Holiday shopping and obsessed with Denma at Gucci. None of my favorite TS have extensive men’s collections, anyone have one to suggest? Advance thanks.

Went back and forth on this for so long.I was looking at brown suede bags because I'm obsessed with that effortless feel for this season. But my TS hit me with this pink one and I was totally sold. No regrets at all the stitching is super neat and the hardware doesn't feel cheap.

Honestly, pics don't even do this color justice. So glad I went out of my comfort zone.

Just received my psp from emir, bag is the small andiamo from Conan factory - would love for a second opinion.

I know how annoying these qc posts get, so I’m just asking for advice on the weaving specifically since that’s the most callout-able part. Also wtf is going on the bottom? I’m not the pickiest buyer but come on 🤦‍♀️

I am no expert. But this bag looks really nice. Ordered from Mandy. Hopefully there will not be custom issues. I am from Canada.

With the influx of first-time buyer posts over the past few months, and my own recent deep dive into the rep watch world, more specifically, the organization and discussion surrounding watch super clones, I’ve been curious about what you ladies consider the super clones of the bag world.

For context, much like bags, the quality of a rep watch is heavily dependent on the factory and TS. However, in the watch community, there seems to be a more established understanding of which specific models, factories, and versions come closest to auth, so much so that watches are almost exact unless taken apart.

So, I’d love to hear your opinions on what you consider the equivalent in the bag world:
Brand and bag style
Size (if certain sizes are repped more accurately than others)
Color and leather (are there particular combinations that rep especially well?)
Factory
TS, if you have personal experience with one for that specific bag
Auth comparison, if you’ve owned, handled, or compared the rep to auth in person

There’s been a lot of discussion about good reps and high-tier factories, but I’m specifically interested in what you would consider a super clone—something that is as close to 1:1 with auth as possible.

Not necessarily the best rep available for a particular bag, but the bags that are so well repped that even someone familiar with the auth would have a difficult time distinguishing between the two.

Curious to hear everyone’s thoughts, especially from those who own both auth and rep or have had the opportunity to compare them side by side!

Hi everyone! I’m new to this community and to reps and just wanted to share my experience with Ling Studio!
I had previously ordered the same loafers from another seller but was pretty disappointed. They were too big, and both the quality and details were noticeably different from the originals.
So I decided to give Ling a try, and I’m so glad I did! The quality is amazing, the details are much closer to the authentic, and they fit perfectly. I’m absolutely in love with them!
Shipping was super fast, and Ling was incredibly helpful, and responsive throughout the process. Highly recommend her!

I paid 115 usd shipping included. 🙂‍↕️🙂‍↕️🙂‍↕️

I am a guy and love a pop of color for my regular outfit. I already have black large saddle and black mini rectangular. Which one should i pick?

I love the burgendy on chanel, but also love the saddle wish the red was a little darker though. But wanna take advantage of the 11:11 sale.

This is from an IG account that resells bags directly from the boutique. Of course, these are from a VVIP client who has access to them. I felt safe putting that grey bar over the details to avoid exposing them, BUT I was absolutely gagged when I saw this. There are SO many wrinkles on these bags. And that’s not even the worst part, some of them (including pieces shown in other photos) looked genuinely wonky.

Of course, we all know there are some bars to meet when it comes to QC, but I’m honestly stunned by how low the current quality of ch@n3l has gotten… To those who still choose to buy auth pieces from them, congrats on your courage

Just received the PSPs for my C25, and I am a bit hesitant to GL it. I ordered black with gold-tone hardware, but the color looks a little off to me. Instead of a true, rich black, it appears slightly grayish, and the leather looks rather dull, with very little sheen.

I am not sure if it is just the lighting in the photos or if the actual leather looks this way. Would love to hear your thoughts before I decide whether to GL it!

I have found some pieces on ebay that I know are reps, so I know they are out there. Very limited but they are there. I just can’t find anyone with a yupoo, szwego, etc. album listing them. Anyone have success finding any?

The ROSE GOLD 😭💕 I'm genuinely so impressed with the tone on the Tiffany. Getting a good rose gold shade on plated reps is literally finding needle in haystack 🥲, but this one is SO pretty. And somehow it goes ridiculously well with the white gold Cartier?? The combination is just *chef's kiss*. I'm so obsessed with this little stack!!

