The Saint Laurent YSL College Bag Thread

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Maybe I should ask to receive it at NYC showroom and straight out return on the spot.
If you could I would. I have read only 2 week return window now. Plus then you don't need to worry about it getting lost during the shipment back. That would be a nightmare.

Layaway you lose a percentage so maybe ask their Care team if you can transfer it to a different YSL college bag???
 
If you could I would. I have read only 2 week return window now. Plus then you don't need to worry about it getting lost during the shipment back. That would be a nightmare.

Layaway you lose a percentage so maybe ask their Care team if you can transfer it to a different YSL college bag???
Luckily I live in the NYC area so I could request for it to be shipped to the FP showroom so I could see it and then “refuse” it (that sounds too harsh but can’t come up with the word) and then either get a credit card refund or FP gift card towards whichever best one is available then.

Like this, there isn’t the complication of technically opening the box and then having them say something was off when sending it back (or worse them saying it was never sent or lost…).

Yes they do have that 10% restocking fee. I’ve already changed my mind twice about the college but ultimately love it.

But at the same time, if the bottom part of the L was so easily bent, could it bent back to normal? I know that’s a dumb idea cause it could snap off or worse.

Also, I would note that there is no indication of the bent logo under the condition or description of said bag.
 
But at the same time, if the bottom part of the L was so easily bent, could it bent back to normal? I know that’s a dumb idea cause it could snap off or worse.

Also, I would note that there is no indication of the bent logo under the condition or description of said bag.
Don't even try to bend it back. I'll bet the original owner already tried that. Yes, imagine if it snapped off! Omg!!!

That should have been noted in the condition. I would fight to try and get full store credit no restocking fee to a different bag. I think they would be more inclined for full store credit than credit card refund because they incurred credit card transaction fees.
 
Don't even try to bend it back. I'll bet the original owner already tried that. Yes, imagine if it snapped off! Omg!!!

That should have been noted in the condition. I would fight to try and get full store credit no restocking fee to a different bag. I think they would be more inclined for full store credit than credit card refund because they incurred credit card transaction fees.
For sure I won’t try.

Do you think it would be better to try to fight it now that I’ve noticed today or when I pick it up (once layaway payment is paid)?

I just can’t imagine how and with what that bottom part got bent with. My mom has two YSL bags and they haven’t moved at all since she got them.
 
Do you think it would be better to try to fight it now that I’ve noticed today or when I pick it up (once layaway payment is paid)?

I just can’t imagine how and with what that bottom part got bent with. My mom has two YSL bags and they haven’t moved at all since she got them.
Hmmm, I'm not sure if you should try now or wait. If you've only made the original payment then I would try now for sure bc you can see if your credit card company would try to assist. If more payments I'm not sure.

It looks like the logo hangs off the bag. It doesn't do that with a lot of bags. So I am guessing I got snagged on something when the bag like a table or bench with metal slats or when they walked too near something.

In my younger days I had a belly button ring that was C shaped. I remember snagging it a few times on things like metal sinks while washing dishes and I'm pretty sure some other objects. Ouch! I think even on my own pants a few time. Ouch! You wouldn't imagine a belly button ring snagging on things but it happened several times. And yes I was fully clothed the times that I recall it happened. Lol!
 
Hmmm, I'm not sure if you should try now or wait. If you've only made the original payment then I would try now for sure bc you can see if your credit card company would try to assist. If more payments I'm not sure.

It looks like the logo hangs off the bag. It doesn't do that with a lot of bags. So I am guessing I got snagged on something when the bag like a table or bench with metal slats or when they walked too near something.

In my younger days I had a belly button ring that was C shaped. I remember snagging it a few times on things like metal sinks while washing dishes and I'm pretty sure some other objects. Ouch! I think even on my own pants a few time. Ouch! You wouldn't imagine a belly button ring snagging on things but it happened several times. And yes I was fully clothed the times that I recall it happened. Lol!
So right now, the best one I saw available would about $1625 total as they’re having $100 of $1000+ purchases - SS100 (they also have one for $3000 purchases - SS300).

What I’m paying right now for the current issue bag is about $1800.

Now I’m debating if I should either just cancel the order in the morning and put the better on layaway & eventually everything would balance out (will check with credit card though or course!).

Or I can try to call them tomorrow and try to negotiate with how the condition/ description don’t mention bent YSL logo & try to transfer current balance to new bag (I would have some extra that I could put towards a slg I’m eyeing).

Thanks so much for the advice! I had just watched the handbag housewife’s unboxing of a terrible Valentino from Yoogis and had to check my FP account & my worse fears came true!

I feel that pain! I used to have a nipple piercing and it would almost always get caught in the buttonhole of my dress shirts (somehow am a guy).

Edit: didn’t mean to type “somehow am a guy”… meant “it would almost always get in the buttonhole of my dress shirts somehow (am a guy)! Thought I might keep the typo there for some laughs haha!
 
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So right now, the best one I saw available would about $1625 total as they’re having $100 of $1000+ purchases - SS100 (they also have one for $3000 purchases - SS300).

What I’m paying right now for the current issue bag is about $1800.
LN-CC is having a sale. Pretty sure it includes the college bag. 25% off and I think taxes and duties are included but not positive. If it is included and you pay high sales tax with Fashionphile then LN-CC is a comparable deal for a new bag aside from maybe losing something from Fashionphile. Watch for credit card foreign transaction fees. I have not personally purchased from LN-CC though and don't know how they are with customer service and returns.
 
LN-CC is having a sale. Pretty sure it includes the college bag. 25% off and I think taxes and duties are included but not positive. If it is included and you pay high sales tax with Fashionphile then LN-CC is a comparable deal for a new bag aside from maybe losing something from Fashionphile. Watch for credit card foreign transaction fees. I have not personally purchased from LN-CC though and don't know how they are with customer service and returns.
Thanks for the info! I had seen your post earlier as well!

I think in my head, I’d rather cancel the current bag with bent YSL logo tomorrow & put it in a layaway for a better condition one.

The better one I’m seeing is about about $55 cheaper than the one I have on layaway currently plus with that $100 discount, it virtually cancels out the penalty fee. Plus it comes with the dust bag!

I’m going to mull over it before falling asleep and hopefully I’ll find a resolution in my mind by the morning (if I’m able to sleep thinking of that damn bent logo)!

In the meantime, I’ll admire my mom’s SDJ and classic Loulou!

Thanks again for the advice and quick responses!
 
LN-CC is having a sale. Pretty sure it includes the college bag. 25% off and I think taxes and duties are included but not positive. If it is included and you pay high sales tax with Fashionphile then LN-CC is a comparable deal for a new bag aside from maybe losing something from Fashionphile. Watch for credit card foreign transaction fees. I have not personally purchased from LN-CC though and don't know how they are with customer service and returns.
I ended up cancelling the layaway on the bent YSL college bag and putting the better condition YSL one on layaway.

With FP’s current discount ($100 of $1000+) and being already $175, the “loss” is really a wash in my opinion and comes with the dust bag.

Personally, I tend to seek more pre loved bags as to not worry about being banged and having to baby it.

Thanks for the help!
 
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