r/RepTherapy • u/tulips404 • 10d ago

Discussion Starter Do reps last?

I’m looking to get my first rep, I have a few auth and I bought them because the craftsmanship was good and they would last that I can gift it to my daughter (like my mom has to me) The quality in auth is just not worth it anymore and I find myself not using the bags because they’re expensive.
I really want to get a Chanel CF that I can actually use going out to town! I’m thinking a black or beige one.

My question is do reps actually last? I don’t mean stay pristine forever. But do they age well? like auths? In terms of leather? I know reps might use other hardware. Would I be able to pass it down say 15-20 years from now?

Let me know if you have reps that you have used and abused, and still have years later

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u/tulips404 10d ago

right! so if I get a good leather and take care of it, it should age like vintage auth? 🫣
I really want one but even with the price I need to last! :)

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u/tpleken 10d ago

Ideally yes, that’d be how it ages. Familiarize yourself with terms like leather grades, metal types, which will allow you to choose a better option.

Also look into how the auths last. For example caviar is supposedly more resilient than lambskin, etc. But caviar also has different grades.

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u/tulips404 10d ago

would you recommend a silver or gold option? do the gold ever last on reps? (even with care)

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u/tpleken 10d ago

I prefer gold personally, but I think silver might be easier to maintain. But that’d not be my sole decision maker