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[QUOTE="EmmJay, post: 33325337
Thank you so much!! Just got home after a long day and this post and pics really cheered me up. I can’t wait for mine, hopefully this preorder works out. You look very effortlessly chic with the bag!
 
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I was just about to ask my question but it looks like you may have somewhat answered it! So if I went in to ask if I can see the scam bag, the CAs there can potentially say no right?

Thanks for the tip to order online as well, I wasn't going to since I did do a pre order. I'll have to keep a look out then! Is it at midnight on 9/27 for each respective time zone it'll launch usually?

Thanks for sharing the great pics @EmmJay !

You’re welcome! My CA let me preview it because it is my bag. I would never ask to preview someone else’s pre-ordered bag nor would my CA let me do such. I saw on IG that several LV stores in the US received the bag yesterday but they cannot sell it until 9/27.
Generally, when a bag launches, it becomes available online the night before the launch date. I hope I answered your question.
 
Why is this called the scam bag? Lol

It looks great on you! Love your pretty dress too!

Too many pouches for my style but I really like how the coin purse has the clip on it!

Thank you! It’s been referred to as the scam bag because many of us own the older versions of this piece except for the chain and strap. Therefore, those who own the older versions and buy this new model are willingly allowing LV to scam us into buying the new model. If you buy each piece separately, it’s well over the $1550 USD so it’s really not a scam. Also, the PA and MP are highly sought/HTF pieces and some people will buy this bag because they are unable to buy the PA and MP separately. The price point is a really good bundle deal although wearing all items together might not appeal to the average person.
 
You know, it really didn't call to me when I saw the "editorial" pictures(maybe not editorial, but I can't think of the right term! Promotional?) Anyway, for whatever reason seeing the different ways you styled it makes it much more appealing to me! Thank you for uploading these pictures and the comparison shots. You put in a lot of effort for this forum, and it's much appreciated!!!
 
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Thank you! It comes in Kaki and the sku is M44840 and Rose and the sku is M44813. There are two straps (refer to the pic) that you can also purchase for $495 without purchasing the scam bag. However, you cannot purchase the Kaki or Rose strap separately.
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thanks so much - you are the best:heart:
I didn‘t like it at first but now it is growing on me:biggrin:
 
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