LV Mini Palm Springs Backpack
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I believe you saw the old version with the closed zipper. The new version still says 1990 for me (:
oh ok, that makes sense, I was confused as to why my Wishlist said1990. Thank you!
Do you know if they still sell the old version? I’m wondering why it’s still on their website under a different product number from the new version. I was under the impression that they no longer sold the older version. Maybe they found some stock of it in their warehouse and made it available online.
I didn’t see one for $2120 when I went to women’s backpacks. So I just searched Palm Springs and it shows the $2120 one as well as $1990. both different numbers. M41562 the other M44873.
I haven’t seen the old version in stores around my area (SoCal) unfortunately. But there could be a possibility of warehouse stock. I would probably contact CS. (:
If everything is all perfect to your standard besides that small “imperfection” then you should keep it! It’s really not that bad at all, I’ve seen worst haha. I’m actually selling mine because of a few things that started bothering me now, which at the moment I purchased didn’t. BTW can you share your checklist when purchasing a PSM haha I need all the info I can get before I decide to repurchase another one in the future.
yeah i agree, i've definitely seen much worse (to the point that i was shocked it made it even to the store without being seen by someone or a CA thinking there's no way they can/should sell this) - i ended up deciding that it did bother me enough to continue looking, so i've gone to the boutique maybe about 3 more times since i posted those photos, but still no luck so far. my CA advised to keep coming in up until my very last return/exchange date, and if it doesn't happen, then i will just be keeping this one !
if you don't mind me asking, what were the things that bothered you that caused you to decide to sell ?
sure of course !! here are the things i wrote down and went through:
- front pocket's lip/flap's logo alignment
- front black tab alignment (tab itself and the stamping that says Louis Vuitton Paris)
- ensuring the stamping on the black tab is pressed in "deep enough" (not faded)
- top handle (ensuring that its stitched on straight and not crooked, that the handle itself is not deformed and hold its shape, leather itself is smooth and not wrinkled)
- looking for "cuts" in the zipper (this is not something that bothered me personally but i know its something others looked for in their bags - you can see pictures of it in this thread of what they're describing when they say cuts in the zipper)
- logo alignment with stitching on the back
- no dents/warping on the back due to poor stitching (ensuring that the back is evenly "poofy"/stuffed)
- examining all bottom corners and the pocket's corners for any peeling in the canvas
- leather/scarf loop at the bottom of backpack for peeling
- scratches on the d-loops
- glazing on the edges of the loops for the d-loops
- zipper glides smoothly for both backpack and pocket (not snagging or getting caught on the canvas)
- inspecting the stitching and shape of the entire bag (sometimes there's weird bumps at the top of the bag where the back meets the front of the bag)
hope this helps !! good luck in your search, my fingers are crossed you can find a good one !!
I really hope you kept this bag! It’s “perfect” in my opinion, but I can totally understand your concern. I bought one back in January 2020 but mine was made in USA and right off the bat I noticed three imperfections. It was really minor as well, and I was just so excited I was able to get the bag in the first place, so I bought it. Just recently those imperfections started bugging me, and I put my PSM up for sale. I actually sold it yesterday and made someone else super happy! I still want the PSM, but on the other hand I don’t want to go through this whole process of inspecting all over again. There’s just too much detail to look out for, when in reality we shouldn’t have to look out for those things because these bags should be made with consistency and perfection! You’re very lucky!!!
Sorry I’m new to this so I thought my first reply to your comment never went through yesterday because I didn’t see it, so I commented again haha! OMG that’s a hefty list! I should have had that before I bought mine back in January haha! However, I did watch a lot of Youtube vids prior, so it gave me an idea to watch out for. Since mine was made in USA the top handle was more towards the back of the bag, and not centered like the ones made out of USA, that didn’t bug me when I bought it because I didn’t know until now, so that started to get on my nerves. One of the black tabs was slightly crooked by that small pouch on the front. That was one I noticed right off the bat when I was inspecting it in the store. I have major OCD when it comes to buying things, so I don’t know why that wasn’t a major deterrent right there haha! Also, that piece of leather that covers that small pouch in the front, one side was a little bit larger then got smaller to one side. Ugh that really started to bug me. The alignment was pretty well on the front, but the sides weren’t aligned. I didn’t know there were ones that actually were, until I recently started watching more vids about the PSM. No warping on mine at all, and the D rings and corners looked fine as well. My stamping was good it was defined, but it wasn’t deep like yours. May I ask what city you’re in? I’m from Seattle and I’m going on vacation to SoCal at the end of March, and I was going to take a chance and search the LV stores down there, but again IDK that’s just too many things to watch out for makes me sad cuz I know I’ll never find one, too much work haha! But wow I can’t believe that store had 10 PSM!!! I would so ask though if they had more for me to choose from as well never settle till you find the right one hehe!
yeah it is a hefty list... but i’ve been wanting this bag since it first came out so its all things i’m willing to sit there looking for and deal with unfortunately because that’s how badly i want this bag LOL and ahh if it makes you feel any better, all those things would bother me too and cause me not to buy it or end up selling it too !! its not a cheap bag for what it is, so you gotta be happy with it !!!
i’m in SoCal !! i live in orange county and i shop at south coast plaza’s LV !! they always have great stock since its one of the biggest “luxury malls” in the US (same with rodeo drive in beverly hills since its a flagship location). if you’re willing, you should definitely just try !! it never hurts to try
I definitely know that mall haha! We always go there when we visit. I guess I’ll try my luck then! Thanks for all the heads up!!!
So a little over a year later and I’ve repurchased the PSM. The quality issues scared me when I first got this bag in January 2020 so I returned it. I bought a Gucci Marmont flap and the Multi Pouchette in 2020, but couldn’t stop thinking about this bag!
I went to the store to get my empreinte compact curieuse wallet fixed (melting glazing) and they gave me a store credit instead of repairing. They just so happened to have two of these in store (1 was on display).
Not the most perfect alignment, but I’m happy I got one in store. Also noticed this one doesn’t have the cut corners. Just too bad for me that the price went up from $2470 to $2690 CAD.
I went to the store to get my empreinte compact curieuse wallet fixed (melting glazing) and they gave me a store credit instead of repairing. They just so happened to have two of these in store (1 was on display).
Not the most perfect alignment, but I’m happy I got one in store. Also noticed this one doesn’t have the cut corners. Just too bad for me that the price went up from $2470 to $2690 CAD.
I’m also shocked I can fit so much stuff in it. I only used it twice when I first had it and only put my phone and wallet. I can put all the same stuff that fits in my Coach Cassie (recently purchased as a low key work bag).
I probably won’t be stuffing it this full, but here’s some reference pictures for anyone who are wondering what the capacity is. Still haven’t seen the mini pochette in stock so I’m using the small pochette from the MPA for now. Pochette has a compact mirror, lipstick, eyedrops, blotting paper, and mini hand lotion. Also, that’s a full size mouse
I probably won’t be stuffing it this full, but here’s some reference pictures for anyone who are wondering what the capacity is. Still haven’t seen the mini pochette in stock so I’m using the small pochette from the MPA for now. Pochette has a compact mirror, lipstick, eyedrops, blotting paper, and mini hand lotion. Also, that’s a full size mouse
