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Hi guys. Has anyone of you tried tanning the new speedy B25 for a week and then wiping it with baby wipes? I have an old speedy classic 30, but the handles are dark and uneven. I still use the old bag, but I don't wanna have uneven patina for my new bag though.

Also, should I return this? Such a bummer for this flaw.
 
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I got babygirl in today already put in an organiser and all of the junk I want to carry. Still loving my DE 30B I’ve had for about a year and a half, but she’s more of a holiday and office bag now. This one is great for going into town, grabbing lunch and family outings! Can’t wait to wear her out and get a nice patina!View attachment 5391220
Lucky! I had to return mine because of this. 20220428_124311.jpg
 
I don’t know if I am ready to sport my Speedy in LA. Im fine where I live and other places. I am just cautious to not look like I have money though when I am in LA.
I have a vintage speedy i bought for $300 in Japan a few years ago. I live in LA and wore it to work all the time. And then a couple weeks ago, two men with guns pounced on me in front of my house as I got out of the car with my dog and demanded I hand the bag over! I would’ve handed it over but I was frozen with fear and just yelled out for my neighbor, who ran out just in time to see them crack my head open with the gun and run away.

All that to say, it may have been safer before the pandemic. Carry an empty wallet in your bag to throw on the ground as you run away. Maybe keep some dollars and canceled credit cards in there to make it look real.

i can’t decide if I should keep or sell my speedy after that lol. It almost feels like good luck but also, bad memories.
 
I have a vintage speedy i bought for $300 in Japan a few years ago. I live in LA and wore it to work all the time. And then a couple weeks ago, two men with guns pounced on me in front of my house as I got out of the car with my dog and demanded I hand the bag over! I would’ve handed it over but I was frozen with fear and just yelled out for my neighbor, who ran out just in time to see them crack my head open with the gun and run away.

All that to say, it may have been safer before the pandemic. Carry an empty wallet in your bag to throw on the ground as you run away. Maybe keep some dollars and canceled credit cards in there to make it look real.

i can’t decide if I should keep or sell my speedy after that lol. It almost feels like good luck but also, bad memories.

That sounds horrific. I am glad you made it alive.

It’s been on the news that robbers are following people from luxury stores or that have luxury items, and robbing them at home in a couple of metro areas including LA…which is scarier because they know where you live.
 
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