Does heat stamping take away value?

[Texas Girl]

I'm about to have my 2nd lv item heat stamped. Do you think this takes away a lot of value from the piece? Just wondering...I plan on keeping these items forever, agenda and wallet, I don't want to have any of my handbags stamped, just these small personal items. Whaddaya think?

 

[crochetbella]

I guess it would detract from the resale value but since you are keeping them I think it adds personal value. I love heat stamping and want to get my Speedy stamped.

 

[blue996]

I've wondered this too. I think if you are going to keep them then why not? If I were interested in a bag and it was heat stamped with someone else's initals I would probably pass.

 

[ValleyO]

Most definitely if you plan to ever resell it- however, for luggage pieces, the MC Noe, and some Antigua bags the leather address tags make a great, removable place to put a heatstamp and are easily replaceable.

 

[Tura**Satana]

I think if you were planning on selling it, it would be hard unless someone had the same initials. But since you are keeping it, it is a very nice touch.

 

[blu_77]

I think if you were planning on selling it, it would be hard unless someone had the same initials. But since you are keeping it, it is a very nice touch.

i agree. if you intend to keep it, by all means, have it stamped

 

[jadecee]

I agree - having the item heat stamped will reduce the resell value, but since you don't care since you want to keep them, I'd do it! Have you taken a look at the "heatstamp club" in the lv clubhouse?! A lot of those heatstamps look SO nice!!!

 

[Lvbabydoll]

If you're planning on keeping it, I think it adds to the value. I have my agenda stamped and am really glad I had it done.

 

[LvGirrly]

how much does it cost to have it heat stamped?

 

[ayla]

For resale yes.. but the sentimental value is worth it !

 

[syd_chic]

how much does it cost to have it heat stamped?

its free LvGirrly

 

[twinkle.tink]

For resale yes.. but the sentimental value is worth it !

ITA!

 

[itgoesthere]

I definitely think it's worth it, especially on smaller items. Most small accessories aren't worth reselling anyway. I don't think I'd ever want to sell my bags (although I'm a boy so styles don't change as often) but I would think that if it was a super big deal, the price it costs to have Louis Vuitton replace the leather might be a good investment versus the loss of resell value. A rare bag with perfect leather would fetch quite a bit more than a super-used one, I would suspect.

 

[John 5]

I definitely think it's worth it, especially on smaller items. Most small accessories aren't worth reselling anyway. I don't think I'd ever want to sell my bags (although I'm a boy so styles don't change as often) but I would think that if it was a super big deal, the price it costs to have Louis Vuitton replace the leather might be a good investment versus the loss of resell value. A rare bag with perfect leather would fetch quite a bit more than a super-used one, I would suspect.

Agreed.

 

[Texas Girl]

I definitely think it's worth it, especially on smaller items. Most small accessories aren't worth reselling anyway. I don't think I'd ever want to sell my bags (although I'm a boy so styles don't change as often) but I would think that if it was a super big deal, the price it costs to have Louis Vuitton replace the leather might be a good investment versus the loss of resell value. A rare bag with perfect leather would fetch quite a bit more than a super-used one, I would suspect.

I never thought of it that way. You're so smart!!