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#436
Ladies,

I'd like to ask your opinion on whether I should get a vintage herbag (the detachable type that switches out with 2 different canvas colors) if the price is a little above $1000 usd?

The leather is pretty scratched up, comes in GHW -haven't seen that on herbag before!- and the canvas is in fair condition with some scuffs and stains.

My grail bag is of course the Kelly, which is rather pricier so the Herbag with switchable canvas is tempting. I'm just wondering if I should save the money I'd spend on the herbag and just put it to the Kelly instead?

I'd probably buy the Kelly on the resale market as well, and am prepared to stash aside a fund for a couple of years while keeping an eye out for the leather/size/color i want. In the meantime, should I get the herbag, or in your opinions is the Kelly that much more functional/versatile and beautiful I shouldn't try to satisfy myself with her canvas cousin?

Will very much appreciate your input! I currently own no hermes items ...well actually no high-end designer goods even. Shall I just go straight to the top? xD
 
#437
myangrqzmom said:
@bakeacookie I felt the same too thinking I'll lose it hahaha but no worries it won't & yes it will just dangle. U actually have to unhook/unlinked the chain to separate it from the screw.
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ipodgirl said:
Yup mine has unscrewed a few times but it never falls off. Same thing with my friend's Herbag so I'm guessing it's common.
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Thank you both for the reassurance I won't lose the screw!

Another question: does anyone use any conditioner on the leather part? Or treat the canvas part?
 
#438
bakeacookie said:
Thank you both for the reassurance I won't lose the screw!

Another question: does anyone use any conditioner on the leather part? Or treat the canvas part?
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Hi...the owner of a shoe repair by my work recommended this. He said he uses it on all his leather bag/shoes refurb and he's been using it for over 30 yrs. i took his word for it hehehe I've been using it on all my bags. I just dab a small amount on a clean cloth (I use old shirts) lather it all over the leather parts to add shine and buff out any scratches. The leather on the Herbag however is tougher (top part of bag) than the leather on like my Chanel & Prada so the scratches don't seem to really disappear. The handle on the Herbag is a little softer though. But I like to condition all my leather bags every now and then just to give them a little shine. I have not treated the canvas part. So far, I have not gotten it dirty. I simply just wipe it down with a dry clean cloth and baby wipes & ImageUploadedByPurseForum1451257062.604176.jpgImageUploadedByPurseForum1451257107.326680.jpgused masking tape to get rid off lints.
 
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Yixie said:
Ladies,



I'd like to ask your opinion on whether I should get a vintage herbag (the detachable type that switches out with 2 different canvas colors) if the price is a little above $1000 usd?



The leather is pretty scratched up, comes in GHW -haven't seen that on herbag before!- and the canvas is in fair condition with some scuffs and stains.



My grail bag is of course the Kelly, which is rather pricier so the Herbag with switchable canvas is tempting. I'm just wondering if I should save the money I'd spend on the herbag and just put it to the Kelly instead?



I'd probably buy the Kelly on the resale market as well, and am prepared to stash aside a fund for a couple of years while keeping an eye out for the leather/size/color i want. In the meantime, should I get the herbag, or in your opinions is the Kelly that much more functional/versatile and beautiful I shouldn't try to satisfy myself with her canvas cousin?



Will very much appreciate your input! I currently own no hermes items ...well actually no high-end designer goods even. Shall I just go straight to the top? xD
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I think you should get a herbag now, use it and enjoy it while you save for your kelly.
 
