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I have bought so many bags from them and sold a few too. They are extremely responsible and honest. They do get extremely busy but will get to you in time. I've been to their store several times and know both the owners and can vouch for them.
 
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anthrosphere said:
Am I the only one having trouble getting in touch with Realdealcollection? I sent them an email about an item but they never responded. I thought they were really good, but it looks like I was wrong. Terrible customer service. I sent in my bag to them but now I'm getting really worried.
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See above. I forgot to include your quote.
 
#4,730
Hi. Not sure if this is the right place to ask but do I need to authenticate bags from Ann's Fabulous Finds? I did a search and she has mostly positive reviews. And I think her website says something about every bag is checked. Thanks.
 
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Hi again. Not sure where to post it. I am interested in some of the older B colors. Would this kind of wrinkly leather be considered normal wear (shows character) or just plain ugly? Thanks.


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cat1967 said:
I don't find it ugly at all!:D I love the distressed leather of Bal.
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Thanks for your reply. I am still a newbie and don't trust myself yet on what is good distressed vs bad distressed (lol). My 2011 is nowhere as distressed so it's hard for me to know. Thx again.
 
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Iamminda said:
Thanks for your reply. I am still a newbie and don't trust myself yet on what is good distressed vs bad distressed (lol). My 2011 is nowhere as distressed so it's hard for me to know. Thx again.
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You are so welcome. I love 2011 bags and most of my Bals are from then. The bag in the pic looked good to me but you know it may be different IRL from what I see. I also take very good care of my bags so even my old ones don't have rubbing, scuffs or anything. I find the older leather better. I have one or two from 2015 but the leather is more plasticy than the ones from 2011 or 2012. I am here for you if you have any other questions. I am always glad to help if I can.
 
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Iamminda said:
Hi again. Not sure where to post it. I am interested in some of the older B colors. Would this kind of wrinkly leather be considered normal wear (shows character) or just plain ugly? Thanks.


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This kind of "rumply wrinkly" is exactly what some die hard Balanciaga fans love the most. I can't recall seeing a Bal that I thought had "ugly" distressing, but there are different types.... It goes from the sort of "tight" distressing of your familiar 2011 bags (a personal favorite of mine as well) to the kind of fluffy cloud/pillowy distressing of 2007 (Mogano comes to mind) to the silky smooth or "crumpled paper" extremes in 2005. I think they're all beautiful and I want them all! lol.

This one looks like it might be a rouille day bag.... if memory serves rouille was a 2006 color (also called paprika, maybe?). I believe there was also a similar color in 07. In either of those years, the leather was generally buttery and amazing and very rewarding to all of the senses!
 
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s.tighe said:
This kind of "rumply wrinkly" is exactly what some die hard Balanciaga fans love the most. I can't recall seeing a Bal that I thought had "ugly" distressing, but there are different types.... It goes from the sort of "tight" distressing of your familiar 2011 bags (a personal favorite of mine as well) to the kind of fluffy cloud/pillowy distressing of 2007 (Mogano comes to mind) to the silky smooth or "crumpled paper" extremes in 2005. I think they're all beautiful and I want them all! lol.

This one looks like it might be a rouille day bag.... if memory serves rouille was a 2006 color (also called paprika, maybe?). I believe there was also a similar color in 07. In either of those years, the leather was generally buttery and amazing and very rewarding to all of the senses!
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Thanks so much for your insights. Since I am new, I don't quite "trust" myself in judging the level of distress. You are right--the bag pictured is a 2007 Ruby. I am now actually deciding between a 2005 (very bubbly and pillowy distressed) vs a 2008 (flat distressed). I am more attracted to the flat look (lol) but many here have said that pre-2007 bags have better, thicker and chewy leather so I am very curious about it. I also understand that each bag is different so two bags made in the same year can look different. Decisions! Decisions! If only money grows on trees, then I can have them all (lol). Thanks again.
 
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Iamminda said:
Thanks so much for your insights. Since I am new, I don't quite "trust" myself in judging the level of distress. You are right--the bag pictured is a 2007 Ruby. I am now actually deciding between a 2005 (very bubbly and pillowy distressed) vs a 2008 (flat distressed). I am more attracted to the flat look (lol) but many here have said that pre-2007 bags have better, thicker and chewy leather so I am very curious about it. I also understand that each bag is different so two bags made in the same year can look different. Decisions! Decisions! If only money grows on trees, then I can have them all (lol). Thanks again.
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2007 was an epic year for Balanciaga, but I *definitely* would not discount 2008, which also had great leather. I feel like anything before 2012 or 2013 before Balenciaga started shellacking their leather had some pretty darn great leather (and yet I own several bags that are 2012-2015!)

Trust Your Judgement!!! There is no such thing as right or wrong. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. I'm a sucker for smooth Bal leather, which is probably harder to find than the more wrinkly kind... the HANDS DOWN most beautiful leather I've owned was a black 2005 Twiggy with the thickest, smoothest black leather. The leather was so thick and smooth that the black was lustrous and almost glowed iridescent. The style didn't work for me so I eventually sold it, but I held onto that bag for a long time just because the leather was so uniquely smooth and gorgeous I hated to let it go. And yet, some people would look at it and not find it appealing because it wasn't wrinkly!

For your next purchase, buy what you think is beautiful! If you're not immediately like, "oooohhhh that's gorgeous I love it" over the distressing on the Ruby (Ruby was a 2008 color; rouille (rust/paprika) was 2006/2007 and tomato was also 2007) and you question wether it's ugly or not, it's probably a good indicator you should keep looking until you find that one that you can't stop thinking about because you want it so badly, instead of can't stop thinking about because you can't decide if it's good or bad. When it's good (for you), you'll know it!
 
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s.tighe said:
2007 was an epic year for Balanciaga, but I *definitely* would not discount 2008, which also had great leather. I feel like anything before 2012 or 2013 before Balenciaga started shellacking their leather had some pretty darn great leather (and yet I own several bags that are 2012-2015!)

Trust Your Judgement!!! There is no such thing as right or wrong. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. I'm a sucker for smooth Bal leather, which is probably harder to find than the more wrinkly kind... the HANDS DOWN most beautiful leather I've owned was a black 2005 Twiggy with the thickest, smoothest black leather. The leather was so thick and smooth that the black was lustrous and almost glowed iridescent. The style didn't work for me so I eventually sold it, but I held onto that bag for a long time just because the leather was so uniquely smooth and gorgeous I hated to let it go. And yet, some people would look at it and not find it appealing because it wasn't wrinkly!

For your next purchase, buy what you think is beautiful! If you're not immediately like, "oooohhhh that's gorgeous I love it" over the distressing on the Ruby (Ruby was a 2008 color; rouille (rust/paprika) was 2006/2007 and tomato was also 2007) and you question wether it's ugly or not, it's probably a good indicator you should keep looking until you find that one that you can't stop thinking about because you want it so badly, instead of can't stop thinking about because you can't decide if it's good or bad. When it's good (for you), you'll know it!
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Thanks again for your great advice!! We will see what I end up with!!! Some of it is luck/chance -- like will a certain bag be available when I am ready to buy? I am just anxious to get my hands on another one -- I just love the colors so much.
 
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