Has anyone bought an LV from Avelle?

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bqninja

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I'm new here so I apologize if this question has already been asked-

Has anyone ever "stole" an LV bag from Avelle / bagborroworsteal ? I'm borrowing the mini lin speedy to make sure I like it first. But I also found out it's been discontinued, so I might not be able to find it from an LV store. I am thinking of buying the one I rent, assuming it's not horribly beat up.

Has anyone done this? Do they give you all the original boxes and booklets? Is there any warranty?

Thanks!
 
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they had an inclusion bracelet i just have to have.the color is discontinued.i stole it for 150 after months of paying it down.it was like i paid full retail plus tax.i couldn't see renting a bag though cause its a bit high to me but if it was a discontinued or sold out bag that i've been looking for forever then i probably would black out and do so,lol.also take advantage of your rewards too towards your purchase.

HTH,:yes:
 
Well, I got the bag yesterday and I have to say I was very disappointed. The box was beat up like someone played soccer with it. There was a milk/barf white stain that they seem to have tried to remove but it wouldn't come out. The hardware was all scratched up. I didn't think you could scratch it up like that unless you tried *really hard* to mess it up. 2 of the corners of the bottom was worn enough that you can tell. I was sad because I knew I wouldn't buy it in this condition but I thought oh well, I'll just carry the bag for a month. I opened the zipper and yuck.. it had a carpet shampoo or too much cheap perfume smell. I couldn't bare putting my stuff in it. I actually took all my stuff out of my current purse and I couldnt bring myself to put it in that bag cause I was afraid everything would get that smell! Anyway I'm returning it first thing tomorrow morning. I am shocked about this because I had previously borrowed a Kate Spade tote and it came in a perfect condition. So I was shocked at this change. I guess it's a hit and miss, I think the stuff people borrow most gets the most beat up, especially the LV's.

So here's my experience and disappointment.... :sad:
 
Well they say if you return it within 2 days and as long as their tag is not ripped off then you can get your money back on the borrowing. I also signed up for their 1 year membership so I guess I'm not getting that money back :[ Well, lesson learned!
 
Yeah, well I'm still weary about handbags on ebay. I wanted to try it out first, because the first really nice handbag I ever got was a beige soft leather and within 1 week I got an oil spot on it from something oily and the bag was ruined. I've been afraid since then of committing to something permanent.
 
sorry about your experience. I have not bought from them but regarding mini lin speedy, I see authentic mini lins all the time on the bay. And for good prices, usually under $500. If i see one, I'll pm you.
 
they had an inclusion bracelet i just have to have.the color is discontinued.i stole it for 150 after months of paying it down.it was like i paid full retail plus tax.i couldn't see renting a bag though cause its a bit high to me but if it was a discontinued or sold out bag that i've been looking for forever then i probably would black out and do so,lol.also take advantage of your rewards too towards your purchase.

HTH,:yes:
Hi - there are a couple of bracelets on Avelle now that I am interested in. Should I have any concern that they are not authentic or in poor condition? Many thanks if you could provide any advice from your experience
 
I've borrowed from Avelle many times and have never had a problem. Sorry to hear about your experience. WOW! Too bad I wasn't on this site sooner, I just sold my Mini Lin to a friend of mine. :happydance: I've been trying to thin out my collection! I too would recommend scoping out eBay. The Mini Lin Speedy 30 has been discontinued/retired, but I've seen some being sold on eBay; authentic ones as well as fakes, so be careful when chosing one. Good Luck!
 
Hi - there are a couple of bracelets on Avelle now that I am interested in. Should I have any concern that they are not authentic or in poor condition? Many thanks if you could provide any advice from your experience

Yes all has been authentic from previous post i've read and from my personal experience doing business with them.the lv inclusion i got from that i rented at first was in new condition.it has it tags,dustbag,box so it was like i went in store.i would only do it short term if you rent and wanna steal it later being you got your membership fee and monthly fee.i've never bought from the clearance section but have seen some good prices.