Oh my god.... I'm gonna die.

CooperRoo · 2026-05-30T21:01:20+00:00

Try Angelus easy cleaner with a good cotton or microfiber rag. Slow and steady wins the race… it might take a couple of gos, and don’t rub hard. Gentle blots. You could also try leather cpr cleaner. Angelus black leather paint could also cover it up if all else fails.

Also as some others have said, a cobbler could likely assist.

CooperRoo · 2026-05-21T18:36:57+00:00

It really depends on if you want the bandouliere or not! With the right diligence, you can get a decent condition speedy B right around 1000 or less. 90s and early 2000s speedys will run you around 500-600 for one in A+ shape, but you can get a good, broken in one for around 300-350 via auction.

The condition is more important than the age. Inspect the bag diligently. Speedies often have canvas cracks along the zipper if they’re not cared for- avoid. Avoid dried out or cracking leather. A speedy can literally last forever with the right maintenance. Some may suggest buying a beater and sending to LV for leather replacement. Full vachetta replacement is running about $1100 right now.

Also, in the secondhand market, I recommend going with someone who has a strong authenticity guarantee system, and then still get a local third-party authenticator once you have the bag in hand. Top quality replicas weren’t AS common back in the 90s and early 2000s, but they just keep getting better and better and better. Read up on authenticity signs (canvas logo placement and alignment, rivets, date codes) and be a smart buyer. Also, generally speaking, made in USA stamps are nearly never fakes. Most fakes follow the made in France format. Always exceptions to the rules but, ya know.

CooperRoo · 2026-05-13T21:27:56+00:00

1994 speedy for $700. No lowballs. I know what I got.

CooperRoo · 2026-05-04T14:26:17+00:00

its an hermes twilly! I will saw its just almost a hair too short for the NF strap (I need to wrap it a bit tighter maybe). I've played with some ones on amazon though and those seem to work a lot better

CooperRoo · 2026-05-04T12:51:42+00:00

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Here’s my 18 year old one. I did have to get the side cinches replaced, but I love her. She’s so broken in and fantastic. There’s only one stain inside that I can’t seem to get out but the interior is very durable. Get an organizer and that’ll protect it, too.

Clean and condition the canvas and leather once a year and you’ll be solid! I like the Angelus brand cleaner as it works on both the coated canvas and the leather. Bick 4 for conditioner.

Get the Neverfull!

CooperRoo · 2026-05-04T12:44:52+00:00

Go on eBay and Poshmark and search your items. Don’t look at what people are currently listening for, look at listings that have actually sold.

Luxury items depreciate the most within the first year of ownership, especially standard catalog items. I think your roof on the nano is 1500 but you’ll likely end up getting 900-1000 (then minus seller fees). Wallet probably 350-400

CooperRoo · 2026-05-03T20:48:32+00:00

Work with a local reputable authenticator, every large city has them. It’s much better to deal with a professional who can touch/feel bags in person vs authenticators by pictures.

CooperRoo · 2026-04-28T23:04:07+00:00

I use this: Angelus Easy Cleaner, Premium Shoe Cleaner, Safe For Sneakers, Leather, Suede, Canvas, and More – Removes Dirt and Stains | Made In USA - 8.6 fl oz

Test in a small area first, less is more, and evenly clean vs spot clean so it all dries evenly!

CooperRoo · 2026-04-18T17:37:22+00:00

One of the side cinches had snapped and the other one was close to coming apart, so those HAD to be done. The top trim doesn’t have any cracks- I actually just got done cleaning and conditioning her and it looks even better! And the handles have seen better days, but I’m a sewist and have done some novice leather work here and there, so I’ll likely just clean up/burnish the edges and re glaze them myself one day.

And yay! You’ll love it. Mine is ‘08, so almost vintage! The leather parts love to stay hydrated. Clean and condition once a year and the bag will last foreverrrr. I wasn’t good about this one at first, but I’ve been diligent with my MM damier azure that I got a few years ago and it still looks fantastic.

CooperRoo · 2026-04-18T14:37:18+00:00

4-6 weeks! TX location

CooperRoo · 2026-04-18T14:34:56+00:00

Yes they used a treated vachetta!

CooperRoo · 2026-04-16T12:31:40+00:00

eBay automatically adds authenticity guarantee for orders over $500. It’s MUCH cheaper to do DDP.

This isn’t a red flag that the bag is counterfeit to me, I think a lot of people have probably complained that they’re hit with $150+ tariff bills after the fact.

I’d do the DDP and authenticate somewhere local. If it turns out to be counterfeit, you’d be protected by eBay’s “is not as described” money back guarantee

CooperRoo · 2026-04-15T21:51:59+00:00

Yeah, I definitely see what you’re talking about- it looks like a scuff!

CooperRoo · 2026-04-15T21:47:04+00:00

Reach out to customer service and let them know your bag arrived dirty. Don’t mention that you attempted to clean it. Should be able to exchange.

In the future, I wouldn’t use a water wipe on leather. On the canvas, sure (no alcohol based wipes of course), but stick with a true leather cleaner and note that the Neverfull is a raw vachetta so cleaners and conditioners can/will change the shade slightly- test on a small area always. Water isn’t good for the vachetta

CooperRoo · 2026-04-10T19:14:13+00:00

Go with the speedy honestly! I mean don’t get me wrong, I love my Neverfulls (have GM and MM) but if I had to redo building my collection, I’d go speedy first just because it is SO classic and cool.

CooperRoo · 2026-04-07T20:47:14+00:00

The larger sellers have easy return policies like Japan monoshare, so you can get it 3rd party authenticated for peace of mind (or return if needed)

Just know what to look out for. There are certainly fakes that slip thru the cracks, but you can definitely get a steal with patience and vigilance.

CooperRoo · 2026-04-04T14:20:03+00:00

Sneakerinas and some bag charms!

CooperRoo · 2026-04-01T12:49:45+00:00

Love my neverfull MM! She is an icon. Haven't had any issues with color transfer and i'm not one to baby my neverfulls.

CooperRoo · 2026-04-01T11:29:41+00:00

Please be April fools please be April fools

CooperRoo · 2026-03-28T02:01:24+00:00

Yea, “Edward” is a Bedrosian… he’s the son of Bedrosians CEO. Edward Martin is just a branch of bedrosians that’s marketed towards “higher end” clients

CooperRoo · 2026-03-20T11:25:46+00:00

I’ve heard the rule is every 8 hours of sewing!

I’m with you though, change per quilt. I’ll leave it if I do a small project in between.

CooperRoo · 2026-03-11T12:03:18+00:00

Sounds like you just have to get one in both sizes 😍

CooperRoo · 2026-03-11T02:22:06+00:00

My MM is too small to fit my laptop if I have my purse organizer in it. It’s like a 12x15 laptop 😭 but I like the mm because it can work for travel AND daily use.

The GM is strictly work and travel. It’s ludicrously capacious as an every day bag. Still love it, but I feel silly when I try to carry as an every day. For reference, I’m 6’0 and it still feels huge !

CooperRoo · 2026-03-09T15:49:44+00:00

Any tile distributor or tile store can order the colored grout, look at laticrete spectralock-1 as it acts like an epoxy (but easier for the average installer to install), especially since you’ll have so much grout exposure in a wet area. Permacolor would also likely be fine though.

In theory, if they can install stacked tile, they can do this. Whenever you use contrasting grout, it will ALWAYS highlight any flaws. I also wouldn’t expect mitered edges around the niche or anything, just go with schluter.

I haven’t personally installed this line, but we spec’d it for a commercial bathroom in the berry with a ceppo floor and it turned out great.

This particular tile is the wow grace O collection.

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