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Calling Alma BB owners!! I got it in DE and while the bag is fine, the strap has uneven stitching toward the metal on both ends (one worse than the other) and only one end has double stitching, which doesn’t match the other end. Is this normal? (The single-stitched end is more crooked than the double-stitched end, and I took long strap pics so you can see how the stitches are even then it gets wonky towards the end). Let me know what you guys think. Thank you!

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Calling Alma BB owners!! I got it in DE and while the bag is fine, the strap has uneven stitching toward the metal on both ends (one worse than the other) and only one end has double stitching, which doesn’t match the other end. Is this normal? (The single-stitched end is more crooked than the double-stitched end, and I took long strap pics so you can see how the stitches are straight then it gets wonky towards the end). Let me know what you guys think. Thank you!

(Mods, feel free to delete the thread I started. I didn’t realize we have this thread here.)
 

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posherthanthou said:
Calling Alma BB owners!! I got it in DE and while the bag is fine, the strap has uneven stitching toward the metal on both ends (one worse than the other) and only one end has double stitching, which doesn’t match the other end. Is this normal? (The single-stitched end is more crooked than the double-stitched end, and I took long strap pics so you can see how the stitches are straight then it gets wonky towards the end). Let me know what you guys think. Thank you!

(Mods, feel free to delete the thread I started. I didn’t realize we have this thread here.)
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Hi Posherthanthou,
For your reference I have attached pics (both sides) of the strap for my Alma BB DE. Mind you it’s in shinier leather since it’s at least 4-5 yrs old, but I don’t believe the design of the strap itself was ever changed.

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DAMER said:
Hi Posherthanthou,
For your reference I have attached pics (both sides) of the strap for my Alma BB DE. Mind you it’s in shinier leather since it’s at least 4-5 yrs old, but I don’t believe the design of the strap itself was ever changed.

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Hi! Thank you so much for the photos! Now, I'm kind of concerned. Why would mine have double stitching, not just on one end of the strap, but only on one side of the stitches on that end? As if it has unraveled before and the double stitching was to reinforce that once broken part :wtf::wtf::wtf:
 
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scsmith1312 said:
Hi all! Just received a Neverfull MM from online....would this top edge bother you? I have spotted one missed/double stitch, plus the alignment is out on that same edge:
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It is not OK. I recommend you to return it. The gap in the stitch can cause the leather to move too in the long run. Weirdly it can be fixed with a needle and a thread, but come on, this was a thousand dollars.
The alignment is fine though, typical from Louis Vuitton.
 
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posherthanthou said:
Hi! Thank you so much for the photos! Now, I'm kind of concerned. Why would mine have double stitching, not just on one end of the strap, but only on one side of the stitches on that end? As if it has unraveled before and the double stitching was to reinforce that once broken part :wtf::wtf::wtf:
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This seems to be a new trend. They seemingly do double stitching on the middle of the Keepalls too (the bands that go around). I cannot get my head around it, but they do it now. This seems like the same thing, not just a one-off quick fix.
Besides this the stitches look quite even for Vuitton these days. I personally wouldn't mind it, but I understand why you are not satisfied.
 
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BULL said:
It is not OK. I recommend you to return it. The gap in the stitch can cause the leather to move too in the long run. Weirdly it can be fixed with a needle and a thread, but come on, this was a thousand dollars.
The alignment is fine though, typical from Louis Vuitton.
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Thank you! The bag is going back....now I have to wait all over again for the combo to be re-stocked...
 
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Hi ladies, I received my key cles in mono today but discovered a slight dent/scratch? line on the canvas :sad:

Is this normal or will it go away with use? Eg when items are stuffed in, perhaps it will go away? It can be seen clearly from certain angles, but some angles it isn’t so visible.

Not sure if I should just accept it or do a return. I bought it online but there’s none left in stock, so it will just be a stalking game again.

Btw, this piece is MIF. Other than this dent, I’m quite ok with it. Hope to have your views please.

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Hi everyone. I ordered a Speedy 30B in monogram which arrived today. I have never had a problem with anything I have bought from LV before, but having read other people's experiences with quality control, or lack of, I went over the new speedy very closely. I pretty much immediately noticed that the leather on both sides have these kinds of marks or ripples on them, one side a bit worse than the other. It even feels ridged to the touch. I checked my other speedys, and both are perfect. Even after years of daily use, the DE is still perfectly smooth. I have attached photos of my 30B DE and 25B since 1854 for comparison. What do you think?
 

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CK1000 said:
Hi everyone. I ordered a Speedy 30B in monogram which arrived today. I have never had a problem with anything I have bought from LV before, but having read other people's experiences with quality control, or lack of, I went over the new speedy very closely. I pretty much immediately noticed that the leather on both sides have these kinds of marks or ripples on them, one side a bit worse than the other. It even feels ridged to the touch. I checked my other speedys, and both are perfect. Even after years of daily use, the DE is still perfectly smooth. I have attached photos of my 30B DE and 25B since 1854 for comparison. What do you think?
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It feels like as if it was squashed or someting. I cannot defend it. This bag has so little leather, what it has should be OK. And if we were in a store and they were bringing the bag out to show in this condition, we would automatically ask for another one. So...
 
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Need help! So this is my 3rd Neo Noe in Carmel. I absolutely love this bag and want it.... but each bag I’ve received has had quality issues. This one is not 100% perfect on the exterior, but by far the best one I’ve received. However, I notice that the pouch in the inside had one side that’s wonky in it’s stitching, causing it to be wavy. What would you guys do... ignore it since it’s in the inside of the bag, or exchange it again? I’m not in a rush and am willing to wait, but hate to be a “pain.” Should I just overlook this and keep her since it’s on the inside? 552A1951-C315-4D23-820F-BEFC0B43D0A3.jpeg


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CK1000 said:
Hi everyone. I ordered a Speedy 30B in monogram which arrived today. I have never had a problem with anything I have bought from LV before, but having read other people's experiences with quality control, or lack of, I went over the new speedy very closely. I pretty much immediately noticed that the leather on both sides have these kinds of marks or ripples on them, one side a bit worse than the other. It even feels ridged to the touch. I checked my other speedys, and both are perfect. Even after years of daily use, the DE is still perfectly smooth. I have attached photos of my 30B DE and 25B since 1854 for comparison. What do you think?
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I had this same issue on a speedy b DE and on the handles of a nano speedy. I knew that would bug me so I returned both and am glad I did. I would wonder how much more noticeable that might become with the patina process. :/
 
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