I bought mine during feb of this year. I have no problems with the quality. Just ask the employee to notify you when one comes available and come in to inspect the bag.
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The handful of pieces I bought new online were all fine.
I have no experience with authenticating anything, so I'm a bit hesitant to buy big brands preloved.
Also, the vachetta is often quite battered and stained on second hand bags.
I have no experience with authenticating anything, so I'm a bit hesitant to buy big brands preloved.
Also, the vachetta is often quite battered and stained on second hand bags.
For a classic speedy, I'm in the minority here. If you can get one pre loved from reputable source, I'd go with that option other than new. I regrettably gave my 30 and 45 to my daughter years ago and she destroyed them as she used them every day in high school. I recently purchased a 20 and while I love it, i wish the patina was already darker. I personally love the darker patina on classic pieces and older speedy bags are much better quality than new ones (IMO) so if I were to add a classic speedy to my collection again, that may be the only one i get pre loved if in perfect condition with the darker patina.
If not, get a new one and enjoy the process slowly and carefully.
Post your baby when you get it please.
If not, get a new one and enjoy the process slowly and carefully.
Post your baby when you get it please.
I’ve had no problems purchasing new. I like to be the original owner. A lot of bags on the preloved market are only a few hundred cheaper than retail.
Thank you so much friends for your suggestions. You made my decision so easy. I plan on buying a new one online.
The only pre treated vachetta on mono Speedys is on the new nano speedys. I messaged you back. Lmk if you have any more questions.
I’ve gone through 3 speedys recently with actual bad quality issues, vachetta frayed, canvas bubbled, etc. these were all BRAND new bags straight from the store. Finally after looking for weeks I got a decent speedy, but yes the quality has definitely gone downhill
I have 6 bags from LV, and with 3 of them I had issues and hassle, all brand new from store or online. Had to exchange 2-3 times till I got one without flaws (crooked stitching, crooked handles, defect glazing, obviously used bags with scratches on HW and marks on vachetta, defect HW ring etc. etc.)….
So I wish you all the best and good luck! But I think Im done for a while with LV now.
So I wish you all the best and good luck! But I think Im done for a while with LV now.
I agree. For this price I expect better quality. Think I may take my money to GucciI have 6 bags from LV, and with 3 of them I had issues and hassle, all brand new from store or online. Had to exchange 2-3 times till I got one without flaws (crooked stitching, crooked handles, defect glazing, obviously used bags with scratches on HW and marks on vachetta, defect HW ring etc. etc.)….
So I wish you all the best and good luck! But I think Im done for a while with LV now.
So I think too. Im eyeing Polène and Strathberry again. Have few bags from both, they are gorgeous and soooo sooooo beautiful! 100% flawless, nice smooth leathers (esp. Strathberry), beautiful colors (the Polène color palette, stunning!) and absolutely showstoppers!
Besides that, Coach is also fine and a save haven 
Did you get to the bottom of the treated vachetta handle issue? I believe I've watched the same review as you on a speedy, which showed one treated handle which did not patina when the rest of the vachetta developed a lovely patina. The woman was so disappointed with the bag. It scared me too. I have just ordered a speedy B 30 and am really worried and wondering how I could identify treated handles especially inconsistent handles with one treated and one untreated. Any ideas what to look for?