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#271
katieny said:
Now that L.V. doesn't want to repair bags that are on the secondary market, I feel a little freer to modify my bags. I had an old brief case with a very sticky lining. I wasn't into spending hours with a spray bottle of simple green to remove the stickiness, if that was even possible. I removed the lining and had a left over zipper in the process. I've had an idea floating around to repurpose the zipper.
I'm making a pochette out of denim and attaching the zipper section. It is taking forever but I'll post a progress picture from my phone in a second.
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Really?! I heard this about Chanel but not about LV :(
What are the rules for repairing LV products now?
 
#272
OoGuitarChickoO said:
Really?! I heard this about Chanel but not about LV :(
What are the rules for repairing LV products now?
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I've read on here that they want to see a receipt or that the item being repaired is in the system. Most of my bags are pre-loved and I don't have receipts. I hope I'm okay with my newer bags from the boutique because they are in the system. The only info on this I have is from here on the forum.
 
#273
katieny said:
I've read on here that they want to see a receipt or that the item being repaired is in the system. Most of my bags are pre-loved and I don't have receipts. I hope I'm okay with my newer bags from the boutique because they are in the system. The only info on this I have is from here on the forum.
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Wow, that is definitely a bummer. I understand that they are trying to cutback on resales and encourage people to buy directly from the store, but what if it is passed down through your family or given to you as a gift? I would think some things are too old to be in the system.

What if you have the receipt but someone else bought it? I think I have the receipts for three pieces that other people bought & three pieces that were a gift without receipts. I'm sure I have some preloved pieces that don't have receipts.

Thank you for the information. I probably should do some research and see what I can find on it! :)
 
#275
I used my LV bandeau and added it to a chain strap and then attached it to my DA Eva. I am still trying to figure out if I like it and how to make it a little neater. Spring and Summer can not get here soon enough.
 

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This is my first full sized wallet, and I wanted to be able to use it hands free, so I ordered a custom strap from Mautto and it didn't turn out so bad. I don't plan on leaving the strap on there all the time, but it's always nice to have the option!

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Thanks for letting me share!
 
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#281
_Alvin said:
For a while I have wanted a new strap for my smaller bags, like clutches etc. I tried the Speedy shoulder strap and a few others but while searching ebay I found this old handle from a Louis Vuitton bag, it was quite cheap so I decided to go for it and now I have turned it into a cross body strap buy using some chain and lobster clasps. I actually tried it on my Pochette Metis and it looked quite nice IMO :)
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Wow!! that looks fantastic! I love that idea
 
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