Is it worth getting the Trevi knowing the handles may peel?

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Nov 24, 2008
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ok ladies, i'm ready to buy my 4th LV bag but i need some help. i have always stayed away from the damier line because of the peeling handle problems i keep hearing and reading. But i fell inlove with the trevi recently while i was at the boutique with the intention of purchasing the palermo. Now I really want to get this bag but terrified of spending $1600 that will fall apart in a few months. I have searched the forum for info on peeling trevi handles and i think only found 1 or 2 owners with this problem. Do you guys know if LV has fixed the issue? would you recommend this bag? For trevi owners, did you contemplate/hesitate buying the bag for the same reason but bought it anyway? :smile: would appreciate everyone's input. thanks.
 
#2
Actually, I haven't searched up the handle peeling problem when I was researching the purse; however, I have a friend and I saw hers did in fact have a little peeling on the handle. (If I was her, I would totally freak out). Her purse has been probably a year old so possibly they may have fixed the problem.

My main concern was the red alacantra lining rubbing off onto lighter items since I wanted to purchase an azur wallet. I did it anyway ( I know! I'm a risk taker haha!) and I've had no problems at all so far with the lining nor the handle peeling. BUTTTTT I've only had it for a month....

I think the purse is worth it!! All else fails, I/we can save up money and replace handles if needed.

BUY IT!
 
#3
I've had the peeling problem with my damier speedy handles. it started about 13mths after i got it. but this hasn't made me regret the purchase one bit. like any bag, it may require maintenance. i think of it as a tradeoff..haha. where the damier is definitely lower maintenance in other ways because of the lack of vachetta, you have to deal with the potential for handle problems.

i think its highly unlikely that this will happen just after a few months. and i have read post here where people say that lv will fix free of charge if it becomes a problem soon after purchase. otherwise, i don't think it'll be TOO costly just to fix the handles.

even thought this has happened to my speedy handles, i'm actually still eyeing the trevi for my next bag=) it hasn't been something that bothers me that much.
 
#4
chowderwowder and lovebeibei, thanks for sharing!

i didn't know about the lining rubbing off on lighter colored items :shocked:
but the bag is gorgeous:drool::drool::drool::drool:
i can't stop thinking about it
 
#5
Trevi handles do not peel. You may buy with confidence. It's only a problem with the neverful. And only because the handles are so thin. I love my trevi. I have never had any problems with my damier speedy either. Per my SA, this problem is only related to the damier ebene neverful. I think the trevi is the best bag ever produced by LV!
 
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I loved and contemplated the Trevi until I met 2 people that had the peeling on the same bag. If you are not bothered by the look of the peeling then go ahead but to me a $1600 bag shouldn't have peeling handles ever and it shouldn't be a concern when purchasing a high end designer bag. I think I will get the Palermo GM.
 
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This might sound ridiculous but reading some of the posts for both sides makes me wonder if it has to do with the climate you live in. I actually have the Damier Ebene NF MM and haven't had issues so far. But my two friends that have the Trevi's live in different states and they have had issues.
 
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SunnyCalifornia said:
I loved and contemplated the Trevi until I met 2 people that had the peeling on the same bag. If you are not bothered by the look of the peeling then go ahead but to me a $1600 bag shouldn't have peeling handles ever and it shouldn't be a concern when purchasing a high end designer bag. I think I will get the Palermo GM.
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Can we see pictures? My SA told me he has never seen handles peel on a trevi. This is one I won't honestly believe unless I see it. There is no reason why a trevi handle would peel. If that were a problem, we would see it with speedies, saleyas and keepalls. Can we see pictures please?
 
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