Odd leather smell

[Anfang]

I hope so too!! I don't think I could handle going back into the store and asking them for another bag. Sigh.







Yes, that is my concern too. Only time will tell!







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!

Pretty harsh thread!! 😱 Anyway... A great Spring Grumpy Cat to come, this is good news around here! 😄

 

[Nico_79]

Pretty harsh thread!! 😱 Anyway... A great Spring Grumpy Cat to come, this is good news around here! 😄

Yes, but we turned it around to make it quite funny and entertaining hence the avatar with the plastic bubble wrap head dress.

 

[pcil]

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.

Yay! I am glad you get a brand new bag! I hope the smell from that one small patch would not spread to other area. Crossing my fingers for you!! Nice twilly you have there!! Do you mind sharing the name of the twilly?

 

[doves75]

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.

Yay...Nico_79..You got a new bag and it does not smell. 😊👍😊

 

[Nico_79]

Yay! I am glad you get a brand new bag! I hope the smell from that one small patch would not spread to other area. Crossing my fingers for you!! Nice twilly you have there!! Do you mind sharing the name of the twilly?

I hope so too pcil!! The twilly is called Les Flots du Cheval.

Yay...Nico_79..You got a new bag and it does not smell. 😊👍😊

Thanks doves! I am still worried about the summer heat, but I can't do anything with snow on the ground.

 

[Israeli_Flava]

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.

Hi Nico!!! So glad you got your Kelly and the twilly does look fabulous!

I'm a little worried though about you saying it has a skunk spot in the front. There shouldn't be any sign of smell. NONE. Please put that bag in your window sill. I really hope this works out *fingers crossed*

p.s. I read the entire "Why do you buy Chanel granny flaps that look like plastic" thread and died laughing last night! I was literally BURSTING with laughter!!! Thx for the link and your new avatar is a riot!

 

[Nico_79]

Hi Nico!!! So glad you got your Kelly and the twilly does look fabulous!

I'm a little worried though about you saying it has a skunk spot in the front. There shouldn't be any sign of smell. NONE. Please put that bag in your window sill. I really hope this works out *fingers crossed*

p.s. I read the entire "Why do you buy Chanel granny flaps that look like plastic" thread and died laughing last night! I was literally BURSTING with laughter!!! Thx for the link and your new avatar is a riot!

I'm worried too!! I did the sun by the window test for two hours yesterday afternoon. It was hot sun too since my kitty decided to curl up right next to my K. I was so sure I'd go into the room and the skunk would hit me, but it didn't so I'm not sure what to do. The smell is there for sure if I put my nose up to it, but not apparent otherwise. Sigh. What to do?!?

:lolots: Isn't that thread just insane? I can't believe that girl even created that in the first place, but it turned out to be quite amusing. Thank god she didn't get any ideas to post here in the H subforum.

 

[swezfamily]

I'm worried too!! I did the sun by the window test for two hours yesterday afternoon. It was hot sun too since my kitty decided to curl up right next to my K. I was so sure I'd go into the room and the skunk would hit me, but it didn't so I'm not sure what to do. The smell is there for sure if I put my nose up to it, but not apparent otherwise. Sigh. What to do?!?



:lolots: Isn't that thread just insane? I can't believe that girl even created that in the first place, but it turned out to be quite amusing. Thank god she didn't get any ideas to post here in the H subforum.

I've been following that thread too - you all are so creative! She definitely just wanted to bash Chanel lovers. What evah…

Regarding your bag, if you can only smell it when you put your nose up to it, I think it should be fine. Hell, if mine comes back only smelling half as stinky as it did, I think I'll be happy. That's probably not the right attitude when spending so much for a bag, but I'm tired of the waiting and just want the ordeal to be over with. Keep in mind I waited 9 months for the bag to come in, then over 1 month to hear what Paris had to say, now I'm told it'll be 6 weeks for the cleaning…I just want my Kelly back!

