LV Mini Palm Springs Backpack

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Hi everyone! After lusting for the PSM for awhile, I was finally able to get my hands on one and right before the price increase too! But I'm pretty new to the PSM in terms of what to look out for besides the usual alignment and stamping because everyone's reviews on YT seem to have different preferences on what they can/can't tolerate. Can you please let me know if this looks fine? I'd hate to have to return it and pay $500 more for a new bag if it's not too bad.

A couple of things:
  • Front alignment: It looks pretty aligned and good to me except for the right diamond in which I circled. It just looks a tad bit off but not noticeable unless you're really looking at it up close.
  • Handle: It looks pretty straight to me but is it placed too close to the back and not in the center? I don't know how they're generally supposed to be.
  • Back: There's a really small dent on the right side but again, not noticeable until I was touching the bag and felt it.
Please let me know your thoughts! Thank you very much!

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I think yours look beautiful! I won't even notice the issue you have until you pointed it out. :)
 
Frankly I didn’t think I needed a mini Palm Springs backpack until I saw how cute it looked carried crossbody styled. PI just happened and I can’t get over how much I could have saved if I saw this earlier.
Any kind souls can show a “what fits” in a mini Palm Springs?
 
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Finally got this beauty after thinking about getting it for years ! LVoe! I had to get a CA to order it in for me as there wasn’t a single PSM in my country. Do you all think all is fine in regards to the canvas alignment and stitching? I was a bit sad that the dustbag they gave was quite small as the PSM fits snugly into it.
Honestly? It's so beautiful! It looks perfect to me. I also love that your top handle is more in the center. I believe that means it was made in France? I could be wrong, though.
 
Frankly I didn’t think I needed a mini Palm Springs backpack until I saw how cute it looked carried crossbody styled. PI just happened and I can’t get over how much I could have saved if I saw this earlier.
Any kind souls can show a “what fits” in a mini Palm Springs?
Usually I carry my mini pochette on its side, and a compact wallet (rosalie, or cles pochette) cell phone, sunnies, keys, and hand wipes, folding hair brush and there's still room for more. :yes:
 
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So today, I went to pick up the PSM reverse that was ordered for me as a replacement for my 5-month old PSM reverse that had peeling issues on the leather part where the d rings are attached. Luckily, they also had it in classic monogram so I was able to choose between the 2. Although I originally came for the reverse, I walked out with the classic monogram. It was a tough decision but you really can't go wrong with either of them. My reasons for choosing the classic monogram are:

1. Alignment. Although the classic monogram doesn't have a perfect alignment of pattern on the pocket, it does have a better alignment compared to the reverse.

2. Embossing. The classic monogram had deeper embossing on the front tab compared to the reverse.

3. Overall, to me, it looked like the classic monogram was better in terms of bag shape.

But had I not seen the PSM in classic monogram to compare with, I would have still walked out with the reverse because it's still a very beautiful bag and the alignment wasn't bad though not perfect as well. And I would say, the back side of the reverse was better compared to this classic mono. It was more symmetrical whereas on this classic monogram, it looks uneven. But doesn't really bother me because I know that it's really hard to find a perfect PSM. Both are made in USA by the way.

Overall, my repair experience was great. Although they didn't fix my bag, they offered to do a replacement or exchange. Best part was, I didn't have to pay any price difference for this beauty even if there was recently a price increase.
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Here she is, warm and comfy in my room.

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Looks spectacular! The alignment looks perfect. Congratulations on getting such a perfect one and before the PI! :drinks:

Oh wow, that's so nice to hear! Thank you so much for taking the time to reply. I feel so happy to have finally gotten it. I've wanted this for years and I knew the price increase was happening so I pulled the triggered. Again, thank you!!
 
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Oh wow, that's so nice to hear! Thank you so much for taking the time to reply. I feel so happy to have finally gotten it. I've wanted this for years and I knew the price increase was happening so I pulled the triggered. Again, thank you!!
Hooray! That's so awesome! So happy for you. :hugs: It really looks beautiful! I hope you love using it. I got it in reverse monogram a year ago and I use it all the time, especially love wearing it crossbody.
 
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Hooray! That's so awesome! So happy for you. :hugs: It really looks beautiful! I hope you love using it. I got it in reverse monogram a year ago and I use it all the time, especially love wearing it crossbody.

I love the reverse! I was very tempted by it but stuck with plain ole' monogram LOL

I'm on youtube watching videos on how to wear it, I love how how versatile it is! Looking forward to wearing her crossbody myself. Thank you again so so much!
 
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Hi everyone! I was able to get this right before the most recent price increase.

Would really appreciate any thoughts on the alignment of her. Do you see any glaring issues? Is she okay?

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I would really love to get one now but my heart hurts when I know it was priced cheaper 2 weeks back….
Please post more photos, mod shots, what’s-in-the-bag shots for me to drool!!! Basically photo-spam me with PSM photos!!!
 
Hi everyone! Urgent help!
This is my third try of the PSM. And the front it’s still not aligned. Should I settle for this one? Tbh I’m tired of hunting for it. TIA!
 

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