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$230 for the strap seem reasonable, although I have a similar strap, I'll see if I will get a replacement when my bag arrive. However your SA didn't quote for the inner pocket? My Monceau seems to be in excellent condition, only missing the strap and keys and the inner pocket is sticky and peeling. If the inner pockets is only $200- 300 for repair, I don't mind sending in for a few months for repair. Do you think I should go to the LV store at 5th Ave, I heard they have a repair center and maybe it wouldn't take that long?I was quoted about 230 dollars for the strap and an additional 200-300 for replacing the top handle. I haven't sent it in yet for repair because the SA:s were giving me different information. One told me that it would take about 1 month to just take the pictures that will be sent to Paris and after that it will take about 3 months for the repair
I didn't get to inspect it that close I just noticed the inside pocket in speedy was soo dark it didn't match the new outside replacements of the bag that I asked to pay for the repair and have it resent out for inside pocket replaced with new.
I will check it again when it comes back and see if the date code has changed or they will have a problem on their hands!
I wouldn't worry about this because datecodes starting with SD can actually reflect USA OR France, which is actually quite fitting in your case since your bag is a bit of both.Ok so I picked up the bag and everything was replaced on the bag plus the inside pocket. The repair specialist said the made in France tab was a part replacement as of the entire outside bag parts that were made in France. I asked why the date code wasn't changed to reflect the MIF tab My bag date code is SD it's a USA bag but made in France parts were use to restore the bag.
I had the manager at the LV Macy's in NYC see if the tab can be changed to a USA tab because I don't feel comfortable with us date code with a MIF tab!
It's tax free, there's an EU price and non EU price.