Pre-owned item with box Loewe Long wallet purse coin purse leather wallet long wallet card holder

Loewe box calf wallet - black (⁎⁍̴̛ᴗ⁍̴̛⁎), 100% authentic pre-owned, handmade in Spain from approximately the 80s-90s! Beyond pre-owned bags, there are also pre-owned wallets. Once you enter the pre-owned rabbit hole, you'll constantly "evolve"! It's like how a washi tape enthusiast becomes a sticker enthusiast, then a planner enthusiast, and finally an all-around stationery fanatic (well, I'm obviously a stationery fanatic too). And honestly, if you measure by size, pre-owned wallets aren't significantly more cost-effective than pre-owned bags, take LOEWE for example! Their pre-owned bags have always offered exceptional value, with good quality and reasonable prices (except for certain rare series... like the snake bone or museum collections...). Therefore, a wallet in good condition might cost the same as a bag in average condition, with similar pricing. But wallets are truly worth spending money on more than bags, at least that's how I see it... because you use your wallet daily. Bags, apart from everyday or work styles, are often set aside for the next day or chosen based on your mood and outfit. However, people rarely switch wallets frequently, right? At least, not many people change them to match their outfits like they do with bags. Typically, one wallet is used until the end, or until around the time one feels like changing it! So, a wallet is actually one of the most intimate personal items. ⚐⚑˒˒ The wallet's condition is not pristine but is perfectly suitable for normal, everyday use, as it features a very rare engraved large logo! The color is a true black. The leather is nappa lambskin, showing normal signs of wear. Due to the black color, these are not very noticeable. Overall, the wallet has a consistent sense of use. If you are a perfectionist or primarily looking for a collector's item, this is not suitable. Essentially, it has no flaws that affect its use. Due to its significant signs of wear, even this rare style is priced affordably. ❍ The photos are personally taken by the shop owner under natural sunlight. Please message me if you would like to see more photos. ⋄┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈⋄⋄⋄┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈⋄ | Rating | Rank BC | Dimensions | (Measured without contents) | Color | Black | Material | Genuine Leather | Origin | Spain ⋄┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈⋄⋄⋄┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈⋄ The shop owner's fondness for pre-owned bags stems mainly from the fact that the materials from older eras are far superior to those in modern new items. In the past, most pre-owned items were✦ handmade; there was no mass production by machines, only the warmth of craftsmanship. The skill of artisans is undoubtedly much more refined than that of machines, just as everyone appreciates products handcrafted by artisans! However, today, the vast majority of processes are machine-made with minimal human assembly, losing the former subtlety. I think the simplest and most direct way to see this is by comparing the new versions of vintage monograms released by brands in recent years with the original vintage monograms. You'll see that the level of detail in the monogram patterns alone is entirely different. If you love monograms, you must seek out pre-owned items! Truly! In terms of style, older eras were characterized by✦ simplicity, timelessness, and enduring appeal. Nowadays, many new designs are actually remakes of older styles. However, new items are priced higher than their older counterparts. New designs are usually based on older models, with added details or design modifications. The final product often ends up more complex (or peculiar......) than the older models. I believe as everyone grows older, they understand one thing: the simpler, the more enduring!! As one gets older, even clothing tends to return to basic styles because the more basic, the more versatile. The quality of materials in older items is superior to newer ones. Anyone who understands✦ leather can tell that the materials in new items are mostly inferior to older ones. This is mainly because the cost of high-grade materials is too high today, and their availability is less than before. Earth's resources are dwindling! Furthermore, back then, brands didn't have as many ubiquitous stores as they do now... Most customers had a certain income and specific requirements for the finished product. There wasn't the "fast-fashion culture" of today; a bag was expected to be used by the customer for many years. The difference between new and old eras is very evident in✦ hardware. Many new hardware components oxidize and discolor after just one or two years, but older models usually do not. Besides the higher-grade materials and meticulous craftsmanship, hardware from earlier eras was plated with genuine K gold! It's worth mentioning that Chanel Vintage is expensive for a reason; many of its clasps and chains contain real gold, certified by gold merchants! Therefore, even vintage bags from as early as the 60s or 70s, if well-preserved, can still have gleaming hardware today. As for new items available now, from what I know of the brands, none of their hardware contains K gold anymore, which is why they oxidize easily. Many say that buying a Vintage bag is a form of alternative investment, as they rarely depreciate and usually appreciate in value. This is because the number of pre-owned bags in good condition on the market is dwindling, and each one that disappears is gone forever. Remember, each of these is a discontinued item. The number that exists in the world is all there is, so they will only become fewer, more expensive, and harder to find. Moreover, many brands increase their prices periodically, and each price hike drives up the pre-owned market value. Alternatively, if a brand releases a "reissue," the Vintage reference or similar styles will see a sharp price increase! Add to this the fact that Japanese and Korean celebrities have been favoring vintage items in recent years. Once a particular model is used by a celebrity, its price skyrockets, truly skyrockets. During that period, many people will frantically search for that specific model or a similar alternative, causing the prices of those few models to multiply... Therefore, Vintage is truly a case of "buy early, enjoy early; buy late, pay more" (this isn't an advertising slogan... it's a truth in the pre-owned world...). This is my personal experience; the shop owner regrets not entering the market earlier for many series... they are impossible to find, and even if found, they come with a sky-high price tag... But the problem is, even knowing it's a sky-high price, you're forced to buy it because waiting will only mean a higher price later (unless the condition is poor). I am often asked about bag maintenance (ᐢ.ˬ.ᐢ). Details will be included on a small note inside the bag, so don't worry. My personal habit is to give them a polish when I organize my closet during seasonal changes (so each seasonal change is a major undertaking...|||). Actually, pre-owned bags are not that troublesome. Entering the pre-owned world simply requires getting used to regular maintenance and cherishing the bag. Once you form the habit, it's not difficult. Pre-owned bags are made of excellent materials. As long as you don't use them roughly and preserve them properly, they can easily last another ten years and be passed down to your daughter! Every pre-owned bag is something I love, which is why I collect them. So, I hope you will love it too and be able to preserve it for a long time ☪︎ *.. ☾︎.*·̩͙ If you are interested in purchasing, please feel free to message me for details. I'm happy to answer any questions. 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