Hello! I ordered an Alma BB in DE and noted a scratch on the strap hardware, glue marks ? On the handle, red threads in the leather stitching, and some bumps on the bottom leather base. Is this normal? Thanks in advance for your help!
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Hi everybody, I‘m so happy I found this thread, maybe you can set my mind on ease…
I ordered a Speedy B online, the bag has been on my wishlist forever, and I decided to finally go for it.
Now, it is a tad misaligned, but from what I understand, this seems to be the new normal…
Would you exchange and try for a „better“ one? I have to say, this is already the second one, the first one was much more misaligned, but had other problems too (very weird folds and marks on the vachetta stripes at both sides of the bag, the zipper was completely uneven, etc).
So besides of this slight misalignment, every thing else is fine, that‘s why I am hestitant to exchange again, cause there might be other problems with the next bag…
Would love to hear your opinions on this.
I ordered a Speedy B online, the bag has been on my wishlist forever, and I decided to finally go for it.
Now, it is a tad misaligned, but from what I understand, this seems to be the new normal…
Would you exchange and try for a „better“ one? I have to say, this is already the second one, the first one was much more misaligned, but had other problems too (very weird folds and marks on the vachetta stripes at both sides of the bag, the zipper was completely uneven, etc).
So besides of this slight misalignment, every thing else is fine, that‘s why I am hestitant to exchange again, cause there might be other problems with the next bag…
Would love to hear your opinions on this.
Hi everyone. I bought a Raspail MM tote from Fashionphile. The bag is in awesome condition except for some cracking on the glazing. I'm wondering if this is a big problem that will get worse and I should return it? Otherwise this bag is a perfect size for a work or travel tote and has a zipper. Should I hold out for better condition? Interior is clean, corners are great, canvas looks beautiful, patina is light and even. @BULL maybe you could offer some advice? Thank you!
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I personally would keep it. I don't think it's that noticeable, only from that angle. It will look fine when you carry it. However, you should love it, so if it will bother you, you will always be able to get another one, although it may take time.
I love this bag. Our local store manager has one. Absolutely stunning piece.
The only thing I find problematic is that hole. It can let water in and soak the rope that is inside the handle. Then the whole handle might start to rot.
Since the leather looks nice, I would try to keep it and instead of replacing, I’d ask Vuitton if they can redo the red edge paint. If they say yes, it will cost around a 100€. So not that crazy for the bag to be perfect again.
Worst case is that you can always use a drop of superglue, but DIY is always a last resort for me.
Thanks a lot for your response. I also think it is not that obvious, so I will keep it. Everything else is fine, and who knows what might be wrong with the next one… It‘s just a shame, my vintage LV are all aligned perfectly…
I am really not picky when it comes to minute misalignments like this, but when you see the difference between the positions of the small leather tabs that connect the strings, it is almost a centimeter. But I am curious what Neverfull owners will say.
I had not noticed that, thank you for pointing it out. This is my first pice from LV. I’m not sure if I want to keep it. I might return it and get something else.
Hi,
Just received this from online order.
Is the alignment ok at the back ?
Looks a bit the right side of the print is more down . At the zipper you will notice the difference . The Lv on the left is aligned with the stitch and rightside is few mm down.
The front looks ok, not perfectly aligned straight.
What do you think
Does it look very off the behind ?
Just received this from online order.
Is the alignment ok at the back ?
Looks a bit the right side of the print is more down . At the zipper you will notice the difference . The Lv on the left is aligned with the stitch and rightside is few mm down.
The front looks ok, not perfectly aligned straight.
What do you think
Does it look very off the behind ?
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I've attached a screenshot of the email I received from LV Repairs. I'm disappointed and not sure what to make of this?
Not good. Maybe they only would compeltely replace the handles, but since the model is discontinued and maybe they don’t have the dye to cut the shape anymore… that would be an explanation. But as an amateur leathercraft enthusiast, even I can see that it only takes a sandpaper, a qtip, and their formula of the edgepaint to have the right colour. I am sad that they decided not to help. Even if this is somewhat a special case (because of the age of the model), they really could have tried.