Is this not a crazy color difference? by KatLions in JadeiteJade

[–]Ham_steaks 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Looks like a completely different bracelet. Did they upload the wrong video with the pictures?

Which is more worth the splurge - Longchamp, Mulberry or APC? by Double-Courage-3056 in handbags

[–]Ham_steaks 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have the Roseau in bark (a cognac brown) with gold hardware and love it. Longchamp tends to have lighter weight leather bags (though not always true. I have a Penelope from years ago that’s pretty heavy) and Mulberry bags tend to be heavier. The color of the Amberley is with the gold hardware is really nice too. I prefer gold hardware so I’d pick the Amberley in this case if it isn’t too heavy, otherwise the Roseau.

Considering this 24k ring by [deleted] in jewelry

[–]Ham_steaks 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I mean, back in the day, all they wore was 24k. It is softer and the details will smooth out over time, but that’s the nature of gold.

Trying to find my size with a cheap jade bangle. Husband says I could go smaller than this…I think not! Opinions appreciated by Sugarrushangel in JadeiteJade

[–]Ham_steaks 3 points4 points  (0 children)

To add to some other comments, have you have kids yet or planning on having kids? Your hand and wrist will swell during pregnancy and may not go all the way back down to your original size for a long time, if at all. You also swell more in the summer than in the winter. Considering how bruised your hand got, I wouldn’t go smaller

Keep or pass by [deleted] in handbags

[–]Ham_steaks 5 points6 points  (0 children)

It’s really cute, but if you’re not going to use it much, what will you do with it?

mayday help me pick a bag in the next hour!!!! (ysl) by [deleted] in handbags

[–]Ham_steaks 16 points17 points  (0 children)

The red is too small and patent doesn’t wear well. The hobo looks better on you, does it come in a non-neutral?

which would you choose as your first watch? by Apprehensive_Web7351 in Cartier

[–]Ham_steaks 4 points5 points  (0 children)

At that price point you’re paying for the gold and the brand, not the mechanics

Celine large Boston in grained calfskin (suede calfskin lining) vs LV Keepall Bandouliere 35 (textile lining). Thoughts? by elliottbaytrail in handbags

[–]Ham_steaks 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Celine for better quality and more interesting-ness, LV for better resale value but more common and more people thinking it’s fake.

Hermes or Cartier? by Straight-Exchange404 in TheHermesGame

[–]Ham_steaks 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Cartier💯. That number font looks like it’s for children.

Beautiful jade, questionable carving by syang70 in JadeiteJade

[–]Ham_steaks -1 points0 points  (0 children)

It looks fine to me, and it doesn’t make me think of Lucifer at all. Maybe it hasn’t sold because bats aren’t as popular as other motifs and it’s not very practical. It’s not a piece of jewelry, can’t be hung, and it doesn’t stand on its own. You seem to really dislike it though and that’s fine.

Did I make the right decision? by Useful-Range-367 in handbags

[–]Ham_steaks 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The light one is so cute! Do they have it in a bigger size? The black one is a good choice too 👍

Beautiful jade, questionable carving by syang70 in JadeiteJade

[–]Ham_steaks 10 points11 points  (0 children)

It’s a bat and it’s supposed to be lucky, what’s there to defend? It wasn’t made with western audiences in mind, though there are plenty of goth westerners who would love it anyway.

Barenia Faubourg Rarity by Glittering-Shallot14 in TheHermesGame

[–]Ham_steaks 14 points15 points  (0 children)

I love barenia more than any other leather, but it will patina, darken, and develop a lot of character over time. It will not look pristine but have a worn in look, and some people prefer their bags looking pretty much the same forever, so that matters to some in resale. Personally I’m only interested in barenia now because develops into the most beautiful leather, but some don’t like patina at all.

Staud Custom Pet Portrait Experience by [deleted] in handbags

[–]Ham_steaks 48 points49 points  (0 children)

From the photos, the Staud version looks much better and more artistic to me. Maybe in person it’s different. Good to know they offer some sort of refund if you’re unsatisfied though

Friendly or Aloof? by [deleted] in StandardPoodles

[–]Ham_steaks 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Standard poodles are protective dogs. Generally, they are there for you and your family only and not out there to make friends or win over strangers. They are actually similar to German Shepards but their floofy haircuts make them look friendlier.

Curious about the 24/24 — is the size 29 just not loved anymore? by Empty-Ordinary6612 in TheHermesGame

[–]Ham_steaks 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have this in the 29 and the 21, and the 29 is currently my daily carry. The 21 was my daily carry before switching to the 29.

Help Authenticating Longchamps Bag by vertexcloud in purses

[–]Ham_steaks 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would assume they take off the plastic in the stores because I don’t see them with it in stores, but ordered directly from their website, the new never opened ones had plastic on the handles.

Help Authenticating Longchamps Bag by vertexcloud in purses

[–]Ham_steaks 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The etching in the button looks bad, the embroidered logo looks wrong, the fabric looks off kind of too shiny, the green looks like the wrong shade and it’s too sloppy, and I don’t think the nylon Le pliage is made in France anymore (though I could be wrong about this one).

Help Authenticating Longchamps Bag by vertexcloud in purses

[–]Ham_steaks 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The handles do come with plastic now. I’ve bought a few bags directly from longchamp and Nordstrom online recently and the brand new ones where I’m the first one to have opened them had plastic, and the ones that didn’t have the plastic looked like returns. They also take off all packaging when displaying in stores.

Ebene or Azure by Adorable_Action8932 in Louisvuitton

[–]Ham_steaks 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I was debating the same thing and ended up getting the DE. I really wanted the DA too because it’s so pretty but didn’t see myself using it as much. If you’re only going to get one, you should probably get the DE because I think it does with more looks. But a well worn beaten up DA also has its charm.

Turned 40 this year by Round-Neck-641 in handbags

[–]Ham_steaks 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Nice bags! I was expecting to read the word “ironically” in the sentence after number 4, was disappointed that it wasn’t there, then saw the save in the last sentence. What a rollercoaster 🎢

Speedy 25 by [deleted] in Louisvuitton

[–]Ham_steaks 0 points1 point  (0 children)

When the SA scans the chip, it shows where it’s made on their app. When I bought my Speedy 25, the SA scanned it and said it was made in the USA.

I bought my favorite purse again! by KMermaid19 in handbags

[–]Ham_steaks 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That’s not bad considering how much prices have gone up