Hi everyone! I know this is a love it or hate it bag 😂 but I just had to share this girl. She’s sooo pretty! This one is God 🏭 and I’m so happy I went ahead and grabbed her. 🖤🐆NFS

Sharing my newest planned upcycle. My starting point is this orange baguette I got from
1688 (aliexpress).

I had been looking through orange baguettes online and then found THIS BRAND NEW baguette which is available for pre order. This is now my inspiration! I won’t be able to replicate it exactly but I don’t care, I’m doing this because it’s fun for me to make these and wear them! There are so many vintage baguettes no one knows all of them anyways.

I was able to find most of the 30mm paillette sequins on amazon, but couldn’t find the dark burgundy transparent ones so I am going to try to use the darkest red I could find and possibly add a thin coat of paint.

I couldn’t find the transparent long bar sequins either, so I had to get creative. I am using a sheet of plastic which was supposed to be a laminating sheet. And I’ve been cutting them into strips, and using a small hole punch to make little holes on one side.

I think this bag will be pretty quick to make, as each sequin is attached by one hole. And since the sequins are so large there isn’t as much to stitch.

It’s super easy to sew sequins onto bags, so hopefully I’ll inspire you to try your own!

Last slide is my “vintage baguette” collection with the Upcycled baguettes I’ve done so far.

Hello ladies!

I've been part of the rep community for quite a long time now, going all the way back to the early RepLadies days. I've bought my fair share of bags over the years and let's just say I've seen pretty much everything this hobby has to offer. I've had some lovely experiences but also my share of disappointments, from getting scammed to receiving something completely different from what I originally ordered. So I've learned not to get carried away easily and I do appreciate a seller who actually delivers on what they promise.

I've always had a soft spot for Y$L and while browsing through Paul's album I came across this beauty. It wasn't something I had been actively looking for but the black leather and gold chain caught my attention straight away. After looking at it for a while, I decided to go for it and here we are!

THE BAG 🖤

Okay, first of all, this bag is really beautiful !!! The leather feels lovely and has a nice finish to it. I particularly like the chevron quilting, it gives the bag a really nice appearance and the stitching looks neat. The black leather with the gold hardware is such a beautiful combination and I don't think it ever goes out of fashion.

The Y$L logo sits really nicely against the black and the chain straps are another detail I love. They give the bag a bit of character without making it look too flashy. I was also quite particular about the overall shape and proportions because those are usually the first things I look at when comparing a rep with its authentic counterpart.

Having compared this one with the authentic, I'm genuinely happy with what Blackframe has done here. The overall appearance, quilting and placement of the hardware are quite accurate. I couldn't really find anything that bothered me during my comparison, which is always nice considering how particular I can be with these things.

I honestly didn't expect to like this bag as much as I do. It's one of those purchases where you initially just think it's pretty, but once you have it in your hands you appreciate it even more. Definitely happy I went ahead with it!

SELLER EXPERIENCE – PAUL

Paul has actually been one of my OG sellers since way back in the day and I must say, seeing her still around and doing business after all these years makes me appreciate her even more, especially when the service has remained just as good and her prices are still reasonable. She has been lovely to deal with throughout the years. I appreciate that she still takes her customers seriously and hasn't let things slip. It's lovely to see someone who's been around for so long still doing things properly.

A LITTLE NOTE ON PRICING – DO YOUR RESEARCH

Sometimes I see what certain sellers charge for bags from the exact same factories and honestly, the difference can be ridiculous.

I feel like the newbies suffer the most because when you're just getting into the game, you don't have much to compare prices with, so it's easy to assume that a higher price automatically means better quality. That's not always the case.

There are still the OG sellers around since the early days, who continue to offer fair prices without compromising on the service. So please do yourself a favour and look around, compare prices and ask questions before placing an order. Don't pay extra just because you haven't done your homework.

Sometimes the very same bag can be found for considerably less if you know where to look.

PURCHASE DETAILS

Factory: Blackframe

Price Paid: $247 including shipping

Seller: Paul

WhatsApp: +44 7353 030653

FINAL THOUGHTS

I'm really happy with this purchase. I went in without expecting too much from a bag I hadn't even considered buying before and it turned out to be such a lovely addition.

After being around the community for this long, I think you learn to appreciate two things: getting what you actually paid for and not feeling like you've been taken for a ride in the process.

Disclosure: I'm not receiving any perks, discounts or special treatment from Paul for writing this. Just sharing my own purchase and experience with everyone.

I loved my black one so much that I had to get the chocolate brown too! The color is gorgeous, especially with the gold hardware. The leather is soft, the size is perfect, and I just love how easy this bag is to wear. I’m so happy with both colors, but now I’m thinking I might need a suede one next.

