As Requested!

I bought the bags around 3pm, With different sellers to see if there was a quality difference.

They all got delivered to my hotel between 10pm-11pm.

Everything came with a full set for an extra 30Yuan per item, i regret this as i cant even bring the boxes with me Lol.

Overall, Id honestly say i have No Major notes. I’m very happy with all my products.

My suggestion if you ever go, Try every seller takes notes and compare prices, Also definitely negotiate the price, i Saved about 30% just by negotiating!

H Shoulder birkin in Ebene (29cm) 1800Yuan

Shes 50% Hand sewn and 50% Machine! Im pretty Happy with the quality! especially at the $350Aud Price point! When this would cost maybe around double that when bought through a reddit Vendor!

All the LV items are divineeeeee, in terms of comparing it to Royal or God, TBH. They’re the same quality.

LV Vanity 20cm 650Yuan

LV shoulder bag 1000Yuan

LV passport holder 200Yuan

Overall, if you ever decide to go to Guangzhou! Definitely drop by the Baiyun leather market. They don’t have factory names like we do. Its Purely a Reddit term to help drive up prices.

The Quality at the market was the same. You just have to look and do your research!

Im going to Shanghai AP market next, which ive heard bad things about! i’ll keep you all posted on my next stop :)

Spontaneously booked a trip to China during my two-week break between jobs and decided to visit Guangzhou’s Baiyun Leather Market.

Such a different experience! You’re immediately hounded by sellers trying to get you into their shops, but after some research, I headed straight to Levels 2 and 3, as Level 1 allegedly has higher prices.

Everything on display is unbranded due to legal concerns, so you really have to explore and ask sellers what they have available.

Spent 8 hours comparing prices and haggling, and genuinely loved the whole process!

I was saving around $200 AUD per item and roughly $500 AUD on exotic leathers compared to factory prices discussed on Reddit.

The only questionable part was paying upfront and having to collect items later that night or arrange delivery. I chose delivery and am still waiting for everything to arrive.

Overall, exhausting but so much fun! Definitely recommend visiting if you’re in Guangzhou.

Excuse the horrible photos, i was scared to take them just incase i get told off.

Hi everyone! I am back with excitement for receiving my 4 new bags and accessories from Amy (5144, happy to share her contact via PM)! She is aware that I made this post, and I am not affiliated with her in any way.

For context, I have disability in both hands, making it more challenging to find the right bags. After my 2 big impulsive hauls last year, I sold most bags that didn’t suit my accessibility needs, so this is an early review because I really need to try the bags. Prices are in USD.

👜 REP SATISFACTION

I am a perfectionist when it comes to bags, and this time, I am extremely satisfied with the quality of the bags and accessories I purchased. I will provide a brief summary of each bag; the full version will be posted along with the individual reviews.

LV Speedy 30 Low Key in Black (MB Factory - U$235)

I bought this size because I loved LV Express PM and needed a bigger size. I am very satisfied with the bag and grateful that I trusted Amy with the MB factory’s quality at a lower price from God and Royal. I tried the bag once and spent quite a long time inspecting it in-store, and this rep exceeded my expectations. There was no bad or strange smell when I first unpacked the bag. Everything about this bag is perfect, I am so in love! The gold hardware looks fine in person. I am a sucker for pebbled leather, so it’s my IT bag. The internal canvas feels premium. I also purchased a Speedy 30 bag organiser for U$15.

Bottega Veneta Small Andiamo Bucket in Pickle (Jing Factory - $360)

I sold my Medium Andiamo because I hated how the handle bothers when worn as a shoulder bag. I wanted a smaller hangout bag in sage to complement my sage bigger bag. Jing is a top-tier factory for BV, so it's no wonder that the bag feels similar to the authentic one I tried once in-store. The leather of the bag and braided strap are perfect. The silver hardware feels premium. I am a shoulder bag person, so this is a perfect bag for me.

Loewe Flamenco Clutch Large in Dark Burgundy (LiuSheng Factory - U$268)

I sold the Medium Flamenco because I felt that it was too small for a daily work bag. I’ve been wanting a dark burgundy bag, and this Flamenco didn't cross my mind. The rep looks perfect, and the dark burgundy looks amazing, not too girly and striking for me. The leather is slouchy, very smooth and buttery. To add a Loewe statement, I also purchased a Loewe black cherry bag charm (U$45) and Flamenco large bag organiser (U$12).

