I just noticed my speedyb25 has a few along the zipper on both sides. I guess I’ll see what LV says. They’re all exactly the same length.Oh this is interesting. I haven’t seen my classic speedy from 2008 cracking. But I am worried for my speedy b 25 DE as I have seen cracks on the preloved websites. Anyone else experienced cracking?
I had a Speedy B DE 25 (date code late Dec 2017) that I took excellent care of. One day during my train commute in Dec 2019, I looked down on my lap, where my Speedy was propped, and suddenly noticed all these red lines. I realized then that I had multiple cracks around the zipper. I posted pictures on this forum and all agreed that it was unacceptable to have that type of damage on a bag that was still relatively new. I took it to my local boutique in mid-January 2020 and they replaced it with a brand-new bag, no questions asked. I felt sad for my old bag ... we have been together so many places and it was my first LV. It also had the shinier leather which I feel looks more lux. But, for that kind of money those cracks were unacceptable. I am very happy with my new Speedy B. The matte leather grew on me as it is actually softer than the original, glossy leather. I sure hope this isn't a common problem or that it is something that has been figured out with the newer bags. The date code on my new one is the second week of Jan 2020...just days before I received it.Oh this is interesting. I haven’t seen my classic speedy from 2008 cracking. But I am worried for my speedy b 25 DE as I have seen cracks on the preloved websites. Anyone else experienced cracking?
Thank you! I didn’t realize until I started looking for others with the same issue that this isn’t unheard of. Makes me sad because I love this bag. I take great care of mine as well and I’m very particular with how and where I sit it at all times. I hope I’m not told it’s wear and tear. I’ll be at the store as soon as they open tomorrow.I had a Speedy B DE 25 (date code late Dec 2017) that I took excellent care of. One day during my train commute in Dec 2019, I looked down on my lap, where my Speedy was propped, and suddenly noticed all these red lines. I realized then that I had multiple cracks around the zipper. I posted pictures on this forum and all agreed that it was unacceptable to have that type of damage on a bag that was still relatively new. I took it to my local boutique in mid-January 2020 and they replaced it with a brand-new bag, no questions asked. I felt sad for my old bag ... we have been together so many places and it was my first LV. It also had the shinier leather which I feel looks more lux. But, for that kind of money those cracks were unacceptable. I am very happy with my new Speedy B. The matte leather grew on me as it is actually softer than the original, glossy leather. I sure hope this isn't a common problem or that it is something that has been figured out with the newer bags. The date code on my new one is the second week of Jan 2020...just days before I received it.
I'm sorry you have this problem. Mine was much worse, but even one crack is not acceptable. I think, like me, you will be offered another bag. I love the Speedy B, so I did not hesitate to get the same bag. Keep us posted.Thank you! I didn’t realize until I started looking for others with the same issue that this isn’t unheard of. Makes me sad because I love this bag. I take great care of mine as well and I’m very particular with how and where I sit it at all times. I hope I’m not told it’s wear and tear. I’ll be at the store as soon as they open tomorrow.
Wow. Sorry to hear...where do you live, btw? None of our boutiques are open right now. Either way, I'm afraid you experienced the whim of whomever the manager or SA is. If I were you I would try again at another store. It is definitely not normal wear and tear, otherwise I would have not been given a replacement so swiftly.My visit to the LV store didn’t go in my favor. Very disappointing. They say there is no known issue of this cracking on the Speedyb25 and there‘s nothing they can do. They say it’s wear and tear.
I’m in the U.S (Texas). Yes, I was at the mercy of the SA who says he showed the photos he took to his manager. I think I’ll email corporate with a couple of photos to see what they say.Wow. Sorry to hear...where do you live, btw? None of our boutiques are open right now. Either way, I'm afraid you experienced the whim of whomever the manager or SA is. If I were you I would try again at another store. It is definitely not normal wear and tear, otherwise I would have not been given a replacement so swiftly.
This is definitely cracking!! Please ask Lv for advice!I just noticed my speedyb25 has a few along the zipper on both sides. I guess I’ll see what LV says. They’re all exactly the same length.
I wish that was the cause of mine but I live in south Texas. No cold weather here.ppl use their coated canvas bags a lot in cold climate most likely will experience cracks, switch to Gucci or other kinda of non coated canvas bag or leather bag or nylon bag etc in winter will solve the problem.
Interesting! How often do you use your bag?I wish that was the cause of mine but I live in south Texas. No cold weather here.
Prior to covid I used it about 50% of the time. Didn‘t do anything out of the ordinary with it. Mainly carried crossbody if running errands and then handheld if just walking between my car and the office. Sits neatly upright in a desk drawer at work and on a shelf in my closet when at home. Sometimes I use a Samorga organizer in it, sometimes not. Zipper is closed the majority of time and the bag is stuffed when Im carrying another bag. My corners are perfect, the inside is clean, just some wearing off of the metal coating on the zipper tab is the wear and tear. I just can’t understand how else I’m supposed to use and care for a bag to prevent this.Interesting! How often do you use your bag?