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sonaturallyme said:
Here's the picture that AAdams shared awhile back on the 2017 Bags thread. I would imagine there has to be more empriente on the back like with the twice. At least I hope so. I really want to like this bag but I have a feeling I'm going to end up passing on it

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Thanks for sharing. I feel the same way as you.... on paper I should feel excited about the empriente.... since I do like empriente leather and I love my PM and combining the two would be so ideal..... but somehow my heart is not in sync. Wait till we see it irl.. .
 
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Thanks so much for providing a list of items that we should watch for. I just went to the store to pick up the PM reverse that I ordered on Friday. I inspected the bag and it is Made in USA (bummer!). I checked the bag and everything looks good, other than the second loop on the shoulder strap is loose. I'm really debating whether I should return it and exchange for another one, but who knows if the next one has more, less or no issues! I'm so torn now!!

Missydora said:
I tracked my bag to see where it is today. Really surprised it's dispatched from a suburb near Paris (Chilly Marzan). Gives me hope that it is a Made in France bag and hopefully not a returned bag. So far with what I have read up. Following things we should examine for
-Glazing issues
-S lock off centered or slightly wonky
-Stiching around the back Zip area not complete or hanging loose
-Loop that holds the adjustable strap flat can fit a bit loose and not snug so then its not actually doing the purpose it's was designed for.
- monogram pattern off centered as kind poster upthread has highlighted on the strap
- slight worn canvas or holes appearing
- stitching around the sides of the bag where it's kind of pleated/folded, make sure it's tight looks consistent and no loose threads.
- glazing spots on the bag
That's all the things I can kind of think of at the moment. Or came across of what to watch out for. Please post any other things ive missed that I should be wary of.
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raspberrypink said:
Thanks for sharing. I feel the same way as you.... on paper I should feel excited about the empriente.... since I do like empriente leather and I love my PM and combining the two would be so ideal..... but somehow my heart is not in sync. Wait till we see it irl.. .
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I feel the same. waiting to see what it looks like. My heart says love but my head says it will soften and look out of shape. Sigh
 
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sonaturallyme said:
Here's the picture that AAdams shared awhile back on the 2017 Bags thread. I would imagine there has to be more empriente on the back like with the twice. At least I hope so. I really want to like this bag but I have a feeling I'm going to end up passing on it

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As much as I like the all leather on this I don't like how the whole bag isn't embossed so it's a pass for me
 
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missyb said:
As much as I like the all leather on this I don't like how the whole bag isn't embossed so it's a pass for me
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I wish it was at least the other way around, like the twice. Embossed everywhere but the flap. I think it might even look nice all embossed. I'm still hopeful though bc I love the marine rouge. Hoping the gorgeous color makes up for it. We shall see next month I guess.
 
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purin313 said:
Thanks so much for providing a list of items that we should watch for. I just went to the store to pick up the PM reverse that I ordered on Friday. I inspected the bag and it is Made in USA (bummer!). I checked the bag and everything looks good, other than the second loop on the shoulder strap is loose. I'm really debating whether I should return it and exchange for another one, but who knows if the next one has more, less or no issues! I'm so torn now!!


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Oh no :( sorry to hear it's not entirely perfect. Could they just exchange the strap if the bag itself is fine. Do you love the bag? Is it nice in real life? I get mine tomorrow. It was despatched from France so I'm assuming it's made in France so would be puzzled if it was made in USA . But saying that if it's pretty much perfect I wouldn't be fussed about it.
 
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Missydora said:
Oh no :( sorry to hear it's not entirely perfect. Could they just exchange the strap if the bag itself is fine. Do you love the bag? Is it nice in real life? I get mine tomorrow. It was despatched from France so I'm assuming it's made in France so would be puzzled if it was made in USA . But saying that if it's pretty much perfect I wouldn't be fussed about it.
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I agree. If your bag is pretty much perfect besides the strap loop, then I would SA it's good IMHO. I'm returning mine because of some minor misalignment of the Monogram and a hole in the canvas (on the inner flap).
 
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