Just got this Macassar 55 from the LV store. I noticed the side leather strap has a surface scratch, that I cant feel with my fingers, but its visible. Would anyone return and hope for better, or polish it and see what happens?
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What a pity that now they use coated leather on Macassar. I would give it a gentle wiping with an everything-free baby wipe. But if that is not enough, I would take it back to the store and ask them.
I have personally received bags with slanted zips, gaps at the end of the zipper and even a slanted logo clasp, etc. After looking at this thread for a bit, I’m wondering if LV actually has NO QC whatsoever to save cost. 
this is greed beyond compare! 
this is greed beyond compare!
My experience is that the natural finish is more forgiving. The same kind of scratching is less visible, and looks more natural too. My Macassar Keepall aged way differently than my Cobalt (which was already treated back then). They were handled the same way, I am careful but used them a lot. Both got wrinkles, scratches, but while the Macassar aged like fine wine, the Cobalt leather's more plasticky look got worse. I know that they want to sell this 'satin-finish' as more luxurious, but I don't buy that. And knowing that this leather is way cheaper for them, I am also a little angry about them transitioning the old lines to this as well.
I found a damier ebene online that had aged horribly. That would probably not happen on a monogram canvas or old macassar leather. The rubberized leather seem to crack in small places, rather then developing fine natural lines. 
I check my bags almost every single day due to anxiety and ocd. Today I was doing what I normally do and looking at one of my bags with my light on my phone. On my speedy I spotted one spot that you can only see from a certain angle but I can’t really tell if it’s part of the bag or if it’s a dry spot. Please help. I know I must sound crazy but yea. I circled the spot in one of the photos. I barely even use my bags. There more of a collection type of thing.
The reason I don’t use my bags is because I’m terrified of ruining them. I have a select few bags I do use.
Sorry for that hun! Maybe it’s not a permanent spot - some time ago I discovered a few similar looking spots on one of my mono bags, which I have only used a handful of times. I rubbed against these spots first with my finger and then with a soft microfiber cloth, and after doing that, I couldn’t see these spots anymore. I could imagine that this was some sort of excess glazing or coating coming off. Maybe it’s worth trying to rub against this spot with a soft cloth?
This exactly! Although this old Damier leather was different than the current rubberized ones, more of a glossier finish, but the result is the same, yes
The strap of my new classic Noé started to wrinkle recently as I use it more and more, and it is beautiful, as leather should be.
I still wouldn't say that I regret buying a rubberized leather piece, but on the long run they turned out to be more delicate than vachetta, contrary to the original promise.
I've seen a similar spot on my Damier wallet the other day. Wiped it with an everything-free baby wipe, and it was gone.
I tried doing that and it didn’t work ! But do you see how you can only see if from one angle? Do you think it’s just the way I’m looking at the bag? Cause you know of the material or texture of the bag ?