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Old January 25th, 2008, 10:46 PM   #31 (permalink)
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I can't believe the Speedy30 MULTICOLORE went up $180.00 since last May... I purchased it at $1,910 plus taxes... now it retails for $2,090!!!!
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Old January 26th, 2008, 02:28 AM   #32 (permalink)
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Oh really??! Today??! Do you know if it was a large increase %??
dont really know but the beaded bracelet I wanted was 150 and now is 165
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Old January 26th, 2008, 11:35 AM   #33 (permalink)
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I can't believe the Speedy30 MULTICOLORE went up $180.00 since last May... I purchased it at $1,910 plus taxes... now it retails for $2,090!!!!

Geeze, when I look at the site earlier this week, the Speedy 30 mulitcolore was $2000.00 even.
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Old January 26th, 2008, 01:48 PM   #34 (permalink)
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I can't believe the Speedy30 MULTICOLORE went up $180.00 since last May... I purchased it at $1,910 plus taxes... now it retails for $2,090!!!!
ya I gotta get that soon. I'm hoping in a month or 2.
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Old January 26th, 2008, 03:44 PM   #35 (permalink)
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ya I gotta get that soon. I'm hoping in a month or 2.
Wooo!!! You are gonna love it!!!!
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Old January 26th, 2008, 03:55 PM   #36 (permalink)
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I find it absolutely absurd that they are continually increasing their prices at this rate.

Sure, they will blame a sluggish economy or failing dollar, but the truth is they do it because they know they can. Not because they have to. What choice do we have? Don't you want the upcoming Black Damier Speedy?

Some execs have claimed increasing manufacturing costs. Now you have to ask yourself: If Louis Vuitton is starting to produce in the USA, wouldn't production be cheaper? Why, YES, it would. They no longer have to worry about import costs & taxes since it is now a domestically made product. Also, labor is much cheaper in the US due to lower wages and LV no longer having to pay in Euros. Minimum wage in California (LV San Dimas factory) is $8.00 - Minimum wage in France is €8.40 ($12.37USD). I'd also like to add in Europe it is generally a 35 hour work week & 6 weeks paid vacation. I'm sure they are not honoring that system here in the USA.

So if you're shopping for a new LV bag, look out for the USA made and France/Italy/Spain made, because you'll get more of your money's worth with the latter.

But again, what real choice do we have? I sure want that Black Damier Speedy.
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Old January 26th, 2008, 04:30 PM   #37 (permalink)
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what a downer . It feels like only a short time ago when they did the last price increase. i shudder to think 10 years from now.. gosh and we complain now? just wait... ( )

Remember 9 years ago, when the Monogram Canvas Accessories Pochette (practically every girls first LV item) was only $165? It now retails for $300. I think we can expect similar increases in the next 10 years. Ouch! :hurt:

Do you think the cost of canvas has really doubled?
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Old January 26th, 2008, 05:33 PM   #38 (permalink)
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I got my Speedy 30 for around $500... I do believe it is $650 now. Increases are to be expected once, maybe twice a year... but not this drastic!
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Old January 26th, 2008, 10:26 PM   #39 (permalink)
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All I know is... as the years go by, these price increases hurt my wallet even more... Ahh... I hate them... . But I keep on buying, I can't resist...
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