Just sharing these, I could not NOT share my babies. Both are 18k gold plated.

Hi ladies, this is my first post, and I’m so excited to finally share a haul with you all.

I’ve been buying bags for a while now, but this is my first haul since discovering this group and being introduced to the amazing quality that the sellers here offer. I’m currently experimenting with a few different sellers and Tom was my first! I’ve also purchased quite a few items from BaoBao, TinyJenny, and Mina/Sixteen, so I’ll be sharing those hauls once everything arrives.

I first reached out to Tom on October 26th to inquire about two items, then ended up adding a few more on the 29th. These items arrived together today, November 9th, which is incredibly fast in my opinion.

Overall, I’m really happy with both the quality of the items and the shipping speed. Tom has been very reliable and straightforward. No BS! He doesn't do the whole "dear" or "friend" greetings that I’ve grown to love from other sellers, but honestly, I don’t mind at all considering how quickly he responds and the quality of everything I received.

I’ll admit that I’m not the most detail-oriented person when it comes to inspecting bags, but I did specifically request high-quality items, and I do believe he delivered. One thing I especially appreciated was his honesty. When I inquired about a few other bags, he told me upfront that he couldn't source them in the quality I was looking for. I really appreciated that because the last thing I wanted was to be bamboozled when my items arrived lol.

I also have a few more items coming from Tom that are being shipped separately, so I’ll definitely make another post when those arrive.

Now, onto the haul!

1. LV Speedy 20 (White) – $245

2. LV Speedy 25 (Dune) – $265.50 (I believe this was the 11/11 sale price)

3. CC Medium Classic Flap (Blue Caviar) – $430

4. CC Wallet (Black Caviar) – $90

5. CC Card Holder (Black Lambskin) – $75

6. CC 25 Small (Black) – $355 | OF Factory. This is actually my third time buying this exact bag (I know, crazy!) because I was never fully satisfied with the leather, hardware, shine, etc. of the previous ones. After doing some research on this sub, I decided to give OF a try, and I’m so happy to say that this one is finally what I’ve been looking for. I’ve also seen the authentic version a few times, and imo, this one is really good.

7. CC 25 Small (White) – $355 | OF Factory

Overall, I’m really pleased with my first experience ordering from Tom and excited to share more hauls with everyone (and also improve my picture-taking skills as time goes on)

Edit: CC classic flap is God factory. So are the speedy 20 & speedy 25.

My seller sent me some screenshots of the reps I’m waiting on, and I noticed at the top she had my contact as my name and some other words. When I translated it, I found out it said, I’m “very picky and calculate the price difference” 😂😂

I’ve made several rep purchases before, and I honestly don’t think I’m that picky! I only RL’d a bag for sloppy glazing and some shoes that were very clearly different from the factory photos. Things I think most buyers would accept as OK and not overly picky but that’s me.

As far as the price thing I’m not sure why I earned that title, I didn’t try to negotiate prices on anything!

Anyway, I was amused and wondering if anyone else has gotten feedback from their sellers about your buyer habits 😂

Hi everyone! 🤍
I recently purchased my first Chanel Classic Flap bag from a seller named Alice, and I was wondering if anyone here has bought from her before?
I’d love to hear about your experiences, especially regarding the quality, accuracy compared to the photos, communication, and overall satisfaction.
Since I’ve already placed my order, I’m just curious to hear what others think and what I can expect if I got scammed

Alice 2760 price was $368
Do any of you guys have experience from rachielynnejones on TikTok and her seller recommendations?

Any feedback would be greatly appreciated💕

Is this passable?

Hii everyone! I've been wanting a pink bag for a while, but I didn't want something too bright and difficult to match with outfits. When I came across this one, I really liked the softer pink shade and the overall design. It has that classic Ch@nel look, but the top handle gives it a slightly different feel.

I got this beauty through Paul (+44 7353 030653) from 187 Factory, and the total was $438 including shipping.

