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CookieSmooch · Jun 9th, 2009, 11:21 AM

A seller says her bag was purchased at an LV boutique in Paris; the receipt shows it was just purchased at the end of May. However, the datecode in the bag shows it was produced in early 2008. I know the datecode has nothing to do with when the bag is purchased, but normally shouldn't they be kind of close together? I'd imagine a bag bought at the store should have the datecode approx. 2-3 months+- before the purchase date? At least that's my experience with my stuff bought at the boutique.

Just wanted to know what your thoughts are. Could a bag be sitting on the shelf for over a year before it's sold?

TIA!

Addy · Jun 9th, 2009, 12:07 PM

I've seen bags up to 3 years old at boutiques

More popular ones tend to have higher stock turnaround

CookieSmooch · Jun 9th, 2009, 09:30 PM

Interesting, I didn't realize a bag would be in a store for that long before being sold. And we're talking about a Mahina here, which I thought is quite popular?

oompie · Oct 6th, 2009, 10:10 PM

I just got my Mahina XS two days ago (I'm in Australia). Out of curiousity I just checked the date code (AR2008) and was a bit disappointed that it was made so long ago. But after seeing this thread it seems to be to be normal I guess.

MsFrida · Nov 1st, 2009, 09:13 AM

My Epi keyholder was made in 2007 (got it 2009)

ratox · Nov 1st, 2009, 09:24 AM

Yeah...there can be 1 or 2 years difference between the date code and purchased date. My last retail bag was made in 08 but I got it just last spring.

It really depends on the style and also I have noticed that some buyers are really picky so they insist on buying the most current bag. Thus the older ones (but still pristine) are left behind.

Wouldn't it be nice if LV has sales for these bags or the ones with minor flaws on them?

Jun 9th, 2009, 11:21 AM	#1
CookieSmooch OP in a good place... Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 215	Datecode vs. Purchase Date A seller says her bag was purchased at an LV boutique in Paris; the receipt shows it was just purchased at the end of May. However, the datecode in the bag shows it was produced in early 2008. I know the datecode has nothing to do with when the bag is purchased, but normally shouldn't they be kind of close together? I'd imagine a bag bought at the store should have the datecode approx. 2-3 months+- before the purchase date? At least that's my experience with my stuff bought at the boutique. Just wanted to know what your thoughts are. Could a bag be sitting on the shelf for over a year before it's sold? TIA!

Oct 6th, 2009, 10:10 PM	#4
oompie Member Joined: Apr 2009 Posts: 275	I just got my Mahina XS two days ago (I'm in Australia). Out of curiousity I just checked the date code (AR2008) and was a bit disappointed that it was made so long ago. But after seeing this thread it seems to be to be normal I guess.
oompie Member Joined: Apr 2009 Posts: 275

Nov 1st, 2009, 09:13 AM	#5
MsFrida Member Joined: May 2008 Posts: 1,288	My Epi keyholder was made in 2007 (got it 2009)
MsFrida Member Joined: May 2008 Posts: 1,288	__________________

Nov 1st, 2009, 09:24 AM	#6
ratox Member Joined: Oct 2009 Posts: 80	Yeah...there can be 1 or 2 years difference between the date code and purchased date. My last retail bag was made in 08 but I got it just last spring. It really depends on the style and also I have noticed that some buyers are really picky so they insist on buying the most current bag. Thus the older ones (but still pristine) are left behind. Wouldn't it be nice if LV has sales for these bags or the ones with minor flaws on them?
ratox Member Joined: Oct 2009 Posts: 80

Jun 9th, 2009, 12:07 PM	#2
Addy Bal~Burberry~LV MOD Joined: Apr 2006 Location: The Purse Forum Posts: 40,734	I've seen bags up to 3 years old at boutiques More popular ones tend to have higher stock turnaround

Jun 9th, 2009, 09:30 PM	#3
CookieSmooch OP in a good place... Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 215	Interesting, I didn't realize a bag would be in a store for that long before being sold. And we're talking about a Mahina here, which I thought is quite popular?

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