It seems like if there is a big enough call for things they restock stuff. Truth be told you just never know unless you follow the fb page and they give hints on what is coming. I was going to down size my mini collection but am afraid to do so in case I miss a color and can't get it again. The mini is my favorite bag.
Portland Leather Goods and all their goodies. Anyone else a fan?
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I got the mystery box finally. It’s a great deal if you’re willing to take the gamble. I’m not sure I’ll do it again lol I don’t see anything wrong with the tote. Some of the SLGs have some grain irregularities but they don’t bother me. I also picked up one of the almost perfect WOCs in nutmeg. It’s has two sections plus a built in card slots. It think it’ll come in handy and I love nutmeg So if I have the colors right - tote in honey, passport case in nutmeg, large pouch in Coldbrew (?), black eyeglass case and a triangle coin purse (color?).
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I just purchased my first PLG tote -- a medium open top in Cognac. The color is gorgeous, but the straps are really stiff and scratchy. Can anyone with a tote comment on whether the straps eventually soften up with use? I wanted the bag to be firm enough to stand on its own, but I'm thinking I made a mistake and should have ordered the crossbody tote in a softer leather, to get the softer straps. Would appreciate any opinions!
Thank you so much. I decided to keep the bag, and I carried it as my personal item on a short trip last weekend. It turned out to be the perfect size, and I'm so glad I kept it!
You can also wiggle the straps and squeeze them a bit to make them often a bit faster. Glad your enjoying your bag.
Hi! I just received my first PLG (small open tote in nutmeg) and am wondering if I should treat it with something like Apple Guard? I don't really want to mess with the beautiful leather, but also don't want to ruin it if I get caught in the rain. Thanks for any guidance! And thanks for the great posts in this thread that helped me make my decision. I love this bag!
Ok so I'm going to answer my own question lol. I don't know how I missed this in their FAQ! I'm posting here in case anyone else had the same question I did. Last sentence has the answer:
"Do I need to do anything to treat the leather when it arrives?
Since our leather is oil-tanned, you won't need to do anything to care for it at the outset. As you begin to use your bag, you'll notice that the leather will naturally condition itself from the inside out, developing a beautiful sheen and naturally buffing scuffs and scratches. After 6-12 months of use, you may notice that you'd like to condition the leather to restore its luster and buff out any dry spots or scuffs. We use the Chamberlain's Leather Milks in our workshop every day and are able to use it on even our lightest colors without any noticeable darkening. In our experience, the leather will look a bit darker when you first apply the conditioner, but will return to the original color when dry. Of course, take care to use a reasonable amount, as a super heavy coat may have different effects on the leather. Finally, some customers choose to add an extra waterproofing spray to their leather so it will better wick raindrops and moisture, but this is optional."
Today I got really lucky with my mystery box and received a peacock one. I was hoping for one but figured I would be happy with any color I don’t already have. Also if I got a duplicate I would pick the one I liked best anf sell the other. Boy was I shocked when I actually got a peacock. So happy!