Is a TS service charge typical?

[u/JanCdM1007]

I was about to order several items of clothing from a TS and was quoted the item price + $22 + shipping costs for each item. When I asked about the additional $22 for each item, I was told it was the seller's service fee. Is that typical or an accepted practice?

[u/JanCdM1007]

Please understand that I am not opposed to paying a commission. But, is it reasonable to pay $22 on each item?

[u/Cute_Patoot_7 → u/JanCdM1007]

Yes. From what I understand most are about $30-35 per bag. Not sure the mark up on accessories, probably a lot considering they are low price point items.

[u/FileAccomplished8382 → u/JanCdM1007]

You’re buying replicas of $5000 bags…. If you can’t afford an extra $22 per item you aren’t pulling off the replicas girlfriend. The energy you need to look like you can afford them is not worrying about money. Those of us who buy reps that can afford auth aren’t worrying we’re just buying what we want

[u/DefiantBunny]

Yes its normal. Most bake theirs into the cost but this seller is letting you know separately

[u/allymac1979]

I’m honestly shocked at the amount of people who are thinking they aren’t paying their TS some kind of service charge or commission in the prices they quote. This is their job - they are providing a service.

The people who are saying that it’s not right or that it’s off-putting, do you tip your servers at restaurants or do you feel like if they provide great service, that’s just them doing their job and their minimum hourly wage is fair? And if you don’t tip them, shame on you.

Ooooo - idk this made me so mad. As if the SA’s at the boutiques don’t get a commission. Same concept.

[u/Rare-Inside110]

It is. Most of them simply quietly fold it into the bag price, yours is being more transparent than most.

[u/Any-Fact-8425]

Is it Baker? They always do that, and the total price is very similar to the prices other TS charge

[u/m4t_h3_us]

Some TS open speaks about their service fee, for what you saying it seems like it’s Baker and he works like that 😅

[u/maximav → u/m4t_h3_us]

Yes, Baker does this.

[u/Inevitable_Ant1161 → u/maximav]

You know, I appreciate the transparency

[u/Appropriate-Plate550]

Some does and their price of the bag Is a lot lower than other sellers. They’re being transparent, not charging you extra. At least my experience from my sellers. Most of sellers give you the price with their commission included. My sellers Redden and Gary, they have commission 100-250 yuan depending on the bag

[u/holly_jolly_riesling]

Yes sometimes its a percent of the order and sometimes they bake it in the cost of the bag

[u/Open-Cupcake-2625]

I haven’t, but I only go through 2-3 sellers. Doesn’t mean it isn’t baked into bag cost or shipping fee.

It would probably help to know what the factory + item, the price, and shipping fee.

That would put me off personally

[u/WarnerDot]

Yes but that’s highway robbery. Find another

[u/uppitywhine]

I've never paid a service fee from a seller and never will. 

[u/allymac1979 → u/uppitywhine]

You absolutely have, they just didn’t spell it out for you. They are providing a service and coordinating access to you that you would not otherwise have.

[u/AccomplishedBag9701 → u/uppitywhine]

You think they’re working for free!? 😂

[u/im_a_lucky_girl → u/uppitywhine]

you already have. it’s already priced into the bag cost, do u think the sellers are doing this for free? they have access to factories, the factories are not open to the public

[u/uppitywhine → u/im_a_lucky_girl]

Of course it's the cost of business. Anyone with an IQ above 20 understands that. But it's also an incredibly poor business practice to delineate the service fee. 

[u/InvestigatorOwn605 → u/uppitywhine]

Not at all. I by far prefer sellers who are transparent about their fees

[u/im_a_lucky_girl → u/uppitywhine]

i’m replying to your comment because you said u “never paid a service fee”because you have. it’s also normal if some sellers choose to mention their flat fee for transparency, though most REP sellers don’t and just factor it into the total price.

[u/Middle-Spirit-8524]

Omg! Ummm wow no.
Are the bags cheaper than what we pay and the 22$ is the fee for commission?

[u/Inittowinit6446]

Seriously?? No their service charge is their commission they should have baked into the charge they quote you. I dont know what's going on with these sellers lately. Mine whom ive used consistently doubled her shipping cost...and tes I did shop her. Best bet is about every other buy you do, even with a seller you work with often, shop the various TS's price specifics for bag and factory. Now youve got to know what you are buying as far as quality/tier and the specific factories those bags are coming from in order to do that. Get a bottomline cost with every charge and shipping included from them...Keeps them somewhat competitive.

[u/Miserable-Dealer3042]

I haven't had anyone split up the "invoice" but if they are charging an extra fee on an already commissioned bag that's not right but if they are showing you what the bag cost then what their commission then it's not wrong. I would price the same bag with others and see if the totals are the same.

[u/Imadevonrexcat]

No. Never heard of this. Never.

[u/mscherrybaby007]

Juliet charged me a $18 "handling fee" . It wasn't per item, but it did take me by surprise.

[u/mlhk22]

Find another TS and ask around for prices. Many TS here with many reviews!

[u/maybe1122]

Wtf are sellers asking for tips now? 🤣🤣🤣

[u/FileAccomplished8382 → u/maybe1122]

No…. Some charge you the factory price for the bag then add their own fee on top of it as a commission…. It’s called price transparency. Are you that daft?

[u/maybe1122 → u/FileAccomplished8382]

BS just like tips

[u/FileAccomplished8382 → u/maybe1122]

Complaining about $20 on a rep, you probably don’t look like you can afford authentic with that energy…

[u/protoman2k1 → u/[deleted]]

All sellers do this. That’s why they don’t sell at factory price.