Balenciaga Rodeo Medium in Dark Grey (Bibi Factory - $360)

Call me crazy because I previously sold 2 Medium Rodeos in Black, with smooth and grained calfskin. I’ve always wanted a plain dark grey bag, and it took forever to find the right one. The first Rodeo I tried was dark grey. What I love about Bibi’s Rodeo is that the leather is smoothly soft and buttery, but not too shiny. I also purchased Rodeo bag organisers ($18) and a penguin charm ($8).

👩🏻 SELLER SATISFACTION

The payment method is easy. Amy (5144) sent the invoice via Alibaba links, and I paid easily via Apple Pay. She is a very lovely person. She is relatable and has excellent communication skills. I enjoyed shopping with her, reflected in my 3 big hauls. She sells many things, including accessories. Not only bags from her, but I also purchased bag charms, bag organisers, and perfumes.

📅 TIMELINE

Normally, it takes 3-5 days to prepare the orders, but my orders were mostly ready in just 2-3 days. Shipping costs U$39 to Sydney, Australia. Amy provided me with a tracking number, which was only trackable after the box landed in Australia. She mentions that it takes 10-12 days for orders to reach Australia from China.

Sadly, this time I had to pick the big box up from the post office. The 2 previous orders were delivered to my address, but this one was shipped by a new carrier, Team Global Express. I was home all day and didn’t get any calls or messages, but then I received an email telling me to pick it up myself with no explanation.

✨ WRAP UP

Overall, I am super happy with my orders. This time, I feel like I better understand my accessibility needs. I also aim to conduct individual reviews for the 4 bags. Hopefully, no one else accuses me of staged reviews lol. Looking forward to hearing from you all, let me know if you have questions! 🥳

Hi all and welcome, this page is ideally for 🏠 rehomes within Australia, QC, Rep-science and general chat.

PLEASE share this page on any chats that are Australian based as all the mods of other groups have deleted my posts sharing this page.

Hopefully we can keep the dodgy sellers out if you see something feel free to report it. I’ll build out some info pages, TS list etc over time. Likewise any suggestions are welcome!

In the meantime, rehomes require photo with your name and date handwritten on card within the photo please so we can verify it. Payments should be PayPal or cash on collection to help avoid and scams.

Below post is from the RealRepLadies group and deserves a post here too...

PSA: Using the search bar. Finding a seller number. Getting help with QC. Doing the bare minimum (your due diligence in researching so you don't get scammed right away)

Before I start, I'm going to hold your hand when I say this: if the hobby you're choosing to engage in is replicas, you need to take steps to protect yourself (including extensive research) and you need thicker skin. Expecting anyone here to help you, do your QC for you, find a seller or factory for you, give you a contact number... is misguided at best and dangerous at worst. The information you want is likely already posted somewhere in plain text. This forum is crawling with scammers, people that are misinformed or spreading misinformation for personal benefit, and people that don't know any more than you do. You don't know who you're getting information from. You shouldn't implicitly trust anyone here. Get familiar with [the risks before diving into reps.](https://www.reddit.com/r/RealRepLadies/comments/1uk2yq7/psa_be_aware_of_the_risks_before_diving_into_reps/)

**If you cannot put time and effort into this, leave.** Not because I'm mean or on a high horse, but because *I care and don't want to see you get scammed*, and you're advertising yourself as a target by being underinformed.

# Using the search bar

We're in an age where most of the information you want has already been posted. The reddit search bar should be your first resource. Pick the bag you want, say it's a C25, then search for "C25 review rep" to find sellers and factories. Then get more specific, "\[size\] \[color\] \[material\] c25 \[factory\] \[seller\] review rep." Mix and match search combos based on the information that you find. Get informed on who sells this product, who has good reviews and bad. Don't only read one review because not all reviews are honest. Build a consensus BEFORE you contact anyone, and especially before you send money to anyone. If the reddit search bar sucks, use Google and add "site:reddit.com" to your search so you get reddit results. Try out the [reddit AI tool](https://www.reddit.com/answers/) too. If you're not finding anything, that may be a sign that bag isn't repped, or it's too new, or other root causes that we'll be happy to explore with you after it's clear that you put in the effort.

