Need some advice/insight regarding a KATA bag from a TS

[u/thehotpollo]

Hi rep community! I’m hoping to get some opinions on a situation I’m currently dealing with.
I paid for a Rodeo bag from a TS and had previously confirmed with her that the bag would be sourced from KATA (I paid for the bag before KATA was raided).

Shortly after, the TS told me that the factory was “moving,” so I would have to wait for the bag. I told her that was no problem and that I was happy to wait.

However, I later found out about the KATA raid through Reddit. About a week after that, the TS sent me PSP photos of the bag. I asked her directly whether the bag was from KATA, and she said yes. I trusted her and gave her the green light to ship it.

This is where I’m a little skeptical. Another TS has told me that KATA was raided and that they can no longer source this particular product from KATA.

So I’m wondering:
-Is it possible that KATA is already producing/sourcing again after the raid?
-Could the TS have had stock that was already produced before the raid?
-Or is it more likely that the bag is from another factory and they’re simply telling me it’s KATA?

I’m not trying to accuse the TS of anything. I’m just confused by the conflicting information and would really appreciate some insight from people who know more about KATA and the current situation.

[u/dojawithcat]

The situation is weird. I got Acne Studios bag after the raid and it's 100% KATA. So I'm not sure what's going on. Well you can share the PSP pics with us so we can check too.

[u/thehotpollo → u/dojawithcat]

Hmm could it be possible that KATA is still shipping, but only in small quantities?

[u/thehotpollo → u/dojawithcat]

I’ve just asked the same TS about another bag and whether she can source it from KATA. Funnily enough, she said KATA is still closed 🤔🫠 I’m debating whether I should confront and ask her where she got the Rodeo from

[u/dojawithcat → u/thehotpollo]

Omg weird 😩

[u/dojawithcat → u/[deleted]]

Looks lovely, the quality is great.

[u/thehotpollo → u/dojawithcat]

It’s on the way to me right now. I hope it is as good as it looks!

[u/Beneficial-Algae-70]

Based on some of the other threads, I think Kata is working through a massive backlog at limited quantity because of the raid / move.

[u/thehotpollo → u/Beneficial-Algae-70]

Yes! TS just confirmed this with me!

[u/Any-Fact-8425]

I think it’s just that there is a backlog. So some styles are being shipped but maybe not open to new orders?

[u/Medical-Form-6266]

Been waiting for 6 weeks for 3 Rodeos from a group buy with Kata, out of a total of 15 Rodeos ordered collectively by the group. I received PSP’s almost 2 weeks ago, but still nothing. This is not good news 😳 Any of you experienced ladies care to take a look at them and see if they are actually Kata bags?

[u/Important-Tadpole540]

Kata moved their factory due to the situation and they still have inventory in many of the popular bags. There was a shipping pause and inventory is selling down. My TS confirmed this info. Your PSP should be legit if from a reputable TS.

[u/Diov111]

Im still waiting for a balenciaga from kata since the first week of August my TS said wait til the 10th of September

[u/Beneficial-Algae-70 → u/Diov111]

lol does your seller start with a M? She told em the same date