i brought my speedy 30 in to the boca raton LV boutique to have a new pull tab put onto it, they had it done in 10 mins and at no charge! I wanted the handles done too, and they recommended against it. One of the women loved the color of the patina of the bag and handles so much she said she wouldn't let me change the handles until I took a full month to think about it.! As much as I would like new, fresh handles (i hear its about $100), I really appreciate my older, patina'd bag. It definitely sets the bag away from all the fakes I come in contact with! She is beautiful in her own right.
can you post a pic of your handles? how bad are they? or do you just like the bright new leather?