Would you keep or return?

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melissatrv

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Feb 8, 2009
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Hello ladies

I bought my first LV!! Decided to go with the black MC Trouville, had it of course authenticated here. Bought from Yoogi's Closet and they have a full return policy and garauntee authentic too.

Anyway, the bag is pristine. Exactly as pictured, not a mark inside or out, looks new.

Problem is there is a slight perfumy odor on the inside, from the previous owner.

Yoogi's says I can return, but I know the bag is discontinued and it is difficult to find one in mint condition like this....should I return and chance I will find another or send it back?

I really hate when people put perfumy stuff in their bags!!
 
depends... how much does it bother you? If you can live with it then keep it. If you can't and won't use it because of the smell then return it
 
Is it perfume to mask another odor, like mildew smell? If it is, it is very hard to remove the mildew.

Maybe you can wad up some plain newsprint paper and let it absorb as much of the perfume it can over the next several days and see how it smells.
 
You could try sitting a small cup or bi-carb soda (not sure what you call in in US) inside the bag (don't put it on the fabric). Leave overnight. It should draw some of the smell from the fabric.
 
I am very sensitive to smells. If you can live with it, keep it. If you can't (and I probably couldn't), return it.
 
Really, you should keep it, especially if it is pristine, if it is a faint smell, should be no problem to air it out, I would not complain about a faint perfume smell, better than a stinky smoke or musty smell!