Hi Fellow TPF'ers!!
I purchased a preloved White MC Alma for $486 on Ebay and having second thoughts because I've never had a white LV before and the thought is a bit terrifying. I've already had the bag authenticated. The bag is on her way to me now.
The listing states the Leather Exterior has Been Refinished and when I asked the seller where that was done - the seller responded that the bag went through the reconditioning process at Louis Vuitton.
A TPF member told me that with her Alma MC from 2003, the white MC pieces were discoloured from red alcantara, and were replaced at Louis Vuitton.
I am curious if they would replace the actual white MC canvas that was discolored from the red alcantara? I thought they would not do any repairs if there was to be cracked canvas ect...
For the white MC Alma that I bought, it was the leather exterior and base of the bag that has been refinished. The seller told me that the bag went through the reconditioning process at Louis Vuitton. Do you think they also replaced the canvas as well, not just the leather exterior?
This is the White MC Alma from 2003 that I've purchased for $486 from Ebay. The bag looks very white in the pictures - I hope it is not just the lighting.
Are there any tricks to keep it white/clean as long as possible and prevent color transfer from clothing? The seller has a 14 days return policy hence me having second thoughts as this is an impulse purchase.
Do you think this bag is worth it for $486? Even though the leather exterior has been refinished -- it is still leather right? I worry because it looks kind of plastic now.
Anyone with experiences with the Louis Vuitton reconditioning process could please offer me your advise?
Thank you!!
I purchased a preloved White MC Alma for $486 on Ebay and having second thoughts because I've never had a white LV before and the thought is a bit terrifying. I've already had the bag authenticated. The bag is on her way to me now.
The listing states the Leather Exterior has Been Refinished and when I asked the seller where that was done - the seller responded that the bag went through the reconditioning process at Louis Vuitton.
A TPF member told me that with her Alma MC from 2003, the white MC pieces were discoloured from red alcantara, and were replaced at Louis Vuitton.
I am curious if they would replace the actual white MC canvas that was discolored from the red alcantara? I thought they would not do any repairs if there was to be cracked canvas ect...
For the white MC Alma that I bought, it was the leather exterior and base of the bag that has been refinished. The seller told me that the bag went through the reconditioning process at Louis Vuitton. Do you think they also replaced the canvas as well, not just the leather exterior?
This is the White MC Alma from 2003 that I've purchased for $486 from Ebay. The bag looks very white in the pictures - I hope it is not just the lighting.
Are there any tricks to keep it white/clean as long as possible and prevent color transfer from clothing? The seller has a 14 days return policy hence me having second thoughts as this is an impulse purchase.
Do you think this bag is worth it for $486? Even though the leather exterior has been refinished -- it is still leather right? I worry because it looks kind of plastic now.
Anyone with experiences with the Louis Vuitton reconditioning process could please offer me your advise?
Thank you!!
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