We recently lost our family dog. He's been my best friend for almost 14 years so I'm completely heart broken and looking at some way of keeping him with me even though he's gone.
I've been looking at urn bracelets and charms. None of the pre-made bracelets really suit my style. I've found an urn bead charm I like (pictured) and am looking at ways to mount it onto a rope bracelet. I've also found a rope bracelet I like (also pictured)
The issue I have is that the bead has a 4mm hole. The rope is 4mm so that's not an issue, but the clasp is clearly too big to get the bead over to mount (from what I can tell based on similar clasps for sale on amazon, it's about 6mm wide). This is where I need some advice. My educated guess is that the rope is glued into each end of the clasp. Do you guys think it would be possible to remove the rope (using heat to loosen the glue maybe?) and then re-glue it after having added the bead? If so, what kind of glue would you recommend for something like this?
I know what I'm trying to do isn't anywhere near the leave of what you guys are doing but honestly, I'm a complete novice. Any help much appreciated.
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The Lotoo Paw 6k is in good condition except for ding on the top right screen side corner ( damage from previous owner ), everything works great and has treated me great while I have had it. Language is in English. I will include a 128 gb micro card with the purchase, as well as a black leather original case, and original packaging.
Also comes with the little black case you see, works perfectly as a portable case for your dap and cable.
Shipping is on me, G&S fee is on the buyer.
If you have any questions please feel free to ask, I have this on sale on head-fi I understand the other name (TotallyNotABsName).
Have a good day, thaks for looking!

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With this Acrylic pouring Reverse flower dip technique you can create a beautiful flower, even if you can't draw or paint with a brush.
https://youtu.be/SiVTziGHjCI?si=hZgYCLgdAgG_LepU
PROCESS:

• Pour your base on canvas
• Draw a spiral with your colours
• Put down damped paper napkin or towel
• Lift the napkin
• Torch
• And here is your flower

MATERIAL:

• 8x8 inch canvas
• Acrylic paints mixed with pouring medium
• Paper napkin or towel
• Palete knife
• Torch

My pearl white mixture: 1 part Vallejo pearl medium 1 part titanium white 4 parts pouring medium My Pouring medium: 70% Rayher Glue & Varnish and 30% water.
My mixing paints video: • (208) My pouring medium recipe - Prod...
I will teach this technique in Washington DC in August 2024. Sign up for the lessons, create some beautiful flowers and have some fun with me! https://www.fluidartboutique.com/dc-c...
#FionaArt #FlowerPainting #AcrylicPour
Join for more benefits: / u/fiona-art
All of the pieces I make are for sale! If you see something you like, email me below. Contact me for Price on [zemljic@gmail.com](mailto:zemljic@gmail.com)

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Transform Spiral Into Flower Using New Pouring Medium ~ Reverse Dip Acrylic Pour Painting

With this Acrylic pouring Reverse flower dip technique you can create a beautiful flower, even if you can't draw or paint with a brush.
https://youtu.be/SiVTziGHjCI?si=hZgYCLgdAgG_LepU
PROCESS:

• Pour your base on canvas
• Draw a spiral with your colours
• Put down damped paper napkin or towel
• Lift the napkin
• Torch
• And here is your flower

MATERIAL:

• 8x8 inch canvas
• Acrylic paints mixed with pouring medium
• Paper napkin or towel
• Palete knife
• Torch

My pearl white mixture: 1 part Vallejo pearl medium 1 part titanium white 4 parts pouring medium My Pouring medium: 70% Rayher Glue & Varnish and 30% water.
My mixing paints video: • (208) My pouring medium recipe - Prod...
I will teach this technique in Washington DC in August 2024. Sign up for the lessons, create some beautiful flowers and have some fun with me! https://www.fluidartboutique.com/dc-c...
#FionaArt #FlowerPainting #AcrylicPour
Join for more benefits: / u/fiona-art
All of the pieces I make are for sale! If you see something you like, email me below. Contact me for Price on [zemljic@gmail.com](mailto:zemljic@gmail.com)

