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There is a spot that is discolored. According to the repair manager it is from the machine they use to hold down the chap to restitch the bag.
Even in magnification on my computer I am not sure of the stop you mean. The vachetta will darken with use, and the look will change.I suppose from close up you will know it is there, but I doubt it is noticeable to anyone. I know they charge a lot for repairs, and perfection is desirable. There was an instance in one of the repair threads (maybe hermes) where the owner insisted on something like this being redone. I think for a canvas bag, it is risky because the stitching has to be removed again etc. Maybe they can give you a discount or credit toward something else to make you happy?
The distress marks were visible to the store manager also. The bag is a mono monogram Neverfull so it's not just a matter of getting another Neverfull from their Inventory. The store manager is consulting with LV since I have a lengthy purchase history. They pulled other Neverfulls from the back and there was not 1 with the distress marks.
Did you ever get your epi handles fixed? If so how much did they charge you? Thanks
I decided to reline the whole bucket gm. The charge Will be 940 DKK and in dollars approximate 144$. Quite reasonable I think. Downside is that I want to buy a new pochette for my bucket since the old is so in junk condition but that is not possible. The SA suggested the mini pochette instead but it's not the same size.
. She didn't explain why it isnt possible to order that bucket pochette. A little disappointed at LV I have to say.
. She didn't explain why it isnt possible to order that bucket pochette. A little disappointed at LV I have to say.Long time lurker - thought I'd provide the latest info on replacing the piping on the Speedy 30. Visited the Hollywood and Highland LV store with my mid-2000s Speedy 30 and Insolite wallet. $180 for the Speedy 30 piping replacement. They could not repair the Insolite as the canvas had small cracks on one of the edges where the wallet folds in half. Gives me an excuse to purchase a new wallet! 
If you live in LA, please consider the H&H store! A bit of a pain to get into but their customer service far surpasses the Rodeo or Beverly Center store. Michael is the store manager (he handled my repair inquiries as well as a return) and was absolutely lovely. He told me his goal is to run a store with really nice, kind people. My SA there is Jason Cheung, who bends over backward to make sure you are happy. I've been on a binge lately and have visited all 3 within the last week.
If you live in LA, please consider the H&H store! A bit of a pain to get into but their customer service far surpasses the Rodeo or Beverly Center store. Michael is the store manager (he handled my repair inquiries as well as a return) and was absolutely lovely. He told me his goal is to run a store with really nice, kind people. My SA there is Jason Cheung, who bends over backward to make sure you are happy. I've been on a binge lately and have visited all 3 within the last week.
Maltoo, I finally worked up the courage to baby powder my yellow epi sac plat. I used an old Coach leather brush (seriously, bought it in maybe 1990 or something) I'd never used on anything, gently rubbed the baby powder into the purple lining. The baby powder worked! The lining is no longer intact of course, as the gentle scrubbing and powder removed the peeling sticky stuff. I'm going to carry it again and see how it wears. THANK YOU! Baby powder I never would have thought of it. Many thank you's!
Just remember outside of EU also includes Switzerland! Just saying flights are cheap there and can do a 1 day turnaround if the purchase is going to be expensive and it means you save lots
Sorry about the lining. Did not do that in my agenda. I guess yours had passed the point of just sticky to peeling. But if it makes the bag useable again YAY! I would love to see a pic of how it turned out.
Just looked at 3 Yellow Epi Sac Plats on eBay and all were sticky and peeling....LV should redo these linings at no charge imho
Yes, mine was sticky and peeling -- to the point it was not usable. Anything I'd put in the bag would come out with purple sticky stuff on it. Really not acceptable. No repair option from LV -- which I agree with you is absolutely incorrect. The exterior of the bag is nearly flawless, incredible for the age, meaning: I took care of it. The lining went bad all on its own, over time. I just couldn't stomach the idea of handing it over to a cobbler I'd never tried before (regardless of whether it was recommended by LV). The result is not pretty, but it is usable again. I'll take some pics for you to see.
I am curious as to whether you could dye the inside or even paint it with leather paint
No, it's made of some weird pleather material that would just melt or stick up even worse. Best way is to scrub it off. There's fabric underneath.