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#5,238
jeanstohandbags said:
Though I agree with everything being said here, and I pretty much do answer all questions & take the extra pics requested, there are several occasions where I do that & don't get a thank you. I know I shouldn't expect it, but extra pics are extra effort & a thank you would be nice. I'm sure there are seasoned sellers who preempt that by just not bothering :hrmm:
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+ 100. Some buyers expect that we drop everything to take even more pictures despite the fact that we've already taken in-depth photos. I take clear photos in natural lighting on a neutral surface. I'm through in my descriptions. There's only so much you can tell a buyer about a particular item. The rest must be said through photographs.
 
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#5,239
Suerta said:
I agree with both of you.

As a buyer, I'm kindly asking questions about something, thank in advance and hoping for a friendly reply. And I want to know, if the edges of a bag are ok, especially when pIctures don't show it. As well as if theres a certain smell.
To say "look at the pictures" "again look at pictures" is annoying...
Take your time for those questions, if you like to sell your bag.

As a seller, I'm worried about people asking in a rude tone, about people that are willing to drop the price immediately (over 100€ and things like that) and about people -like you said, dear jeanstohandbags- who are not able to say thank you.

As the question, so the answer.
(No rule without exception :eek:)
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Admittedly I have said this to people who ask me questions that have already been answered in the advertisements. "Where's pick up? What is the condition of this item?" Whenever I receive these types of messages I either ignore them or give them that answer. I'm not feeding into their laziness.
 
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#5,240
I sometimes feel when looking at pre-owned bags for sale that the condition description part is just too broad. Some clearly define as new/excellent condition as I would define gently worn or even good used condition, even consignment stores. Sometimes it's just impossible to tell the exact condition from pics and descriptions.

I like the Japanese way where they use a scale of (I think?) 1-10. or letters. I've never bought a bag from Japan but i'm thinking this makes it easier for sellers and buyers to not miss-communicate about the condition of an item.

Having said this, I'm dreading selling a Bal item I have but never use, just because of all the reasons you all mentioned above...
 
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#5,241
SomethingGoodCanWork said:
I sometimes feel when looking at pre-owned bags for sale that the condition description part is just too broad. Some clearly define as new/excellent condition as I would define gently worn or even good used condition, even consignment stores. Sometimes it's just impossible to tell the exact condition from pics and descriptions.

I like the Japanese way where they use a scale of (I think?) 1-10. or letters. I've never bought a bag from Japan but i'm thinking this makes it easier for sellers and buyers to not miss-communicate about the condition of an item.

Having said this, I'm dreading selling a Bal item I have but never use, just because of all the reasons you all mentioned above...
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Not your rouge vif?
 
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#5,245
Bal dears, I'm thinking of straying :angel:

I'm really really fascinated by Loewe's Puzzle. In red. It'd be a perfect complement to the medium Bal City bags and the PS Pouch. Both the Pouch and the Puzzle in small, are excellent x-body bags, easy to carry and although small not too small. Just look at this dark red beauty:
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SomethingGoodCanWork said:
Bal dears, I'm thinking of straying :angel:

I'm really really fascinated by Loewe's Puzzle. In red. It'd be a perfect complement to the medium Bal City bags and the PS Pouch. Both the Pouch and the Puzzle in small, are excellent x-body bags, easy to carry and although small not too small. Just look at this dark red beauty:
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This red is so gorgeous. I was looking at this bag in black over the Christmas break. I actually looked at it in person. Super cute but too small for my things. And I didn’t want another small crossbody bags. Have you read the user review by Megs (I think it was her)? It was an TPF review article — if I remember correctly, I think she mentioned some issue with the opening (hard to get in and out of) but she said it was too beautiful so she can live with that one design flaw. I love the architectural look of it.
 
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#5,249
Iamminda said:
This red is so gorgeous. I was looking at this bag in black over the Christmas break. I actually looked at it in person. Super cute but too small for my things. And I didn’t want another small crossbody bags. Have you read the user review by Megs (I think it was her)? It was an TPF review article — if I remember correctly, I think she mentioned some issue with the opening (hard to get in and out of) but she said it was too beautiful so she can live with that one design flaw. I love the architectural look of it.
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They're gorgeous in any colour, I'm glad you like this bag, too. I haven't given up on a pristine old red City yet, but until then a smaller red bag like the Puzzle would be a great addition.

I read Meg's review and the whole Loewe thread, luckily not one of the longest threads :lol: I think there are others who aren't bothered by the opening, but some, like Meg, are. I have to be honest that I find all my "finer" bags to be a bit of a pain to get in and out of, compared to my Envirosax:s and backpacks. For me it just goes with the carrying of designer bags, it's a bit uncomfortable but that's OK because they look so good :smile:

I had a look at the gorgeous black one as well, it's the first Loewe that caught my attention, but I already have a smaller black everyday bag in the Pouch so a red Puzzle would be a perfect complement. I love the darker red colour of this one but am not 100% sure about the pebbled leather? Their other red Puzzle (from 2015?) called Primary Red is a smooth calfskin but the red is much brighter. This one is still available new in Asia. Pebbled just feels more dressy to me, whereas the smoother leather doesn't. This bag will ABSOLUTELY have to go with jeans and sneakers or I can't wear it! :lol:

Here's the Primary Red (photo by tPF:er Amanda630, I hope she doesn't mind me posting it here :flowers: ):
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SomethingGoodCanWork said:
They're gorgeous in any colour, I'm glad you like this bag, too. I haven't given up on a pristine old red City yet, but until then a smaller red bag like the Puzzle would be a great addition.

I read Meg's review and the whole Loewe thread, luckily not one of the longest threads :lol: I think there are others who aren't bothered by the opening, but some, like Meg, are. I have to be honest that I find all my "finer" bags to be a bit of a pain to get in and out of, compared to my Envirosax:s and backpacks. For me it just goes with the carrying of designer bags, it's a bit uncomfortable but that's OK because they look so good :smile:

I had a look at the gorgeous black one as well, it's the first Loewe that caught my attention, but I already have a smaller black everyday bag in the Pouch so a red Puzzle would be a perfect complement. I love the darker red colour of this one but am not 100% sure about the pebbled leather? Their other red Puzzle (from 2015?) called Primary Red is a smooth calfskin but the red is much brighter. This one is still available new in Asia. Pebbled just feels more dressy to me, whereas the smoother leather doesn't. This bag will ABSOLUTELY have to go with jeans and sneakers or I can't wear it! :lol:

Here's the Primary Red (photo by tPF:er Amanda630, I hope she doesn't mind me posting it here :flowers: ):
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I personally prefer the pebbled and find that red to be more wearable for me. It's a pretty cool bag.
 
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