Shout out to the subreddit for answering my question last night when I posted looking for PDF scans of the Asra Manual, having it on a screen with easy zoom to see details was a big help and I got my build finished after a late night and the working on it some more this morning.
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I wanted to share my thoughts on the build which may be interesting for any newer builders or people who are curious about approaching the Asra Ninetails with little experience.
I have a few 30 Minute SIsters which I put together first over the last few months. Having been in Japan over Xmas and New years I packed a bunch of 30MS and accessories and ion the last day in Akihabara. saw the 'Final box' of Asra on sale in the Kotobukiya store. I'm not the most skilled hobbyist out there so the kit was a little intimidating sitting there and waiting, particularly with how many sprues were in the box. Even as a glasses wearer my eyes are pretty bad but I still managed to make it through :p
I stopped at the buiuld being done with the Nine Tailed mode, and will look at decals some other time.
Tools
I set to work with some tools from my Games Workshop hobby past, which was basically just the nippers and sprue line remover. The only tool I 'missed' was some sand paper, which I'll touch on in the build as we go.
Build Process
Broadly the build was easy enough, with a few notable issues. on my part
FIrst, I just cleared room on my desk mat at my PC to build and this was not enough space. I couldn't figure out a good way to sort the sprues and spent way too much time finding the Z sprue, or 'MA sprue'. More room to spread them out would of been a lot easier, maybe sorting by color? Curious how other manage sprues since 30MS are really good with giving you the sprues in batches in the instructions, but they do have far less to manage anyway.
I had issues with the upper torso core which needed the two shoulder female joints inserted into it. I spent an hour trying to figure out why it wouldn't close properly and keep the joints from falling out when trying to close it. Early in the build so was still finding my way which is why it took so long. I think it was sprue nubs and sandpaper would have saved me here.
After the casual build was done, in moving to the armor build, I didn't fully realize that I had to disassemble so much. In the process of switching modes I ended up 'bending' the Z8 piece that is used to attach the legs to the torso, trying to use it to pull out the piece that forms the lower stomach skin, to switch it for the body armor colored version. I thought I got asway with it, but it broken when trying to attach the legs in Armor mode and I thought I was scuffed. Luckily, there was another Z8 piece left over so I could recover from this disaster :p
I would like to build directly to Armor mode going forward. I also sheared some parts of the bangs that secure them to the rest of the hair when switching to the armored head. At least that wasn't the only contact point, so they do stay on pretty well anyway.
Somehow I also lost the peg on the wrist mount for the blade on the right arm. Again, luckily it is not a structure point, and it will 'stay on' with friction, but I can't see any reason to not just fuse it with plastic glue wince it isn;t articulated at the point it connects.
Either way, she is full assembled and poseable and while I am too scared to move her too much, I'm happy with the outcome.
Shoulder articulation, with the shoulder blades are a bit finniky and I am worried abotu breaking them as I see reports that they can be fragile. The Shoulder blades can also pop off if I try to articulate it incorrectly.
I didn't fully clean the sprue marks since I just wanted to pull it all together and it still took my 12ish hours. Lots of time with the broken piece and trying to figure out what to do, and the upper torse core not closing cleanly early on. Still felt I was pretty slow over all. Really need a better way to manage the spries to find the right pieces.
Final Thoughts
It's a great kit. I love it, I love looking at it. If I can put it together with shitty eyes and big man hands, then just about anyone can do it. Defiantly won't do another one without some Tamiya sandpaper or something to help ensure parts fit nicely.
I go back to Japan in April and will defiantly bring back more.
And, yeah, any tips for managing the sprues? :p
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u/s0meth1ngswr0ng
Hey everyone! Welcome to this week's blog with the NK team!

What’s been going on this week?

We have just announced three new plushies coming soon. Druid, Red Regrow Camo Fortified Bloon, and JUMBO Pat! These will be launching next Friday NZT!
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Don’t Step On The Spikes Race results: 1st: tsp - 2 minutes 24.40 seconds 2nd: Player - 2 minutes 25.03 seconds 3rd: espresso - 2 minutes 25.53 seconds 4th: YtseJam - 2 minutes 25.65 seconds 5th: ParParPlayz - 2 minutes 26.60 seconds

This weekend's focus:

