Louis Vuitton Price Increase Master Thread *please include location*
- Thread starter lordguinny
- Start date
TPF may earn a commission from merchant affiliate
links, including eBay, Amazon, and others
I was actually in one of the UK stores the other day and asked the SA about it (I was looking for an item, but they did not have it at the store, so they were kind enough to reserve and order one in for me). I was hoping the item would come in before a potential price increase. The SA just said that they themselves are not even sure when it will happen. HQ tells them the day before, sometimes the day of apparently. The timing can be affected by the stock market, currency, or even world events supposedly... He think it's because they don't want the SAs to spread the news around of a price increase and people running in to buy items and depleting stock too quickly. The SA I spoke to said he predicts it will be around early to mid-December? Hope that helps.
Just a side note: Does anyone else feel awkward/bad asking the SAs about a price increase? I definitely got some side-eye at the counter from the other SAs and clients who were there. I was asking discreetly and not being loud or rude in anyway. I just wanted to know because I have been saving for this milestone item over the past year (based on the current price) and wanted to make sure if I would have sufficient funds to make the purchase. I only decided recently to bite the bullet and make the purchase, but every time I try to, it is always out of stock (online or in-store). This was the first SA I met who offered to order one in for me. I understand it might be a bit tacky to ask such a thing in a luxury goods store, but I know some people have to work hard in order to afford a little splash of luxury in their life. Sorry for the tangent. /end rant
Just a side note: Does anyone else feel awkward/bad asking the SAs about a price increase? I definitely got some side-eye at the counter from the other SAs and clients who were there. I was asking discreetly and not being loud or rude in anyway. I just wanted to know because I have been saving for this milestone item over the past year (based on the current price) and wanted to make sure if I would have sufficient funds to make the purchase. I only decided recently to bite the bullet and make the purchase, but every time I try to, it is always out of stock (online or in-store). This was the first SA I met who offered to order one in for me. I understand it might be a bit tacky to ask such a thing in a luxury goods store, but I know some people have to work hard in order to afford a little splash of luxury in their life. Sorry for the tangent. /end rant
If you have the funds to purchase the items straight away and its available instore or online. I would get it now rather than later. Because i dont know if you go on the UK LV website but "call for availability" is very frequent and on a lot of SLG's and on small or popular bags. Don't wait till nearer Xmas to buy as stock levels will be even tighter.
It's a perfectly valid question IMO. SAs often want to appear as though their companies/stores operate in another galaxy.
I've seen customers do calculations on their phones as regards the most advantageous currency to buy in or the way to get most tax back. It's no different from trying to estimate the best time to buy.
Last edited:
Buy now if it's available. Stock is limited here at the moment with a lot of lines.
Thank you for your responses, I went to the store today and it was out of all stock in every London store ! So i’ve just ordered it over the phone and it will be with me soon 
Luxdujour, I know what you mean - I saved up too and that’s why I wanted it before the increase. We should be able to feel comfortable asking !
Luxdujour, I know what you mean - I saved up too and that’s why I wanted it before the increase. We should be able to feel comfortable asking !
May we ask what the purchase is?Thank you for your responses, I went to the store today and it was out of all stock in every London store ! So i’ve just ordered it over the phone and it will be with me soon
Luxdujour, I know what you mean - I saved up too and that’s why I wanted it before the increase. We should be able to feel comfortable asking !
Ha, thought I mentioned in the OP - didn’t at all intend to be secretive. It’s the neverfull mm. Nothing special to the OGs here, but I’m rather excited !
Hey guys, is it me or has the PM reverse gone up? I could have sworn it was £1300, it’s now £1340. I initially purchased it in August but due to markings had to send it back. The SA told me they may produce more but said that providing a credit note would be useless as they’re updating their system and didn’t want to cause any complications with that. He did put me on reserve but I haven’t heard from them since. I know chanel are having their price increase but if I am correct and the reverse hasn’t gone up I’m price, it seems a but cheeky considering it’s been out of stock on the website for over 3months !
It has gone up to £1340. Supply and demand has generated a price increase unfortunately.
I understand that but it’s still annoying considering I got a damaged one in the first place! Oh well. But how comes the original PM is the same price?
So did they just do a straight refund when you returned the marked one? I'd check whether you are on the waiting list if you've been waiting that long.
I checked with my SA in Dubai about the price in crease and she told me that for now they don't have any. I believe they will wait till 1st of Jan when the new 5% VAT come in force..... The prices here are already higher than the USA (before tax, the rices are generally higher 10-20 usd depending on the item) so that will bring them up even more.
I have been buying lately preloved and think that is you wait and whatch you can strike a very good deal.
Unfortunately SLG's are harder to get preloved, and very often price is quite high, so end up buying few from the store.
I have been buying lately preloved and think that is you wait and whatch you can strike a very good deal.
Unfortunately SLG's are harder to get preloved, and very often price is quite high, so end up buying few from the store.