LV Mini Palm Springs Backpack

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#4,111
deedeedor said:
Shall I continue to try order online and see if I get a made in Europe one? If I just call customer service, can they help me locate one that’s made in Europe. I had asked the local store SA to search for me but who knows how long it’s gonna take. The last time i was in the store they have a reversed mono made in france. at this point i really dont want a made in texas one. What will be the best way to get one before christmas
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the call center will not be able to locate a bag based on its country of origin, i already tried lol. a word of caution to be re-ordering the same bag and returning it often, they might flag you. since you've only done it once, you can take the gamble and try one more time. if it doesn't work out, i'd lay off online ordering. what i personally did was, i shopped around national lv's. louis vuitton allows you to place phone orders and then have it shipped to your house. in toronto, i went to four different boutiques and all had multiple palm springs mini, all made in the usa between the SD/TX factory. i refused to take any of them. i had met an sa that was great and was watching her store stock for me. i was a little impatient, so i had booked virtual appointments/called all the stores in canada. i got lucky, with a virtual appointment in their montreal store. they ended up having a made in france, so i phone ordered it and had it shipped to my house in toronto. it all depends on how much you want it and if you are willing to put the work into getting it.
 
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raspberrysyrup said:
the call center will not be able to locate a bag based on its country of origin, i already tried lol. a word of caution to be re-ordering the same bag and returning it often, they might flag you. since you've only done it once, you can take the gamble and try one more time. if it doesn't work out, i'd lay off online ordering. what i personally did was, i shopped around national lv's. louis vuitton allows you to place phone orders and then have it shipped to your house. in toronto, i went to four different boutiques and all had multiple palm springs mini, all made in the usa between the SD/TX factory. i refused to take any of them. i had met an sa that was great and was watching her store stock for me. i was a little impatient, so i had booked virtual appointments/called all the stores in canada. i got lucky, with a virtual appointment in their montreal store. they ended up having a made in france, so i phone ordered it and had it shipped to my house in toronto. it all depends on how much you want it and if you are willing to put the work into getting it.
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Thank you so much for your feedback!!!! I will stay offline and try actual store. Out local store gets two a week and I have asked the SA and find me one. He said it was going to take time to find one made in France. Or even just made in anywhere in Europe.

I wanted to get it as my girl’s Christmas Gift. She really loves the design. I ordered my world tour one online and dont know how long it’s gonna take now France is in locked down till end of Nov
 
#4,113
deedeedor said:
Thank you so much for your feedback!!!! I will stay offline and try actual store. Out local store gets two a week and I have asked the SA and find me one. He said it was going to take time to find one made in France. Or even just made in anywhere in Europe.

I wanted to get it as my girl’s Christmas Gift. She really loves the design. I ordered my world tour one online and dont know how long it’s gonna take now France is in locked down till end of Nov
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tbh, that part of them not seeing made in france/spain/italy very often is actually a lie. i had talked to two really good sa's about it and they told me they will get a made in x bag every couple of weeks on a minimum. however, recently in the last few weeks it was drier because apparently lv hasn't picked up production for xmas. they apparently are keeping production as is and the stores will have their best stock levels at what they had presently (this was a discussion had at the end of oct.). so they do get palm springs mini's made in european areas often. what i would tell her, is you'll pre-pay for a made in xx bag and give her all your credit card information to keep on file. that way when one comes in, they can charge you and it is secured for you. if you dont like it, you can always return it. i'd also let her know what are must have's in terms of alignment etc. just so she knows what you expect out of the bag.

in the mean time, i'd call client services and pick five louis vuitton stores that you don't have access to physically, but aren't super far away (i.e. not at the other end of the country) (example, if you are in texas pick louis vuitton a state over, or a louis vuitton in texas you can't access yourself because it is too far) and ask client services about those stores stocks of the palm springs mini. whoever has it, book the appointment with them and see if they got it and pay via phone and send it to your house. if your hunt doesn't work, get five new stores and repeat. when it comes to items like this, more than often you have to be your own SA lol
 
#4,114
raspberrysyrup said:
tbh, that part of them not seeing made in france/spain/italy very often is actually a lie. i had talked to two really good sa's about it and they told me they will get a made in x bag every couple of weeks on a minimum. however, recently in the last few weeks it was drier because apparently lv hasn't picked up production for xmas. they apparently are keeping production as is and the stores will have their best stock levels at what they had presently (this was a discussion had at the end of oct.). so they do get palm springs mini's made in european areas often. what i would tell her, is you'll pre-pay for a made in xx bag and give her all your credit card information to keep on file. that way when one comes in, they can charge you and it is secured for you. if you dont like it, you can always return it. i'd also let her know what are must have's in terms of alignment etc. just so she knows what you expect out of the bag.