- BTD6 - Pile O' Monkey Money and T3 Insta Monkeys on sale. Ongoing "Island Hopping" Odyssey, ending Wednesday. "The Not So Race Towers" Race this weekend. Lych will be appearing on End Of The Road this weekend, starting Saturday and ending Thursday. Ongoing Contested Territory, ending Tuesday.
- Battles 2 - Ongoing Season 18 ending May 22nd. Spy Bot showcase, ending May 22nd. Ongoing Speed Battles. Ongoing Club No Pain No Gain Bananza.
- Bloons Pop - Friday: Merge Monkeys. Saturday: Bloon Popper. Sunday: Black Bloon Popper. Party Goal: Ongoing White Bloon Popper ending Sunday, Black Bloon Popper starting after. Vault of Monkey Money, 3rd Canister, Barrel of Bloonstones, Bloonstones and Gold Pass on Sale. Ongoing Party Crashers, ending Wednesday Double Rewards starting Friday, ending Monday.
- BTD Battles - Professor Evil appearing on Yellow Brick this weekend. With a second tougher one starting Tuesday and ending Thursday. Friday: MOAB, MOAB Random 15 - BFB R3 Speed. Saturday: MOAB Boosts Only, MOAB Cards - BFB, BFB R3 Speed, BFB Random 15. Sunday: MOAB Cards, MOAB Club - BFB Card Club, BFB Boosts Only. Monday: MOAB, MOAB Boosts Only. 2x Medallions with Bag of Medallions and Chest of Medallions on sale.
- BATTD - Ongoing Martian games: More Ghosts, Magic Man, No Powers. Clones, More Camo starting on Sunday. Finn Hero, Ice King Adventure Pack and Character Bundle pack on sale.
- SAS4 Mobile - VS on Friday, LMS on Saturday and APOC with Black Box as Rewards on Sunday. Sales on nantos, NV vet pack, Epic pack and 10th premium gun set: T189, CM Starfury and Banshee.
- BTD5 - Ongoing Totem Event, ending Saturday. Monkey Teams starting after. Bomb Skin on sale.

Questions from the comments:

Is there anyone at Ninja Kiwi who can match Ben's coding skill? Not even close! (Sorry programmers, we love you!)
what is Brickell's favorite seafood? Sushi is top tier on her favourites!
Why is monkey society always perfect? where is the dark side? Other than the Bloon War, Monkey society has been thriving for generations!
Who at ninja kiwi responds to the comments on these? A bunch of us can all add our input to the questions! Even if one has been answered, someone else might have a better one!
What is the canonical reasons behind the modifiers in boss events? Bosses trying new strategies to defeat the bloons, Monkeys practicing limited supplies and options for those dire moments when it will come in clutch!
Why does Ben say "someone's not popping bloons" when he himself doesn't pop any? Each monkey and hero helps out in their own ways. They use their particular set of skills to get a win the best way they can!
Why does the archmage have both shimmer and dragons breath? Did he learn them? Archmages tend to dip their tails into all schools of magic and like to use all skills at their disposal!
I just accidentally drank some berserker brew, whats about to happen? Let us see your war face! And then get those Bloons!
Is there a Monkey Space Program or Monkey NASA? The brave Monkestronauts of the Monkey Outer Orbit Navigation Service, are training and working hard to discover new planets and galaxies!
How do the monkeys prevent being glued during a glue storm/strike? Be the Leaf!
will the jetpack monkey have prusuit as a built in featurt if yes does he buff flying monkeys? Her movement is primarily used for repositioning, which she can do frequently and right away! However she does also level up to gain temporary Bloon Pursuit along with some support for Air Towers
Does pat give hugs to other heros? If so, which ones like the hugs to most? Pat gives hugs to whoever wants them! Psi is always pestering Pat for hugs and blanket fort building!
What would happen if the monkeys mixed sugar, spice, and everything nice to try to fight the bloons? You are sounding like an alchemist!
What do the different targeting options feel like to the monkeys? Like they are aiming at the best point to assure victory… Make sure you have the right target priority, they might get upset!
Has anyone tried to drink benjamin's gamer fuel, if so how many days did they stay awake for? Gwen tried it… once. She said she felt like Energy Drink Hammy!
Impromto, dnd prompt! Ben, pat, ettuine and quincy son of quincy run into a group of goblins ready to rob the monkey bank (one of them happens to he holding a laptop)What do they do? Ben rolls a nat 1 on persuasion asking for the laptop, Pat channels his barbarian rage and leaps forward into battle, rolls a nat 1 on Athletics, falls prone within 2 feet, Quincy draws his bow, has his eyes on the prize, trips over pat and hits a Nat 20 arrow… on the laptop. Etienne commands his mini flying cannon to retrieve the now broken remains of the laptop as the Goblins use their full action to dash away!
What would be Geraldo’s reaction if a barista were to misspell his name on the cup? Geraldo understands that retail and hospitality is a fast paced job and little mistakes can be made. He doesn’t get upset or worry!
Do any of the engineers listen to dwarf metal? Diggy Diggy hole is number 1 on the most played in the engineers workshop! They are also big fans of a little Rock and Stone!
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Have a great weekend and happy gaming! -Ninja Kiwi Team

