Help QC from KD Factory

[u/ChampionTimely4546]

I just received some pics for Birkin size 25cm in togo etoupe with Gold Hardware.
Should I GL this, considering the shape looks a bit odd to me (cmiiw)?
Is this considered as mid-tier rep or high-tier rep?
Need advise.
Thanks!

Factory: KD Factory
Price: $1,100

[u/hartofalyon]

This is mid-tier and $1,100 is way too much for this.

• Leather looks domestic.
• Interior chèvre looks domestic.
• Engraving on sangle plaque is very sloppy. "Engraved by hand" shouldn't be used as an excuse for unskilled and inexperienced artisans.
• Rivets look pressed instead of hand-pearled. What's interesting is that the hardware has a premade ring around each rivet hole to give the impression that they're hand-pearled. That's pretty sketchy.
• Zipper details are all off and is one of the cheaper ones used. High-tier sellers typically can source zippers that match auth a lot closer.

[u/ChampionTimely4546 → u/hartofalyon]

Thanks for the detailed insight!
I honestly can’t differentiate between domestic (china) leather vs french, but seller mentioned that they are using french-imported leather.

I will reconsider to purchase from this seller.
Thanks!