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just watched a yt video (not sure i can post link but use keywords: big balenciaga bag haul) and the woman explains all abut how the Bal sample sale works and she got a ton of items at over 60% off... very interesting if you have time to listen! makes me soooo jealous - it hurts to pay retail when people are getting Bal bags for over 70% off through the industry :sad: one of her bags was so cheap it was almost free
 
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supersleec said:
I think I put this in the wrong thread.. hopefully this is the right one!!

Hi ladies!! I've been reading about balenciaga for the past 2 weeks.. I've never bought one and of course now that the prices are ridiculous, I want one :sad: I've read so many posts about goat versus lamb and I'm a bit worried about spending $2.5k on a bag that won't last (I don't sell my bags). Can you please give me your thoughts on this one? I really like the colour and how understated it is with the aged brass hardware but it's not available in store so I'd have to get it online. Thanks for your input, I really appreciate it!! Happy holidays!!
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Hi, I bought this very Bal City that you are referring to in your link at Holt Renfrew a few months ago. Aside from this, I also have the black city, also in aged brass hardware. I've been using the Bal City in your link almost everyday for the past few months until I recently acquired a Proenza Schouler PS1 which is my new everyday bag. Mine has held up exceptionally well and the leather is amazing. I don't do anything complicated to maintain it, other than moisturize it with unscented lubriderm (blue and white bottle). I'd say go ahead and order it, aged brass hardware is being discontinued and imo it's the best-looking hardware (then again I'm more minimalistic).
 
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afroken said:
Hi, I bought this very Bal City that you are referring to in your link at Holt Renfrew a few months ago. Aside from this, I also have the black city, also in aged brass hardware. I've been using the Bal City in your link almost everyday for the past few months until I recently acquired a Proenza Schouler PS1 which is my new everyday bag. Mine has held up exceptionally well and the leather is amazing. I don't do anything complicated to maintain it, other than moisturize it with unscented lubriderm (blue and white bottle). I'd say go ahead and order it, aged brass hardware is being discontinued and imo it's the best-looking hardware (then again I'm more minimalistic).
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Just as an FYI, Lubriderm is apparently quite bad for leather. I know in earlier threads it was recommended (in fact, an SA at Holts recommended it to me!) but the more experienced tPFers have advised against it. Better to use a leather specific product. And I have to agree, I love the aged brass hardware!
 
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muchstuff said:
Just as an FYI, Lubriderm is apparently quite bad for leather. I know in earlier threads it was recommended (in fact, an SA at Holts recommended it to me!) but the more experienced tPFers have advised against it. Better to use a leather specific product. And I have to agree, I love the aged brass hardware!
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Eeek! :shocked::sick: Good to know!! Guess this goes to say that you can't always trust what SAs tell you :sad: muchstuff, do you know if Coach glove-tanned leather moisturizer is okay?
 
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My personal point is it really depends on a) type of leather b) product itself, what works wonders on calfskin might be totally no-go for lambskin, or, what is perfectly well for dark/naturally tanned colours might be completely ruining light colours, so, yes, as @muchstuff says you need to find your perfect one, my tip is whenever you're trying a new product, apply a thin coat and in the place that is hidden and not exposed, inner pockets, tags, etc. Good luck! :)
 
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afroken said:
Hi, I bought this very Bal City that you are referring to in your link at Holt Renfrew a few months ago. Aside from this, I also have the black city, also in aged brass hardware. I've been using the Bal City in your link almost everyday for the past few months until I recently acquired a Proenza Schouler PS1 which is my new everyday bag. Mine has held up exceptionally well and the leather is amazing. I don't do anything complicated to maintain it, other than moisturize it with unscented lubriderm (blue and white bottle). I'd say go ahead and order it, aged brass hardware is being discontinued and imo it's the best-looking hardware (then again I'm more minimalistic).
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Thanks for your reply!! I ordered the bag but when it arrived it was silver hardware instead of aged brass :confused1: I was afraid it was fake or some mistake but when I looked at my link again, the photo indeed has silver hardware even though the description says aged brass. The more I looked at it, the more it grew on me and I ended up loving the tiny pop of silver, so I kept the bag as is. I also like the aged brass so maybe I can get one in the future since I feel like this won't be my last balenciaga purchase :biggrin: @afroken @muchstuff
 
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supersleec said:
Thanks for your reply!! I ordered the bag but when it arrived it was silver hardware instead of aged brass :confused1: I was afraid it was fake or some mistake but when I looked at my link again, the photo indeed has silver hardware even though the description says aged brass. The more I looked at it, the more it grew on me and I ended up loving the tiny pop of silver, so I kept the bag as is. I also like the aged brass so maybe I can get one in the future since I feel like this won't be my last balenciaga purchase :biggrin: @afroken @muchstuff
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That's weird! Mine is the aged brass hardware and not silver... but silver would look good with grey too and make it a bit more dressier. Glad you still ended up liking it even though it wasn't what you were expecting! If you want to get the aged brass hardware though, get it fast! I think it's been mentioned here a few times (and Holt's told me too) that Balenciaga is discontinuing the aged brass hardware. Balenciaga does get addicting :biggrin:
 
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