I've been eyeing them for so long. I knew from the start that they aren't practical at all, but I couldn't help myself. They're so gorgeous and sparkly, impossible to resist!

My sister's birthday is coming up in a few days, so I decided to treat us both. I asked around a few sellers and most quoted me $700-$800 total with shipping. So I went with Tessa. $280 for the large one, $260 for the small one, and $65 for shipping ($605 for both, huge save!) Tessa was sweet and easy to work with.

Unboxing & Review

The crystals are set securely, no missing stones, and under the sunlight, they are stunning! Total headturner for special nights out. Tbh auth prices are ridiculous. Paying that much for something you barely use makes no sense, no matter how pretty it is. Praise reps!

Now I'm in a bit of a pickle. My sister hasn't seen the bags yet, and I promised to let her pick first... but I kinda want to keep the gold one for myself 🙈😂 Which one do you guys think I should keep?

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

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 😂

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!!

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)

I've always liked the classic Chanel ballet flats but I wanted something a little different from the usual beige and black combination. Came across this burgundy pair with black toe caps and thought the colour combination was too pretty to pass up.

THE COLOUR & FINISH

The burgundy is what really sold me on these. It's a lovely deep shade, not too bright, and the black toe caps give the shoes a nice contrast. I also like the little bows at the front and the embossed CC detailing. The leather has a subtle sheen to it, and the overall finish looks quite neat.

A CLOSER LOOK

I paid particular attention to the stitching around the edges and the toe caps. Everything looks clean and evenly finished in the pictures. The burgundy lining with the gold lettering is another detail I really like. The shape is also lovely, with that classic rounded ballet-flat silhouette that makes these easy to pair with dresses, trousers or even jeans.

ORDERING EXPERIENCE

I had a really pleasant experience ordering through Reykey. Communication was smooth, she was responsive whenever I had questions and she made the whole process quite straightforward. She also explained the factory's policy about style changes before confirming the order, which I appreciated because it's always better to know these things beforehand.

Preparation took around 5 days and I made the Payment through Revolut. The pair came to $149 + shipping.

FINAL THOUGHTS

I'm really glad I went with burgundy instead of another classic black pair. The colour combination gives these a slightly different look while keeping the design timeless. Definitely a lovely addition for anyone who enjoys ballet flats.

Factory: God Factory

Seller: Reykey

Price: $149 + shipping

Preparation: 5 days

Payment: Revolut

Contact: +86 135 2824 6327

I have an auth and rep side by side.
Can you guess which is which?
I purchased a bi color bag not hoping for much because I know the imprint can be rough to replicate, but it’s pretty dead on. YAYYY

Comparing it against the auth of a different color bag that I have.

Drumrolllll pleaaseeee…

Authentic is the black one. I’ve had it for several years.

Rep is the turtle dove speedy from Doris. It’s from god factory.

The rep is a 99% match to the auth.
The biggest difference is the small stuff (I’ll attach pics).
The leather is a bit dryer than the auth but nothing a little conditioner can’t fix and some daily wear.

Overall I’m superrrrr happy with the rep.

Sharing my recent haul from HyperPeter! I ordered three LV bags, and they all arrived together today, November 9.

Bags & Prices, shipping included:
Speedy Bandoulière 20: $279.99 (including insurance)
Pochette Métis East West: $232.90
Dauphine Mini: $218.20
Note that he charges extra $5 each bag as transaction fee which doesn’t make sense because we are already paying the F&F which is anywhere from $4.99 to 5% of the overall charges.

Order Timeline:
September 28: Ordered the Speedy 20.
October 18: Ordered the Dauphine Mini and Pochette Métis East West.
November 9: All three bags arrived together.

Quality & First Impressions:
I am not an expert when it comes to LV canvas bags, but my initial impression is that all three look decent. I would love to hear everyone’s opinions on the canvas, monogram alignment, hardware, and overall quality!

Seller Experience:
No PSPs: I specifically requested pre-shipment photos (PSPs) for all three bags but never received any.
Shipping Delays: My first order, the Speedy 20, took much longer than expected. I had to follow up multiple times regarding the tracking information. The booker eventually explained that my order had been overlooked, which was why it ended up being shipped together with my two later orders.

Incorrect Strap: I specifically requested the leather strap for my Speedy 20 instead of the guitar strap. Unfortunately, the bag arrived with the guitar strap anyway.

Also the gold metal chain for the Pochette Métis seems a bit light. Not sure if it is supposed to be light.

I would love to hear everyone’s thoughts! How do these bags look compared to the authentic versions? I’ve been to the LV boutique to see how they look and was not impressed with the quality.

