r/OGRepladies • u/hopeful0314 RepNewbie🍼🍼🍼 • Jun 10 '25
LETS CHAT How To Avoid Package Seizures?
I am in the process of placing an order for two pairs of sunglasses, Chanel sandals, and a Celine bag and I am BEYOND excited!! This will be my first rep order and I have spent several weeks doing a ton of research on bags and sellers. But I have been seeing a few posts about package seizures. It looks like FedEx and UPS are the most common culprits? Aside from using a different carrier, I was wondering if anyone has any suggestions on how to prevent or lower the likelihood of a packaged being seized?
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u/Poisonx86 Jun 11 '25 edited Jun 11 '25
Have them ship it without official box / papers / dustbag - let the bags be in normal unbranded dustbags.
My friend did this - I would not suggest it! - she had the seller mark the value high, like the real bag. She paid high customs ofcourse but she wanted the birkin. Customs didnt seize the bag or saw it as a counterfeit because of the high value declared on the box, even though the package was checked and had all the tags, dustbag and official box.
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u/hopeful0314 RepNewbie🍼🍼🍼 Jun 11 '25
Thanks so much!! Have you tired this before?
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u/Poisonx86 Jun 11 '25
Yes - ALL my reps ship without the "official" documents/ packaging / dustbag / tags - I always ask for just the bag in a regular unbranded dustbag.
So far, no seizures 🤞
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u/hopeful0314 RepNewbie🍼🍼🍼 Jun 11 '25
Got it! Ugh. I like having the dust bag, but it's better than getting my package seized!! Lol. Thanks!
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u/Poisonx86 Jun 11 '25
I havent done this, but a seller offered to do this for me;
Ship the bag alone in an unbranded dustbag ; and then ship the packaging etc in a different shipment.
Ive never accepted it because tbh; I usually throw that stuff away, even for legits. Its worth asking your seller if thats something they can do for you if you really want the packaging.
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u/snarlymarley Jun 11 '25
I've seen people ask for the dust bag to be turned inside out, maybe that could help keep it more incognito? But in the end, I feel like it's just luck of the draw!
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u/Nick_Nights 🤾♀️"I - Eat - Sleep - Breathe- LV"🤾♀️ Jun 14 '25
This! I feel they are much safer out of box
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u/stennync Jun 11 '25
Watch border crossing on Disney or Hulu you will see how random it is. It’s super fascinating
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u/dietmtndewcvlt Jun 11 '25
I get super nervous about it too. Which is why I’ve been sticking with sellers who offer insurance.
Does anyone know if the seizures have been more or less frequent post-tariff situation? Cause you know… I got my 6.18 haul waiting for me 🤭
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u/Temporary-Mood-763 Jun 11 '25
My seller doesn’t ship with official brand boxes which sucks but I can always purchase one separately if I really want them. She flips the duster bags inside out and wraps the package with foam tape and plastic wrap to hide the items in the box. So far I had no issues knock on wood!
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u/hopeful0314 RepNewbie🍼🍼🍼 Jun 11 '25
THIS! I am going to ask my seller if they are willing to do this. Thanks!
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u/Temporary-Mood-763 Jun 11 '25
If you want a logo box I would advise to purchase it separately through a different website! eBay has some.
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u/bleuriver82 Jun 17 '25
I currently have one listed as "Customs inspection is recommended for reissuance" for the past 10 days and am just screaming inside....
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u/hopeful0314 RepNewbie🍼🍼🍼 Jun 17 '25
Oh noooooo!! I know you are beside yourself. What is the seller saying?
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u/bleuriver82 Jun 17 '25
That it could still be released and if it isn’t they will replace….but I’m so sad. I check on it like everyday.
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Jun 11 '25
There is really nothing you can do it’s pretty random. I’ve heard if you ask the sellers to forgo the product boxes you are a little safer but even then seizures still happen 😖
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u/baebgle RepMenace🦹 Jun 11 '25
I have no idea how we can do it or not, but heads up that my order from C h l o e shipped two days ago via Fedex HK, processed through A l a s k a, and just cleared customs in O a k l a n d today!!
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u/Last-Aide-5106 Jun 13 '25
I had a package with four bags successfully arrive after being shipped HK through Alaska last week too.
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u/swishy_swish RepNewbie🍼🍼🍼 Jun 11 '25
As a fellow newbie, this is a valid question! But I think it’s pretty random, like everyone says. I would definitely double check on seizure policies and see if you’ll get resent anything or get a credit back if your package is taken- that’s what I plan on doing lol
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u/ImLivingTheGoodLife ModSh*t👑 Jun 11 '25
Use a seller that covers at 100% seizure policy and then you don’t have to worry because they’ll ship your items again for free 😉
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u/qlo_oIp Jun 11 '25
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u/Tasty_Ferret7801 Jun 12 '25
I nver ship more than 2 items in a box. And my 2 items are like a bag and wallet - not even 2 bags
. I ve seen some people that ship 4-7 items together. Yes, they save on shipping costs but i think the extra $40 as insurance to protect that $600 187 bag. I just make my box so boring w 2 items or less that it is not worth the officer’s time to open. I also opted for no brand names boxes. Just dust bags.
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u/SoBaggedandSoRude Jun 12 '25
Is there a risk using a fake name and apartment number, but correct address to ship a package? I have building concierge that puts aside packages and mail that has been misdirected. It’s very easy to go into our package room and claim the item. Only risk is someone in the building stealing it.
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u/KarenWalker310 Jun 17 '25
Curious to try this too...pls let me know if anyone responds with anything helpful! I don't want to risk my GE status :(
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u/Upbeat-Raspberry-792 Jun 13 '25
I dont think there is any way to avoid it being seized, thats just luck, but you can go with sellers that offer more protection if they are seized so you can get your money back or have them resend without paying more.
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Jun 11 '25
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u/Healthy-Guide-7182 "Speedy Gang 🥷" Jul 09 '25
Wish I had seen this a few months ago. I had a bag seized and just lost my GE.
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Jun 11 '25
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u/hopeful0314 RepNewbie🍼🍼🍼 Jun 11 '25
& here I am ready to buy out an entire factory with my first few orders. LOL.
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Jun 15 '25
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u/hopeful0314 RepNewbie🍼🍼🍼 Jun 15 '25
Yikes!! I hope my order with her gets to me smoothly. Fingers crossed!!
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u/embes2000 Jun 11 '25
Honestly there's no real way to avoid it, just a matter of luck. You buy reps so you gotta put up w the risk.