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today my new straws and pouch set arrived after i exchanged the first one because one of the straws was etched. when I opened it, I saw that the leather was torn at the hole on the underside. Now I don't know if I should keep it or if it will tear quickly. has anyone had this with a new set?
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Hi everyone!
Just wanted to get your opinion on whether there are quality issues with my PSM and whether you would return it. As you can see the front pattern is not completely aligned where the top of the pocket is. Also on the back it seems like the stitching isn’t quite straight compared to the other side. It also looks like the black tab on side is already wrinkly and not stitched straight. Am I just being picky?

Would you guys keep it or return? I ordered online and was shocked when I was able to get a hold of one as I’ve been checking the site almost everyday.

I also have my eye on the boite chapeau souple PM and was thinking of getting that instead of the PSM. I haven’t seen it in real life yet though.

thanks in advance!!!
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#2,768
Just bought the Gaston wallet in monogram shadow and saw these small marks on the leather (still smooth to touch) should I return or is this normal with leather?
 

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#2,769
GJ* said:
today my new straws and pouch set arrived after i exchanged the first one because one of the straws was etched. when I opened it, I saw that the leather was torn at the hole on the underside. Now I don't know if I should keep it or if it will tear quickly. has anyone had this with a new set?
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This will get worse with use. I would ask for a new one.
 
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athousandmhiles24 said:
Should I return or not? Bummed that it has this flaw. But I sent a pic to my SA and she said it is normal since it is handstitched.View attachment 5390971
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I know they BS about being handmade a lot, but these little curves on the handles are literally handstitched, no machine can do it.

It is almost microscopic, but I still feel why you are not comfortable with it.
They should give it to someone who will be happy with it like this and give you a new one.
 
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So_in_LVoe said:
Hi everyone!
Just wanted to get your opinion on whether there are quality issues with my PSM and whether you would return it. As you can see the front pattern is not completely aligned where the top of the pocket is. Also on the back it seems like the stitching isn’t quite straight compared to the other side. It also looks like the black tab on side is already wrinkly and not stitched straight. Am I just being picky?

Would you guys keep it or return? I ordered online and was shocked when I was able to get a hold of one as I’ve been checking the site almost everyday.

I also have my eye on the boite chapeau souple PM and was thinking of getting that instead of the PSM. I haven’t seen it in real life yet though.

thanks in advance!!!
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Yes, you are picky :)
Amongst all the Palm Springs I’ve ever seen, this one is in the top 2% in terms of alignment and stitching, looks very well made and a lucky pick. Enjoy it and don’t even let go of it :)
 
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BULL said:
I know they BS about being handmade a lot, but these little curves on the handles are literally handstitched, no machine can do it.

It is almost microscopic, but I still feel why you are not comfortable with it.
They should give it to someone who will be happy with it like this and give you a new one.
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Yes, it just does not feel right to me so I returned. Thankfully, they were so nice to me. Hehe.
 
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So_in_LVoe said:
Hi everyone!
Just wanted to get your opinion on whether there are quality issues with my PSM and whether you would return it. As you can see the front pattern is not completely aligned where the top of the pocket is. Also on the back it seems like the stitching isn’t quite straight compared to the other side. It also looks like the black tab on side is already wrinkly and not stitched straight. Am I just being picky?

Would you guys keep it or return? I ordered online and was shocked when I was able to get a hold of one as I’ve been checking the site almost everyday.

I also have my eye on the boite chapeau souple PM and was thinking of getting that instead of the PSM. I haven’t seen it in real life yet though.

thanks in advance!!!
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I can see what you are talking about in terms of pattern alignment on top of the pocket, especially the left pattern. From experience and what I read here, slight misalignment is not seen as a quality issue. But then again, it depends on what you can tolerate and what you'd be happy with. If it bothers you, try to exchange if you can get another one, hopefully one that will make you happy :smile: good luck with your decision!
 
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oliviapie said:
Friend of mine bought this speedy recently and noticed some potential quality issues with the pattern on the front not being centered with the handles, and the zipper on the side not centered with the leather stripe. She went to the store to see if she could exchange but the ones in stock all had this problem. Is this bad enough to return or within the range of normal?

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I'm sorry but the handles not being aligned with the pattern is not acceptable, it makes the bag look fake. I would think its fake if I saw that and I don't follow or buy LV much. I have a basic speedy 30 from 2007 and everything is aligned. Even the zipper is pretty even with tag.
 
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