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#8,491
MissTipid said:
QUESTION TO ALMA BB, PARTICULARLY DAMIER EBENE OWNERS:

Is there really space between the base and the upper part if the bag? I did an exchange, got the replacement but I just noticed that I’m left with just the canvas part of the bag as storage. The leather bottom, if I push down from the inside is just hollow, reducing the bag capacity. Is this really the case? TIA!
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Not the case with mine. Along the seam it is a bit loose as in the canvas isn’t completely, seamlessly super attached to the leather bottom but there definitely isn’t a gap like “canvas-gap-leather bottom” if that makes sense. FYI, mine is MIF 2010. Hope this helps.
 
#8,498
VSUVUS said:
The guitar strap I ordered is finally here!!

What do we think? Does it work??
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I looks super cute and I think it probably works because it is a BB. I order Bandouliere strap for an Alma PM and it is not working for me. the place where the bag hits and the size of the bag is no bueno. I really wanted it to work. So back to you, if it works and yoou like it keep it.
 
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M_Butterfly said:
I looks super cute and I think it probably works because it is a BB. I order Bandouliere strap for an Alma PM and it is not working for me. the place where the bag hits and the size of the bag is no bueno. I really wanted it to work. So back to you, if it works and yoou like it keep it.
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Aww that’s a bummer :sad: yeah, when I picture the PM as a crossbody it does seem a tad too big considering the shape of the bag also. Although I prefer Alma as a top handle bag I do always carry the strap as an emergency backup in case I ever need my hands free. With the guitar strap at its shortest setting, the bag sits closer to my waist rather than hitting against my hip bones and I like that:smile:
 
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VSUVUS said:
Aww that’s a bummer :sad: yeah, when I picture the PM as a crossbody it does seem a tad too big considering the shape of the bag also. Although I prefer Alma as a top handle bag I do always carry the strap as an emergency backup in case I ever need my hands free. With the guitar strap at its shortest setting, the bag sits closer to my waist rather than hitting against my hip bones and I like that:smile:
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Exactly why I ordered it. But glad this one is working for you. You never know until you tried
 
#8,501
First post (virginity) via my journey to the Alma bb club was hard won. Even I still can’t believe what all(!) I went through to finally receive my purchase. It’s much too exhausting to detail. However, I’ve kept every text exchange between myself, my SA and one of the store’s operations manager—along with every email from LV customer service, UPS tracking and their oops of falsely tracking my “lost bag.” Ultimately when I finally went in to pick up my bag (I ordered it in my local store and chose “deliver to store” for safety and it still ended up being a horrible experience) I got to choose from two bb’s due to them having had to reorder an available bag from another location. . . . All while UPS had their due diligence period for the LV claim that was placed on my “lost bag” order. Mi d you the bag was shipped from a store in Tennessee to here in Atlanta. The second reorder came from S. Florida (Boca Raton). I ended up choosing the bag from S. Florida as a sign because I’m an Atlanta transplant from Florida. ☀️ Needless to say, my Abb is finally safely in my possession. Lastly, withstanding some of the anal frustrations us bag-lovers have over the tiniest details, I wouldn’t trade her in for any other everyday bag...for the time being ;-). Question for other Abb ow era/carriers: I notice some don’t attach the lock to the zipper pull. Where do you keep it if not attached or if not attached to zipper do you like it attached to the d-ring area? Also, the stiffness of the zipper is cumbersome, while the zipper clanking against the lock when I walk with it across my body annoys me slightly. The other thing I would have liked for them to add to this bag is a d-ring inside to attach keys (or small pouch etc.) otherwise minimal complaints. Great bag for the price point. I watched this bag too long (toying with just how small of a bag I wanted to carry again); by the time I made up my mind it had the ubiquitous price increase.
I’ve owned LV since the mid/late 90s when the prices were really affordable! I also think at my age I won’t ever go back to carrying a large handbag ever again. I’m all about minimalism. Life is too short to feel weighed down.
 

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ProacTiff said:
First post (virginity) via my journey to the Alma bb club was hard won. Even I still can’t believe what all(!) I went through to finally receive my purchase. It’s much too exhausting to detail. However, I’ve kept every text exchange between myself, my SA and one of the store’s operations manager—along with every email from LV customer service, UPS tracking and their oops of falsely tracking my “lost bag.” Ultimately when I finally went in to pick up my bag (I ordered it in my local store and chose “deliver to store” for safety and it still ended up being a horrible experience) I got to choose from two bb’s due to them having had to reorder an available bag from another location. . . . All while UPS had their due diligence period for the LV claim that was placed on my “lost bag” order. Mi d you the bag was shipped from a store in Tennessee to here in Atlanta. The second reorder came from S. Florida (Boca Raton). I ended up choosing the bag from S. Florida as a sign because I’m an Atlanta transplant from Florida. ☀ Needless to say, my Abb is finally safely in my possession. Lastly, withstanding some of the anal frustrations us bag-lovers have over the tiniest details, I wouldn’t trade her in for any other everyday bag...for the time being ;). Question for other Abb ow era/carriers: I notice some don’t attach the lock to the zipper pull. Where do you keep it if not attached or if not attached to zipper do you like it attached to the d-ring area? Also, the stiffness of the zipper is cumbersome, while the zipper clanking against the lock when I walk with it across my body annoys me slightly. The other thing I would have liked for them to add to this bag is a d-ring inside to attach keys (or small pouch etc.) otherwise minimal complaints. Great bag for the price point. I watched this bag too long (toying with just how small of a bag I wanted to carry again); by the time I made up my mind it had the ubiquitous price increase.
I’ve owned LV since the mid/late 90s when the prices were really affordable! I also think at my age I won’t ever go back to carrying a large handbag ever again. I’m all about minimalism. Life is too short to feel weighed down.
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Congrats! And what an adventure you went through to get your Abb! Enjoy!

I use my lock on the handle hardware. I think it's cuter that way, and it doesn't get in the way of the zipper's operation.
 
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I too wear the lock on the zipper pull, makes it easier to open/close. I noticed the silver lock on an epi version never turns where the ‘gold’ lock associated with canvas bags does turn. I don’t use the gold lock on my mono or DE bags.
 
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