Hi averagejoe (though looking at your fashion sense, there is nothing average about you, and I mean that in the best of ways), thanks for your reply. Yes, since I started going bag crazy a few months ago, I bought a couple of bags on two separate occasions at an LV boutique and have not had any special treatment. I thought maybe this lack of free gift was because I used 2 different SAs, but then they would have a record of me buying twice there because I joined their email lis. Apart from being accommodating and giving me 2 samples of their colognes, the service was nothing spectacular, no extra gifts lol. I guess I should use someone more regularly from now on, and yes I will try to contact Kenny next time...
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Aww thanks for the compliment!
Having 2 SAs can affect that. SAs can see your transaction history, but I think the gifts are initiated by the SAs. My SA ordered all my gifts in for me, he said. He can pick what to give and it takes time for the item to ship in. I'm not sure if a big client who shops with several SAs get flagged by the managers at the boutique to initiate gift-giving. Sounds like that happens too. At Dior, they have customer "tiers" based on spending. I can't imagine the boutique ignoring higher tier customers if they choose not to stick to one SA. That being said, sticking to an SA is good. They are more likely to respond to your messages asking for items, and take the initiative to show you new arrivals/sale items/rare pieces since you have a purchase history with them.
I agree that it is nice to receive gifts, but you shouldn't expect to receive any because you buy a bag or two a year. also you must not buy things telling yourself that you hope for a gift
From my side what I experienced in terms of gifts this year, I spent more than 5000 $ at dior and around 5000 $ also at Fendi and I received nothing from dior but I received a wish card and a small gift from Fendi.
all this to say that you should not expect to receive gifts, it comes as a surprise
I agree that they usually come as a surprise and we shouldn't expect them, but because we can compare across brands, it certainly makes some brands stand out more than others when it comes to making their clients feel special. I have mentioned it here before several months ago, but I was very disappointed by Gucci. Based on my brother's spending of over $20000 that year at Gucci, we got a disorganized experience in customization (where our appointment was essentially cancelled even though we attended on time):
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The impression we got was that Gucci believed their stuff sells anyway without trying to make clients feel special.
At LV, I didn't buy much but they invited me to two extravagant champagne events, one for Christmas and one for Chinese New Year. It's too bad I don't like LV as much anymore, because they certainly made the client experience incredible.
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I've spent about $10k at LV and never received anything. But then again, the customer service at Singapore's luxury boutiques are amongst the worst I've ever seen - the most you can expect is a courteous SA and maybe a glass of water, but no soft drinks, champagne, gifts or anything.
But when I walk-in in Europe, the service was much, much better - always offered drinks or or alcohol even if im just browsing, and the attitudes of the SAs are just better.
But when I walk-in in Europe, the service was much, much better - always offered drinks or or alcohol even if im just browsing, and the attitudes of the SAs are just better.
Wow! At LV in Toronto, I had no prior shopping experience at the flagship and I was offered soft drinks too!
I assume you bought two canvas bags total for the past few months. That purchase volume isn’t going to cut it for LV unless you were buying two hardsided bags. The type of client LV wants are the ones who buys ready to wear, home goods, etc. Basically someone who buys higher margin goods. Those are the ones who will get gifts. Sometimes very nice gifts. If bags are all you are interested in from LV, I would suggest you buy only from one SA. If that one SA thinks you have potential to be developed into a long term loyal client, he/she will more likely give you small gifts even if you just buy one bag every few months. If your finance doesn’t allow you to buy that much, I would suggest you stop by your store during none busy hours (ie. not weekend) and chat with your SA, this will help if your aim is to get a free gift In the future.
Hi everyone, very new to the forum and designer bags in general! I'm from Vancouver and currently working in NYC, and have been really into the Saddle bag, in particular the black grained calfskin and black oblique leather (apologies if I'm calling them the wrong name haha). Was hoping for some recommendations between these two! Also very open to other bags/brands (was eyeing a Puzzle bumbag or smaller Puzzle from the women's side, or a LV sling/bumbag) but I do understand this is a Dior subforum.
I work 5 days a week in scrubs/sometimes a whitecoat and use an old backpack for work, and even assuming COVID19 gets better my hospital doesn't really do year-end/holiday parties or anything where we have to dress too nicely for, so this would be a strictly days-off type of bag, going to museums, go out and around town, going for lunch/dinner, or very casually too. Not entirely sure on the size of the bag, the Mini seems good for every day wear but the regular sized one seems more useful (although I usually don't bring much with me other than my phone, wallet, keys, maybe a water bottle, maybe a small camera). I like the "preppy" look and usually wear a button up in the summer and coats/sweaters/knitwears/sweatshirts/hoodies in the winter, and most of my colors are pretty neutral, like black, white, brown, grey, navy, dark green, etc.
Hoping the Saddle (or something else) will be my first "leap" into the world of designer bags, and looking forward to reading more threads and looking at all the pics everyone has on here!
