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Cocochucky · Oct 29th, 2009, 02:12 PM

I've read an article (where I forgot but online) which somebody (she call herself as a LV expert) wrote that the LV monogram canvas never crack and if you see it, it is fake. But I sometimes see those canvas has some cracks on the eBay items and those bags look still authentic.

How the cracks were made? When your VL become old enough, is it cracked somehow?

Thank you.

NLVOEWITHLV · Oct 29th, 2009, 03:17 PM

Thats not true... I have one crack on my speedy by the zipper and it was purchased in an LV Boutique so I know it is authentic. An SA told me it was from overstuffing it then zipping it up.

ratox · Oct 29th, 2009, 03:25 PM

I wouldn't put too much into those "on-line expert". t they say is not really true, like: real LV canvas never cracks, canvas never fade, the LVs are never upside down (not true with some styles), the hardware never tarnished, etc, etc.

One so-called expert even have a website ad on her blog selling replicas.

Cocochucky · Oct 29th, 2009, 06:43 PM

Thank you for your reply, NLVOEWITHLV and ratox.
So, I shouldn't put too many things into the bag.

But it can be fixed? if you bring to LV store? or just the way it is.

ratox · Oct 29th, 2009, 07:28 PM

I'm sure that the LV craftmen can do many things. From replacing the hardware to the lining to the canvas itself. The only thing to consider is cost. Give the store a call and ask.

Addy · Oct 30th, 2009, 02:27 PM

Originally Posted by Cocochucky

I've read an article (where I forgot but online) which somebody (she call herself as a LV expert) wrote that the LV monogram canvas never crack and if you see it, it is fake. But I sometimes see those canvas has some cracks on the eBay items and those bags look still authentic.

How the cracks were made? When your VL become old enough, is it cracked somehow?

Thank you.

Incorrect

Canvas cracks due to being stored folded, age, abuse, dryness, exposure to intense heat, etc.

T-Girl · Oct 30th, 2009, 02:48 PM

Yikes! I protect them in their sleepers and hope they hold up well over time.

Cocochucky · Nov 1st, 2009, 06:04 PM

Originally Posted by Addy

Incorrect

Canvas cracks due to being stored folded, age, abuse, dryness, exposure to intense heat, etc.

Hi Addy,
Thank you for your comment.
I'm storing Keepall 55 in a folding situation in the dust bag.
It is large and I use it only for trip so just fold it as flat and put into the dust bag.
Should I stop that way, shape as a bag and store ?

Thank you!!

Addy · Nov 1st, 2009, 07:15 PM

Originally Posted by Cocochucky

Hi Addy,
Thank you for your comment.
I'm storing Keepall 55 in a folding situation in the dust bag.
It is large and I use it only for trip so just fold it as flat and put into the dust bag.
Should I stop that way, shape as a bag and store ?

Thank you!!

Yes, if it is folded and rarely used, it can develop cracks where the folds are. Please unfold it and keep it stuffed with a pillow. I keep my 45 like that and then in a dust bag.

Cocochucky · Nov 3rd, 2009, 09:42 AM

Thank you Addy.

I'm new for this forum but got a lot of good information.
Happy with my LV.

Addy · Nov 3rd, 2009, 01:35 PM

Originally Posted by Cocochucky

Thank you Addy.

I'm new for this forum but got a lot of good information.
Happy with my LV.

You're welcome and glad you are here

Oct 29th, 2009, 02:12 PM	#1
Cocochucky OP Member Joined: Aug 2009 Location: New York, NY Posts: 9	How the monogram canvas cracked? I've read an article (where I forgot but online) which somebody (she call herself as a LV expert) wrote that the LV monogram canvas never crack and if you see it, it is fake. But I sometimes see those canvas has some cracks on the eBay items and those bags look still authentic. How the cracks were made? When your VL become old enough, is it cracked somehow? Thank you.

Oct 29th, 2009, 03:17 PM	#2
NLVOEWITHLV Member Joined: Apr 2009 Location: Houston Posts: 742	Thats not true... I have one crack on my speedy by the zipper and it was purchased in an LV Boutique so I know it is authentic. An SA told me it was from overstuffing it then zipping it up.
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Oct 29th, 2009, 03:25 PM	#3
ratox Member Joined: Oct 2009 Posts: 92	I wouldn't put too much into those "on-line expert". t they say is not really true, like: real LV canvas never cracks, canvas never fade, the LVs are never upside down (not true with some styles), the hardware never tarnished, etc, etc. One so-called expert even have a website ad on her blog selling replicas.
ratox Member Joined: Oct 2009 Posts: 92

Oct 29th, 2009, 07:28 PM	#5
ratox Member Joined: Oct 2009 Posts: 92	I'm sure that the LV craftmen can do many things. From replacing the hardware to the lining to the canvas itself. The only thing to consider is cost. Give the store a call and ask.
ratox Member Joined: Oct 2009 Posts: 92

Oct 30th, 2009, 02:48 PM	#7
T-Girl Ahhhh...I'm falling! Joined: May 2008 Posts: 4,876	Yikes! I protect them in their sleepers and hope they hold up well over time.
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Oct 29th, 2009, 06:43 PM	#4
Cocochucky OP Member Joined: Aug 2009 Location: New York, NY Posts: 9	Thank you for your reply, NLVOEWITHLV and ratox. So, I shouldn't put too many things into the bag. But it can be fixed? if you bring to LV store? or just the way it is.

Nov 3rd, 2009, 09:42 AM	#10
Cocochucky OP Member Joined: Aug 2009 Location: New York, NY Posts: 9	Thank you Addy. I'm new for this forum but got a lot of good information. Happy with my LV.

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