The LV Rescue Club
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I applied brasso metal polish with Qtips, buffing out with an old cotton tshirt. Time consuming but worth it
I just wanted to thank you for the recommendation, it worked perfectly. I'm so happy with the results. Thanks again
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I just wanted to thank you for the recommendation, it worked perfectly. I'm so happy with the results. Thanks again
Enjoy your rejuvenated bag!
The biggest concern on the buckets is the lining. If it isn't peeling and sticky, it likely will be. I just got a pre loved GM Bucket and have scrubbed out all the sticky in both the bag and the pochette. I plan on taking it out tomorrow. It seems like a great bag, but it doesn't feel like a tote to me. I like that it is more vertical than my other bags.
I think if you don't buy preloved too often, I would try to find one without sticky lining. Unless you like project bags, it is very time intensive to clean out the Vuittonite yourself and it might be too overwhelming for some. It is not hard to find a nice bucket for cheap because they have a low resale value (due to it being a discontinued model and the fact that it is not a popular style bag). I paid only $269 for mine and it had a nice honey patina and no stickiness.
As to whether a bucket is worth it...well, I guess it depends on whom you ask. A lot of people dislike the shape and the wide bottom is kinda awkward to get used to. And like someone mentioned before, it's not really a tote. I feel like it's more of a long purse, and things sometimes get lost in the bottom a little too often. You might find it to be too narrow at first if you are used to carrying tote bags. I have the large and petit bucket, and I love both of them, especially the large one. I think the large is too small for travel (at least for me), but it makes a great work/shopping bag.
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Thanks! It's been on my radar for quite sometime now and my friend has one but she has abused hers so I'd buy one elsewhere. I was thinking its a tote but it's not. I think I'm still interested in one though as I like how long it is. I was looking at buying one for the $500-$600 mark so I'm hoping it would be in somewhat decent shape for that price. Does anyone remember how much it was new?
I like that it is long too and I have all my stuff in a mini pochette, toiletry 19 and my other accessories that i carry so I'm pretty organized. I think I'll still get one as it's different from my other bags. I have many totes so maybe i don't need another anyway.
Can you please post a modelling pic of the gm bucket so I can see it? Thank you
Oh yeah, you can get a super nice one for that price range, no problem. I don't remember how much it was brand new because by the time it was discontinued, I wasn't buying designer stuff anymore. I think the last retail price was a little over $1K, if I'm not mistaken....
I know it's not as big as a tote, but I still consider it a roomy purse so you can definitely get a lot of use out of it.
You should check out the bucket club when you get the chance!