Pre-loved designer bags and Mulberry repairs

[Laska5772]

A while ago someone posted a good place to buy and sell pre-loved bags.. where you could be sure they were genuine..

Can anyone help me find the site again ? .. it was a UK site

Also has anyone posted their Mulberry bag direct to the Mulberry factory to get a quote and repair from them ? How long did they take to knowledge they had your bag ( I am a bit worried about doing so.)

Thanks

[Laska5772]

I just wanted to update to say that the Handbag Restoration Clinic linked to above made me a new (longer) strap for my old Mulberry Darwin leather Effie and its a great match. They also sent me some restoration cream which I have now used and the bag is looking like new. (This photo was taken before I used the restoration cream), So pleased and the bag is now ready to be used again,.. I could never work out why Mulberry only put a short strap on it . HRC only charged me £98 so really pleased and highly recommend .

If i ever wanted to sell it ( which i dont , I still have the old strap and authentication but really not worried about that .)

[zenasfuck]

@Snakie which Alexa do you have ? I’m looking for one at the moment

[Snakie]

Thank you - that’s really good to know.
I won’t be selling my hobo either as I love it! So I’ll definitely be emailing them for a quote.
Though I do have an Alexa I might contemplate selling, so I’ll look into those other websites too.

[Laska5772]

snakie The Handbag Restoration Company (HRC) was £70- 90 (I was asking for them make a whole new strap in the same style ) depending on leather / finish etc. Though it may be £20 or so extra for specific colour matching.
The Handbag Clinic quoted £199 !

Mulberry wanted £150 about 5 years ago , but haven't asked them this time.

The HRC were super quick on coming back with quote ( i emailed them detailed photos ) . I am going with them.. But I am not worried about it being an authentic Mulberry strap as wont want to sell it .

[Snakie]

@Laska5772 what was the quote if you don’t mind sharing?
I need a strap repairing on one of Mulberry hobo bags, so I’d be really interested to get a ball park idea of how much it might cost.

[BuzzKillington]

I have a Bayswater tote that I have totally abused for at least 2 years as I use it daily.

I might try and clean it myself...

[Laska5772]

Id have liked an Alexa also ..

[Cheesymonster]

Finer things Aberdeen are wonderful, I bought my Mulberry Alexa from them.

[Laska5772]

Thanks all some great recommends here

[Ifonlyiweretaller]

Laska - NPN bags (the shorter, more appropriate name of Naughtipidgeons nest ) is brilliant. They are based in North of England and I have bought and sold from them far more than I shoud have! It's a lady called Shian who owns it, and she is meticulous about everything.

[Laska5772]

I have had an email from the Handbag Clinic quoting over double the price of the other.. so definately wont be using them..

[Brittanyspears]

I used the handbag clinic to clean my old oak Bayswater, it came back coated in plastic paint so looked fake and disgusting. The paint peeled immediately, I sent it back again and they didnt really do anything. Don't think I can even sell it now as it looks fake!

[SillyMoomin]

was it labels most wanted? I've used them a few times and always found them to be fab

labels most wanted

[PETRONELLAS]

Mulberry Buy and Sell on Facebook are vg. Rigorous on who advertises bags and lots of good tips

[PNGirl]

I haven't heard good things about the Handbag Clinic but I've never used them myself.

[Laska5772]

JJPP .Thats put me right off them..My bag although not worth much anymore is special to meas it was a present and id hate to have that happen. .. I have now had conversations with the handbag restoration co and they are making me a new strap ,( which is all i need) ..and if it all goes wrong ill still have the original.. but they seem very efficient so far.. am hoping for good things from them

[JJPP123]

I used the Handbag Clinic with a Chloe bag that I'd somewhat abused. It came back to me worse than I sent it off, the manager couldn't care left and actually laughed at me down the phone. Their photos of other work looks great but for me I spent £200 to have a bag worth over £1000 made unuseable.

[frostyfingers]

Vestiaire Collective?

[Laska5772]

Wow I emailed the handbag restoration company and they emailed me bag within 15 mins with quote! ..looking good ..! ..

[Laska5772]

Its not! but that's a very good site..
I have also just seen the Handbag Clinic.. anyone used them? they look good also

[Dancergirl]

Is it Finer Things Aberdeen?

[Laska5772]

cool ill try that .. it looks like they do bespoke straps.. Thanks a great recommend (love the power of MN!)

[PNGirl]

I think it's [email protected].

[Laska5772]

oh thanksPN I can see their page and they do look good .. but cant contact them through it as I am not on on facebook and their website isn't working.. do you have an email for them or phone number?

A few years ago Mulberry quoted me £150 for a new strap.. ! I couldn't afford it then , and the bag has been sitting unused all that time .. id just like to use it really and if it looks reasonable like am not worried about it not being totally authentic

[PNGirl]

I had great service on another Mulberry from The Handbag Restoration Company who are on facebook. Lots of FB Mulberry buyers and sellers use them.