Thanks, Jesssh. I need to look at it and think about it some more. I guess I had high expectations since people were raving about the craftsmanship of this bag. thx again.
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By the "right" side, do you mean head on, like the side touching the Borough? If so, that side does look shorter to me in the pic. If that's not what you mean, I must need my eyes examined.
That is a gorgeous bag, though.
That is a gorgeous bag, though.
Yes, the side touching the borough. my DH and DD think I am crazy for measuring the sides but they are uneven right? Gosh, don't know if I should return and get another one. Thanks
They definitely look uneven to me in the pic. Honestly, that would bother me as long as I had the bag. If a boo-boo is my fault, or it's an outlet bag, that's one thing, but it better be perfect off the shelf if I'm buying it in season, imvho. Personally, I would exchange it if they still have more, and show them it's defective so you don't get charged for shipping, should it come up. But if it's something that won't bother you long term, then keep it. Pilot bags are not easy to come by, and it really is a beautiful bag.
thanks for confirming that it's uneven. I would love to have a swagger 27 in a solid color (nude and black). do you think pilot bags are more likely to have problems? Thanks
Thanks for your feedback. Aaagh! wish it was perfect so I wouldn't have to exchange or return
Therein lies the rub. If there are no more pilot bags to exchange it for, you still own a piece of Coach history, and probably only you will ever know that it is uneven. All you can do is follow your heart, imho. Good luck with your decision.
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Sorry your new bag isn't perfect. I love nude bags for the summer. It would bother me forever if the bag wasn't perfect, sounds like she's going back :rain: Hope they can find you a good one.
sorry it is not perfect, Iamminda
it's a very cute bag and a versatile color, but i don't think you should break your ban for a bag you don't absolutely love - you've worked too hard to keep on your ban so far, that i think in the end you will feel better if you don't have second thoughts. perhaps order a another one if it is still available, and then you can compare?
I love the nude (not as much as the ginger
), and I may not have noticed the difference if you had not pointed it out to me. I wouldn't look at your bag that closely unless I examined it in detail, and you were a very close friend. Still, it might bother me because I'm a little obsessive about these things. I did here that there were some problems with pilot bags, and they were pulled. On the other hand, you have some Coach history for a very popular bag. Very tough call, and I know you worked very hard on the ban for this bag, Iamminda. You need to love it, as others have said. Is the history important to you? Color and size are stunning. Can you get another?I don't really trust pics. It's hard to take a straight-on pic. If the pieces measure evenly and you are just worried about how it sits, try taking all the stuffing out, taking the tags off (they weigh it down), fluff it up, zip it closed, sit it squarely on a hard surface and look at it periodically during the day.
If it is still not right, put some stuffing back in to try and make it square and look at it again multiple times.
My smaller bag looked best when I took off the leather/metal tags and chain, hid the paper tag, and placed the strap behind the bag or took it off. Any extra lines or detail can create an optical illusion. Simplify the bag as much as you can before making a decision. And don't forget to zip it up completely, because that aligns it.
I notice alignment more on smaller bags with lots of lines and lighter colors, than on the all-black larger bag which is much more forgiving perception-wise.
EDIT: To me, the pic looks like it may be bulging a little in the lower right front. That may have to do with the way it is stuffed. Take all the stuffing out and remove the heavy tags. Just unhook the tag clasp and pull the smaller end of the chain through the handle loop - it will come out easily. Put the bag on a solid surface so the feet can balance it evenly. In the pic, it looks like it is on a sofa.
Mine seems fine alignment-wise. There are a couple of leather dents and hardware marks, but nothing that wouldn't happen with a minor amount of use - that just takes the pressure off me, plus it was 30% off and handmade (I assume, to some extent anyway). Mine is as perfect as any other bag and I am picky but I forgive a few minor flaws, because who wants a computer-generated bag?
I'll try to take pics later. My only concern is is it too fancy?
Nah, only if I wear it with sweats. I'll have to take it out on the town!
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Thank you all for your help and advice. After looking at and measuring my nude swagger 27 some more (without the stuffing, without the strap, etc), I decided that the 1/2 inch deficit on the right side would bug me too much. So I took it back to the FP store and had them order another one for me. There are still 6 left in the system. Hopefully, this next one will be perfect. I don't think a perfect bag is too much to ask for during the new release period. thanks again everyone. I hope you all have a great weekend.
I'm glad there were some left so you could get another! I'm really loving mine now. It is such a pretty color in the natural spring light.
I don't think mine had a problem with being distorted.