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#32
ggirl said:
Great article! It does bring up privacy concerns since some retailers don’t deactivate the chip at time of sale. I guess I’d like to know how they treat an item purchased at a boutique then returned/exchanged- how would the store handle deactivating the chip then reassigning it when the next person purchases it?
I think it’s important for the end user to know date codes when buying pre- loved, since they would be able to do research on the item to see if that item produced that year has quality issues that LV fixed/ redesigned in later releases. Mono Artsy/Palm Springs Mini/Pochette Métis come to mind, as do items recalled for glazing issues.
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You make a good point about returns/exchanges and how that will work. In terms of preloved, I agree with you, but I'm not sure how much LV care about this and doubt they factored this in when making their decision.
 
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boyoverboard said:
I think this could be a good thing or a bad thing. I know counterfeiters are already making chipped bags, unfortunately. Unless LV manage to keep secret what the codes actually read, and only make them readable to them. From my own point of view I think the absence of a physical date code could be a positive because I've had several instances where I've been buying pre-loved items and the date codes are an absolute nightmare to find/read/photograph, whether stuck in an awkward place inside a pocket or having almost disappeared on a microfibre lining!
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I agree. It makes no sense to introduce this technology if everyone can scan and read the date codes. It would be far better for LV to make this data private and only readable to them. I don't have a problem if it just stores date code info, stock, quality control etc. This technology is not new as it seems Burberry have being doing it since 2012. The information is not linked to a customer or to customer transactions, but if LV wanted to link to their customer database etc they would need prior consent from the customer.
 
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The whole "it can only be read by LV devices on LV premises" may as well be offering candy to a kid. Hackers will take this as a challenge they will take pleasure in attempting. :lol:
 
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Hi all,
I purchased the PSM today in store but only looked for the date code once I arrived home, but I couldn't find it. It is nowhere in the bag. I called CS and the rep informed me that this is not the only way to confirm authenticity which I am aware of. During the conversation, she explained that they are starting to put chips in the bags to prevent counterfeiting and told me that it would not be visible to me. The style number is M44873 which is the newer version, but many sources state that this product does still have a physical date code tab. She went on to tell me this is a new technology, however, I'm curious if anyone has this style without a visible code? Thanks
 
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