Should I keep this pre-loved Epi Noe?

[Lessthan3C]

I recently bought a pre-loved Epi Noe in Piment. The bag is beautiful and in excellent condition. I love the color and the silver hardware.

My dilemma is that it was listed as a petit noe with dimensions for a petit noe. I thought the photo made it look like a regular/GM Noe but relied on the dimensions.

When I put it next to my monogram Noe, they are the same size and the dimensions are definitely not how it was listed. (The original LV dust bag came with it and has the sticker that says Noe too.)



Since I already have a mono Noe, I was really wanting to add a petit noe! I am trying not to buy too many bags and enjoy the ones that I have. I have been failing miserably this year though. I’ve been wanting to add an Epi piece to my collection for a while. I’ve purchased and sold/returned vintage Epi bags.

I do love my Noe but it does seem a bit big sometimes. I would love to get some thought/opinions …. Do you see/feel a noticeable difference between Epi noe vs petit noe? Maybe I need some justification to keep it. Thank you!

 

[am1ly]

I would return it as for me the colorful epi is more cute in a smaller size. Do not compromise with something that its not totally what you are looking for because you would regret it when the right one comes by.

 

[Lessthan3C]

I would return it as for me the colorful epi is more cute in a smaller size. Do not compromise with something that its not totally what you are looking for because you would regret it when the right one comes by.

Thanks for your feedback!

 

[19flowers]

I would return. The color is gorgeous, but it's not the size you wanted.

 

[snibor]

If you have to start a thread because you don’t love it, return.

 

[boyoverboard]

It's lovely but it's not what you wanted or what was advertised, so I'd return it.

 

[BULL]

I’d keep it. It looks amazing, it is rare, the colours is just divine. I understand that it is not the size you wanted, but you got more bag than promised
But on the serious note, I would not be able to let go of it, because if you love the Noé type this much, you might want another version later, but running into a rare beauty as this in amazing condition would be harder and harder as time goes by.

 

[KathyN115]

That bag is beautiful. If you enjoy the size and love the color I would keep it and look for another Petite Noe. I have both sizes and they are not that different. Here are some pictures, these are both vintage bags but it may give you an idea.

 

[BULL]

Yours are soo beautiful too. Guys I envy you both!

 

[Lessthan3C]

I’d keep it. It looks amazing, it is rare, the colours is just divine. I understand that it is not the size you wanted, but you got more bag than promised
But on the serious note, I would not be able to let go of it, because if you love the Noé type this much, you might want another version later, but running into a rare beauty as this in amazing condition would be harder and harder as time goes by.

Yes! This is my struggle. There are things I love about the bag - color, condition, price. The only hesitation is the size. Thank you for your comment!

 

[Lessthan3C]

That bag is beautiful. If you enjoy the size and love the color I would keep it and look for another Petite Noe. I have both sizes and they are not that different. Here are some pictures, these are both vintage bags but it may give you an idea.

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OMG thank you for the comparison! So helpful to see. Yours look fab!!

 

[XoDena]

The color is stunning, but if the bag isn’t making your heart sing than you should probably return it

 

[leuleu]

For me, the Epi Noe was the best bag Vuitton ever made and I wouldn't hesitate to keep this one.
If you send it back and then regret it, you will never find another one in such a beautiful condition.

 

[Lessthan3C]

Thank you all for your thoughtful feedback and comments! Appreciate this community.

 

[SpicyTuna13]

Another return vote.

I would hold out for what you really want no matter how relatively rare.