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myangrqzmom said:
Hi...the owner of a shoe repair by my work recommended this. He said he uses it on all his leather bag/shoes refurb and he's been using it for over 30 yrs. i took his word for it hehehe I've been using it on all my bags. I just dab a small amount on a clean cloth (I use old shirts) lather it all over the leather parts to add shine and buff out any scratches. The leather on the Herbag however is tougher (top part of bag) than the leather on like my Chanel & Prada so the scratches don't seem to really disappear. The handle on the Herbag is a little softer though. But I like to condition all my leather bags every now and then just to give them a little shine. I have not treated the canvas part. So far, I have not gotten it dirty. I simply just wipe it down with a dry clean cloth and baby wipes & View attachment 3224102View attachment 3224103used masking tape to get rid off lints.
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Thanks! Chanel recommended the same Cadillac moisturizer, so I'll use it on my Herbag before I put it away. Thank you!
 
#441
QTbebe said:
I think you should get a herbag now, use it and enjoy it while you save for your kelly.
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Thanks :smile1:

Think ill go to see it in person first, check if the straps are really that difficult to get into (so many comments from ladies here who sold their herbags because they were impractical..?)

Does anyone here know if the herbag was produced with gold hardware also? I've only ever seen palladium hardware used on the herbag but the seller has it in gold :thinkin:
 
#447
bakeacookie said:
Does anyone have a purse insert/organizer they recommend to help keep the bag's shape?
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I use the H flat cases to keep my items somewhat organized. However, I do have to say I don't carry much (wallet, keys, small cosmetic case) but I have a lot of little items that float around my bags (work ID, business card case, etc.). So with the flat case, it's easier to keep my items together and easily swap purses. My original intention of using this was to protect my gator Bearn wallet from scratches and rain (since I carry a lot of open top bags).


I use the larger flat case when traveling to hold all my chargers and electronics.


Not sure if this would help keep your bag's shape, but I've had my herbag for maybe a year and a half and there's been no sagging.


http://usa.hermes.com/house/beach/travel-cases/flat-cases/configurable-product-101788m-47512.html
 
#448
stephc005 said:
I use the H flat cases to keep my items somewhat organized. However, I do have to say I don't carry much (wallet, keys, small cosmetic case) but I have a lot of little items that float around my bags (work ID, business card case, etc.). So with the flat case, it's easier to keep my items together and easily swap purses. My original intention of using this was to protect my gator Bearn wallet from scratches and rain (since I carry a lot of open top bags).


I use the larger flat case when traveling to hold all my chargers and electronics.


Not sure if this would help keep your bag's shape, but I've had my herbag for maybe a year and a half and there's been no sagging.


http://usa.hermes.com/house/beach/travel-cases/flat-cases/configurable-product-101788m-47512.html
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Good to know it doesn't sag after use! I'll lighten the load to prevent sagging.
Those cases are cute, I might get some to keep myself from overloading my Herbag.
 
#449
Long story short, I was in a rush to catch my flight from Paris, so I forgot to pack my box/packaging for my H box, and now that I'm back home (in CA), I'm worried that my Herbag won't be as protected as if I were to have the box...

I've already called several boutiques and the SA's don't give out boxes (and posts here already said so), and I looked online (ebay). But the price for buying the boxes were quite expensive. I'm considering buying a box from the container store or of that sort, but was wondering if there was a preference (airtight), fabric boxes, etc. would be better (since my bag is both canvas and leather).

Any suggestions would help, since this is my very first Hermes bag purchase from saving up for 3 years!! :) Thanks in advance!
 
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handbags4bleu said:
Long story short, I was in a rush to catch my flight from Paris, so I forgot to pack my box/packaging for my H box, and now that I'm back home (in CA), I'm worried that my Herbag won't be as protected as if I were to have the box...

I've already called several boutiques and the SA's don't give out boxes (and posts here already said so), and I looked online (ebay). But the price for buying the boxes were quite expensive. I'm considering buying a box from the container store or of that sort, but was wondering if there was a preference (airtight), fabric boxes, etc. would be better (since my bag is both canvas and leather).

Any suggestions would help, since this is my very first Hermes bag purchase from saving up for 3 years!! :) Thanks in advance!
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I don't keep my bags in boxes as I like to use them. I find the dustbags offer enough protection.
 
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