I work 5 days a week in scrubs/sometimes a whitecoat and use an old backpack for work, and even assuming COVID19 gets better my hospital doesn't really do year-end/holiday parties or anything where we have to dress too nicely for, so this would be a strictly days-off type of bag, going to museums, go out and around town, going for lunch/dinner, or very casually too. Not entirely sure on the size of the bag, the Mini seems good for every day wear but the regular sized one seems more useful (although I usually don't bring much with me other than my phone, wallet, keys, maybe a water bottle, maybe a small camera). I like the "preppy" look and usually wear a button up in the summer and coats/sweaters/knitwears/sweatshirts/hoodies in the winter, and most of my colors are pretty neutral, like black, white, brown, grey, navy, dark green, etc.
Hoping the Saddle (or something else) will be my first "leap" into the world of designer bags, and looking forward to reading more threads and looking at all the pics everyone has on here!
Welcome to the Purse Forum! I have wanted the Puzzle bag as well, but I think that it is nowhere near as iconic as the Saddle, which has now become a staple in both the men's and women's collections. I wouldn't choose the LV Bumbag in this case. It is the least special in my opinion (no offense to anyone who owns it). A lot of brands make amazing bum bags now, and I don't think Vuitton makes the most unique ones.
Of the two Saddle choices you mentioned, either are fine. The black grained calfskin is more scratch resistant than the black raised Oblique leather. The black Oblique leather is pricier, too. The mini is super cute, but is so small that it cannot actually fit a standard smarphone. People who use it put the phone in the back pocket where it sticks out, but then it stretches the leather on the back pocket and creates an indentation where it normally sits. I would not be okay with that. I suggest the regular size in this case, and with the fabric strap. It looks so chic with the Dior fabric strap.
I finally got the B27s, and the mini Roller bag with the handle. Didn't like how the Roller bag looked on me before, but the top handle makes a world of difference. Super cute when held with just the top handle.
They were out of men's boxes and Christmas boxes, so I got the white women's one instead, which actually fits the mini Roller really well given how wide the bag is (the men's boxes are quite flat).
I really like their new men's dust bags. The logo is 3D, and the navy colour matches the Kim Jones Dior men's theme.
The B27s are very, very nice. The top strap is removable.
My SA threw in this card from the new SS2021 men's collection.
They were out of men's boxes and Christmas boxes, so I got the white women's one instead, which actually fits the mini Roller really well given how wide the bag is (the men's boxes are quite flat).
I really like their new men's dust bags. The logo is 3D, and the navy colour matches the Kim Jones Dior men's theme.
The B27s are very, very nice. The top strap is removable.
My SA threw in this card from the new SS2021 men's collection.
Just a few thoughts for you regarding the saddle...I bought the bag almost 2 years ago and realized it is probably one of my least favorite to use. The bag is awkwardly shaped and sometimes takes some rearranging when something is taken out/replaced because of how flat it is. The bag really only looks good worn cross body -- if you try to one shoulder it, it is hard to keep on the shoulder or is flopping around weirdly because of how the straps are arranged. I dislike the fact the straps can't be removed as it would be nice to use like a clutch.
I think the Rimowa x Dior clutch may be a better option. It can be dressy or casual, looks good crossbody/shoulder/hand carried. It actually fits quite a lot.
I also have a large puzzle bag which I love. I always get a lot of compliments when I wear it, especially because it slouches very nicely. The leather is also very luxurious. Personally, in comparison to the saddle, I feel like the saddle is extremely overpriced. The leather on the saddle just doesn't feel that great to me. The original bag I ordered had some sloppy manufacturing, but when I went to the boutique to compare, realized the bags they had in stock had similar issues. I thought the old price of 2700 was already overpriced and the new price seems silly, not to mention the new mini is almost the same price as the old oblique regular saddle price.
Can I also potentially suggest a Fendi Selleria Peekaboo? It can be casual or dressy and the leather is miles better than the saddle.
Or how about a Prada nylon belt bag? The bag could transition from work to casual use. I also work in healthcare and use it daily as I can clean the whole thing, inside and out, with sanitizing wipes.
Yikes...it really sounds like I'm trying to steer you away from the saddle. I promise I still like the bag and how it looks when worn.
I do agree that the price of the new mini is ridiculous, although I noticed LV is playing a similar pricing game. Their trunk wallet on strap is about the same price, and it is just a wallet too!
I find the quality of the Saddle to be fine in my experience, and I have 2 of them. The leather feels thick and supple, although of course Fendi's Selleria is better as it is a thicker leather. The resin edges are fine on mine. I have seen where there may be a bit of excess, but I've seen that so often across so many brands now that I just leave it as is and ignore it.
The Saddle is hard to wear on top of a coat. I mean, it can be adjusted to accommodate a parka underneath, but I don't like the idea of the zipper or buttons of the coat pressing into the back of the bag, so I haven't used the Saddle in this colder weather. I love how it looks, with a mix of sporty and refined especially in leather.
Good to know.
I was actually tempted very much so by the Trio (in Monogram Eclipse) as it became available at 3 locations in Toronto according to the LV website. However, the Oblique mini Roller came back in stock too and I snatched that instead. Now the Oblique mini Roller is sold out in Canada (and may be restocked later), and the Trio is about to be sold out again. Too many choices, and too bad I can't buy them all!