The process of the kraft paper machine mainly includes the steps of preparing raw materials (waste paper), pulping, purification and screening, online forming, pressing and dehydration, drying and calendering, cutting and shaping, and quality inspection and packaging to produce kraft paper products with qualified quality.
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Basic Configuration Of Kraft Paper Machine
Gram weight: 90-250gsm
Capacity:400-450T/D
Working speed:400-450m/min
1.3 set air cushion head box
2.Bottom wire length:25m, Core wire length:9m, top wire length:8m

1. 1 set vacuum press (Φ1000)+2 sets of jumbo press roll (Φ1500mm)
   
2. 3 sets of UNO (Φ1500*5300mm)+42 sets of dryer (Φ1800*5300mm),Closed air hood
   
3. 1set sizing press (Φ1100/Φ1100)
   
4. 1 set two roller calender (Φ800/Φ800)
   
5. 1 set Moisture/quality detector
   
6. 1set of pope reel(Roll house type)
   
7. 1 set rewinding machine
   
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I've been looking for a decent horse for Indy for a while. I watched a fellow on youtube and he tried the Netflix Witcher Roach but it had issues standing up. He showed a Figma horse with more articulation and I managed to find one on sale on BBTS for about $50.
this is the ver. 2 of the Dark Bay. First things first. Packaging is pretty straightforward and typical of Figma. As you might be able to tell? Yes that is a loose stirrup. Whatever material they used for the stirrups is pretty flimsy and the glue did not hold when I tried to put Indy on the saddle. So if you decide to go this route. Be careful. I guess now I need to look for a way to customize/improve the stirrups. Not a big deal but it is a little annoying. Second? The base they include is kind of crap. Just because of the nature of the horse having 4 legs? More complex poses are somewhat difficult. This could also be a byproduct of the table surface being a bit slippery and I am sure the table wasn't all that level. Anyway the sculpt is otherwise decent and there is a pretty good amount of articulation.
What follows are some images I took. Note the missing stirrup in the first pic. I didn't try for a lot of complex poses but this should give a decent idea. I imagine someone could add some weathering to the saddle if they wanted. Maybe a matte spray on the horse?
I used the custom gloves I did for Indy and they look pretty good.
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I also gave the SHF Indy a try. The flash kind of hurts the images.
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These next few pics look pretty good.
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So if a person likes the SHF Indy and face plates you could put them on a Hasbro Indy if you wanted. The horse seems to fit well with both figures imo. It's a bit fiddly but I think maybe a better table/surface would have helped.

Another day, another Chanel Classic Flap. This time, slip on some silk jammies and compression socks because we’re chartering a PJ to Burgundy. Not to be confused with Bordeaux or (God forbid) Beaujolais, this sumptuous blend of red and purple has graced the interior of classic Chanel bags since the 2.55. She’s used to being peeked at, but now she’s taking up the whole-ass stage as the primary hue of this hot little (medium) number.
This is my second 187 Factory Chanel CF, first from Heidi. I wasn’t actually planning on purchasing another one so soon, but Heidi contacted me after my last review and presented me with an opportunity to bring out all of my video and audio gear again. The tower of black bags that I’ve accumulated gave me a little nudge to venture out of dirge territory, so here we are.

Disclosure:

Heidi explicitly offered me exclusive pricing and VIP status in exchange for reviews. She waived my shipping fee and included seizure insurance at no additional cost. I told her that I would not be compromising the integrity of my reviews and she agreed on that being a fair approach. TO BE CLEAR - my experience buying from her may not be reflective of her usual timelines since she is likely going to prioritize PR. That’s business, baby.

Seller Contact:

Heidi: album link
WhatsApp: +44 735 577 8792

Price Paid for Item:

Please be mindful that the price I paid is NOT standard pricing (even for VIPs). You can anticipate the "regular" pricing indicated in the parenthesis.

• Bag: $450 USD (REGULAR $570 USD)
• Shipping via FedEx: Free (REGULAR $40 USD)
• Total: $450 USD (REGULAR WITH 5% PAYMENT METHOD DISCOUNT $579)
• Payment Method: PayPal F&F (added $4.99 USD in transaction fees)

Factory:

187 Factory

Timeline:

