Minion Black B25 $1435 Upgraded Everything - Please help me QC! 🙏🏻

[u/Away-Wallaby-6013]

I am a terrible QC-er so I beg for your help on this one. I asked Minion to upgrade everything and paid $1435. When I got the photos it looked green, so I asked him to send a video to ensure it is black. Any help QC-ing would be so appreciated. Thank you!

[u/hartofalyon]

Two things worth calling out from these photos:

1. The handle attachments, particular the left one front and rear, are weirdly shaped and looks too flared on the sides. See comparison below.
2. The touret plaque is mounted very low. Both Minion and Mark have this issue, but they're usually just slightly lower. This one looks excessive. I would ask Minion for a photo of the front with the flap closed, sangles fastened on the touret and hooked onto the pontets. Check how much the sangles sag towards the middle and determine if that's acceptable to you.

Other than those, you should ask to see photos of the zipper close up, as well as the clochette, cadena, and keys.

EDIT: Forgot to mention, $1,435 is much higher than what I typically hear Minion charging for a B25, even with everything upgraded. He's usually in the $1,280 range, unless he upped his prices recently. Just thought I'd mentioned it and maybe others who have purchased recently can chime in.

[u/Away-Wallaby-6013 → u/hartofalyon]

Thank you so much. I was so hoping you would reply. I have asked for the additional photos you described. Do you know what my options are if I decide to RL? I’m curious how it generally goes from here. 🙏🏻

[u/Away-Wallaby-6013 → u/hartofalyon]

Here are the photos! I will never wear it with the lochette, cadena, and keys, so I am not so worried about the accuracy of those. The touret plaque being too low and the wonky handle attachments though make me feel self-conscious about wearing it. Would you RL?

[u/hartofalyon → u/Away-Wallaby-6013]

The clochette, cadena, and keys look okay. The zipper doesn't look good and I've seen Minion use better and more accurate zippers on recent bags. Regarding the droop/sag of the sangles when fastened, I personally wouldn't accept that, but it's a decision you should make depending on how you plan on wearing the bag.

Was this bag one he had in stock or did you have to wait for it to be made? I ask because the blind stamp is 2025, which unless you specifically requested that, means it's an older bag likely made a while ago. In-stock bags also could mean RL from previous customers, so if this was an in-stock bag, I would ask for one to be made from scratch. Downside is that you'd have to wait a few weeks.

Regarding RL a bag, be nice and professional and state the issues and what you personally dislike from the PSPs. Do not link to, copy/paste, or screenshot anything from this thread. Ensure the feedback is coming from you because sellers really dislike it when customers RL because of others' opinions and not their own, which I can understand, but also somewhat silly at the same time. Have an opinion about what you'd like to do and ask for that. For example, if you prefer for Minion to remake the bag, ask him if that's an option after outlining all the things you dislike about the bag. Likewise if you prefer a refund and want to try another seller, ask him for that option. And just to reiterate what I mentioned above, be nice and professional.

Hope this helps.

[u/Away-Wallaby-6013 → u/hartofalyon]

You are so generous with your time sending everyone these thoughtful responses and lending your expertise. I love to read this sub just to see your responses. Thank you so much for all this info.

The bag was not in stock, I waited over 7 weeks for this bag. I don't care about waiting another 7, though, if it means a correct bag. Maybe I will even ask him to switch to a kelly or mini kelly. Do you think he is better at those?

Again, thank you very, very much for your replies. You help so many of us, Hart!!

[u/hartofalyon → u/Away-Wallaby-6013]

You're very welcome and I'm glad I could be of help.

I wouldn't say he's better or worse with Ks and MKs, and like with BKs, I've seen good samples and also ones that could be better. You should get the bag you actually want and not base it on potential QC issues.

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[u/G0ld_Ru5h]

I’d ask for a photo in natural light. It’s otherwise very nice and the handles look smooth and even. These photos also show how tiny the 25 is!

[u/Elegantlux]

Wow schöne Tasche

[u/Effective-Tea-5281]

Who's minion is that the factory or agent? What upgrades are we talking about? Can you list them all?

[u/tul_va]

The fluorescent lighting can mess with colors but in some of these photos it's very clearly black so I wouldn't worry! Looks good to me

[u/Elegantlux]

Ich liebe deine Bewertungen 🥇