and cannot smell anything, but of course I know that heat is the issue so I used a hairdryer to gently warm the entire bag. 90% does not smell. The 10% is a small patch in the front which has the funky skunk to it. It is not as strong as my old K and isn't noticeable unless my nose is touching it. After making out with my K for about 10 mins I decided to bring it home so I can sit it in the sun. Right now she's tanning in the window and I'm praying the funk does not get stronger. Will provide an update later this afternoon! Crossing my fingers!

And it is a brand new bag, stamp R.

Here she is with her new twilly too, couldn't resist. :laugh:
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Beautiful, Nico! I hope she stays like this and doesn't worsen for you.
 
#358
Nico_79 said:
Thanks swezfamily, maybe the twilly will defunk it? :laugh:



I did the hair dryer test at home because my SA had another appointment waiting and I didn't want to cause a scene. I was getting a funny feeling from her this morning for some reason, so I didn't want to push. Plus I like the idea of doing a thorough heat test in my home where there is no perfume to contend with.



Sooo...the sun didn't make her smell any worse, but if I shove my nose into the front panel it's still there. I guess all I can do is wait until summer?
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Glad to hear that the sun didn't make it any worse, but it will be interesting to find out how it smells when summer rolls around.
 
#359
Nico_79 said:
Hi everyone!



I am back with my etain K35! So good news and bad news. We immediately do a sniff test and cannot smell anything, but of course I know that heat is the issue so I used a hairdryer to gently warm the entire bag. 90% does not smell. The 10% is a small patch in the front which has the funky skunk to it. It is not as strong as my old K and isn't noticeable unless my nose is touching it. After making out with my K for about 10 mins I decided to bring it home so I can sit it in the sun. Right now she's tanning in the window and I'm praying the funk does not get stronger. Will provide an update later this afternoon! Crossing my fingers!



And it is a brand new bag, stamp R.



Here she is with her new twilly too, couldn't resist. :laugh:
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TOO beautiful! Crazy about this one! &#10084;&#65039;And what's going on? No more Grumpy Cat??
 
#360
hrhsunshine said:
Beautiful, Nico! I hope she stays like this and doesn't worsen for you.
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I hope so too!! I don't think I could handle going back into the store and asking them for another bag. Sigh.

swezfamily said:
Glad to hear that the sun didn't make it any worse, but it will be interesting to find out how it smells when summer rolls around.
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Yes, that is my concern too. Only time will tell! :laugh:

Anfang said:
TOO beautiful! Crazy about this one! &#10084;&#65039;And what's going on? No more Grumpy Cat??
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Thanks dear! Uhhh long story about the avatar change, the reason can be found here: http://forum.purseblog.com/chanel/im-sorry-860558.html

I will find a good Grumpy Cat for spring I promise! :D
 
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