Calling all Louis Vuitton Owners

[MaiTai]

<font color="purple">Today I purchased my first Louis Vuitton purse from the Louis Vuitton retail store, and I have a post-purchase question - do all LV merchandise come with warranties and/or some sort of owner registration?

I think my LV is great! I got the monogram cabas piano, but for some reason, I was expecting more written material to authenticate the purchase...

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[naomi]

.........there's a serial # imprinted inside the bag.

[brickhouse]

Congratulations on your first LV purchase. I am still looking. Where did you find it and what kind do you have?

[shinyblackhair]

Congrats on you LV. I am expecting a REAL LV for our 9th anniversary this October. I have 2 fakes which I adore. http://st1m.longhaircareforum.com/images/smilies/blush.gif (please no flames)

Hubby is now saving up for my first real one. I haven't decided what I want yet though...probably an Epi Speedy.

[Bettie]

You know Andrea. I have been asking the same thing. This thing almost cost the price of a used car and they gave me no paperwork whatsover in terms of warranty documents or authenticity documents. That reminds me to ask them about it. If they don't offer a warranty (since the price was so high), I will not buy another one retail.

[MissJ]

I saw some Dooney and Burke purses at the mall for under $200. I think I'll settle for those. They look just as good as Louis Vuittons'. What do y'all think?

[diamond_nh]

Apparently they use to give letters of authenticity upon request but stopped because people took those letters and used them for fake bags.

[Bettie]

MissJ,

It's all subjective but an LV draws attn from across the room. Sometimes I have to consciously decide not to carry it to keep from drawing attn.

[Bettie]

Yes, diamond, the people were photocopying the letters for fakes on ebay. Now, the counterfeitors are copying the receipts. I, however, am surprised there were no warranty documents. If I get a warranty document with my $1.00 pen where is it for my hundreds of dollars purse?

[MissJ]

My parents would kill me if I got anything Louis Vuitton. I've liked them ever since I saw Jessica Simpson with one. I don't know where they're sold other than ebay, so I probably wouldn't have a chance to get one anyway. The Dooney and Bourkes that I saw are in the rainbow colors and rather small. I like the small ones. I just can't decide whether I want the off white one or the black one.

[MaiTai]

<font color="purple"> Thanks ladies. I purchased this bag: My Louis (http://www.eluxury.com/browse/product_detail.jhtml?styleid=10199930&amp;SectionID=60 00). I picked it up at a Louis Vuitton retail shop in Cherry Creek Mall in Denver.

Miss J, I like the Dooney &amp; Bourke bags, and I'll probably get one someday. I actually went to Dillards &amp; Foleys and looked at everything they had, but I decided to hold out for the LV I had my eye on.

Bettie, I am now wondering if I should pursue obtaining SOMETHING as far as paperwork. Afterall, this is an investment. However, my bag did come with a nice LV cloth pouch to leave it in when I'm not using it... </font>

[Bettie]

Yes, Andrea, all the bags come with a sleeper pouch. My speedy also came with locks. I bought mine in January and definitely will call them about the warranty; I had been meaning to do that anyway.

[BeautyOfTruth]

<font color="purple"> Congratulations on your first Louis purchase, andreamaria!! http://st1m.longhaircareforum.com/images/smilies/clap.gif I hope some of my posts about them helped your decision to purchase one! http://st1m.longhaircareforum.com/images/smilies/smile.gif And you made a wonderful choice in the Cabas Piano. I have that one and the Cabas Alto. Actually, I have many of the styles. http://st1m.longhaircareforum.com/images/smilies/blush.gif But for your first one, great choice! You will enjoy many years with it!! http://st1m.longhaircareforum.com/images/smilies/cool.gif

Hold on to your receipt. (Not that you will need it.) For the Monogram styles,there is a one year warranty on all the leather parts, and a two year warranty on the canvas, should you have an issue, (I never have). If this is the case, they will repair it within that time frame for free. (The warranty on the limited edition styles is a bit different.) Even if you don't have your receipt, they keep all purchases in the system-- I'm sure when you purchased it, they asked for your name, address, etc., right? This is another reason I only buy from the Louis Boutique. I am glad that you took the advice and purchased from the Boutique. You made a smart decision. Enjoy! </font>

[BeautyOfTruth]

<font color="purple"> Shinyblackhair, you're getting a Louis! http://st1m.longhaircareforum.com/images/smilies/clap.gif That will make a wonderful Anniversary gift that will be around for years. </font>

[BeautyOfTruth]

<font color="purple">Hi Bettie http://st1m.longhaircareforum.com/images/smilies/wave.gif There is a warranty. See my post above. http://st1m.longhaircareforum.com/images/smilies/smile.gif </font>

[MaiTai]

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shinyblackhair said:
Congrats on you LV. I am expecting a REAL LV for our 9th anniversary this October. I have 2 fakes which I adore. http://st1m.longhaircareforum.com/images/smilies/blush.gif (please no flames)

Hubby is now saving up for my first real one. I haven't decided what I want yet though...probably an Epi Speedy.