in the mean time, i'd call client services and pick five louis vuitton stores that you don't have access to physically, but aren't super far away (i.e. not at the other end of the country) (example, if you are in texas pick louis vuitton a state over, or a louis vuitton in texas you can't access yourself because it is too far) and ask client services about those stores stocks of the palm springs mini. whoever has it, book the appointment with them and see if they got it and pay via phone and send it to your house. if your hunt doesn't work, get five new stores and repeat. when it comes to items like this, more than often you have to be your own SA lol
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oh dear lord. What a battle. I will call call call! Until i find one for my girl for Christmas
 
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I have my CA put it on hold the one that made in Spain as the store only has two, the other is made in US. I refuse made in US one and I’m going to see the bag this Friday. Can anyone of you who has made in Spain tell me if the bag majority is good made or has lots of flaws as well? TIA.
 
#4,118
I have ordered another PSM. I think this is my 4th one. My first two were old models mono and reverse. Honestly, the zipper drove me to hate the bag. I got a NM last Christmas but kept reading how they were for “young” and “trendy” people. Now I certainly don’t think I’m mumsy or frumpy or whatever but I am the other side of 40 and I lost confidence in using it, so I sold it to a consignment store for, luckily, more than I’d paid as they were so elusive. Anyway, I am mostly a casual dresser now since leaving my job and doing school runs so I decided it fits my life so I am going to do my best to BELIEVE I am not too old and going to love it this time.
 
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Hi everyone.
I finally got a PSM in Monogram; however, the alignment for the pocket in front seems WAY off. I don't want to return and exchange but they are sold out right now in the stores around me (and online). Should I return even though it's been a year of trying to get one? I am not overly picky normally about this and I didn't expect it to be perfect but it seems very off compared to the other ones I've looked at online that others own. Any input would be helpful. It was so hard to track down and the rest of the bag looks good.

Thank you!

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#4,120
prinkesk said:
Hi everyone.
I finally got a PSM in Monogram; however, the alignment for the pocket in front seems WAY off. I don't want to return and exchange but they are sold out right now in the stores around me (and online). Should I return even though it's been a year of trying to get one? I am not overly picky normally about this and I didn't expect it to be perfect but it seems very off compared to the other ones I've looked at online that others own. Any input would be helpful. It was so hard to track down and the rest of the bag looks good.

Thank you!

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That’s a little more misaligned than I would like. I personally would return it. Or go to a boutique/call CS and see if they can help track one down for you.

Will it bother you? Can you overlook it long-term? It’s a lot of money to spend if you’re not completely happy.
 
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jelly-baby said:
I have ordered another PSM. I think this is my 4th one. My first two were old models mono and reverse. Honestly, the zipper drove me to hate the bag. I got a NM last Christmas but kept reading how they were for “young” and “trendy” people. Now I certainly don’t think I’m mumsy or frumpy or whatever but I am the other side of 40 and I lost confidence in using it, so I sold it to a consignment store for, luckily, more than I’d paid as they were so elusive. Anyway, I am mostly a casual dresser now since leaving my job and doing school runs so I decided it fits my life so I am going to do my best to BELIEVE I am not too old and going to love it this time.
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You 100% are not too old. Wear it and enjoy!
 
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prinkesk said:
Hi everyone.
I finally got a PSM in Monogram; however, the alignment for the pocket in front seems WAY off. I don't want to return and exchange but they are sold out right now in the stores around me (and online). Should I return even though it's been a year of trying to get one? I am not overly picky normally about this and I didn't expect it to be perfect but it seems very off compared to the other ones I've looked at online that others own. Any input would be helpful. It was so hard to track down and the rest of the bag looks good.

Thank you!

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Yeah that looks pretty misaligned. Where was this made? Did you order online?
 
#4,124
deedeedor said:
ordered on the phone
Picked up in store
My second Made in tx ( first one from online order was not good and went back right away)
Surprisingly well made
I must be lucky.
It looked better than the other two reverse ones ( made in france) in store
No cut at the end of zipper
Very smooth zipper

What do you ladies think?
Is this a keeper?

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thats definitely a keeper!!! ..with the PSM it doesn’t matter where its made anymore as long as its well made(IMO)..
 
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#4,125
deedeedor said:
ordered on the phone
Picked up in store
My second Made in tx ( first one from online order was not good and went back right away)
Surprisingly well made
I must be lucky.
It looked better than the other two reverse ones ( made in france) in store
No cut at the end of zipper
Very smooth zipper

What do you ladies think?
Is this a keeper?

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that looks so good! I hope when mine gets here it looks like that!
 
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