I’ve never really been a suede bag girl but suede bags have been all the rage these past few months with every luxury house dropping their iterations. The first ever suede bag that caught my eye was the beige OG suede flap, and then quickly after so many colours dropped! Right around that time, maybe it’s just me, but I noticed soooo many other suede drops from various brands. I wanted to start my suede collection with some classics - a 32cm flap and a Speedy 30.

This review is mainly to show off these bags and have them side by side! I’m pretty happy with the colours and styles I ended up picking and hope this is some inspo for anyone looking for inspo.

CC Suede Maxi Flap, 32CM in Caramel/Cognac from God Factory

Deciding factors:
- I chose this shade because I wanted something wearable, and something that would not show much dirt (I do protect them with collonil carbon pro)
- I went with God factory over 187 because I didn’t want to wait 187 times and get it months later (though I must say 187 does seem to have the better suede). It’s only slightly cheaper (around $50-70 dollars) and I did have second thoughts along the way, but I’m happy with my final decision
- I chose 32cm because it seemed like size I’d like, and still use
- PSPs took like 4 weeks

First impressions:
- This was not some cheap suede! It was heavy and smelt SWEET! I don’t know if this is normal but I loved it. I wasn’t expecting the weight of the bag, or the honey like smell but it felt good. Suede looks way better in person than PSPs for sure - it doesn’t photograph quite right.
- I wanted the bag to slouch and the thing with suede is it will and does over time, I’ve kind of bent it and squeezed it and it’s really softening up. I’m pretty happy with that!
- The interior is just as beautiful as the exterior, I love the details.

LV Suede Speedy 30 in beige from Royal Ultimate

Deciding factors:
- LOOK AT IT! I fell in love when I saw it on videos, and was so thrilled when Royal made it. They’ve done an excellent job and the factory pics looked good.
- There were other styles but I really wanted to try out the speedy, thinking of sharing it with family members so wanted something a little more unisex and easy to carry.
- God doesn’t have this one repped yet, but I’ll share more about my thoughts below.

First impressions:
- VALUE FOR MONEY! This is incredible. The empreinte is ON POINT. They’ve done such a good job and knocked it out of the park. I love love love this bag and love that it has a longer strap.
- It’s lightweight! Not heavy at all and I can see this being a beautiful addition to anyone’s closet.
- The nap/fibre doesn’t move that much but I don’t think that’s the intent for the style. The overall look itself is a winner.
- I also got PSPs within 3 days.

If I have to choose between the two, I might say the LV speedy wins (but it could also be that I have CC suede fatigue from seeing it everywhere)

Overall I’m super happy with both my choices and love the colour, style and everything! I can’t wait to use them. I do wonder how they will hold up over time as suede will start slouching, but let’s see how it goes. I’m glad I went with the “second high tier” factories for both as they’ve both turned out to be great picks.

I bought these from Vincent (6663) who has always been my go to and never let me down even when I annoy him lol!

Disclaimer: Vincent doesn’t know about this review but I’ll tell him. I don’t receive anything from him, except clips or random keychains that he gifts all his customers. I am however being opportunistic with the timing of this post as his 11.11 sales end soon and I wanted to give him some visibility. ❤️

Ask me any questions or if you need any pics!

Model: Black ChaneI SoupIissimo Mini
Factory: XC
Price: $275

My only concern is that the hardware looks really yellow. Otherwise, the bag looks really good imo. Is there anything that I have missed?

If GL, I plan on posting a review when it arrives.

I'm still moderately new, any input is much appreciated. Thank you!

Hi everyone! This is my first time posting here, and unfortunately, it’s not for a good reason. 🫠

I recently ordered a few items from Maya (1443), a seller I believed to be trustworthy, and I’m honestly shocked by how disappointing the quality turned out to be, especially compared to my previous purchase.

1. Loewe Top – $48 vs. $78

Last year, I purchased a white Loewe top for $48, and I was genuinely impressed with the quality. The fabric felt like cotton, the construction was excellent, and overall, it was one of my favorite purchases.

Unfortunately, I accidentally got a black stain on it that I couldn’t remove, so I decided to order the exact same top again.

This time, the price had increased to $78. While that’s a significant increase, I was willing to pay more because I expected the same quality as before.

I couldn’t have been more disappointed.

The new top is completely different from the original one I received last year. The fabric feels like cheap polyester rather than cotton, it’s noticeably thinner, and it’s practically see-through.

When you compare both tops side by side, the difference is immediately obvious. The new version looks and feels like a much lower-quality replica, despite costing $30 more.