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<font color="purple">Well, I think that's great how you are looking to buy an authentic even though you adore your fakes.

Let me tell you how I got turned on to LV. It all started on my honeymoon 2 months ago in Hawaii. I went to this market where they were selling LV inspired bags. (I didn't know anything about LV, and I was unaware that it was LV inspired), but I did know that I liked the style/design. Well, the fake I got was a BAD fake. No LV in the design, the design was waaaaayyyy off, and the quality was horrible. My newbie hubby pointed out LV luggage in the airport, and I was devastated!! How could I commit such a fashion crime?? Anyway, there's another thread in off topic where I stated how I couldn't spend $800 for a purse... I was bitter then because I was basically shocked about the price. Well, I got over it, and I'm happy with my authentic LV. I know you will be too http://st1m.longhaircareforum.com/images/smilies/smile.gif </font>

[BeautyOfTruth]

<font color="purple"> Andreamaria, I remember your post about Hawaii, and in it I said that you could just buy an authentic one since you like the style. I know you are so pleased! http://st1m.longhaircareforum.com/images/smilies/wink.gif</font>

[MaiTai]

<font color="purple">[b] Beauty, you were a big inspiration! As I was trying to make the decision to purchase an authentic, I remembered it was you who encouraged me to go authentic if that's what I wanted. Well, one day I just woke up with my mind made up, balanced my checkbook, and high-tailed off to the mall. Thanks Beauty, it was you who welcomed me into the world of LV. http://st1m.longhaircareforum.com/images/smilies/cheers.gif There's no going back!

I actually purchased the bag yesterday, and the sales clerk did ask for my name &amp; address, etc... Thanks for the post-purchase encouragement!

[shinyblackhair]

I felt *kinda* guilty for buying my fakes, my impatience got the better of me and I just got them. sigh...they are just sooo gorgeous though, I just dream of how the authentic ones must be, &lt;sighing again&gt;

However, I *am* getting an authentic Louis and I am so excited.In the meantime I'm just gonna fake it till I make it, lol.

I promise not to turn into a snob and look down on anyone who has a fake, after I get my real one. lol...

Thank you guys for not flaming me, I was a little nervous about putting that tidbit of info out there...

Trust me October can't get here fast enough http://st1m.longhaircareforum.com/images/smilies/trampoline.gif

Just wait till you hear what I'm asking for on our TENTH anniversary http://st1m.longhaircareforum.com/images/smilies/sekret.gif

YES, I have it all planned out, http://st1m.longhaircareforum.com/images/smilies/rofl.gif

[BeautyOfTruth]

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andreamaria said:
<font color="purple">[b] Beauty, you were a big inspiration! As I was trying to make the decision to purchase an authentic, I remembered it was you who encouraged me to go authentic if that's what I wanted. Well, one day I just woke up with my mind made up, balanced my checkbook, and high-tailed off to the mall. Thanks Beauty, it was you who welcomed me into the world of LV. http://st1m.longhaircareforum.com/images/smilies/cheers.gif There's no going back!

I actually purchased the bag yesterday, and the sales clerk did ask for my name &amp; address, etc... Thanks for the post-purchase encouragment!

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http://st1m.longhaircareforum.com/images/smilies/cheers.gif <font color="purple"> I am so glad that I could help! I wanted you to experience the quality of the bags. http://st1m.longhaircareforum.com/images/smilies/rosebud.gif I'm so happy for you, that I'm acting like I just got one http://st1m.longhaircareforum.com/images/smilies/rofl.gif. I can imagine you pulling it out, putting it on top of the LV box that it came in, and just staring at it! http://st1m.longhaircareforum.com/images/smilies/wink.gif Enjoy! I'm glad I was able to encourage you to the world of LV. You really did pick a beautiful style in the Piano.</font>