Why Do Some Designer Bags Go On Sale & Not Others?

[Theory]

Is it true that LV burns (or somehow disposes of) old stock as opposed to discounting it and having it end up in outlet stores/websites similar to the way you can find Prada anywhere.

 

[softgrey]

Originally posted by Theory@Aug 21 2004, 02:53 PM
Is it true that LV burns (or somehow disposes of) old stock as opposed to discounting it and having it end up in outlet stores/websites similar to the way you can find Prada anywhere.

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someone on here said that was tru of comme des garcons...but i see it at outlets...so i'm starting to think it's just an urban myth...

 

[metal-on-metal]

Originally posted by Theory@Aug 21 2004, 03:53 PM
Is it true that LV burns (or somehow disposes of) old stock as opposed to discounting it and having it end up in outlet stores/websites similar to the way you can find Prada anywhere.

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No, all of the old stock is availble to employees at a significant discount. Or so I've heard.

 

[POTC_ROXS]

I think LV has an outlet somewhere close to Boston well that's what i heard

 

[Luna]

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[Diesel21]

Originally posted by POTC_ROXS@Aug 23 2004, 10:49 PM
I think LV has an outlet somewhere close to Boston well that's what i heard

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nope...definatelly not around here. I live in Boston and we have an LV store and our bloomies, saks, and neimans don't even sell LV. None of our outlets do either.

 

[softgrey]

Originally posted by luna@Aug 24 2004, 12:25 AM
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interesting...thank you....

 

[Vuittonista]

Ok everyone here is the truth about the burning of LV bags. I have a friend who works for the company. THis is inside info so i've heard. THey do have special sales for the employees, but whatever is left over is burned. Yes horrible but true.

 

[onehotgrrl]

Wow- I never would have believed it. They are very serious about that.

 

[pinkmonkey]

Thats so wasteful (and is done because of the companies' greed ) - yet another reason to boycott that brand.

Makes me really angry

 

[Craig]

I've gone off LV completely since reading this and their bags aren't that special either, quite boring actually! Wish they'd burn the lot

 

[vintage_princess]

Why would they bury their bags just because they dont want them to go on sale? Such a waste!

 

[pinkmonkey]

Originally posted by vintage_princess@Aug 26 2004, 10:23 AM
Why would they bury their bags just because they dont want them to go on sale? Such a waste!

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Well its greed so they can keep their prices as high as possible.

 

[pinkmonkey]

to add:I'm gonna support new designers who need my cash coz LV have made enough money IMHO.

 

[Theory]

I've always heard good things about this store.
Anytime I've gone I haven't found anything but they have been around for quite some time and I presume if they were selling fakes, it would have been made public.

Originally posted by luna@Aug 24 2004, 01:25 AM
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[Theory]

Have you ever been to the store? It's a whole in the wall up a flight of stairs across from Macys off 7th ave. If you ever have some spare time. check it out. Mainly Gucci, Prada, Fendi, Ferragamo. People swear by it and the owner says he makes frequent trips to Italy to buy at wholesale.

Originally posted by softgrey@Aug 25 2004, 11:50 PM
interesting...thank you....

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[softgrey]

it's really not my style...but it's interesting...if i happen to be around there i might drop in...but i try to avoid that area if at all possible...

 

[Ms. Diorella]

LV Cremation, ouch it hurts just thinking about it!!! what a waste.

how very greedy of them.

 

[stylegurrl]

Originally posted by pinkmonkey@Aug 26 2004, 07:50 AM
Thats so wasteful (and is done because of the companies' greed ) - yet another reason to boycott that brand.

Makes me really angry

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I am in complete agreement. I definitely won't be buying any LV.

 

[Luna]

Originally posted by softgrey@Aug 26 2004, 09:18 PM
it's really not my style...but it's interesting...if i happen to be around there i might drop in...but i try to avoid that area if at all possible...

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I've been in there twice.. the stuff is real no doubt.. some of the bags were still too high for my budget... but hey... just figured I'd pass on the link to everyone.

I dont actually find the owner or the people to work there very nice... They were actually pretty rude.