Okay, so here’s the lowdown on how I scored my LV Limited Edition Neverfull. It’s a bit of a story, so buckle up!
It all started with me seeing it online, right? I was just casually browsing, as one does, and BAM! There it was. The Limited Edition Neverfull. Heart. Eyes. Everything. I immediately knew I HAD to have it. The problem? It was, like, super limited and selling out everywhere. Plus, the price tag made my bank account sweat a little.
First, I hit up the official LV website. Strike one. Sold out. Then, I started calling every single Louis Vuitton store within a, let’s say, generous radius. You know, the kind of radius where you’re basically willing to drive for hours just to get your hands on this bag. No luck. Each time, it was the same sad story: “Sorry, ma’am, that one’s long gone.” I swear I could hear the sales associates stifling giggles at my desperation.
Next up, the consignment route. I scoured all the usual suspects – Fashionphile, The RealReal, even eBay. There were a few popping up, but the prices were INSANE. Like, people were trying to sell them for double the retail price. I get it, supply and demand and all that jazz, but come on! My budget wasn’t having any of that. I did put in a couple of “lowball” offers, you know, just in case someone was feeling generous, but nada.
I almost gave up, I’m not gonna lie. But then, I remembered a tip I’d read on some forum about building a relationship with a sales associate at Louis Vuitton. Apparently, if you’re a good customer, they might give you a heads-up when limited edition stuff comes in. So, I decided to try my luck.
I picked a store that I hadn’t called yet, and instead of asking about the Neverfull, I started browsing their other stuff. I bought a cute little wallet – nothing crazy expensive, just something to get my foot in the door. While I was checking out, I chatted with the sales associate, complimented her on her bag (which, of course, was LV), and casually mentioned that I was a big fan of the brand. Subtle, right?
A few weeks later, I got a call. It was the sales associate! She said they were getting a small shipment of the Limited Edition Neverfulls in, and she remembered I had mentioned being interested in it. She offered to put one on hold for me. I practically screamed YES into the phone. I drove to the store the next day and snagged it.
The moral of the story? Persistence, a little bit of luck, and befriending a sales associate can go a long way! It took a while and was kind of stressful, but totally worth it! Now it is my daily go to bag and I baby it all the time!