 

[Israeli_Flava]

I've been following that thread too - you all are so creative! She definitely just wanted to bash Chanel lovers. What evah…

Regarding your bag, if you can only smell it when you put your nose up to it, I think it should be fine. Hell, if mine comes back only smelling half as stinky as it did, I think I'll be happy. That's probably not the right attitude when spending so much for a bag, but I'm tired of the waiting and just want the ordeal to be over with. Keep in mind I waited 9 months for the bag to come in, then over 1 month to hear what Paris had to say, now I'm told it'll be 6 weeks for the cleaning…I just want my Kelly back!

Soooo curious about this "cleaning".... Hmmmm.
I won't accept anything but a perfect B but I do understand your feelings.

 

[Israeli_Flava]

I'm worried too!! I did the sun by the window test for two hours yesterday afternoon. It was hot sun too since my kitty decided to curl up right next to my K. I was so sure I'd go into the room and the skunk would hit me, but it didn't so I'm not sure what to do. The smell is there for sure if I put my nose up to it, but not apparent otherwise. Sigh. What to do?!?

:lolots: Isn't that thread just insane? I can't believe that girl even created that in the first place, but it turned out to be quite amusing. Thank god she didn't get any ideas to post here in the H subforum.

If you didn't smell anything in 2 hours of sun... I believe you're good to go. Unless there's some need for the leather to be "broken in" before it released obnoxious gases... I'm really not sure... The most recent case of this smell appearing was on a friend's SO birkin in Togo and she noticed the smell within a week or so. She also put the bag on her window sill (in very cold tempts outside) and the smell appeared. So the smell was there right away.

Based on that, I think you're ok. Time will tell tho right? Xo glad u have your K back!!!

 

[Nico_79]

If you didn't smell anything in 2 hours of sun... I believe you're good to go. Unless there's some need for the leather to be "broken in" before it released obnoxious gases... I'm really not sure... The most recent case of this smell appearing was on a friend's SO birkin in Togo and she noticed the smell within a week or so. She also put the bag on her window sill (in very cold tempts outside) and the smell appeared. Based on that, I think you're ok. Time will tell right?

Yes, I think all I can do is hold on to it until summer and then take her out for a test run. I am worried though if it turns out to be skunk going through the wait all over again and being deemed a "trouble" customer? I mean how many people ask for a replacement twice??

 

[hrhsunshine]

Yes, I think all I can do is hold on to it until summer and then take her out for a test run. I am worried though if it turns out to be skunk going through the wait all over again and being deemed a "trouble" customer? I mean how many people ask for a replacement twice??

My fingers are crossed for u dear Nico.
What is so sad is none of this is ur fault. U payed the full retail price with ur hard earned money and should expect nothing short of a perfect bag...not worry about being deemed a problem customer.

 

[Israeli_Flava]

My fingers are crossed for u dear Nico.
What is so sad is none of this is ur fault. U payed the full retail price with ur hard earned money and should expect nothing short of a perfect bag...not worry about being deemed a problem customer.

This is what my friends kept saying to me over and over again... but the reality is... some SA/SMs will hold it against YOU. That just adds pressure to something that already makes you very sad. It's totally irrational but so many things that go on in the world of H are....irrational.

 

[hrhsunshine]

This is what my friends kept saying to me over and over again... but the reality is... some SA/SMs will hold it against YOU. That just adds pressure to something that already makes you very sad. It's totally irrational but so many things that go on in the world of H are....irrational.

Those SAs and SMs should fork over $11k for what should be a perfect quality item and get a skunk as well. See how they feel about it when tables are turned.

I hope for the best for u. This is just plain wrong.

 

[Israeli_Flava]

Those SAs and SMs should fork over $11k for what should be a perfect quality item and get a skunk as well. See how they feel about it when tables are turned.

I hope for the best for u. This is just plain wrong.

Thank you dear! If it weren't for the ladies here like YOU I'd have gone stone cold mad by now.
I'm sure it will work out... one way or the other. Like I said, even if it's my last Birkin while I walk God's green Earth...IT WILL BE NOTHING LESS THAN PERFECT.