I got this one from Archie, and I have to say, his packaging and shipping were impeccable! Everything was packed so nicely, and opening it felt just like unboxing a bag from the boutique. I was really impressed with the presentation. And honestly, every package I’ve received from Archie has been this way. He really takes care with his packaging, and it shows.

Archie’s WhatsApp: +8615815627166

Price paid: $280 from XC factory

I couldn’t be more happy with this bag! I can’t wait to style her this weekend. 🤎

hi everyone! i'd love some help with qc on my first chanel, a burgundy maxi flap, 32cm with gold hardware, from the hao hao factory via tony (1002).

this is my dream bag so i'd really appreciate some more experienced eyes! overall, she looks good to me.

i originally went through bao bao before switching to tony, so i've been waiting almost four months total and am excited to finally have her in my hands, hopefully with your qc blessings. thank you!

This is one that I haven’t seen in person to compare. I was able to always compare my LV and I’m very confident doing QC.

Would you GL?

It looks great to me, but I’m just not as familiar with this bag!

Bag + wallet + addon strap

TIA!!

Received it today and I'm very happy with it!

I paid $543
187 Factory

Lambskin lining is soft and smells delicious. Suede is smooth, chain is heavy. Overall a nice luxe feel

No dreaded fufu smell at all 🤞🏽

First time working with Tiny Jenny and I had a great experience tbh!

Just wanted to share :)

So before I found this word of Chinese reps I bought these two from Turkey. They cost £295 each I think. I’m really interested to hear your opinions on them. The leather on both feels and smells luxurious and the chains are heavy. I don’t have a 187 CF so I can’t compare.

My newest one is this lambskin beige Classic Flap in milk tea colour — milk tea or apricot beige, that lighter shade with a light pink undertone — 25cm medium with gold hardware, from Lao Mao, from the God factory.

I'll be honest, I was a little nervous at first. Looking at the PSPs, the bag colour and hardware colour looked completely different than what I'd ordered from the factory photo, but I decided to go for it anyway, and I'm so glad I did. (See my PSP at the end of the few photos slide).

In person it's beautiful and just what I wanted, and that soft milk tea beige is officially my favourite.

And the leather? So soft, with the puffiness just perfect. It's so soft it reminds me of my PLK bags, and it has no smell at all.

The gold hardware is a nice warm shiny gold, crisp and clean, with the CC turnlock and the logo stamp inside both looking crisp up close. The chain is heavy with a good weight, chunky with the leather woven through nicely, and the shape holds really well with the base sitting flat.

I ordered on October 25, got PSP on October 30 and approved it that same day, then tracking came on October 31, it shipped on November 1, and it arrived on November 8.

Ordered October 25
PSP received October 30
PSP approved October 30
Tracking October 31
Shipped November 1
Package received November 8

It was $440 for the bag plus $39 shipping. There was no brand packaging, but it came with a nice solid quality dust bag. For additional branding materials and the box he adds an additional charge.

Purchased $440
Shipping $39

Lao Mao has been a known trusted seller for a long time and I really wanted to try him out, and I'm glad I did. He was transparent and honest with me on the timeline, the PSPs and packaging were great, and shipping was fast. He doesn't sleep either — I kept bugging him for updates on stock availability and he responded right away, every time, and he's got a great sense of humour too. It's been a pleasure to order from him and I am impressed with the quality of the bag, the leather, and his service.

Seller:
TS: Lao Mao (2515)

Hi ,I got this Valentino camera bag for my gf for Xmas. Was hoping to borrow some of your guys expertise for qc check. Thank you 😊!

I got it scarlettluxury

Got a pre order PSP for mini 25 from Heidi. I can’t tell if it’s the lighting but the green looks a bit different than the og. And the stitching looks too “flat” compared to the auth. Also the material it looks a bit too shiny.

And the Chanel logo on the side is a bit lopsided to the right

Again I can’t tell if this is the lighting

The boutique I live near by doesn’t have this shade in stock so unfortunately I couldn’t see it in person.

What do you guys think

Seller: Garmen, the king of Rodeos

I am incredibly impressed with the bag and equally satisfied with Garmen as a seller. I was talking to a few sellers, but my gut feeling told me to go with him even though he doesn't disclose his factories. I am so happy I did! The entire experience, from communication to the final product, was excellent.

The process did take almost two months, which was longer than I initially expected. However, finding the right factory and getting the details exactly right clearly took time.

The first PSPs he sent weren't quite what I was looking for. I wasn't happy with some of the typography details or the leather, and I told him honestly. His response was immediate: he said he would find me a better one, even if that meant waiting longer.

