My OLD Alma

guccimamma

guccimamma

guccimamma
Aug 8, 2006
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#1
Has anyone had their Alma re-done. I was hoping to have the handles and bottom replaced, but would I be better off just buying a new one?

Any ideas on replacement costs for the handles, and bottom?

It is 10 years old, and I adore Patina...but it has become just too dark for my taste.

Thanks!
 
#5
Wow, what quick responses. Thank you so much.

I didn't realize that the replacement work was so expensive, I was hoping not more than $300 (silly me!)

I think you are all right, I might as well just keep it as is. I'd rather put $500+ toward a new azur bag.

I read you guys everyday...finally got the nerve to post. I've been loving my LV's since my first paycheck out of college (15 years ago!)

I can't tell you how much I love seeing your amazing collections.

This is so much fun!
 
#7
I regret replacing the leather on mine! When it came back with the bill of $1150. I could have bought another one for $1200 instead! BTW, this was the all vachetta one and that's bad enough! $530 or something to replace partial leather!!! Keep the old one and buy a brand new one.
 
#8
pinkiwhatever99 said:
I regret replacing the leather on mine! When it came back with the bill of $1150. I could have bought another one for $1200 instead! BTW, this was the all vachetta one and that's bad enough! $530 or something to replace partial leather!!! Keep the old one and buy a brand new one.
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WOW:wtf: I hope they did a GREAT job :wtf:
 
#9
^^ 1150 to redo an alma, Thought if its more then half the cost of a new one they let you know or wont do it ?

I would have flipped it they did it and didnt tell me the cost.
 
#10
pinkiwhatever99 said:
I regret replacing the leather on mine! When it came back with the bill of $1150. I could have bought another one for $1200 instead! BTW, this was the all vachetta one and that's bad enough! $530 or something to replace partial leather!!! Keep the old one and buy a brand new one.
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Eeek! :wtf:

You say this was the all vachetta Alma? I think that's why yours came out to be more... I believe the OP was just asking about how much it would be just to replace the handles and bottom, so $400-$550 sounds about right.
 
#11
queenmab said:
WOW:wtf: I hope they did a GREAT job :wtf:
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No, they did not do a good job in repairing my Alma. In fact, they had to replace my bag with a new one!

John 5 said:
Eeek! :wtf:

You say this was the all vachetta Alma? I think that's why yours came out to be more... I believe the OP was just asking about how much it would be just to replace the handles and bottom, so $400-$550 sounds about right.
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^Yes, John... :flowers: I know the OP was talking about just the handles and the bottom. Sorry, if I shocked ya'll. :sad: But, even at the price you're mentioning. I think it's worth buying a new one than to go through 3-4 months for a bag to be repaired. Not to mention the frustration including anguish, especially waiting all that time. The Alma is only $900 today and that price is right on the mark on what LV would charge. Logically I wouldn't spend half that money again to be caused so much grief when my bag came back. Which nearly took 8 mos. I was really displeased and only to be told it's still in the USA factory!:wtf: So, if anyone questions why I don't like a certain c_____ manufacturing. This is my prime example.
 
#13
I tried to sell my (barely used) Montsouris some time ago, but it was removed. It is as real as can be, but I don't have the paperwork...because in 1998, I wasn't keeping that sort of thing for Ebay. So, I think I will keep it (my Alma) for rainy days...in fact I used it today. I hadn't taken it out in months, and today it was pouring outside..and I didn't even worry about it!

I guess that is the upside to the dark brown vachetta!

$500+ and a whole lot of headache saved, thanks for walking me through what now is an obvious decision!

You guys are wonderful, I never expected such warm and thoughtful responses.
 
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