(mods feel free to move this thread, I posted it here as there's no "accessories section", but it didn't really seem to fit in off-topic either.)
Anyone know of a good source for leather LV Keepalls? This is the one I'm looking for in particular:
I'm new to buying bags, but from what I've gathered the same principles from rep watches don't really translate 100% (in terms of limited factories marketing distinct product versions, among other things). My go-to watch guy can get them, and I'm inclined to go through him as having an established relationship with him I feel like he would be less likely to misrepresent the quality of the bags. I've talked to a few dealers, and of course they can all get "top quality" versions of this bag, though prices vary quite a bit. ($150-250). I read a thread where somebody bought an epi leather keepall from KB over on RWG, which turned out to be a crappy bag and a bit of a shitshow.
I know a lot of the rep leather bags are inferior/plastic leather, smell of chemicals, poor stitching, etc, so I'm trying to avoid dropping $200-$250 on crap. I think it's less of a concern with the canvas LV bags, of which I have one on order from Jameslee (unfortunately James just has the canvas stuff, no leather Keepalls).
Any ideas? Thoughts? Should I just travel with all my belongings in a garbage bag?
Anyone know of a good source for leather LV Keepalls? This is the one I'm looking for in particular:
I'm new to buying bags, but from what I've gathered the same principles from rep watches don't really translate 100% (in terms of limited factories marketing distinct product versions, among other things). My go-to watch guy can get them, and I'm inclined to go through him as having an established relationship with him I feel like he would be less likely to misrepresent the quality of the bags. I've talked to a few dealers, and of course they can all get "top quality" versions of this bag, though prices vary quite a bit. ($150-250). I read a thread where somebody bought an epi leather keepall from KB over on RWG, which turned out to be a crappy bag and a bit of a shitshow.
I know a lot of the rep leather bags are inferior/plastic leather, smell of chemicals, poor stitching, etc, so I'm trying to avoid dropping $200-$250 on crap. I think it's less of a concern with the canvas LV bags, of which I have one on order from Jameslee (unfortunately James just has the canvas stuff, no leather Keepalls).
Any ideas? Thoughts? Should I just travel with all my belongings in a garbage bag?