• 4/11: Heidi reaches out to me via Reddit and invites me to shop with her as a VIP after seeing my review of Reykay’s 187 Factory Chanel CF. We chat a little bit and I double check her info since her Reddit account is sparse and I want to make sure it’s really her. We move things over to WhatsApp.
• 4/13: I send her a photo of a purple CF from her album and ask if she could find one in 23cm for me.
• 4/14: She tells me that 25cm is in stock, but 23cm is out of stock. She double checks and tells me that 25cm is also out of stock a few minutes later. I waffled a little bit since I was really drawn to the purple, but I ended up enjoying the burgundy from her album. I send her a photo of that and ask if she can find it in 25cm.
• 4/15: Heidi gets back to me and confirms she has the burgundy CF in 25cm. She asks for my address and says she’ll show me the PSPs before asking for payment. I give her my info and she says she’ll be sending them tomorrow. We have a short exchange about her offering exclusive pricing for my reviews, and I tell her that I’ll only do honest reviews with the same level of detail as the one she saw. She confirms that “Yes only honest is ok”.
• 4/16: As promised, PSPs roll in ~3am my time. She includes a photo of a printout with my shipping info in front of the bag (which I won’t include in the PSP album for obvious reasons), and a clear view of the chip so I can be sure the serial number I receive is the same one from the photos. I GL immediately, and tells me that she’s chosen a new official background for her photos (neutral woven fabric with grey concentric squares). She quotes me $488, but tells me to disregard shipping and asks for $450. I offer her an additional 10% for seizure insurance, but she reiterates that (per her VIP policy) it’s included at no extra charge. Payment is smooth via PayPal F&F and she confirms immediately that she’s received it. She says she’ll ship the same day. Then she goes the extra mile and asks if I’ve been receiving updates via email, and I tell her that I haven’t so far. She tells me to check my spam folder (In hindsight - DUH. Emails with text in Chinese and mildly suspicious hyperlinks are obviously going to be filtered) and I find a few emails that I’ve already missed. I thank her for making sure I have all the info.
• 4/17: Email updates begin and I’m notified that the package has been shipped. It also states to wait 1-2 days for an update on the tracking number.
• 4/19: FedEx tracking number arrives via email.
• 4/22: Package is picked up in HK.
• 4/23: Shipping logistics continue to blow my mind as my bag makes it to the Memphis, TN hub, cruises through customs in ~2.5 hours, gets to the destination sort facility, books it to my local facility and GETS DELIVERED THAT DAY BEFORE 2PM.

Start to finish: 10 days (not including time spent on out of stock bag)

Quality of your rep from your factory:

Without further delay, here’s the new kid on the block:
New bag, new angles.
Upon unboxing, I immediately held this bag up to my face and huffed with the gusto of an adolescent on inhalants. The leather scent is so good. It’s a woody, almost fruity musk that has a respectful sillage (if I may borrow the term from the fragrance cognoscenti). You won’t be assaulted with odor when it enters the room; rather, you’ll catch a trace as it breezes past you. If I were blessed with a more enterprising spirit, I’d attempt to distill this into a 100ml elixir-shaped bottle, call it something sexy like Caput Mortuum, and demand $275 for it.
Is luxury bag huffing a problem? Just look at that GRAIN.
The caviar on this bag has a finer grain (it was advertised as “small caviar leather”) but a more prominent profile than the variety used on my jumbo CF. I like the look of this pebbling more since it lends some additional dimension to each panel. The leather is dyed evenly and finished with a protective coating that has kept it from getting scratched up by my rings, keys, and even a brush against a brick wall. It doesn’t show smudges from my endlessly-lotioned digits, and is very easy to wipe down with a microfiber cloth to restore its original luster after a jaunty carry. I am mostly happy with the materials of this bag, but I’ve found that it creases a lot more than its flattelarger-grained counterpart. Whether that’s due to materials or construction, I’m not entirely sure.
While not my favorite, these creases seem standard on authentic bags too; the extra material required to close the flap will inevitably bunch up when it's open.
This butt crack in the center of the interior flap, however, materialized after trying to affix the snap closure once. Despite smoothing and fervent prayer, it's only gotten worse.
On the topic of construction, I am continually impressed by the products that 187 puts out. The stitching is beautifully even, there are no signs of shortcuts or sloppiness, and the thread is color-matched flawlessly with the leather. Regardless of the strap configuration (doubled up/single strand) or placement (behind/in front), she doesn’t lean or wobble on a flat, solid surface. The leather woven into the chain strap looks to be a wider strip of caviar folded in half and fused together (with glue?) and sewn only at the ends where it doubles over on itself neatly. As expected, seams are straight and well-reinforced with deftly finished threads. The profile of the bag is sleek and symmetrical - no wonk detected in flaps or pockets.
The quilting of these bags is one of the most obvious tells of quality - it demands an attention to detail that junk hawkers don’t bother with. Do the panels look overinflated like a back-alley injector got real stabby with some counterfeit Juvéderm? Or are they giving “6 Hour Drive Through Government-Subsidized Corn and Soy Country” levels of flat? Perhaps Dr. Frankenstein himself attached the pockets and flaps with a rusty knitting needle? Not here! This bag costs a pretty penny (discount or not) and reflects that with its scrupulous uniformity and alignment. I do find that the panels of the front flap have a tiny additional overhang when the bag is empty, but it lines right back up when my felt organizer is inside. The smile pocket on the back is centered and integrates harmoniously into the surrounding quilting - it’s kind of a shame that it’s not regularly seen while I’m carrying it.
The lines, the symmetry, the COLOR.
After lugging around a jumbo, the medium size is a challenge in paring down my “just in case” items. I don’t typically plan to introduce shrapnel particulates into my eyeballs, but I never know when I may need my contact lens case and solution for a quick nip down to the grocery store! By that logic, I’d want a compact mirror and hand sanitizer too, right? And before I know it, I’m ham-fisting the entirety of my medicine cabinet into a bag that’s meant for a phone, small wallet, and maybe a lip gloss. Despite the variety of pockets, the storage space really comes down to the main compartment and whether or not you decide to add a protective insert/organizer. The medium version shares the same configuration of pockets as the jumbo, and I find that most of them are just as rarely used. I tucked a couple of movie tickets into the front pocket when I went to the theater with my fiancé - that was the first and only time I’ve utilized anything besides the main compartment in 10+ carries.
My fiancé is loving enough to support my bag habit AND my product photography.
The light gold hardware is a subtle champagne tone that can pull silver in certain lighting conditions. It’s very high-polish and (by definition, unfortunately) very easy to scratch. I left the factory sticker on the backplate of the turnlock mechanism after learning the hard way with my jumbo; I know it may look tacky if someone were to notice, but it seldom faces outwards and I’ll take the jeers if that’s the cost of keeping it scratch-free for a little longer. The color of the hardware matches throughout - the chain strap is identical to the turnlock mechanism, grommets, and snap closure. My preference leans towards the light gold hardware, since it’s more muted and doesn’t carry as much risk of looking brassy as the gold (although the gold of my jumbo doesn’t go brassy unless viewed through unfavorable camera settings).
Turnlock set into the leather perfectly - it doesn't look like it's embedded painfully like a DIY eyebrow piercing circa 2007.
Delightfully, the chain strap on this bag is not as cacophonous as the one attached to my jumbo. The turnlock is just as smooth and satisfyingly quiet - it feels very secure when swiveled in either direction. Thanks to Reddit's undisclosed and sudden limitation to ONE embedded video in a text post, I had to upload my hardware ASMR to Imgur and link it below. Sound on!

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I 100% acknowledge that I got a steal for this burgundy babe, but $450 is still a good chunk of change to put forth in an unregulated market. If I’m judging purely by the quality of materials and craftsmanship, I’d say 187 still offers good value. I certainly have some gripes about the creasing (some of which seems normal for authentic anyways), but I’d much rather see it on this bag than one that cost me $10,800. I have not been exceedingly delicate with it, and it has withstood my overstuffing and brutish handling with style.

Accuracy:

• Factory Photos
• PSPs
• My Photos
• Authentic (retrieved from Fashionphile and YouTube)

Dimensions

• Rep: 10” x 6” x 2.5” 9.5” double handle drop 17” single handle drop
• Authentic (via Fashionphile): 10” x 5.75” x 2.5” 9.5” double handle drop 17” single handle drop

