Here is a perfect example.
I had ordered a rift, but realized it was way too small, so I exchanged it for a damier 30.
My rift arrived with plastics along the strap. I did not remove the plastics, I was so gentle with it.
So my damier speedy and my cles arrived today from elux. The damier arrived with cardboards and no plastic. When I get home I am going to have to thoroughly inspect this bag. Some ladies confuse trying on with trying it out on the town. I recall someone here taking their bag to the movies then realizing it wasnt for them so they sent it back. That is unacceptable.
Upon first glance, I notice the LV box is a tiny bit squooshed on one of the edges. First sign to me of a possible return. I'd prefer no cardboards been attached because these look like they were squeezed on. Top right of the pic you see the cardboard that should of been on the zipper tab, but it wasnt.
I have a pic below this one of my Damier 25 from last christmas also sent via elux, no plastic on handles but the cardboards were in perfect untouched condition.
I just get paranoid and now I have to look for signs of wear on this bag. Maybe elux should do what Bloomingdales does, place a sticker of purchase on all items. Yes I know I could always purchase in store, but I shouldnt have to. This is online shopping and its at my convenience and my convenience shouldnt have to suffer. I shop online all the time and from whoever it is, the items are always sealed, in a plastic bag, etc.
The amarente cles though came perfectly. No complaints there. Vernis owners, is that the smell of leather from the cles? Its my first vernis piece and it does smell like leather.
Final comment, which I will contact elux about. I am VIP at elux and I noticed the last three times I ordered, Rift, Chain Key holder, and this last purchase no fedex return label was included. They were previously. When I returned the rift elux said there should of been one and they apologized. When the chain key holder came, i didnt think about it, since it was a 110% a keeper.
^^^ Damier 30 received today - Dust Bag, LV Box, and tag attached to dust bag, havent opened it in the inside yet to see for other tag inside
Below Damier 25 from last christmas.
Amarante cles with Dust bag, LV Box, Wipe Cloth, Care Book and tags.