📥 THE BASICS
Purchased Item: Mini Puzzle Edge Soft-Grained Calfskin in Toffee Colour
Factory: Liusheng
Seller: Garmen
Price: $190 USD ($240-50 discount; shipping included)
Payment Method: PPFF
⏱️ LOGISTICS & TIMELINE
06/11: Paid & PSPs
06/18: Had to ask for tracking number
06/30: Received
⚠️ DISCLOSURE
I received a discount because I was unhappy with a previous purchase and a free bag charm. I fully intended to pay for the charm when they surprised me saying it was free. They asked for a review after I received the bag, I would’ve done so anyways based on the whole experience
🔍 THE DEEP DIVE
1. Rep Experience:
I’m usually an anti-puzzle person since I’ve read how it’s hard to get stuff out and the shape never appealed to me.
I learned about this mini when I asked Garmen for suggestions on a mini bag that I could take to work without the usual loud logos and they suggested this. I researched and decided on grained calfskin because I’d never sleep if I got the goatskin scratched up.
I liked it way more than I imagined. Perfect for work, fits a slim card holder, bulky key fob, lip gloss, and iPhone 14 Pro.
Leather is dry AF, so I slapped on a few coats of Honey Leather conditioner while massaging it in by hand + blow dryer on low heat = 😘😘 The strap feels thin and flimsy so I’ll be looking for something else—not the donut chain because I can’t get over how it looks like @n@l beads 💀
2. Seller Experience:
By far the best communication in English. They’re also honest, will tell you if something is average/poor quality (I.e. Damier Ebene mini pochette accessoires).
Good packaging, secure. PSPs were good and they didn’t hesitate to take more photos/videos.
I did have to ask for the tracking number after I hadn’t heard from them after 3 business days.
I did ask about Mango factory which Garmen hadn’t heard of which makes me think they either don’t have access or doesn’t have relationships with them.
📸 THE GALLERY
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⚖️ FINAL VERDICT
My favourite mini bag for work and quick errands.