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#722
hey there, Im not a LV regular, so sorry if it has been discussed somewhere.
I got the crafty zippy coin purse and I like it, but it looks quite irregular and wonky next to the zip on the bottom left side while being nice and curvy on the right.. do these look like that? thanks!
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#724
Four Tails said:
There is already a thread for this sort of question.

In my opinion, this product is consistent with Louis Vuitton quality these days. Expectations might need to be adjusted, unfortunately. If you love the wallet and can accept the aesthetic defect for the price you paid, keep it.
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Thank you for your reply! Ok I didn’t find this thread.. Ah well the quality issues everywhere.. I’ll think about it . But there’s such a plethora of pretty products, I try to keep only the perfect ones...
 
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#725
I just received my new card holder recto verso in Empreinte. I love it and think it will function really well for me but there's a something wrong with the glazing on one side. Is this normal? None of my other bags have anything like this.

Thank you all for the help.

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#726
MissGuided said:
I just received my new card holder recto verso in Empreinte. I love it and think it will function really well for me but there's a something wrong with the glazing on one side. Is this normal? None of my other bags have anything like this.

Thank you all for the help.

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Someone else on another thread has also posted a glazing issue.

Recto Verso SLG - Thoughts and Comparisons

For those of you that own the card holder, does your side look like this (circled)? I just want to know if this is normal or if I should return it...
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#727
I guess this is a "is this normal?" and "is this stitching acceptable or should I return it?" question haha:

Recto Verso Cardholder Pic #1: I am wondering if the side is supposed to be like that... I have a feeling it will start peeling eventually?

Recto Verso Cardholder Pic #2: The stitching is definitely off at the bottom... and I wasn't too bothered by it. But do you think this is acceptable or should I exchange it?

I really like this cardholder and it was so hard to order it online... so I hope these are normal and I won't have to exchange/return it :(

Thanks for your help everyone!

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#728
Just received my Preloved metis reverse. When open the bag I noticed the leather on top is not even. When I touch it, it feels so soft, the feeling is like 2 leather (front and back) isn’t glue nicely together. Can see the bubble on leather. Is it normal?

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#730
pinkberry_ said:
I guess this is a "is this normal?" and "is this stitching acceptable or should I return it?" question haha:

Recto Verso Cardholder Pic #1: I am wondering if the side is supposed to be like that... I have a feeling it will start peeling eventually?

Recto Verso Cardholder Pic #2: The stitching is definitely off at the bottom... and I wasn't too bothered by it. But do you think this is acceptable or should I exchange it?

I really like this cardholder and it was so hard to order it online... so I hope these are normal and I won't have to exchange/return it :sad:

Thanks for your help everyone!

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Not very good craftsmanship, I would exchange for another.
pinkberry_ said:
I guess this is a "is this normal?" and "is this stitching acceptable or should I return it?" question haha:

Recto Verso Cardholder Pic #1: I am wondering if the side is supposed to be like that... I have a feeling it will start peeling eventually?

Recto Verso Cardholder Pic #2: The stitching is definitely off at the bottom... and I wasn't too bothered by it. But do you think this is acceptable or should I exchange it?

I really like this cardholder and it was so hard to order it online... so I hope these are normal and I won't have to exchange/return it :sad:

Thanks for your help everyone!

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yeah, I wouldn’t keep it though.
 
#731
parkogilvy said:
Hello,
I ordered 25 speedy b in DE last week from the website and received one in an awful condition. I was reluctant to exchange through the website and decided to make the exchange in a nearby store. I did not do so in the first place because they did not have one in stock. Besides, for an odd reason, I got taxed differently even if the store is 10 minutes away from my home (I understand the zip code is different; the price difference was over $80). Anyway, I was able to make the exchange today. It was not in perfect condition, but I was delighted that it was in better condition.
Upon opening the bag at home to put my stuff, I realized that the zipper is quite wavy and stiff. I wish I had zipped the bag all the way when I was in the store. I did not do so because I only inspected the bag with the issues I had with the previous bag and it did not occur to me.

I have texted the SA with the photos, but haven't received a response yet. I am sure she will text me back tomorrow.
My guess is that she will say all speedy b is like that or normal. I have googled and searched on Instagram to see if it is normal (I did in this forum too). Mine is not completely rare, but I have seen more straight zippers. I don't think stuffing the bag or using an organizer will solve the issue. I am also reluctant to send it for repair as it is a brand new bag.

My concern is that there is a rumor that LV will raise the price again and the store I go to (there is only one store in the area) does not get the stock that often. I also heard that making excessive exchanges can prevent me from buying more from LV. Although I got defective items twice, LV might think that I am too picky or not a good customer. I have several SLGs from LV, but this is the first big purchase and bag from LV. Am I being too picky or it is normal? FYI, it is made in France, and the date code is LA. At first, LA was marked as made in U.S.A and after digging up further, I found a link from this forum that LA is a new factor since 2019 in France.

I've also read other people with similar zipper issues that shared the same data code of LA. Will this be a bad batch from the factory or it is something I should ignore for the normal condition for speedy b? I asked some of my friends about the bag and they all say the zipper looks crooked and I should exchange or return it.

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Have you exchanged for a better one? I definitely would. I have two Speedy bags, neither of them look like that though.
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#734
crazybagfan said:
Just received my Preloved metis reverse. When open the bag I noticed the leather on top is not even. When I touch it, it feels so soft, the feeling is like 2 leather (front and back) isn’t glue nicely together. Can see the bubble on leather. Is it normal?

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That’s normal. The outside canvas is longer and the inside is shorter. That’s why when you “force it to be straight” the shorter one pulls together.


KarisLVlove said:
Hi!

Just bought the Enveloppe carte the visite. What do you think about the stitches? CS tells me it is normal because it is hand made....

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Thanks!
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Ahh the handmade explanation again. Because hermes products aren’t handmade so they don’t have this problem. #sarcasmoff Please don’t let them BS you. It is because the worker can’t even keep the product straight when running it through the sewing machine. It is called poor craftmanship. Seems to be the new standard for LV though so I would consider normal.
 
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