LV Mini Palm Springs Backpack

[kikiii_24]

Does anyone have a list of what to look for when purchasing a Palm Springs Mini. I remember seeing an IG post or maybe it was on YouTube where the gal listed all things to look for when getting one but can’t find it anymore. Example: Stitching, etc.

AFter purchasing 5 I looked at the following:
- Front alignment
- Stitching on top handle (making sure it's straight and not crooked)
- Look to see if there are any tiny cuts on both corners where the zipper is
- Dents on the back due to poor stitching
- Tab on small pocket stamping
- Leather loops (peeling)
- Scratches on the loops

 

[raspberrysyrup]

i would add tho, the tiny cuts on the zipper are very hard to avoid, those cuts had to be made for particular area. on my new psm, one side has a very small cut the other one it was tucked in some how. also, dents on the back of the psm are okay to a certain extent, one-two dents is fine, you don't want it to be rippled.

 

[castles24]

The PSM 2020 have a lot flaws to check for

Does anyone have a list of what to look for when purchasing a Palm Springs Mini. I remember seeing an IG post or maybe it was on YouTube where the gal listed all things to look for when getting one but can’t find it anymore. Example: Stitching, etc.

1. Logo alignment on the front
2. STITCHING dont forget to check this. sometimes the stitching is crooked or sometimes there are tear (i’ll include a picture) always check on the front first. the pocket, the scarf loop and then on the back the two top rings.
3. the zipper (i’ll include a picture too)
4.the top handle sometimes crooked or something wrong with stitching
5. dents on the back

BUT...For me if the front of the bag is ok and some of the issues are on the back or on the side like cuts on the zipper, i’ll take it as long as its just minor issue coz its super hard to find a flawless psm

 

[bfly]

AFter purchasing 5 I looked at the following:
- Front alignment
- Stitching on top handle (making sure it's straight and not crooked)
- Look to see if there are any tiny cuts on both corners where the zipper is
- Dents on the back due to poor stitching
- Tab on small pocket stamping
- Leather loops (peeling)
- Scratches on the loops

i would add tho, the tiny cuts on the zipper are very hard to avoid, those cuts had to be made for particular area. on my new psm, one side has a very small cut the other one it was tucked in some how. also, dents on the back of the psm are okay to a certain extent, one-two dents is fine, you don't want it to be rippled.

The PSM 2020 have a lot flaws to check for


1. Logo alignment on the front
2. STITCHING dont forget to check this. sometimes the stitching is crooked or sometimes there are tear (i’ll include a picture) always check on the front first. the pocket, the scarf loop and then on the back the two top rings.
3. the zipper (i’ll include a picture too)
4.the top handle sometimes crooked or something wrong with stitching
5. dents on the back

BUT...For me if the front of the bag is ok and some of the issues are on the back or on the side like cuts on the zipper, i’ll take it as long as its just minor issue coz its super hard to find a flawless psm

These infos are very helpful. Thank you so much. Now I know what to look for when I’m ready to get psm for my birthday gift.

 

[shutyumowf]

It breaks my heart to say this, but I'm over the psm

I was so excited when my SA called and told me they just got a MIF psm! I gave her the greenlight to charge my card and told her I'd be in store for pickup later in the day. I was in a hurry so I collected my item and quickly made my way to work. I was so disappointed when I got home later that night. I naively thought just because it's MIF, the bag would be perfect. I considered keeping the bag, but the thought of spending that amount of money on something that wasn't near perfect didn't sit well with me.



I went to the boutique a few days later and spoke to an SA about my concerns without showing him the bag and he assured me that with time, the canvas will settle and the kinks would straighten out. I then presented the bag and pointed out the issues I had and mentioned I'd like to go through with a return. He was kind and didn't pressure me to keep the psm and even said if he was in my shoes he'd return it too! For reference, the date code on my bag was FL3280.

My friend was able to secure a MIF psm about a month later and her bag also had rippling on the back side and her front pocket wasn't perfectly straight, but she was able to past it and decided to keep it. Unfortunately I didn't ask for her date code so I don't know if they were manufactured in the same place/same time.

 

[raspberrysyrup]

It breaks my heart to say this, but I'm over the psm

I was so excited when my SA called and told me they just got a MIF psm! I gave her the greenlight to charge my card and told her I'd be in store for pickup later in the day. I was in a hurry so I collected my item and quickly made my way to work. I was so disappointed when I got home later that night. I naively thought just because it's MIF, the bag would be perfect. I considered keeping the bag, but the thought of spending that amount of money on something that wasn't near perfect didn't sit well with me.

