LV and the quality

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#631
I do agree to some extent that we tPFers tend to look a lot more closely at our bags and notice flaws that many average consumers may not notice. There are also many people here who arguably wrongly categorise minor misalignments etc as flaws. I don't think the average person on the street would notice a tiny misalignment on either side of a seam on a bag, but obviously anyone would notice cracks in the leather of a brand new bag and quite rightly deem it a defect.

Having said all that, there is absolutely no question that the quality has gone down over the years. That's just a fact. And it's not just LV, either. Most luxury brands (as well as high street brands, car manufacturers, manufacturers of electronics - mostly all companies) are cutting corners to save money. I guess it's just a sign of the times. They know people will continue to buy regardless, and if everyone else is doing it - why not?

I've just recently purchased an LV bag that will be fifteen years old this year and the quality is just astounding. The canvas feels thicker, the leather is beautifully aged, everything is still in such great condition, the stitching has held up perfectly, the hardware hasn't faded even slightly and feels sturdy and of great quality. I believe LV still makes products of a very good quality, and their craftsmanship is still head and shoulders above that of many other brands, but I also know the pieces they sell now, in general, are not of the same quality as the bag I just bought from 1998. I'll be interested to see how my current bags look in 10-15 years time!
 
#633
My mom has a speedy from 1982. Except the fact the zipper was replaced a few years ago the bag is still going strong. My sister bought her chantilly around 84. Besides the patina you would think it's almost brand new. The quality today is no where near what it used to be especially monogram line.
 
#634
I don't know whether it's quality, my sister's bad luck, or whatever the case, but the last 3 bags I bought for her, the canvas has cracked in the most awkward places after about a year or so with use.

Her Speedy mono looks terrible, the whole bag is cracking... her Artsy has just begun to crack after 13 months, and I also bought her another bag which I don't know the name of but it's in mono is also cracking but only in one spot... and that one looks like someone pulled apart the canvas from the middle and caused a crack.

Every time I went into LV to question it or seek help/advice, I was told her it's most likely her fault and the hand lotions she uses or deodorant (that last part I didn't understand.. if it was so toxic, wouldn't her $20 tops from Target also be ruined? LOL)
 
#637
I had to change a brand new PDV, because the leather corners cracked in several places. The SA called it "production-fault" , and I got a new one. I also had to return a Gaspar wallet because the canvas had dents. I replaced the wallet with a belt. After these incidents, I still love LV.
 
#644
My speedy bandouliere hardware are all different color. The key,lock, zipper, strap and hardware that holds the strap to the bag (I don't know what its called) are all different. The lock smells really bad and I had to take it off because it was making me nauseous. I'm usually not picky at all but it's really noticeable and my boyfriend pointed it out when we were in the car and he's not observant at all.

Do you guys think they will replace the keys and lock for me? I've only had the bag for less than two weeks.

I usually buy preowned bags and the hardware on those were pretty good.
 
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