Rep Received vs Factory
I opted to make this comparison between the bag I received and Heidi's PSPs. The factory photos from her website were for the small version (I inquired about the 25cm size despite it not being an official offering) and had the bag angled quite severely with lighting coming from a window. Those photos are still included for your viewing pleasure (listed above with the other photo album links), but didn’t seem to be a fair direct comparison in my opinion. With that out of the way, onward!
The front overlay looks a little wild since Heidi’s photo was a tad skewed, but the overall appearance is very consistent. Thanks to a neutral backdrop, the color looks very true to life. Flaps are the same shape, tongue/turnlock is centered, and the panels line up (until the angle skew kicks in).
Could be interpreted as a handbag's soul leaving its body. Rep received at 50% opacity over factory photo.
The side-to-side reveals the difference between a straight-on photo and one that isn’t as posed. The angle of Heidi’s lighting gives the quilting a bit more volume, whereas my diffused lighting makes it look pretty flat. I’d say Heidi’s is a bit closer to reality here - the quilts are decently plump, though not threatening to burst through the caviar. The hardware in her photo doesn’t have as much glimmer as mine since the protective film was still affixed.
Factory (L) and rep received (R)
The back overlay fared a bit better - you can really tell here that the panels are aligned, especially where the pocket transitions into the surrounding quilting.
Rep received at 50% opacity over factory photo.
Another side-to-side success story! The colors in Heidi’s photo are a touch warmer than mine, but still represents a good color match. The creasing at the top of the flap is much more apparent in mine since I had been using it for around a week when these photos were taken.
Factory (L) and rep received (R)
I am confident that I received the bag represented in Heidi’s PSPs. The photos from her website (while off by size) do well in illustrating the quality of materials and construction you can expect from a high-tier factory like 187. While it would have been nice to have some photos directly from 187 (in the aptly-described “Fancy Waiting Room for Botox” per the sub’s Factory Guide), I don’t imagine Heidi would risk her reputation at this point to mislead anyone about where she’s sourcing her product.
Factory/Received Rep vs Authentic
The dimensions of my rep and the authentic (again, via Fashionphile) are SO CLOSE DAMN IT. I am starting to doubt my eyesight when staring down the measurement side of my sizable cutting mat - is that ¼” off? Am I lining up the edge of my bag absolutely flush with the grid? Does it make a difference if there’s something in the bag? How taut should I pull the straps to get an accurate drop measurement? Am I being gaslit by Coco and Karl from beyond the grave? After measuring and re-measuring, I finally landed on the figures listed above. All values were identical save for a ¼” difference in the height, which makes my rep ever-so-slightly taller than the authentic. Fine by me, I need all of the real estate I can get for my bits and bobs.
Some things to note about this comparison: the photos retrieved from Fashionphile were criminally oversaturated. Officer, arrest this bitch! I took the liberty of running them through Photoshop to get a more accurate representation of Chanel’s burgundy colorway, but the unedited photos are still available to you via the Imgur album listed above. The listing is from 2019, while this rep is (from some guesswork supported by this YouTube unboxing video) likely modeled after the CF released during Chanel’s 22K season with the specific “NK344” burgundy color code. I’m not certain how much variation there would be between the 2019 and the 2022/2023 versions, but I added a supplemental comparison image between my rep and the one unboxed on YouTube. Also, given that the Fashionphile authentic bag predates 2021, the serial number is not presented on a chip in their listing.
I had to nix a few overlays thanks to Fashionphile’s patented Alignment Obfuscation Technology® (seriously, can you PLEASE just take a photo straight on?) - nevertheless we soldier forward!
In our hard-won front overlay, we can see that the chain strap is the same thickness in both the rep and authentic versions. Even the gauge of the metal used in each chain link looks to be very similar. The quilting lines up well, with notable features starting and stopping at the same coordinates created by the diamond panel grid. The turnlock is the same size and shape, as well as the tongue it resides in.
Rep received at 50% opacity over authentic.
In the side-to-side, you’ll notice the authentic has a little more slouch to it, though that is likely due to its used condition. It also looks puffier, but WAY more than is portrayed in the YouTube unboxing - I’d say the harsh lighting from the left side over-exaggerates the batting inside the authentic.
Authentic (L) and rep received (R)
The stitch count is close - my rep had 10 stitches in that particular panel, while the authentic had 9 in theirs. I’ve seen that anywhere between 9-11 is accurate, so I’d still call that a win. Note that the original (oversaturated) color was maintained in the authentic for this reference image.
Authentic (L) and rep received (R)
The back side-to-side image reiterates the exacting craftsmanship of the leatherworkers at 187. The panels are identical in count and share nearly the exact same location on the bags. The bottom of the authentic bag’s side panel bows out more than the rep, but again could be explained by usage.
Authentic (L) and rep received (R)
The bases of the bags look dead-on as well, and you can see the profile of the panels look a bit more similar from this angle.
Authentic (L) and rep received (R)
The interiors are on target, though again you’ll notice that my rep has a chip since it reflects the build of a post-2021 model.
Another hand modeling moment from the husband-to-be. Authentic (L) and rep received (R)
We were blessed with two overlays this session - the veracity of my rep’s stamp is commendable, with typeface and kerning blending nicely with the authentic.
Rep received at 50% opacity over authentic.
For the side-to-side, the authentic stamping looks a little deeper into the leather than my rep. The placement of my rep’s stamp is a little closer to the pockets, and my Chanel logo looks to be a bit thicker (and more creased, grumble grumble).
Authentic (L) and rep received (R)
Bonus round - as promised, here is the comparison between a screenshot of the authentic YouTube unboxing and my rep. The shade of burgundy here looks very close, though her bag is in slightly warmer lighting (as is particularly apparent in her LGHW teetering towards yellow). But look at the texture of the caviar! That’s damn near the same thing in my (deeply unprofessional, but slightly better trained) eyes!
Authentic (L) and rep received (R)

