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@chinchin7 Thank you so much for your expert advice
I've read on a few threads about how difficult it was to get rid of folding marks on coated canvas even on newly bought items from the LV store, so I was naturally concerned that they may be even more stubborn and hard to remove on vintage pieces. Your statement pretty much confirms this 
Honestly, I don't think the folding marks would have bothered me as much if they were on a different style bag, say like the Speedy for instance. But because the Noé is a much less structured bag, the folding marks and creases seem rather glaring and more obvious. As for the watermarks, I've read that as long as you use the right cleaning agents (as directed) and you don't mind putting the effort/elbow grease into cleaning it, you're bound to end up with a much improved piece with the vachetta looking a lot better than what you started off with.
At this point, I'm not certain if I'll still end up buying this vintage piece, although I am tempted to get it just to see if I can really transform it
Anyway, I so appreciate your feedback and help on this. You've given me enough information that will assist in my decision 
Thank you!
I have always wanted a vernis piece in the color Amarante. I bought a badly stained yellow bag off of eBay. I dyed it with Fiebing's Burgundy for the first coat and purple for the second. At first it looked copper but it dried the perfect color.
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Ladies, I need your help/advise. I just got a Tulum PM form yoogis and i was so excited when i found it. I've been wanting this bag because Tulum, Mexico holds special meaning for me. But when I received the bag earlier, i noticed it had rips on the canvas. Can this be repaired? I asked my LV SA and she said, no, LV will not repair bags with ripped canvases. That i wouldnt even be able to send this in when I want the vachetta replaced!
I would really like to keep the bag due to sentimental reasons, but if this is not something i can repair, or if it will just cause more issues later, then i will have to return it. But i wanted to check here first!
My main concern is that it is in an area that could potentially affect the durability of the bag and that the rip may get bigger if i don't fix it (if it can be fixed)
I would really like to keep the bag due to sentimental reasons, but if this is not something i can repair, or if it will just cause more issues later, then i will have to return it. But i wanted to check here first!
My main concern is that it is in an area that could potentially affect the durability of the bag and that the rip may get bigger if i don't fix it (if it can be fixed)
That can be glued but not fixed. Unless you got it for a really low price, I'd return it. I see these on eBay occasionally. I'd look for one in better condition if I were you.
Thank you for the feedback! 450 USD sound good for this??? Aside from a little patina (which i can clean), and the turn lock a little scratched and tarnished, it's in OK condition. I'm not a savvy ebay shopper so i usually buy from yoogis or fashionphile, to "be sure"
You are right, not patina! Lol, i meant the dirt and grime.
So, $450 is no bueno for a bag that has those rips?
I wanted to share some pictures of my little project. I must say THANK YOU to Devdev123 for answering all of my questions and providing some help along the way!
I purchased this Agenda from eBay and dyed it with Fiebing's Leather Dye in Purple.
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I purchased this Agenda from eBay and dyed it with Fiebing's Leather Dye in Purple.
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Hello! 
Can anyone tell me if the entire leather lining needs to be replaced with such a small crack on the vachetta? Thanks in advance for your feedback and input!
Can anyone tell me if the entire leather lining needs to be replaced with such a small crack on the vachetta? Thanks in advance for your feedback and input! 