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Sigh I am currently having a bad run with eBay sellers. First I got this beautiful chocolate Signature Stripe tote and it has a little dent on one of the front straps. The seller was totally defensive and un-cooperative.
And now, my Camel Leigh just came in. The seller said that it only has 2 very small watermarks in front but when I see it, the water marks are noticeable and about the size of my little finger nail. To add insult to injury, one of the watermarks looks scuffed and have a faded red marker on it!!!!
I love the Camel Leigh and for me to ship it back to the seller for a refund would have cost me a bomb since I live in Singapore and she in USA. I was just thinking whether I can salvage the bag without going for a full refund and taking a big hit in shipping costs.
I have used Apple Leather Cleaner on it and while it has been effective in removing most of the red mark, it did leave a dark spot on the bag. It has been some hours now, and the spot has lightened somewhat, but it's still obvious.
So my questions for any kind soul who can help!
1. Should I leave the dark spot be and hope that it'll dry up?
2. How long will it take to dry? Or is the dark spot permanent?!
3. I want to apply the Apple Conditioner... will this darken the leather? I don't mind it if it helps to blend in the dark spot! Should I wait for the spot to dry then apple it or do it now?
Thanks a bunch!
Sigh I am currently having a bad run with eBay sellers. First I got this beautiful chocolate Signature Stripe tote and it has a little dent on one of the front straps. The seller was totally defensive and un-cooperative.
And now, my Camel Leigh just came in. The seller said that it only has 2 very small watermarks in front but when I see it, the water marks are noticeable and about the size of my little finger nail. To add insult to injury, one of the watermarks looks scuffed and have a faded red marker on it!!!!
I love the Camel Leigh and for me to ship it back to the seller for a refund would have cost me a bomb since I live in Singapore and she in USA. I was just thinking whether I can salvage the bag without going for a full refund and taking a big hit in shipping costs.
I have used Apple Leather Cleaner on it and while it has been effective in removing most of the red mark, it did leave a dark spot on the bag. It has been some hours now, and the spot has lightened somewhat, but it's still obvious.
So my questions for any kind soul who can help!
1. Should I leave the dark spot be and hope that it'll dry up?
2. How long will it take to dry? Or is the dark spot permanent?!
3. I want to apply the Apple Conditioner... will this darken the leather? I don't mind it if it helps to blend in the dark spot! Should I wait for the spot to dry then apple it or do it now?
Thanks a bunch!