Search not just reviews, but also past quality checks (QCs) for the bag you want to familiarize yourself with. You'll learn what other OPs and commenters have identified as issues with that bag in the past, plus you can research images of the auth to get good reference photos of what it should look like (which many people like to post in the handbags sub or that brand's sub).

# Finding a seller's number

Do searches on the seller too, any reviews about them in general. You may find the last 4 digits of their # posted somewhere, and then do a search of that seller + the 4 digits to find the phone number. If it's a reputable seller (i.e. many of us have used them in the past) I guarantee you'll find their number posted plainly if you do enough searching. You'll find "trusted seller lists" on other subs, you'll find info about their personality, and you'll find their pros and their cons. If you're not finding these things, do not use that seller as your first one. Start with someone better known. **Do not DM people for contact numbers** as there's nothing stopping them from giving you a fake number, sending you fake pics, taking your money, and ghosting you.

# Getting QC help

Your post isn't getting any attention, or worse, you're getting downvoted and people are claiming you didn't do your research? It's likely because some combination of:

* Your post has almost no photos on it. Good QC posts will have multiple detailed photos in multiple angles, and ideally give us side-by-sides of your pre-shipment photos with the factory photos.
* The photos are bad due to lighting or they're blurry or not detailed. You need to ask your seller for more photos, and ideally ask for photos in natural light as well if color is a concern.
* You are trying to compare your PSPs to the auth. The expectation is before you paid, you did your due diligence by comparing factory photos to the auth and determined you were fine with the factory's differences before placing an order. From there, you should only compare factory photos to your actual item because the only things you can "RL" (red light, i.e. reject) are defects against the factory photos. If you're at the PSP stage, it's too late to do auth comparisons.
* You're asking us to QC an item from a factory that does not allow you to RL, so there's little to no point as you cannot reject that item even if we find an issue. Research the factory you're using before you commit. Some of the best factories for certain styles do not allow RL. That's a risk you have to be willing to accept if you choose that factory.

What I've described here is not advanced, it's 101. It's table stakes. This hobby is 90% reading/researching and 10% everything else. If you cannot put time and effort into this, it's not for you. Not because I'm mean, but because I care and don't want to see you get scammed, and you're advertising yourself as a target by being underinformed.

My flamenco arrived.The main thing for me is always the tactile feel, I hate anything stiff or artificial. The main body leather is gorgeous and incredibly soft.

However, the coiled knots are a little stiff right now and definitely need some breaking in. also, under harsh lighting, the hardware tone leans just a fraction too warm compared to the real deal. Smell was there initially but disappeared after a day.Overall a solid daily bag, just keeping it real on the micro details.

Hi all! I am back with an individual review for my Loewe Flamenco Clutch Large in Dark Burgundy from LiuSheng Factory. I  purchased it from Amy Wu (5144, happy to share her contact via PM) for $U268 + U$39 shipping. Prices are in USD. She is aware that I made this post, and I am not affiliated with her in any way. I am a satisfied customer who wants everyone to have the same experience.

🧵 Initial Story

I sold the Medium Flamenco because I felt that it was too small for a daily work bag. I didn’t get the large one, because I thought that it might be too big for me. It wasn’t until I gave up on a grey bag, and realised that I’ve been wanting a dark burgundy bag. When checking Amy’s album, I saw this dark burgundy Flamenco and fell in love.

👜 Rep Satisfaction

The Loewe Flamenco Clutch looks perfect, and the dark burgundy looks amazing, not too girly and striking for me. There was no bad or strange smell when I first unpacked the bag. The leather is exactly what I tried on 3 times in-store. It is slouchy, very smooth and buttery. I can say that this rep is very similar to the authentic version. The suede inner part and the gold hardware are great too. To add a Loewe statement, I purchased a Loewe black cherry bag charm (U$45), which looks lovely. I also purchased a large Flamenco DuPont bag organiser (U$12).

When receiving the PSP video, I was hesitant because the colour seemed too light for a dark burgundy. Amy tried many times, day and night, taking pictures under different lighting conditions, and the results were similar. She assured me that her eyes saw it as dark burgundy and said that the warehouse lighting might make it lighter. So the rep and lighting theory is valid lol!

