handles wrapped in plastic w/ purchases from elux??? - Designer Handbag & Purse Chat.. The Bag Forum

sexyalisha · November 29th, 2007, 05:25 PM

I was checking out fashionphile's auctions on ebay and for the graffiti keepall 50, the bag pictured has handles wrapped in plastic.. I emailed her about it and she said it was purchased from elux and sometimes they do wrap the handles in plastic... Is this true??? I haven't bought any lv from there so I don't know for sure.

LOUIS VUITTON Graffiti Keepall 50 Travel Bag AUTH *NWT* - (eBay item 200178404379 end time Dec-03-07 18:44:54 PST)

^^that's the auction

boysRsmelly · November 29th, 2007, 07:29 PM

Yes, it is true. My pochette had the strap wrapped in plastic when I got it from elux. I think that is how they are shipped so the leather stays nice and pretty. Then they will take it off when they get them in at the boutique, so customers usually don't see it like that.

VivaLaJuicy · November 29th, 2007, 08:01 PM

^^^ Yeah... My Monogram Speedy 30 came with the plastic over the handles... and so did my Damier Pouchette!!!

My Speedy30Multicolore and Trouville (which I bought at an LV Boutique) didn't come with plastic over the handles...

VivaLaJuicy · November 29th, 2007, 08:02 PM

The Plastic shouldn't be tight around the handles or leather pieces... it should be somewhat loose...

sexyalisha · November 29th, 2007, 10:15 PM

thanks ladies!

lvobsessed415 · November 30th, 2007, 12:26 PM

I purchased my cerises keepall 45 from eluxury and the handles were wrapped in plastic.

JessLR · November 30th, 2007, 03:01 PM

I've seen people on ebay say that if they're wrapped in plastic, they're fake. Guess they were wrong...

boysRsmelly · November 30th, 2007, 07:36 PM

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Originally Posted by JessLR

I've seen people on ebay say that if they're wrapped in plastic, they're fake. Guess they were wrong...

Yeah, wrapped in plastic does not always automatically equal a fake. But it certainly isn't a common thing to see. The bag would have had to come from somewhere other than an LV boutique or other store because the employees there take the plastic off before putting them out on the selling floor. Customers there would never see it. Since elux is a website, its more like purchasing from a warehouse. The packaging is left on since they are going to have to be shipped to the customer and the plastic protects it.

LVLady · December 1st, 2007, 05:58 PM

Both my Speedies came wrapped when I got them.

sexyalisha · December 5th, 2007, 01:11 PM

good to know! everytime i saw plastic on a handle i automatically assumed fake! someone should re-write those ebay authenticity guys becuz i'm sure a lot of reputable sellers are being questioned.. i know i did...

cincinnati · December 25th, 2007, 05:03 PM

My SA had to order a bag for me, and it arrived directly from LV with the handles wrapped. I was the first one to touch it!