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Arca from Corthay THE must

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Originally Posted by MalfordOfLondon
I picked up these Vass which seem to be quite a cheap alternative to the Arca. Not sure what model name they are but I'd be interested in seeing them in Brown / Ox-Blood:

vass.jpg


Vass is going a bit sleeker nowadays...
 

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Originally Posted by MalfordOfLondon
I picked up these Vass which seem to be quite a cheap alternative to the Arca.

there are rumours that the quality is better on the vash...
 

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Originally Posted by Metlin
That's a stunning pair.


Originally Posted by lasbar
The Arca are stunning...

I love them ...


Another who likes them. Beautiful!
 

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Originally Posted by MalfordOfLondon
I will quite happily believe that rumour!
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You can't really compare them...

I don't know Vass products well enough to give you an informed opinion...

Vass look quite solid and well built a la Eastern European...

That also come up with certasin shortcomings.
 

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Originally Posted by Jorge
Best to not spread rumor, if you have an opinion - out with it.

wrong, not on that. thanks
 

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Originally Posted by JamesX
I thought Aubergine is lighter shade of purple?

Eggplant is Deeper Purple I think.


same same from my POV
 

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Originally Posted by luk-cha
same same from my POV

this would makes sense in order not to confuse buyers since as noted above aubergine IS french for eggplant.

A really nice color by the way!
 

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