Louis Vuitton - Ellipse PM

Condition Guide

At Avenue Marceau, we are committed to providing full transparency on the condition of our luxury handbags. Each item is carefully inspected and categorized according to the guide below.

Non-Vintage Handbags

• Excellent Condition – No visible flaws, close to like-new condition. The exterior, interior, and hardware are in perfect shape, with minimal signs of use.

• Very Good Condition – Light signs of use, such as minor rubbing or barely noticeable marks. The interior remains clean, and the hardware shows little to no tarnishing.

• Good Condition – Moderate signs of wear, including small scratches, slight stains, or corner wear. The interior may have some marks, and the hardware may show slight discoloration.

• Fair Condition – The exterior is clean but shows clear signs of previous use, such as stains, loose threads, significant corner wear, or slight cracks on the edges. The interior may have visible marks.

Vintage Handbags

• Vintage - Excellent Condition – No major visible flaws, with only minor wear typical of vintage items. The exterior and interior are well-preserved, and the hardware remains shiny with minimal fading.

• Vintage - Very Good Condition – Normal vintage wear with a few minor imperfections, such as light patina on leather or slight rubbing on the edges.

• Vintage - Good Condition – Visible vintage wear, including patina, noticeable marks, or small cracks on leather straps. The interior may have light stains, and the hardware may show tarnishing or mild oxidation.

• Vintage - Fair Condition – Clear signs of age with multiple visible flaws, such as heavy rubbing, darkened patina on vachetta leather, cracks, or corner wear. The interior may have stains or slight peeling in pockets. The hardware may be tarnished or oxidized, but the bag remains functional and authentic.

Condition Guide – Vintage Accessories

At Avenue Marceau, every vintage accessory is carefully inspected to ensure authenticity and provide complete transparency regarding its condition. This guide applies to all accessories, including scarves, shawls, brooches, earrings, and other vintage pieces.

Excellent Condition

The item is in near-new condition with no visible flaws. Fabric is pristine, colors are vibrant, metals are shiny, and all decorative elements (such as stones or engravings) are intact. No notable signs of wear.

Very Good Condition

Light signs of age, such as minimal patina, faint surface scratches, slightly softened fabric, or mild tarnishing. Overall appearance remains beautiful, clean, and entirely wearable.

Good Condition

Moderate wear is visible: small scratches, more noticeable patina, minor snags, faint stains, or gently worn edges. The accessory retains its vintage charm and character.

Fair Condition

Clearly shows signs of previous use: tarnished or oxidized metal, visible stains, frayed edges, missing decorative elements, or delicate clasps. The piece remains functional, authentic, and valued for its distinctive vintage appeal.

All our prices include taxes and shipping, with free shipping on orders over $99 to Canada and the USA.

We carefully prepare and process all orders within 1 to 3 business days. Each package is shipped via Canada Post Expedited with tracking and signature required upon delivery to ensure the security of your items.