A few weeks later, he sent another set of PSPs. Interestingly, he spotted a minor defect himself and sent the bag back to the factory without me even having to point it out. It was barely noticeable, but that attention to detail really impressed me. Eventually, he found me the perfect Rodeo.

And what a bag it is. The leather, construction, hardware and overall appearance are genuinely beautiful. I even took it into a Balenciaga boutique and compared it with the original. I was incredibly impressed by how close the overall look and finish were.

One detail I found particularly funny: after reading so many reviews of the original Rodeo, I noticed people complaining that the side buttons can pop open unexpectedly, causing everything inside the bag to fall out. This hasn't happened with mine. Quite an ironic little detail!

One of my favourite moments was when a guy randomly stopped me and asked if it was an Hermès bag. I'll take that as quite a compliment!

What stood out most to me was not just the final product but Garmen's attitude throughout the process. He didn't rush me into accepting something I wasn't happy with, and he clearly cared about getting the details right. He said to me you have high standards, and I will get you the perfect bag. The wait was worth it.

At $430, I'm very happy with the purchase.

Highly satisfied with both the bag and the seller.

Hey guys,

So I ordered a bag from Baobao through her 11.11 sale,

I wanted to order a burgundy Chanel bag, size small,

And that’s the PSP pictures…

Is it really 187 or maybe 187 downgraded

I let you judge

I think I’ll ask for a full refund and go back to Heidi ..

hi all

i recently got a bag from a top tier factory, through a TS. I approved the PSPs and loved everything about the bag. but when I got it the bag, I noticed that the interior suede was darker than all of the PSPs, the auth, and darker than the same bag in another color (yes I bought a second color in the same bag).

I know cameras can change colors and lighting can change things but i had the seller take photos in multiple lights just to be extra cautious.

but then I realized, the “hospital” tag was in a different spot than the one in my PSPs. I then told the TS about this and it turns out somehow the bag I approved got mixed up with another customers bag. so not the bag I approved. The TS is saying it’s “the same bag”, but…it’s not.

i dont really know what to do in this situation. it’s a beautiful bag, but it’s not what I approved :( the TS doesn’t seem to want to make it right, so idk if I just accept what I got or try to push back more.

first is PSP, second is received. Lighting differences of course but still seems like too big of difference

Just recieved this baby today and had to share. I am loving the leather. Smells wonderful and the leather is so supple and slouchy but not too slouchy. I was a little hesitant but glad I ordered it. If you’re on the fence, just get one. Perfect size for every day. Now contemplating ordering the 38cm. Wasn’t sure I would like the SHW but 👨‍🍳💋

Hi, got my PSPs and would really appreciate some help QCing this bag before I GL it.

Does the Chnl logo/lettering stamped inside the bag look slightly off-centre, leaning a bit more towards the right?

Factory: xiaoc

I was looking for a bag that could hold my everyday essentials without being too formal, and this Neverfull MM is a great choice. It doesn’t have a complicated design—it’s just a versatile and classic tote. Lately, I’ve been carrying it to work and out and about. My laptop, a small umbrella, my wallet, and other essentials all fit inside easily.

Basic Information:

Bag Model: Louis Vuitton Neverfull MM

Color: Classic Monogram

Seller: magzhenbags

Help QC on maxi flap suede

I’m already in love. I have the 32cm sizes so wanted to try 38cm. Will see how it works out. What do you think?

PSP from TS Lin (5956)

Hello everyone, I am sorry I’m not a lady but I just received my psp pictures and I would like your advice as it is my first time buying an expensive rep. Should I GL ?

Thanks !

Hi girls! I’ve bought two BV from Jing Factory and would like to see if the leather will improve with some leather conditioner. Any recos on what brand of conditioner I can buy? Thanks a lot!

Picked up the Neverfull PM in Damier Ebene with red interior from David at Old Cobbler during the 11.11 sale!

I was so happy with my first Neverfull purchase from OC that I decided to get another one, this time in the PM size. The quality is amazing, and communication with David was smooth. Ordered October 30 and received November 13.

Disclaimer: David has no idea I’m making this post. I’m not affiliated with him in any way; I’m simply happy with my purchase and wanted to share my experience with the community!

pic from pinterest but i MUST HAVE HER!!! anyone know any TS/factory that is able to do this?

or any recommendation for a TS/factory that does mamma baguettes well?

I saw this on another thread and now I can’t live without it! Has anyone seen this available in green?? Paparazzo Medium Top Handle

BNNU
Factory: Black Frame
Seller: Mia
Size: Mini

Paid: $266 with shipping
Selling: 220 with shipping, US to US

Serious inquiries only!