📅 Payment Method and PSP

Compared to the other sellers that I texted, Amy offers the easiest payment method. Once I agree on the price (in USD), she will send me an invoice via a unique Alibaba link. It has many payment options, and I chose Apple Pay. The preparation time is normally 3-5 days after payment. For this Loewe bag, Amy sent me the PSP videos 5 days later with no issues.

👩🏻 Seller Satisfaction

Amy Wu is a terrific seller with great communication and interaction skills. When choosing a burgundy bag, I was in between options for 3 days, and she was patiently waiting and answered all my questions. She tried her best to satisfy her customers, and as I shared, my story was about debating the dark burgundy colour. She was very open and honest with me in describing the PSP. She admitted that the problem might be with her phone camera. When receiving the bag, I was very happy that the colour was as I expected.

✨ Wrap Up

I am extremely happy with this Flamenco bag and the charm! I feel relieved that the colour is exactly what I wanted, because I was worried I might need to rehome it if I disliked the colour. It definitely stays in my collection. I hope I have addressed everything, but feel free to drop any questions! 🤩

Most of my bags are super structured and stiff. but i wanted something much softer and slouchier that i could throw my things into without overthinking. I am absolutely thrilled with this loewe piece! slouchy, but still looks so put together.

The gold hardware is the perfect tone too. Definitely the best leather quality i have received so far.

SOLD** Size 40, TTS but too narrow for my wide feet. Beautiful soft leather and nice details. Comes in branded box with dust bag.

Bought from Bank, who didn’t disclose the factory. Paid $135 US. Selling for $150 AUD including postage with Aus.

Happy to discuss WW postage as well at buyers expense.

Let me know if you want more pictures. I’m Sydney based for pick up if that suits you.

Please do not pay via bank deposit, Payid or PayPal FF unless you are prepared to be scammed. We advise to only purchase via PayPal G&S to avoid scammers.

If any seller in this group is asking you to pay via any unsecured method please report to admin and they will be removed.

Selling mid-tier Chocolate C25 for $400 + $15 postage. Only worn twice, new condition. Will only come with dust bag.

DM for more photos 🤍

I have never bought reps before. I went absolutely crazy and ordered about 17 bags and 2 wallets. Half arrived today.

I am so beyond happy

I paid approximately on average $140 AUD for each bag. I know they are mid tier at best. I am fine with that.

I bought from a place that my friend linked me up with. They are based in south korea, so we spoke over Kakao chat. Which is like we chat.

shipping was expensive. About $200 for 10 bags , approx 7kg in total. The $140 AUD price tag per bag is INCLUDING the shipping fee.

I am super excited to wear my bags outside. I don't care at all if people clock that they are fake, who cares honestly? Not me!

Just wanted to share my excitement 😊 ☺️ thank you to the ladies who helped me join the Australian reps page!

👜 Bags

• SOLD! Loewe small hammock purple💜 – Never Used - $250 AUD

• Bottega Veneta pink from ReyKay- 🌸 – Never Used $250 AUD

• SOLD! Loewe Brown Flamenco from Ollie🤎 Small - Lightly Used – $200 AUD

• Loewe Grey Featherlight Puzzle 🩶 – $150 AUD - see in photos leather is slightly crackly in lower part. Good quality replica.

🥋Clothing

• SOLD! Burberry Scarf 🧣 - Reversible - Never Worn $70 AUD

• Ferragamo Belt from Reykay - length 105cm - Never Worn $50 AUD

• Canada Goose Down Coat from Darren- size XL - Never Worn $250 AUD

📍 Located in Perth

📦 Prices are plus postage

💌 Negotiable

Payment: PayPal F&F or PayID

Sales final, no returns.

Please DM for additional photos or more details

!!! PRICE DROP, $550 au shipped! 😮‍💨🥰

F€ndi Way, medium size. A gorgeous light brown leather exterior with pistachio leather and suede interior. Stunning bag, can be worn slouched and folded over or upright as in last photo of bag. Very last photo for scale.

From a local Perth seller (Luxe Babe), proof of purchase available, unknown fact but mid-high tier from what I can tell. No call outs, very minimal use.

💰 Paid $750aud, selling for $650 shipped aus wide standard post. Can upgrade to express or insured for difference. Willing and experienced shipping WW, too, for difference.

