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Hi EL, thanks for clarifying the term "top/split"! I hope mine is not "top/split", because I was not informed at all, and it will be misrepresentation to me.

Hi Jeanius, thank you for replying. I am internet savvy, and that is why when I google Castilla, the amount of relevant search results compared to other brands are not a lot. So that worries me... that I committed to a (somewhat rash) purchase from a company that is not so reputable or well-known? Apart from that, I am concerned that if my sofa is fully split-grain leather, that it is not worth (by standard market prices) the 2680 pricetag. Lastly, from my limited research online, I read that full grain leathers are thicker, and also the thicker the leather, the less likely to tear or flake. My sofa is supposedly 0.8-1.1 mm thickness only, so naturally that worries me as well! I posted here with the hope that forumers will take some time to reply, and from there I will sift through and get a more balanced view. Thanks Jeanius for replying!

Hi Sam, Thank you for replying, appreciate it. Are you saying that if I cannot tell the difference between top grain and split grain, then it's ok? As mentioned to EL, I don't know specifically what the term "top/split" means... I am trying to find out if, worse case scenario, my sofa is fully split-grain leather, is it still worth the 2680? Thanks Sam.

Hi EL, what do you mean by top/split? Do you mean it's a mixture of top grain and split grain? Obviously I am not able to differentiate between full grain, top grain, top/split. I am the average consumer who knows only enough that leather has different types of grains. Thanks.

Hi EL, Thanks once again for replying! As mentioned my concern is that it could be split leather, and that is not what I wanted, even if it is full cowhide leather. So there is a chance that it is split leather, at the 2680 price tag? Thanks once again.

Hi SamTheMan, I have been waiting for you to chance upon this thread, because I have seen your replies and I believe you are an objective and experienced forumer. The brand is Castilla, bought from the bukit timah outlet. The sofas there are made in Malaysia I think, so specifically the brand of my sofa should be CASTILLA DESIGN. Please see my first post for the details of the sofa. I am concerned that I am getting split leather sofa (even if it is full genuine cowhide leather) and my intent was to get a durable and long-lasting sofa actually. Thanks in advance!

Hi EL, Thanks for replying. The length is 2.4m. It is L-shape, and the longer side is 1.6m depth. The other corner of the sofa is a recliner. Here is a not-to-scale drawing, view from top. ________2.4m length________ | 1.6m | | mechanical | | depth | | recliner | | |______|___________| | | | | |_______|

Hope some forumers can share their thoughts. This is a genuine purchase and I want to know if it's value-for-money, or have I been taken for a ride? Thanks!

Hi fellow readers, can you give me your expert advice? I will appreciate if you can give me your 2 cents worth on my purchase, for my piece of mind. -L-shape sofa -"full cowhide leather" -one part of the sofa is a mechanical recliner (don't know what brand of mechanical parts) -1 year warranty on structure (didn't know how that I should check what materials are the frame made of) -0.8 to 1.1mm thick leather -"second grade leather" I asked if this was Top-grain leather, and she said no, her top grain anilene leather was 20k above. so she said this is her second grade leather. From this, I can only imagine she is saying "top grade" instead of "top grain", so "top grade" usually = full grain, so my purchased sofa "second grade" = top grain? Or else she was really saying top grain, so my purchased sofa "second grade" = corrected/split leather? Am i confusing myself? Lastly, it was "retailing" at 6980, but for weekend sale, so at 2680. Any advice will be much appreciated! Thanks!