edgematic1 Posted January 12, 2011 Report Share Posted January 12, 2011 Hey guys, I'm looking for a Hermes Messenger Bag, I've been looking on taobao and I found out there are reps of this available. Anyone who knows where I could source one? Taobao is only for chinese people. @Kenberg: can you get these items as well? Here are some pics of 2 types I like: (first model is priced at $85, the Hermes Steve 35): don't know this model I've also found some belts that I like, it's a new style from Hermes, they look more subtle than the H-belts, that's why I like them more, these are priced at about $10 on taobao: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KB Posted January 13, 2011 Report Share Posted January 13, 2011 Not at those prices are you sure they are not PU? Ken Edit to add; Look at the last belts you show, the keepers are stapled together! Edit 2; look at the bags from shop C25, see the inside of the first bag? see the high sheen on the orange bag? They are both PU. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jkay Posted January 13, 2011 Report Share Posted January 13, 2011 I am afraid to ask what "PU" means Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KB Posted January 13, 2011 Report Share Posted January 13, 2011 JKay have you ever seen a fake leather couch which has great chunks of the leather falling off? Thats PU it is a synthetic (plastic) made to look like leather. Ken Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jkay Posted January 13, 2011 Report Share Posted January 13, 2011 In the USA, there is a very old saying .. "P U!" means "Something smells really bad". I don't know if it's an acronym. regarding your additional edits .. you certainly know your business inside and out, sir. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
parryl Posted January 13, 2011 Report Share Posted January 13, 2011 i have been looking for the same bag . i believe the inner pockets are wrong . you may want to look for others Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DuDro Posted January 13, 2011 Report Share Posted January 13, 2011 I'm going to take a wild stab in the dark and say... PU = polyureathane Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KB Posted January 13, 2011 Report Share Posted January 13, 2011 I'm going to take a wild stab in the dark and say... PU = polyureathane Actually no It was my first guess too but my people said no, I think they did tell me what it was but I can't remember now. Ken Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fitipaldi Posted January 13, 2011 Report Share Posted January 13, 2011 @edge: I just bought an Aunt & Uncles bag. IT IS AMAZING!!! I sugget you to take a look in their website: http://www.tascheundweg.de/epages/61855698.sf/en_GB/?ObjectPath=/Shops/61855698/Categories/Messenger It's true the price is higher than rep bags, but I ensure you it worth it. The style is unique and the construction is very very good. I just bought this one: http://www.tascheundweg.de/epages/61855698.sf/en_GB/?ObjectPath=/Shops/61855698/Products/%22Mr%20Wilson%2050203-2%22 good hunting! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edgematic1 Posted January 13, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 13, 2011 (edited) Not at those prices are you sure they are not PU? Ken Edit to add; Look at the last belts you show, the keepers are stapled together! Edit 2; look at the bags from shop C25, see the inside of the first bag? see the high sheen on the orange bag? They are both PU. Ken, the first bag is not PU, the chinese seller assured me. Although I know your services are A+ so I'm interested in buying from you. Concepta recently sold the second model messenger bag on the forum, don't know if that is PU but it can be. About the belts I also don't know about them. Anyway, I'm sending you a PM Oh and fitipaldi, thanks! Will definately have a look! But I really like the leather look that hermes bags have. And the steve model is not very known so no one will notice it's a hermes bag I guess. Edited January 13, 2011 by edgematic1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prdubis Posted January 14, 2011 Report Share Posted January 14, 2011 On the Steve messenger bag, the buckle on the strap is wrong. I have one for sale, black, never used. And definitely leather. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
polaris Posted January 15, 2011 Report Share Posted January 15, 2011 Bicast leather (also known as bycast leather, split leather or PU. leather) is a split leather with a layer of polyurethane applied to the surface and then embossed. Bycast was originally made for the shoe industry and recently was adopted by the furniture industry. The resulting product is cheaper than top grain leather and has an artificially consistent texture that is easier to clean and maintain. The use of the term "leather" in relation to this bicast treatment is considered a misrepresentation and therefore not permitted in the United Kingdom and New Zealand. Furniture made with bicast exhibits none of the characteristics associated with genuine leather; it will not develop a patina or suppleness nor otherwise "improve with age". With constant use the polyurethane layer will crack and split free of its backing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KB Posted January 16, 2011 Report Share Posted January 16, 2011 Good find, the only problem with that description is that it suggests a durable product, this is not the case with Chinese PU. Ken Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mazz68 Posted February 10, 2011 Report Share Posted February 10, 2011 PU= pleather (plastic leather) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RageRover Posted February 17, 2011 Report Share Posted February 17, 2011 You mean "Pleather"? or since this board is mainly about watches does PU = "PleathUhr"? LOL (Uhr = watch in German) How about PU = "Pee Eehhhhuuuuu" (the smell!) I would stay away from anything made from Polyurethane (i.e. Plastic, fake leather). It won't look good after a few uses, leather won't cost too much more, leather often becomes nicer with age I don't mean to hijack the thread, but since we are talking about Hermes,can anyone help me out please?! I've been searching for Hermers accessories, like their leather bracelets and cuffs, and especially their "Chaine d'Ancre" bracelet or accessories (anchor chain in French). (see attached pics). I'm not too concerned if it does not look exactly like the picture, and there are lots of colors and variations, the pic is just to show you what I am looking for! There are several versions, (big or smaller chain/link), color (gold, silver, brass?). I have lots of pics available it anyone needs/wants more. Leather Cuffs / Bracelet Examples (just giving examples of similar things I am looking for, doesn't have to be exactly the same!) Once again, I have lots of pics, just trying not to make the post too long!: Yes, there are lots of similar "anchor", "nautical", or "boating" chains out there...but men, you know how women can be! (sorry ladies, not trying to generalize or sound sexist, just talking about my gf!). My gf loves it, and I would really love to get her one. If it says Hermes and has a nice orange box my gf seem to like it more (or her friends like it more, which means my gf will like it more!) LOL Thank you very much for any help/leads! I REALLY REALLY appreciate it! PU= pleather (plastic leather) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edgematic1 Posted February 24, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 24, 2011 I've seen some leather hermes bracelets before, will let you know Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
totalwise Posted March 5, 2011 Report Share Posted March 5, 2011 it looks like fake leather or very low grade leather, avoid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theflyingdutchman Posted March 5, 2011 Report Share Posted March 5, 2011 So where do I buy best HERMES rep bags and belts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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