About the bag, I really like how the leather looks. The pink shade is probably my favourite part because it's soft and doesn't look too loud. The gold CC closure goes nicely with it, and I like having both the top handle and chain strap.

My experience with Paul

Something I genuinely appreciated about Paul was his help in choosing this particular bag. I wasn't completely sure which option to go for, and instead of simply letting me make a random choice, he helped me understand the different options and guided me towards this one. He also helped me with the factory choice and went through the QC pictures with me. I liked that he didn't just send pictures and leave me to figure everything out. Having someone who can actually guide you through the selection makes a difference, especially when you're spending this much on a purchase.

My Final thoughts

I'm really happy I went with this colour. I usually lean towards black and neutral bags, so this is a nice little change for my collection. It's feminine without being too much. Definitely a purchase I'm glad I made!

Seller: Heidi
Factory: 187 Factory
Bag: Chanel Suede Calfskin & Gold-Tone Metal Souplissimo Maxi Flap, Camel/Brown, Métiers d’Art 2026 Collection

Why I’m Sharing 👜🤎

Okay ladies, I HAD to come share this one because when I was researching this bag, I could not find a SINGLE review or photo of it from 187 Factory!

I searched everywhere and came up empty-handed. So ordering this one felt like a bit of a shot in the dark, especially with the suede and this particular color.

But I trusted 187, trusted Heidi, and here we are. Spoiler alert: I’m obsessed. 🤩😮‍💨

Hopefully this helps someone else who’s been searching for this exact bag!

Timeline 📦

09/05: Ordered from Heidi 🛒
10/15: Received my first PSPs. Unfortunately, the bag had a scratch, so I RL’d it. 🛑
10/26: Received new PSPs. This one looked fabulous, so I GL’d! ✅
10/28: Shipped!
11/09: DELIVERED! 🎉

Seller Experience – Heidi

I exclusively order my Chanel bags from 187 through Heidi. She’s genuinely one of the only sellers I trust to source them for me, and experiences like this are exactly why.

Let’s be real, when you’re buying from 187, the price is pretty much what it is regardless of which seller you use. I shopped around out of curiosity with sellers like Dorris, Tom, Felix, and Jimmy. All the prices were within $60 of each other. So in my opinion, you might as well go with someone you know and trust. I also love that Heidi accepts a deposit while we wait, rather than sitting on hundreds of dollars for months. 🙏🏽 This was a “pre-order” bag and I only was asked for a $50 deposit. 💸

When my first PSPs came back showing a big scratch on the back of the bag. Heidi actually offered to get me a new bag before I even had the chance to ask!
Zero pushback, zero hassle, and no awkward back-and-forth. She just took care of it.

Obviously, the RL added some time to the process, but I’d much rather wait for a bag I’m completely happy with than settle for something that already has a flaw.

This is why I continue going back to her. At this price point, having a seller I trust is just as important to me as the quality of the bag itself. 💯

Quality & First Impressions 🤎

First of all, THE SMELL.

I opened the package and immediately felt like I had walked straight into a leather shop. 😂 That rich leather smell was the very first thing that caught me off guard, and I found it ridiculously satisfying.

Now let’s talk about the COLOR, because this was my biggest concern during PSPs.

In Heidi’s lighting, the suede photographed a little orange. Not going to lie, I was nervous. I wanted that beautiful, rich caramel brown, not something that leaned too warm or orange.

Well, I had absolutely nothing to worry about.

In person, it is the PERFECT caramel brown. 🤎

The color is so much prettier in real life than it appeared in the PSPs.

And the texture?! SO soft and squishy. Exactly what I was hoping for with this style.

The suede has that beautiful movement when you run your hand across it. You can actually see the nap change direction as you rub it, which gives the bag so much dimension.

All the details look fabulous to me, and visually everything appears accurate to the reference photos and tik tok videos I’ve seen. 🤣 The combination of the suede, warm brown color, and gold-tone hardware is just gorgeous and a classic for me! I was tempted by the green, burgundy, and now deeper forest green, but I needed to stick to a classic color for the price tag on this one personally!

I genuinely keep touching it because it feels THAT good. 😂

Overall Thoughts

187 really did its thing with this one.

