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My ROMA GiLi 2 Has Arrived!

LoLa — Tue, 20 May 2014 18:04:36 GMT

HI Gang!

I just got mine via UPS!! It came packaged beautifully. I got the natural ostrich. Once I unwrapped it, I immediately began the process of "training my Roma". It's lovely. I will say (honestly) that the leather seems a bit stiff to me and it does weigh a bit more than I anticipated. Nonetheless, we're on this journey together and I'm currently ALL IN! I'm delighted with my new arrival. I'll be using it daily for the next three weeks or so and trust me, I will most definitely be putting it through the paces. I have high expectations!

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cactusjack — Tue, 20 May 2014 18:11:10 GMT

Yae!!! So happy for you

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LoLa — Tue, 20 May 2014 18:28:25 GMT

Thanks so much, catusjack! I forgot to mention that the size is PERFECT!!

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faeriemoon — Tue, 20 May 2014 18:31:28 GMT

Glad you love it. Had I bought one, it would have been in the color you chose.

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cactusjack — Tue, 20 May 2014 18:31:29 GMT

I am on wait list for the natural ostrich. Can't wait to get that one! I just got the blush bag today and really love it!!! Happy, happy dance!!!

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tloinga — Tue, 20 May 2014 18:32:12 GMT

Congrats Lola!! Mine just arrived too!

I can't believe the quality for the price!! They are AMAZING!!!!!!!

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LoLa — Tue, 20 May 2014 19:05:51 GMT

Thanks girls! Congratulations on your new arrivals too!! I hope that they bring you much JOY!

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Cheezit — Tue, 20 May 2014 20:08:25 GMT

OMG I hope mine is waiting for me when I get home.............................woo hoo

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Beach Baby 1 — Tue, 20 May 2014 20:15:23 GMT

Congrats and I so happy you love it. I am still waiting for mine, hopefully on Thursday. I don't care if my arm falls off, I'm keeping it! Thanks for a detailed review. Wear in good health.

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tloinga — Tue, 20 May 2014 20:32:21 GMT

Waterbaby, the ivory ostrich is STUNNING!!! Prettier in person than on tv. You are going to LOVE IT!!!

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tough_kitty — Tue, 20 May 2014 20:37:29 GMT

That's great to hear. Mine left the warehouse on May 17th and I haven't received any updates since! Really frustrating even though I won't be home until June 9 but I'd like to know my bags arrive so I can tell my neighbor to pick them up from my porch....

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terrier3 — Tue, 20 May 2014 20:41:45 GMT

I'll be interested to see if any of the ""training"" actually works.

I have the last version of the natural ostrich and it's still stiff and fake looking.

I have asked if anyone knows of any leather conditioner that may help soften it up...but I never received an answer to my post.

I REALLY wanted to like it...it's beautiful to look at...but so STIFF!

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tough_kitty — Tue, 20 May 2014 21:54:02 GMT

On 5/20/2014 tough_kitty said:
That's great to hear. Mine left the warehouse on May 17th and I haven't received any updates since! Really frustrating even though I won't be home until June 9 but I'd like to know my bags arrive so I can tell my neighbor to pick them up from my porch....

Guess my bags were on a train or something because they were just delivered to Sacramento and will be delivered to my house tomorrow.....too bad I won't see them that fast....but it's 6 days before my EDD and I paid for standard shipping!!!!

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beautybrowsing — Tue, 20 May 2014 22:43:12 GMT

So glad you got it. I think you will grow to love it like I did mine. I got my ostrich with the first TSV and it has softened beautifully. I used to sit it on the floor and it would stand up and I could see right inside. Now when I place it on the floor it sorta puddles to one side. Much softer. It still has structure but not quite so stiff. I am waiting for mine to arrive still. UPS doesn't show up in my hood until evenings. I will be waiting with anticipation. I hope the blush has enough structure to it. I want soft but not too soft. Picky aren't we.

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LoLa — Tue, 20 May 2014 22:50:55 GMT

I hope you guys get them soon! I have to say I've been watching mine 'train'. It's across the room on a doorknob with two large peanut butter jars in it. I kinda feel like my little girl when she's in time out. I so want to play with it but I can't. lol. My husband said that some baseball glove conditioner shoulder take her 'training' to the next level. I guess he's now her new coach. Let me know when you get yours. I'm excited to hear your thoughts!!

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beautybrowsing — Tue, 20 May 2014 22:52:38 GMT

terrier3, haven't heard of any leather conditioner to soften your bag but mine (ostrich) has softened beautifully. I often leave mine in the backseat of my car while I'm at work (I know I shouldn't for safety reasons but I do). Anyway, I wonder if letting it sit in a hot car will help soften it. I also hang mine on the doorknob when not in use.

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Beach Baby 1 — Tue, 20 May 2014 22:52:50 GMT

On 5/20/2014 tloinga said:
Waterbaby, the ivory ostrich is STUNNING!!! Prettier in person than on tv. You are going to LOVE IT!!!

I'm getting so excited, it should be here tomorrow. Fingers crossed. Thanks so much for the two thumbs up and enjoy yours!

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tloinga — Tue, 20 May 2014 22:55:16 GMT

On 5/20/2014 waterbaby said:
On 5/20/2014 tloinga said:
Waterbaby, the ivory ostrich is STUNNING!!! Prettier in person than on tv. You are going to LOVE IT!!!

I'm getting so excited, it should be here tomorrow. Fingers crossed. Thanks so much for the two thumbs up and enjoy yours!

OH I'm excited for you!!! Mine are in their "training class" as we speak!! LOL!

I can't get over the quality for the price. Looks much more expensive. I hope you LOVE yours!!! Can't wait to hear when you get it!

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tloinga — Tue, 20 May 2014 23:02:42 GMT

On 5/20/2014 terrier3 said:
I'll be interested to see if any of the "training" actually works.

I have the last version of the natural ostrich and it's still stiff and fake looking.

I have asked if anyone knows of any leather conditioner that may help soften it up...but I never received an answer to my post.

I REALLY wanted to like it...it's beautiful to look at...but so STIFF!

HI Terrier3!

I'm sorry you are having issues with your original ostrich. I got the natural and ivory that just arrived today. The leather is beautiful. Not fake looking at all. As a matter of fact, I like it as well, if not better than Dooney's florentine leather. Mine are a little stiff but not board stiff.

You can get a product called Apple Guard. They make a line of products. I've used their leather conditioner on Coach bags and it has helped soften them a bit.

I would try it on a small spot on the Roma first. Maybe on the bottom or the inside G.I.L.I. label first just to make sure it's safe to use on the Roma. Then try it on the rest of the bag if all goes well with the test spot.

HTH

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Silver33 — Tue, 20 May 2014 23:10:48 GMT

I'm so disappointed! Just got the natural ostrich and on one side of the bag it looks like the dye to darken the spots smeared all over the bag. It looks like a mess. I like the bag otherwise. But I'm afraid if I exchange I will get another of the same. Anyone else have this on their natural ostrich bag?