This is correct. For all lower end (mass-produced factory models), they are coated metal - no matter where they are made. That would be virtually everything under $3,500 to $4,000.
What is the exact year LV stopped using real brass?
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This is correct. For all lower end (mass-produced factory models), they are coated metal - no matter where they are made. That would be virtually everything under $3,500 to $4,000.
I wasn't even really aware of this. Maybe this is why I very seldom use my locks or keys on most of my handbags. I try to adorn them with bag charms & bandeaus and such to make them different and pretty.
That way, if I tire of a handbag and decide its time to sell, my removable hardware is as shiny as the day I bought it.
That way, if I tire of a handbag and decide its time to sell, my removable hardware is as shiny as the day I bought it.
That is so sad!!!!
I just looked up the retail price of Solid Brass Zippers vs Plated Brass
They are roughly in the same price range .
and fact is even if they are different in price,
we are talking about CENTS per Zipper . they get them wholesale
and bulk
I would be willing to pay a larger mark up , for solid brass
I bet I am not alone in this thought ..
They could have stayed with solid brass, and charged
$10 extra and I bet people would be happier than
they are now, with chipping and pealing hardware
That is so sad!!!!
I just looked up the retail price of Solid Brass Zippers vs Plated Brass
They are roughly in the same price range .
and fact is even if they are different in price,
we are talking about CENTS per Zipper . they get them wholesale
and bulk
I would be willing to pay a larger mark up , for solid brass
I bet I am not alone in this thought ..
They could have stayed with solid brass, and charged
$10 extra and I bet people would be happier than
they are now, with chipping and pealing hardware
Totally agree! I guess a few pennies saved ends up being millions saved for the frugals in charge. Peace and LoVe!
real brass tarnishes and turns green...you see it on the older speedys. my 1992 speedy did it
Is there a way to re coat the zipper pull? I have a clemence wallet and I replaced the leather "zipper pull" with the LV coated zipper pull that I purchased off ebay. I thought the zipper pull was dirty and I thought it was brass so I cleaned it with brasso. LOL. It took off all the coating.
Could you visit your local store?
Zipper pulls are usually replaced for free and most of the time it is done in store.
Oh... Good point. If you switched the hardware on your own that's an issue. They might get you the original hardware. ... Honestly, it depends on the SA what happens.
I don't think that would be ethical... Nor believable.