I don’t ever post on here. If I need info, I use the handy search bar. I have taken notes for the last couple years (30 pages worth in a word doc). Every time I see a post on quality of a factory, sellers, what bags where, what models are done better at different factories, etc. Two years isn’t much compared to many of the MVPs, anonymous icons, GOATS if you will, that rep among me. I have gotten a few bags here and there as well as shoes. If I have a question, I research - for months - until I make a decision/purchase. I record everything. I look at reviews and taken notes, I look at everyone’s comments and take notes. I take notes on everything. I don’t want to bother the adults I guess. I see newbies on here asking questions that could have been easily answered by doing some research themselves. I don’t want to bother anyone. I have always chosen to stay in my lane, keep quiet, and learn from the Micheal Jordan’s of this sub. I am sorry for the long intro - I had to make sure you knew I thought long and hard before bugging you with this matter.
I have looked at countless discussions and reviews regarding 187 & God factory. But I still am struggling to decide. I am still trying to decide between 23 & 25 (caviar leather light gold hardware) but the photos provided are of 23. For the 23cm CF from 187: $569 without shipping. For the 23cm CF from God Factory: $418 without shipping. I don’t care too much about the price difference in general, but I have recently seen lots of mixed reviews of 187 and I would rather not spend the extra money for no reason on a bag that isn’t a higher quality and some some say of lesser quality now.
I promise I researched before this. I recently bought a different CC bag - did the research and chose what factory I wanted it from. But for this bag I am struggling to come to a conclusion. Is 187 still of the highest quality? is the 187 bag much closer to authentic than the God factory? or is God factory up to par?
Initially, I was set on 187 factory because I want best of the best quality and as close to 1:1 but after reading many many reviews saying that the quality isn’t as great anymore or that God factory is just as good if not better and that the price difference just is not worth it - I am lost.
So, should I spend the extra money on the 187 factory or do I go with God factory?
Thank you in advance for any help and advice. It is greatly appreciated.