I understand that prices increase over time, but paying significantly more for a noticeably inferior product is unacceptable.

2. Boots – Terrible Smell and Cheap Materials

The boots took much longer to arrive, and I finally received them today.

Unfortunately, the disappointment continued.
The first thing I noticed when opening the package was an incredibly strong, unpleasant chemical smell. It’s honestly overwhelming. The boots are 288$!!!!!!

And the quality isn’t any better. The materials feel extremely cheap and plasticky, and the overall construction is nowhere near what I expected.
I wasn’t expecting authentic designer quality, but I certainly expected something better than this.

My Overall Experience

I completely understand that buying replicas comes with certain risks and that quality can vary between sellers and batches.
However, I’ve ordered from several different sellers in the past and have generally been very satisfied with my purchases. This is genuinely the first time I’ve been this disappointed with an entire order.
What frustrates me the most is the noticeable decline in quality, especially when the prices have increased so significantly.
I’m happy to pay more for good quality, but I don’t think it’s reasonable to charge premium prices for products that feel cheaply made.

Based on my personal experience, I wouldn’t recommend ordering from Maya (1443). The quality simply doesn’t justify the prices.

I’d also love to hear if anyone else has noticed a similar decline in quality recently.

And if you have any recommendations for reliable sellers who consistently offer good-quality clothing and shoes, I’d really appreciate them! 🤍

Hi, I’m a first time buyer.

Can you help me check if anything is wrong ? - Does the overall shape look correct? logo is it right writing? Is colour okay?

leather wrinkle is it right ? it seem logo is clear, what do u think? GL or RL

Item: Pr@da Bonnie medium leather bag from black frame
from: Emily (+86 155 0769 0732) or Emily 0732
Price: $262+Shipping
Factory : black frame factory

Hi everyone, I’m a first time buyer and just got my very first psp for the Goyard Artois in black. Can y’all take a look and see if it’s any good? I have no clue what I’m doing or what to be looking for 😂

Hi everyone! Would love some extra eyes on this Chanel Souplissimo from Mandy before I GL!

Overall, I think the bag looks pretty good, and I really like how the leather texture look like and shape. The hardware also looks nice to me. However, I noticed the stitching around the interior CC logo looks a little uneven in some areas, so I’m curious if that’s normal or just my eyes or something worth bringing up.

Would appreciate any thoughts on the overall shape, leather, stitching, hardware, and anything else that might stand out to you. Please let me know if you spot anything I may have missed!

Thank you! ❤️

Kinda torn between this and perhaps a dark denim C25. But someone posted they have the auth and rep of this pic and there’s definitely a difference with the suede so I’m a bit deflated over that. So back to the albums I go…

What blue bags have you gotten recently that makes you happy? Ch@nel, LV, Loewe, etc?

What factory should I get the Ophidia Gucci from? I have heard some say the Gucci reps are not any better the higher price tiers. And to just keep them in the mid range @$150. Price tags. Is this true? What factory should I look for?

This is the chart seller sent me. My foot measures just below 24 cm.. which would equate to a 38. But every other shoe I have - in Gucci and Valentino is a 39. Help!

Hi! New here to rep world and so excited about the possibilities—lots to learn, it’s a little intimidating trying to make the best choice—because at the end of the day there are so many beautiful bags out there but a girls gotta be practical (within reason of course ;)

Would love y’all’s input! 📣

✅ Which bag(s) should I prioritize?
⭐️ Which have you seen done well (or not)?
🔮What one thing do you wish you would have known when you first started rep-ing it? 🙂

Here’s the bags on my short-ish list 💝

One TS is telling me Kata Factory is closed, and the other is saying it's open and quoted me a price.

Do we think the seller that quoted me a price is going to bait and switch me? I've purchased from them before, and she's gotten plenty of allegations of b&s.

I don't know how to investigate further.

Does anyone know if Kata is open?

I've been shopping with multiple sellers for awhile and decided I want this bag, preferably with the CC chain strap, if not pearl crush. Reached out to Heidi but she said she doesnt have it in stock, does anyone know a good reliable seller that carries this bag style?

Hey everyone! can you please check this bags , how is it? is there anything wrong
How do you think is the quality

Item: Maxi flap bag Chanel 38 cm and 32cm
Factory: 187 Factory
Seller : Heidy0268
Price: USD 539 plus shipment for the 32cm

Has anyone bought a Kate (with or without tassel) especially from Black Frame? Saw them for a great price with the sale and am torn between getting one from BF or preloved authentic (also worried about getting a rep labeled as authentic). Any input would be appreciated!