The Return of the Baguette

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#256
Hi there I bought a vintage Fendi zucca baguette . It’s in good condition however there is loose thread/stitching on the middle of the leather handle, smells of fragrance/detergent, and has a faint red stain on the front of the bag. My return window is now, should I return it or keep? I ended up paying 800 usd for it and this wasn’t disclosed when I purchased

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#257
@bisouschaton What I would consider is can I unsee/forget about/not be bothered by that red mark. Can I unsmell it? iIf I couldn’t then those are the main issues for me. If I am always going to be bothered by it. I would return. Nothing else matters. If you can get past it then I would consider 1) would I have bought it for $800 if I had known of these issues. 2) if my answer was “No I wouldn’t have paid $800“ then would I have bought it at all? How much would I have paid. Is this worth asking for a partial refund?
This is really about you walking away with a bag you’re happy about and ok with the purchase price. If this is only going to be negative and make you feel negative when you look at it then return.
I personally could not take the smell.
 
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#260
jaskg144 said:
The canvas on this particular Baguette is uncoated so will wear with time (uncoated bags can develop holes in corners and can become quite worn over time), so leather may be your best choice. I also find that I struggle to justify fully canvas bags, especially at Fendi prices, when there isn't a huge price difference between that and the full leather version. :hrmm:
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Totally agree with you - canvas and leather prices should be different
 
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#261
fadeout said:
I’m a total baguette tragic. This is my vintage collection.

There is a new purple sequin baguette hiding there as well and the pink version coming to me soon.

Can’t wait to see what’s coming for 25th anniversary.

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fadeout said:
I’m a total baguette tragic. This is my vintage collection.

There is a new purple sequin baguette hiding there as well and the pink version coming to me soon.

Can’t wait to see what’s coming for 25th anniversary.

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Wow, such an amazing collection!!!
 
#262
bisouschaton said:
Hi there I bought a vintage Fendi zucca baguette . It’s in good condition however there is loose thread/stitching on the middle of the leather handle, smells of fragrance/detergent, and has a faint red stain on the front of the bag. My return window is now, should I return it or keep? I ended up paying 800 usd for it and this wasn’t disclosed when I purchased

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return, the stitching is what made me decide to not get this bag. many people have had issues with stitching in the zucca
 
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fadeout said:
I’m a total baguette tragic. This is my vintage collection.

There is a new purple sequin baguette hiding there as well and the pink version coming to me soon.

Can’t wait to see what’s coming for 25th anniversary.

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love!!! I'm hoping to get a special baguette for their 25th anniversary. not sure if they will be releasing new styles right away tho
 
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bisouschaton said:
Hi there I bought a vintage Fendi zucca baguette . It’s in good condition however there is loose thread/stitching on the middle of the leather handle, smells of fragrance/detergent, and has a faint red stain on the front of the bag. My return window is now, should I return it or keep? I ended up paying 800 usd for it and this wasn’t disclosed when I purchased

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For me it would go back. It’s not your stain. It’s unraveling and this is just the beginning. Hope this helps. My rule is - if you have to ask for other opinions, it’s already a no. Hope this sort of helps
 
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fadeout said:
I’m a total baguette tragic. This is my vintage collection.

There is a new purple sequin baguette hiding there as well and the pink version coming to me soon.

Can’t wait to see what’s coming for 25th anniversary.

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may I pester you for some more info on the knitted cashmere baguette? how slouchy really is? I know the main compartiment it's either lined in leather or satin but, does the flap feels like it's just the 2 layers of knitting or is there more structure to it? That's a stunning collection on your drawers!!! :loveeyes: :loveeyes: :loveeyes:
 
#268
Drbrox said:
Hi everyone, I just got the California Skies baguette. I didn’t see it in store. I saw it online and loved the graduating colours so ordered and had a courier deliver it the same day. It’s an expensive bag and now I’m worrying that I should have done with something more “classic” from Fendi. I don’t own any other Fendi but have always loved the baguette, just was a little worried of the standard FF canvas logo being too much. Refunds are not allowed but exchanges are so im thinking what to do. It is gorgeous and unique, I have so many black bags, I wanted something colourful. It’s not often I see something online and think “I have got to have that”, but now I’m worrying I’ve made a mistake!! What do you guys think?!

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Stunning! I love ombre!
 
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#269
amandacasey said:
After much online research and a couple of returns, I fell in love with the shearling baguette (only pics though, never saw it in person). Pre ordered it in late June and finally picked it up in store yesterday (Pics are on SA). I was debating between the shearling and the terrycloth baguette (totally different Styles and seasons, I know) but I wanted something with texture, something unique and something that screamed Fendi. I chose the shearling. What do you all think? I love the shearling but also still love that terry cloth lol. Can only choose one baguette for now.

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Hi Amanda, are you still loving your shearling Baguette? How is the wear and tear on the fur and on the zucca print? Any tips, cons? I just bought a preloved one in large. :)
 
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#270
Loving the zucca baguette mini for its long strap and top handle versatility, however hoping to save some money by buying pre-loved. Saw one online in good condition from 2023, reasonably priced, from what appears to a long standing reputable site. However weary of authenticity with super fakes etc. and one item I noticed was that there is a small square gold plate on the inside pocket - picture added below. I don't see this on the fendi site or on any of the mini baguette reviews on youtube. Can any baguette owners confirm if there is a gold plate on the inside pocket please?

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