Who does not have issues with their Speedy B DE?

Does your Speedy B DE have any issues

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I love mine but there are a couple of things that piss me off about it:

1. The piping chips real easily.

2. The lock tarnished within a week of use (didn't have this problem with my speedy b empreinte)

My lock tarnished too after a week, I was like wtf? Anyway I see that you can purchase separate locks pre own but do you think they're better quality? I hate to spend more $ for another lock to do the same damn thing
 
My lock tarnished too after a week, I was like wtf? Anyway I see that you can purchase separate locks pre own but do you think they're better quality? I hate to spend more $ for another lock to do the same damn thing

I know it's really annoying, but I don't think this is a problem of the Speedy B. I got my regular Speedy Azur 3 years ago and the very same thing happened to me.
I'm probably in the minority (if not the only one), who is not crazy about having the lock on my bag (also, it made black marks on the brandnew, virgin vacchetta), so I just removed it and I'm wearing my Speedy without the lock ever since.

There are some tips on tpf how to clean them (toothpaste, tomato sauce, etc.), you may want to try one of those if you want to keep wearing the lock :smile:
 
My lock tarnished too after a week, I was like wtf? Anyway I see that you can purchase separate locks pre own but do you think they're better quality? I hate to spend more $ for another lock to do the same damn thing

I know for sure there are better quality ones. They definitely gave me a better quality one with my speedy empreinte. I used it for a month straight when I got it and the lock is still as shiny as the day I got it!!
 
Aww. I feel your pain. My straps look like that.. I've only had mine for a month and a half.. I have the speedy b 35 in mono. :nogood: I hope they replace them for you

Update: the LV in-store repair specialist examined the straps and said it's a sign that the leather is softening due to usage and there's nothing wrong with it..... hmm. I do use this bag almost everyday.
I will see how it goes in the next few months.
I hope you have a better luck in replacing yours!
 
Update: just got back from LV in holt Renfrew today and they replaced the strap for me no questions asked. But the SA did say that the strap will soften and wrinkle in time with more use.