LV Mini Palm Springs Backpack

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Hi ladies! I'd greatly value your opinion here.

I'm not usually a huge LV fan, but I've fallen in love with images of the PSM I've seen all over social media. It's so unique/adorable/perfect for everyday casual use. I went into my local LV boutique today and the SA informed me that one had just come in this morning. I was ecstatic until I saw it and immediately noticed that the canvas bubbles out/creases oddly on the right side (last photo). The SA assured me that this was from packaging and would even out "with wear." I spoke to another store SA and the manager who both told me the same thing. I asked if there was another one available in store and she said no. She said they could not ship one from another boutique either as it was "first come, first serve." According to her these bags are hard to come by, and she made it seem like the bag would be gone soon - so I walked out with it. I didn't even think to check bag alignment, and I see the front pocket isn't perfectly aligned with the bag.

Do you ladies see any noticeable defects, and what are your thoughts on the one side's puffiness? Would you return this one due to defects, and hope to come across another one? Would you exchange it for the World Tour version, which is available online? Or just keep this one the way it is, because they really are that "hard to come by?"

Thanks in advance!

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Hi! So I recently purchased a PSM as well and was not happy with the way the alignment looked and ended up returning it at the boutique. The SA also explained to me that each piece is handmade which is why they look slightly different and won’t look 100% the same and that it’s a very difficult bag to get. Regardless, if you’re paying 2k for a bag you should be very satisfied with it from the start! So I ended up returning it yesterday. And I just sporadically checked the Lv site and was able to order another one! So I think you’re not completely satisfied with it, don’t settle for it! It may be difficult to get your hands on one but not impossible!
 
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Hi everyone!! Hope your day is goin well. My Friday just got better because this baby came in today. I thought the misalignments would bother me but it doesn’t actually. The front part doesn’t bother me at all, and the sides though it’s not perfect makes it somewhat unique and making it more like “my” bag if that makes sense.

It’s my birthday present to myself, which is in May. Won’t be wearing this baby until then. Hubby said it was ok to purchase early since it’s very limited. Back in the box it goes, had to open as soon as I got it so I can check in case of any ‘major’ defects so I can return it on time.

Thanks for letting me share
 

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Hi everyone!! Hope your day is goin well. My Friday just got better because this baby came in today. I thought the misalignments would bother me but it doesn’t actually. The front part doesn’t bother me at all, and the sides though it’s not perfect makes it somewhat unique and making it more like “my” bag if that makes sense.

It’s my birthday present to myself, which is in May. Won’t be wearing this baby until then. Hubby said it was ok to purchase early since it’s very limited. Back in the box it goes, had to open as soon as I got it so I can check in case of any ‘major’ defects so I can return it on time.

Thanks for letting me share
Beautiful! Congrats and early happy birthday! :)
 
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Just received a new psm today after returning my previous one which was misaligned, and this one is much better! The leather tab stamping is a little crooked but I can live with that. I think it’s worth returning and waiting for another one if your not completely happy with it.
 

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just wanted to share my pleasant experience at LV 5th Ave After Sales today. i brought my nearly 2 year old Palm Springs PM in today as it has a small crack along the zipper line. every employee that i encountered was very welcoming and friendly, even in passing.

at the After Sales dept, i showed a nice gentleman my bag and he looked up my purchase using my telephone number. he immediately told me this bag has a known defect as shown in his system. there are no Palm Spring PMs in store or within standalone NY LV stores so they put me on a reservation list. the interaction was fairly quick and what i hoped for (especially as ive read a handful of horror stories on here). he wasnt able to estimate how long it could take to receive the bag - citing between a few days up to a couple of weeks. he said that hard to find bags that are returned due to a defect can be brought to corporate then corporate has to find stock and send it into the store. he also said that the defect has been corrected. heres to hoping im not waiting too long..

attached is a picture of the crack. its so small, i almost couldnt find it after the first time i noticed it.
 

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