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anitsirk

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I was gifted the new wave multi pochette bag by a relative. I don’t hate it but I would not have chosen it myself. It’s a good size and I like the different strap options, however I’m not a huge fan of the chevron pattern and the big logo clasp. Should I keep it?

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If I don’t keep it I would prefer to exchange it for store credit. It was purchased in a different country last week and I don’t have the physical receipt, but I can get a photo of the receipt. I’ve done this with a Chanel exchange before but idk if it is possible with LV?
 
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I think you could do what makes you feel most comfortable. That said, it looks like if you took off the chain, and that side thing, it could be a cute casual bag (you could turn it around so the logo doesn't show). Not ideal, but in case you can''t exchange it--you could try to find a way to wear it or sell it without the receipt...
 
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anitsirk said:
I was gifted the new wave multi pochette bag by a relative. I don’t hate it but I would not have chosen it myself. It’s a good size and I like the different strap options, however I’m not a huge fan of the chevron pattern and the big logo clasp. Should I keep it?

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If I don’t keep it I would prefer to exchange it for store credit. It was purchased in a different country last week and I don’t have the physical receipt, but I can get a photo of the receipt. I’ve done this with a Chanel exchange before but idk if it is possible with LV?
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Would you buy the bag for yourself? If the answer is "no" (which it sounds like), then you have your answer - you should not keep it.
Be tactful towards your relative that gifted you the bag and tell them you really appreciate the gift, but the bag is not quite your style or that you already have something similar and would like to exchange it for something else.
My friend was gifted a quite expensive SLG bought in a different country that was not her style, and she wanted to exchange it for store credit. She was able to do that, but she got hold of the original receipt, and exchanged it just a couple of days after it was bought.

Good Luck!!!
 
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anitsirk said:
I was gifted the new wave multi pochette bag by a relative. I don’t hate it but I would not have chosen it myself. It’s a good size and I like the different strap options, however I’m not a huge fan of the chevron pattern and the big logo clasp. Should I keep it?

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If I don’t keep it I would prefer to exchange it for store credit. It was purchased in a different country last week and I don’t have the physical receipt, but I can get a photo of the receipt. I’ve done this with a Chanel exchange before but idk if it is possible with LV?
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I think it’s very cute, and I love chevron. But, if your relative wont mind if you exchange, then you should get something else!
 
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Yeah. Tough question. The person who bought it for you probably went through a lot of agonizing thinking trying to find something for you. He/ she probably thought this was the style, color combo that works best for you. The whole look is very young and hip. But if you really don't like it, you should return it for store credit for now.

This is why I gift gift cards now.

But if "I" were gifted this bag, I would try to wear it. Maybe I'd get some joy out of it. Even though I don't think it's targeted for my age group! :annoyed::biggrin::smile:
 
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MariaB said:
Would you buy the bag for yourself? If the answer is "no" (which it sounds like), then you have your answer - you should not keep it.
Be tactful towards your relative that gifted you the bag and tell them you really appreciate the gift, but the bag is not quite your style or that you already have something similar and would like to exchange it for something else.
My friend was gifted a quite expensive SLG bought in a different country that was not her style, and she wanted to exchange it for store credit. She was able to do that, but she got hold of the original receipt, and exchanged it just a couple of days after it was bought.

Good Luck!!!
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Yeah, this bag was never on my radar and personally I wouldn’t have chosen it. It’s okay and I guess I could wear it since it’s quite versatile, but I would rather not haha. I will see about an exchange, hopefully I can do it with just a photo of the receipt.

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When I give gifts to someone I much rather have them exchange it for something that they'd actually use rather than sit in their closet - especially when the gift is $1000+! I say you should try to exchange it for something on your wishlist if possible
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Usually my family will ask what I want because they know I’m picky and quite minimalist. This one relative decided to choose themselves even though I told them to please not get me anything :hrmm:. I appreciate that they got me it but I wish they asked my opinion first. It stresses me out to have excess things in my house. It’s hard to explain the feeling but it genuinely makes me feel so anxious, as if the presence of unnecessary things in my personal space is weighing on my mind. So I feel like I need to start liking this bag or exchange it for something else.

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Yeah. Tough question. The person who bought it for you probably went through a lot of agonizing thinking trying to find something for you. He/ she probably thought this was the style, color combo that works best for you. The whole look is very young and hip. But if you really don't like it, you should return it for store credit for now.

This is why I gift gift cards now.

But if "I" were gifted this bag, I would try to wear it. Maybe I'd get some joy out of it. Even though I don't think it's targeted for my age group! :annoyed::biggrin::smile:
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I get what you mean. I think people associate trendy bags with younger people and classic bags with older people. My relative probably told the SA that I’m 23 and they picked me a trendier bag. I’ve actually always preferred classic styles though. Sometimes I consider buying a trendy bag but I rarely love them as much as classic bags and I see them getting dated quickly. On one hand, getting this bag forces me to try a trendy style that I wouldn’t normally pick. On the other hand, it’s not a trendy style that I particularly like hahaha

If I exchange, I was thinking of getting this strap to attach to my Eva bag

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With the rest of the store credit I would also get the Star Trail boots that I’ve been considering to get for a while.
 
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jelly-baby said:
I wish I could help. I have no relatives that would surprise me with anything from LV. I have to send website links to my husband to ensure he knows. Otherwise I get bath bombs lol.
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Loooool. I think that’s more of the norm, my family are just a bit weird. They are very insistent on getting expensive physical gifts even when I genuinely do not want one. First world problems..
 
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anitsirk said:
It’s hard to explain the feeling but it genuinely makes me feel so anxious, as if the presence of unnecessary things in my personal space is weighing on my mind. So I feel like I need to start liking this bag or exchange it for something else
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If it's making you feel anxious - definitely exchange it, a gift shouldn't leave you with negative feelings. Definitely go for the strap and the boots!
 
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I actually really like the LV logo and chevron. This bag isn’t on my radar but I like the style and would wear it if gifted to me… :P I have this style in the by the pool and Mono multi pochette. You have to like it to keep it. If your relative is not offended by it maybe exchange for something you like and will use.
 
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I think it's cute and smart but it would also not be my own style either. I would exchange it and thank them profusely for the kindness and the opportunity. Adults can sort of act like adults, can't we. :smile:
 
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jellyv said:
I think it's cute and smart but it would also not be my own style either. I would exchange it and thank them profusely for the kindness and the opportunity. Adults can sort of act like adults, can't we. :smile:
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Oh not sure what you mean? They are a close relative and wouldn’t be offended. My only worry is that I don’t have the physical receipt and it was purchased abroad so I don’t know if it’ll be a hassle to try to exchange. I’m glad that most comments think it looks nice though, because if I can’t exchange it then I will probably to try wearing it and see if it grows on me :P
 
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