Rep Satisfaction

(Not so) hot take - 187 is as close to the real thing as you’ll get without refinancing your mortgage. Of course I only speak for my fellow middle class girls/gays/theys who like luxe shit but don’t want to send their financial planning on a death spiral. If you have the ducats to burn, have at it! I like this bag; nay, I dare say I LOVE this bag. Yeah, it’s annoying that the interior flap has an unsightly crease right down the middle from trying to close the snap (jury’s still out on whether that’s a materials or construction booboo), and there’s no way for me to really tell if it boasts the EXACT “NK344” shade of burgundy, but we’ve spent some time together and I accept her for who she is. She is also my first foray into a non-neutral bag, and I’m happy that I picked such a sultry, Aries Sun color to shepherd me out of my funerary era.

Seller Satisfaction

This was an interesting introduction to trying out a new (to me) seller. I had such great experiences with Reykay, but I was tickled pink that the effort I put into my previous review had a (seemingly reputable, OG RepLadies seller, low-key Chanel rep celebrity) reaching out to me to start a rep-lationship. If she was a relatively unknown seller (I got plenty of those messages too) I probably wouldn’t have responded, but I was already on the cusp of buying my previous CF from her due to her ubiquity in Chanel rep reviews.
She seemed earnest in our interactions, and I appreciated her trust in offering me VIP status before I wrote a single review of a product purchased from her. She also provided some valuable insight about how some other factories that produce Chanel don’t update their designs as much to keep up with Chanel’s seasonal variances to save money on R&D, or use lesser materials for a larger profit margin. While I can’t verify her claims, I do believe that 187 has spoken for itself in the largely positive reputation it has within this community.
Heidi was very timely in her responses and was kind enough to offer PSPs before I sent her a single penny. She shipped quickly and made sure I was getting the information I needed to feel comfortable. She is undoubtedly a busy lady (as evidenced by countless comments about ordering from her), but made the time to chat with me when I asked her questions that weren’t necessarily essential to our transaction. My package arrived safe and sound with all of the Chanel branded accoutrements (box, shopping bag, literature, camellia flower, ribbon, dust bag, etc.), which I didn’t request but was pleased to experience. Again, I understand that I am probably receiving preferential treatment for the labor and service I’m able to provide for her, but I respect her hustle nonetheless. After all, she made a sale and I got a shiny new bag.

The Wrap Up

I’ll have you know that I walked PAST a Chanel boutique inside a Saks with this bag on. I had my fiancé on OgleWatch 2024 (this is a game we’ve devised in which he tails me from an unaffiliated distance and tells me who is ogling my bag later on) and he reported that I got quite a few up-downs from middle aged women and ALL of the SAs at the Dior standalone. No comments, no sneers, mostly curiosity and/or gearing up for a potential sale. I did notice getting more prompt and attentive service at high-end retailers, but it wasn’t much different from when I carry an LV or Goyard.
I felt confident sauntering around the luxury shopping center where I ran into a Chanel Hobo and a black caviar CF (among other beautiful designer pieces) and I found myself having time only for a quick glance of admiration. Sure, it may be anecdotal, but I really believe that most people are too involved in their own heads to assume right out the gate that your bag is fake and you’re fake by proxy.
This bag has seen date nights, quick errands, bougie shopping trips, TJX shopping trips, and so many restaurant tabletops. A bag is meant to be carried, rep or not, and I feel empowered to utilize them regularly instead of admiring them from the safety of my home like museum pieces.

WIMB

Reddit likes to limit embedded media in posts (BASTARDS!), so I’m choosing to prioritize comparison photos over exposing my clutter. However, you can imagine that these items are very tidily tucked into my bag (as they most certainly were during my latest carry):

• Felt bag organizer
• Small velvet pouch containing lip gloss, lash glue, and a lash applicator
• YSL card holder

You’ll notice I settled on leaving my phone out because it’s giant and I needed the square footage (inch-age?) to ensure my strip lashes would stay adhered to my face for this occasion. My iPhone 15 Pro Max was hanging out of my pocket or in my hand, as it tends to be anyways.
Courtesy Edit: Heidi was concerned that I posted my promotional (and again, exclusive) pricing, so I'm adding what she usually charges to avoid any confusion if you choose to purchase from her. She took a monetary loss in this transaction as a trade for my labor and probably isn't keen on making it a regular thing for everyone.