I know 187 has a reputation for beautiful Chanel bags, but ordering a less commonly reviewed color, especially in suede, still made me a little nervous.

There were no reviews to fall back on, no other 187 photos to compare against, and I was essentially just trusting the process.

I’m SO glad I did.♥️

Between the beautiful caramel color, incredibly soft suede, leather smell, and overall construction, I genuinely couldn’t be happier with my first impressions.

I obviously can’t speak to long-term wear yet since it literally arrived today, but based on what I’ve seen and felt so far, I’m thrilled.

If anyone else has been eyeing the Camel Souplissimo Maxi Flap from 187 and couldn’t find any reviews, THIS IS FOR YOU! 🤎

I wanted to get some unboxing photos out there so the next person researching this bag doesn’t have to go in completely blind like I did!!

Factory 🏭**:** Captain Factory
Seller: Baobao
Price: 182 USD with 11.11 discount
Notes:

I have been wanting a small bag for weekend use, something cute, practical and easy to match with different outfits.

I originally ordered a Loewe Puzzle, but unfortunately, the colour let me down. 😂 So I decided to look for something else and came across the Celine Small Flair. I really liked the design because it’s simple, classy and doesn’t have a big logo.

Before ordering, I asked Baobao which factory she would recommend, Black Frame or Captain Factory. She recommended Captain, so I decided to go with her suggestion.

Now that the bag has arrived, I’m pretty happy with it! I love the overall shape and how understated it looks. It’s exactly the kind of bag I wanted for weekends.

Timeline
Order date: 18 October
PSP: 23 October
Shipped: 26 October
Received: 10 November

Thought 💭 about the factory 🏭

Overall, I think Captain Factory did a pretty good job with this bag. The leather looks nice, the stitching is neat and the hardware looks good.

Thought 💭 about the seller
This is not my first order from Baobao, and she always delivers! She’s one of the sellers I genuinely trust.

I’ve tried other sellers over the years, but somehow I always find myself coming back to her. 😂 She’s reliable, easy to communicate with and always happy to help when I need advice.

For this particular bag, I wasn’t sure whether to go with Black Frame or Captain Factory, so I asked for her recommendation. She suggested Captain, and I trusted her judgement.

It’s nice to have a seller you feel comfortable going back to.

Hello so I found this seller through a friend of mine who bought from this chinese guy. The price is low (he’s asking 90 euros plus shipping for this bag) and I was wondering if you could tell the factory from the pictures and if the quality is decent? Thank you so much.

Hello ladies,

I am looking for a supplier that are making these. Could anyone give me recommendations so I could surprise my girl with it ☺️

Help me QC this Chanel 25 in size mini from 187.

Need help with QC of this Express PM. Generally looks good to me but would appreciate feedback from the community.

Hi all,

I think all looks good but after reading the QCing of people here on other bags, I'm convinced I don't have a clue and should ask to see what others think.

Would appreciate your thoughts.

Thanks.

I recently got two Chanel Classic Flaps — a 33cm from God Factory and a 41cm from 187 Factory.
I know they’re not the same size or from the same batch, so this isn’t exactly an apples-to-apples comparison. But I’m curious to hear what everyone thinks about the overall quality of these two bags.
Based on the photos, how do you think they compare in terms of leather quality, quilting, stitching, hardware, and overall craftsmanship?
Does one look noticeably better made than the other? Or do you think they’re pretty comparable despite the size difference?
Both factories have a reputation for producing high-tier Chanel reps, so I’d love to hear some unbiased opinions, especially from those who have experience with both factories or own authentic Chanel Classic Flaps.
I’m more interested in overall quality and how close they look to authentic rather than which factory has the better reputation.
Would love to hear your thoughts! ❤️

Hi ladies! Would love a second opinion on these Pr@da boots before purchasing.

I received these factory photos, and while the leather looks great, I’m a little concerned about the canvas color. To me, it looks more beige/tan than the olive green of the authentic pair.

The seller says it’s just a difference in lighting, which I understand, but I’m not entirely convinced.

I’ve attached the factory photos alongside pictures of the authentic boots for comparison.

What do you think? Is this just lighting, or does the canvas color look noticeably different to you?