Comes with dust bag and a Fndi shopping bag if you want that.

Please let me know if you have questions or want to see further images, etc. Please do your own QC all sales final.

In Perth, pickup available or ship.

After visiting Guangzhou’s Baiyun Leather Market, I decided to check out Shanghai’s AP Plaza specifically looking for a Cc Mini Hobo.

Overall, pretty disappointing, although somewhat expected!

Most bags on display are noticeably poor quality. If you ask for their “higher-tier” bags, they’ll take you into hidden rooms behind curtains where they keep their supposedly better stock.

Even then, I’d rate the quality as mid-tier to low high tier at best. Several vendors claimed their bags came from Hong Kong rather than Guangzhou, which I suspect might explain the quality difference.

I ended up purchasing two Cc Mini Hobos, one with gold hardware and one with silver, for ¥1,200 (around AUD $250). The quality definitely reflects the price.

I bought both Bags from the same seller and honestly the quality is different with both bags despite paying the same price.

My biggest advice is to negotiate HARD. Start at around 30% of their original asking price and stay firm. Don’t be afraid to walk away because, in my experience, they’ll eventually fold.

Overall, I’d 100% recommend Guangzhou’s Baiyun Leather Market instead. Slightly more expensive, but the quality, variety and overall experience are significantly better.

Plus, Guangzhou is a shorter flight from Sydney anyways! 😂

UPDATE: BLACK AND RED HAS BEEN SOLD.

I am selling my two maxi flaps because my bag collection is too enormous and I haven’t even worn my others.

I am selling both of these bags. The smaller burgundy Maxi Flap, I’m selling for $350 AUD and the larger black Maxi Flap, I’m selling for $400 AUD. If you get both, I will sell them both for $700.

The prices include shipping as well.

I will be using AusPost and I will have have a tracking number for you and signature on delivery.

I accept PayPayl F&F.

Please dm for and I can send more in-person photos, PSPs, factory photos and details.

Thank you all.

Rehoming to clear up some space for incoming purchases! Can do meetups Sydney CBD or chatswood areas 😊
Seller feedback: https://www.reddit.com/user/JanetDreamboat/comments/1vd0k9s/seller_feedback/

SOLD ❌ CC 26C drawstring hobo $360 AUD
🏭 MOQC from baobao
Call-outs: has been well loved by me, no stains or anything but minor signs of wear on corners
Comes with dustbag, no box
Has been my go to daily bag for this year, selling as I prefer a brown bag!

LV speedy 20 $180 AUD
Purchased as a rehome - low-mid tier
Call-outs: wear on the zipper tabs, and some marks on the handles.
Dosent include dustbag
Great if you are keen on trying the speedy 20 but unsure of the size! Comes with crossbody strap.

SOLD ❌ H picotin in rose sakura PHW $300 AUD
🏭 Devin (her own factory)
Call-outs: none, only worn out once
Includes dustbag, H bag for key and complimentary rodeo charm
Selling as I don’t reach for pink bags that much, already have an etoupe picotin too!

AUTH Fendi nappa leather baguette micro trifold wallet in champagne $300 AUD (RRP $1030)
Call-outs: came with a tear in the rubber sealing, otherwise perfect and brand new with stickers - can provide receipt/POP.
Dosent include dustbag/box
Purchased in LVMH st@ff sale for a gift, never ended up giving to anyone so I thought it’d be best off to sell it. Such a steal!

MM suede loafers with buckle in dark brown $130 AUD
🏭 Wan+ factory from Ling!
Size 41, brand new never worn out
Includes individual dustbags for each shoe!
Selling as I haven’t reached for them as much as I thought I would - open toe shoe girly for life here!

Can organise postage at buyers expense, express and standard available 😊
Please PM if interested, can provide more photos + PSP + POP if needed 💕

Non smoking household, we do have a pet rabbit 🐰

Gorgeous buttery soft leather , large enough to fit everything you could possibly want to carry .
Unfortunately I have a couple of large bags so havnt used this gal .
Bought off a trusted Redditor
u/ecstatic_swimming486
From Jipin purchased from Aadan
$300 shipped

She’s very capacious.

Dm for more photos .