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I went to the boutique a few days later and spoke to an SA about my concerns without showing him the bag and he assured me that with time, the canvas will settle and the kinks would straighten out. I then presented the bag and pointed out the issues I had and mentioned I'd like to go through with a return. He was kind and didn't pressure me to keep the psm and even said if he was in my shoes he'd return it too! For reference, the date code on my bag was FL3280.

My friend was able to secure a MIF psm about a month later and her bag also had rippling on the back side and her front pocket wasn't perfectly straight, but she was able to past it and decided to keep it. Unfortunately I didn't ask for her date code so I don't know if they were manufactured in the same place/same time.

personally speaking, i would of been fine with this. mines was made 41st week and has the two dimples in the back. my front alignment is great, but i wouldn’t say yours is off to the point where it’s unbearable. it looks good to me

 

[MeBagaholic]

Mine came in and it’s perfect! Mind you I had to return two as well but this one I can’t complain about the back is perfect just like the front❤ It’s supper cute I’m j love❤

Do you have a cut in the canvas where it ends by the zipper
Apparently it’s normal?

 

[SandyMA94]

Do you have a cut in the canvas where it ends by the zipper
Apparently it’s normal?

I believe that it had very minimal cuts in it. Nothing that bothered me too bad

 

[LittleStar88]

Mine isn’t perfect but I love it anyway. The only way anyone will see these things when you are carrying it is if you hand it over to them and let them sit and inspect It critically and closely. I don’t carry it backwards or upside down, and no one has come up to me at random to ask for the bag to look for flaws.

Perfection is probably expecting too much but I get it... It’s an expensive bag. No one should settle for glaring defects and obviously shoddy craftsmanship.

I guess it is a matter of where love and expectations intersect.

 

[doitfordesigner]

It breaks my heart to say this, but I'm over the psm

I was so excited when my SA called and told me they just got a MIF psm! I gave her the greenlight to charge my card and told her I'd be in store for pickup later in the day. I was in a hurry so I collected my item and quickly made my way to work. I was so disappointed when I got home later that night. I naively thought just because it's MIF, the bag would be perfect. I considered keeping the bag, but the thought of spending that amount of money on something that wasn't near perfect didn't sit well with me.

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I went to the boutique a few days later and spoke to an SA about my concerns without showing him the bag and he assured me that with time, the canvas will settle and the kinks would straighten out. I then presented the bag and pointed out the issues I had and mentioned I'd like to go through with a return. He was kind and didn't pressure me to keep the psm and even said if he was in my shoes he'd return it too! For reference, the date code on my bag was FL3280.

My friend was able to secure a MIF psm about a month later and her bag also had rippling on the back side and her front pocket wasn't perfectly straight, but she was able to past it and decided to keep it. Unfortunately I didn't ask for her date code so I don't know if they were manufactured in the same place/same time.

If you still want the psm, I recommend getting one made in Italy. Mine is made in Italy and it doesn’t have any flaws. It also appears more structured. I also got a MIF the first time but it just had too much flaws for me to keep so I got it exchanged for the one I have now.

 

[raspberrysyrup]

If you still want the psm, I recommend getting one made in Italy. Mine is made in Italy and it doesn’t have any flaws. It also appears more structured. I also got a MIF the first time but it just had too much flaws for me to keep so I got it exchanged for the one I have now.

they tend to be made well i agree, but finding one of those is the hardest. i’m almost certain the italian production of a psm is minimal unfortunately.

 

[EmmaM22]

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[Mori_K]

hi everyone! My second PSM just arrived (returned the first one due to terrible alignment issues). This one is MIF and the front & back alignment are perfect!

I noticed some white reside (not glue) on the leather tabs...has anyone seen this? I've been trying to remove the residue, but it's pretty tough. I'm not sure how big of a deal this is and if I should return this bag

TIA!

 

[KAMIKO]

has anyone managed to buy the mono online and have it be made in france?

Hello, I just ordered a monogram one online at the end of October and by chance it was made in France. Was surprised bc I purchased the reverse one prior and it was made in U.S.A.

 

[luxurylucy]

I just ordered my PSM after months of stalking online. It shipped from TX. Does that mean it’s made there? So nervous to receive it and I hope there’s no issues with the bag.