The LV website has taken the mandarin and mocha colored swatch out from the Petit Noe page. The remaining colors: red, black and blueberry spot the new shiny brass hardware...
I sure hope my SA was not ill-informed. I am getting paranoid. What if my local stores are unaware that mandarin color has been discontinued and think that new shipments are coming in as per normal?
I also am skeptical about asking my friend in NY to help me get the mandarin from Elux. After seeing all the defective LVs in the store, rust, scratches and all, i don't think i should risk it ....