Dear Angie..are you a genius or what! I tried the fungal spray (it was clear) and the odor is gone, along with the fungus I hope. It did not stain, don't know where it soaked into, though. The one bag had already begun to peel in the small zippered pocket and that is where, I believe, most of the odar was coming from. Sprayed that inside twice rather heavy. It is not peeling anymore, even seems stable in there. certainly not sticky like it was before. Sooo glad it worked but it was a bit tough to just begin to spray away inside those pricey bags. Again, thanks for the suggestion!

Best regards, Betsy

 

Subject: louis Vuitton

Hello, I purchased your booklet a few months ago and it has really been helpful!
[Angie] Great!
I took two bags to L.V. Beverly Hills for authentication. If you did not mention that in your book, I never would have thought about it. [Angie] Excellent!
Also have purchased a few bags from your recommended sellers, again thanks for that. I really enjoy watching bags on eBay and trying to guess what is real and what is not, again thanks for that hint.
[Angie] I do that, too! Do you also find yourself sizing up the LV's you see when you're outdoors?

I have two questions that maybe you can answer. Two of the vintage bags I purchased have a musty odor..they are both leather lined and from 1985-1990s. Do you know what causes that and can anything be done about it to remove the odor? [[Angie]  The problem is a tough one because it means moisture and mold has developed between the canvas and the leather. The next step is usually peeling. So, in effect, it is not the odor that is so much the problem as the mold. I'm going out on a limb here, but try testing some foot odor spray that kills fungus. I see it as a very similar problem. Perhaps you need to test it on a cloth and rub it inside to make sure you don't get discoloration. I don't think it could hurt.

And I just purchased a vintage bag with the label: LV Exclusvite, Edition 12 Then the number '263'. In your book you mention these and commemoratives but do you what this specific label means? [Angie] I am sorry, I don't know what event that edition represents. Try 1-866-VUITTON. Let me know if you find out anything.

Again thanks for the great info on L.V.!
[Angie]  My pleasure.

Best regards,
Betsy

Dear Poupette:

I have recently begun to establish myself as a buyer/seller of authentic Louis Vuitton products. My interest actually began in the late 1970's when I went on a class trip to France and Belgium. I was given a list of Louis Vuitton items to buy for my mother and a neighbor. I ended up purchasing 2 items for myself as well, and the love affair began. That was 1979, when I was 16 years old! Believe it or not, the 2 pieces I bought for myself are still in excellent condition, as are the ones I bought for my mother.

The reason I am writing is to offer your readers and members an alert to a rather obvious scam that is drawing in many unsuspecting buyers. It seems that when people see an item that comes with a box, they assume it must be the real thing. I cannot count the number of boxes I have seen that are misprinted!!! They are too light in color to start with, and they are imprinted: LOUIS VUITTON
MALLETIERA PARIS !!!

The obvious flaw being the lack of separation between the "R" at the end of Malletier and the "A" which is its own word. It galls me that so many of them are running around. I deal exclusively on eBay for now, and they run rampant.

Thank you for allowing me to vent my feelings. I truly appreciate Louis Vuitton products for everything that they represent, and I thank you for providing a forum for those of us who care.

Sincerely
Neil