I have been looking at getting this bag, but it has been unavailable online. I then bought one on Yoogi’s recently for around $300 off compared to buying it new. The bag is from 2020 and in perfect condition other than a little bit misalignment on the sides. Is it worth the savings in your opinion? Or should I just wait for one to show up on LV’s website?
Palm Springs Mini - Is it worth buying preloved?
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Personally, its fine if it is below or close to retail and in excellent condition. You may or may not find a perfect one that doesn't have alignment issues. LV tends to increase prices and once they do, pre-loved market follows. I think if it's something that you've been wanting and you're satisfied with it, that's all it matters. For the longest time, I wanted a chanel caviar compact wallet in black. I couldn't find it forever in the store and the SAs didn't seem to want to help me track it down either. Eventually, I found one that was slightly above retail on fashionphile. I'm very happy with it and glad I dont have to keep going to the store to stalk one.
I would keep it if it's in perfect condition. PSMs never line up on the sides. It's due to the shape of the bag. I would just make sure that the alignment is good on the front.
I bought mine preloved for about 100$ (at the time) more than retail because I got tired of waiting/trying to get one new. I was also able to choose one that had alignment etc that I felt ok with so it was worth the bit extra to me. I love this bag, it’s one of my all time favorites.
But only you can determine if paying extra is worth it for you.
But only you can determine if paying extra is worth it for you.
Now that you mentioned it, it does look like the alignment is slightly off on the right side of the front pocket. See below. What do you think?
Thank you and it’s good to hear that you are loving it! I actually got it $300 below retail plus tax during Yoogi’s sale, so it sounds like a great deal.
When did Yoogi's have a sale? I stalk their site everyday! I honestly don't know why you'd return the bag, it looks great to me, and it's the newer version with the updated zipper! I remember back in the day folks on TPF would say you need to save at least $200 off retail to buy preloved, so $300 AND the bag looks excellent is awesome.
I wouldn't even notice the alignment on the sides, and there is no guarantee a new one will be better...but you could buy a new one to compare and keep the one you like best, you have 30 days.
I wouldn't even notice the alignment on the sides, and there is no guarantee a new one will be better...but you could buy a new one to compare and keep the one you like best, you have 30 days.
They had a private sale last week. Good to know about the $200 rule. It is funny that as soon as you said buying a new one, it became available online…and I did just that! Other than the alignment, the one I got does have a slight air refresher smell, which may take a little time to air out and is part of the reason I wanted to post the question. Thank you .
This bag is close to perfect. The front alignment is about a mm off, but it’s 99% better than most I’ve seen. The sides are always like that as long as the LVs are centered on both sides.
I’d keep it. You may even end up with one new from LV that has some sort of issue. This one looks great!
Good to know. I have heard discussions around alignment, but am not knowledgeable enough to tell. Appreciate it!