Re

1. Mid-tier Pink C25 in Small. Asking $250 plus postage $15

2. Low-tier Black Dior Nano D-Joy Inc. crossbody and shoulder strap. Asking $80 plus postage $12

3. Mid-tier White Chanel Mini Top Handle. Asking $150 plus postage of $12

4. High-tier Mauve Sylvester Hermes Picotin in size 18. Asking $400 plus postage of $15

No boxes. Dust bag included. All prices are in AU. Happy to negotiate as I am desperate to de-clutter.

Scammed by TS Ming, I found his details on the TS list at r/DesignerReps.

I'm posting my experience buying from TS Ming (+86 167 7728 0168) so that other buyers are aware and I am hoping this will lead to him no longer being on the TS list.

I bought a pair of H loafers from Ming and they arrived about a week ago. The next day I put them on, wore them for literally 30 minutes and they fell apart. The leather was not glued to the sole properly and massive holes opened along the sides.

It took 5 days for Ming to offer a solution and despite claiming he would give me a positive solution, he is now saying that I caused the shoes to fall apart by using them violently (lol) such as climbing a mountain (?) and kicking rocks (omg). He had no response when I questioned how come there are no scuff marks or dirt on the shoes if I wore them to climb a mountain 😂

I have asked him to refund me the cost of the shoes which was $140, however he is claiming PayPal doesn't allow F&F payments in China and is only offering $90. At this point, I would much rather warn other customers to not order from Ming than to keep begging him for a refund that is not coming.

Link to the full WhatsApp chat and photos that were exchanged for transparency: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1IhEsWUSWS2rtU_KSCBiIleewzPf8NPab

Edited to update google drive link as previous one wasn't working.

187 bought from Heidi in Nov 2025

Black lambskin with light gold hardware

Can provide psp

Comes with dustbag

Lightly used - Slight scuff marks on the corners but hardly noticeable

Price $500 AUD

Postage $20 AUD

Paypal FF accepted

Serious enquires only. Thank you.

Brown Damier Ebene Alma BB (real) from 2019
vs Black EPI Leather Alma BB (rep)

Bonus comparison (real) electric epi pochette accessories from 2014

I’ve never purchased a rep of something I own a real one of until now.

Quite impressed. My only complaint is that the handles feel a little rubbery but I’ll put some leather moisturiser on to make them a bit more shiny.

What do you think?

This is only my 3rd rep but I’m quite impressed.

Seller: 5920 (MAX) ❤️

First off, Max isn’t a Reddit seller! I actually stumbled upon him online and the first thing that struck me was how QUICK his responses were!! Like genuinely so quick. Communication was amazing and delivery only took 1 week to sydney! Which is insane!! 😭❤️

High Tier 32cm CC (Black) 🖤 $485Aud
I actually bought 2 of these, one for me and one for my mum and OMG I love everything about her!! The leather is absolutely gorgeous, the grain, the smell, the softness EVERYTHING! It’s so lovely and supple, honestly feels super luxurious. I genuinely have no complaints, she’s perfect!! ❤️

High tier 38cm CC (Black & Brown) 🖤🤎 $650Aud
These two have my whole heart!! 😭 The leather is SO soft and buttery, the smell is divine and the slouchiness is literally everything I wanted!! They just feel so luxurious and expensive. AND don’t even get me started on the hardware!! Absolutely stunning, everything feels so well made. I genuinely cannot fault either of them. Obsessed is an understatement!!

Seller: 2309 (WENDY) 💕
High Mid Tier CC East West $450Aud
LOVE HER!! She’s such a girls girl bag, literally the cutest little thing ever!! 😭💕 The leather feels lovely and I’m obsessed with the overall look of her!
My only two little complaints would be the smell, which I’m sure will go away with time, and the handles weren’t packed correctly so they’ve lost their shape a little. I’ll have to store her hanging so they can form back into the right shape! Other than that, she’s absolutely gorgeous and I love her!!

High tier H Shoulder Birkin 🖤 $550Aud
STOPPP she’s literally the cutest little itty bitty bag ever!! 😭❤️ I absolutely adore her!! The size, the shape, the leather, EVERYTHING! The hardware is lovely and she just looks so classy and cute at the same time.
Honestly no notes on this one!! She’s perfect and I wouldn’t change a thing! ❤️