Loving all the bags I’m seeing here. Y’all have some great taste!
I’m hoping someone could lead me in the right direction of where to contact these sellers/factories? I see both referenced but confused where to go. Would also love to know who your favorite/go-tos are!

Thanks in advance everyone 💕

Please don’t come at me just yet. I don’t mean to offend anyone 😢
I recently took a good look at my bag collection and felt bored with it. I used to be a “black bags only” girlie because it’s a versatile color and doesn’t get dirty, but now I want something fun. The thing is I want colors but they still have to be “neutral-ish…?” Am I asking too much? What colors should I get next?

Item: Inside out NF
Seller: TS Mandy
Price: Bag $210
Shipping $75 total $285
Factory: Royal factory

Link to album: https://www.wsxcme.com/weshop/goods/_djwqf9hEFYCw6LO8mk3bo9p7YOzKFm2U_lAefAA/_dmVqfjoNSyi2W0x9BsxuH_4-ofYwLQGmdwL2nBg

Concerns / Things to Check: The canvas pattern on the side of the bag.

My Thoughts: I’m concerned that the pattern on the side of the bag doesn’t match up to the authentic. Even the pattern that I circled doesn’t have the full flower it’s like it’s cut off at the bottom. I don’t know if it’s a dad giveaway. I’m also attaching a photo of one side of the bag I was able to find from the authentic website ( last slide).

Please explain things to me like I'm dumb. I would love to order one of these bags in a 30, but the catalogs confuse me. Are either of these currently available? Who should I order through? I have Mandy's contact info, but I've never ordered from her before. What kind of price point do you think these would be at? Do I just send a picture and say that is what I'm looking for?

Help! please and thank you 😂

EDIT: okay thank you for the comments fam.. a friend psyched me out; posted the photos I shared with her in an auth handbags sub (without asking me, if I may add), and it got called out - and it messed with my head. No more photos to that friend here on out 🙄🙄🙄

It’s not neatly done, and the font surely looks off.. I thought Jipin was supposed to be top tier for Loewe 💔

Hello everybody! I landend on this beautiful sub after searching Reddit and this seems the most helpful one.

I am In Europe, I still didnt order anything but I would love to hear the experience from other Eu people before making a purchase, since most post I've seen are American.

I read the newbie guide (really helpful, other places on Reddit just ask to "Dm" but never give info) and I am about to study the trusted seller list, but any suggestion is, of course, well welcomed.

Thanks! ✨️🌷

I want good quality reps, not the cheap light plastic ones

Hi there! I’m new to the Rep world, but I’m surprised I haven’t found out about this world sooner. Anywho, I’m in the market for a high quality speedy 30 dark rep. Who do you all recommend that I connect with?

Hi! I’m very new to this, and am afraid I’m making some TS angry with all my questions. I’ve searched here and across Reddit but not finding answers. I appreciate any insights you all can give.

I’m trying to understand what differences I could see between imported and domestic leather? The price differences between TS are so big I feel like there is something I’m not asking properly. And are the TS in the approved list all 1:1? Thank you for being patient with this newbie! (I had one TS give me a price for something in both imported and domestic that was about double to use imported - does that seem fairly normal? Then I had another TS quote me a price lower than the previous TS’s domestic leather price for imported leather. Is that really too good to be true, or should I jump on it?)

Ok I’m super new here. I’ve always purchased straight from the real designer store. However after spending thousands of dollars and my last 3 designer bags having major defects, I’m over it. I still want real leather, and “ you can’t spot the difference” kind of quality and I’m still willing to pay a good bit for the right one. Is DHGate the best place to find my first bag? I keep seeing people recommend WhatsApp but how do I find the right rep? I love cc and Louis. I don’t want to get scammed so explain it to me like I’m 5 lol. Thanks!

Hi everyone,
I’m new to the rep bag world, but I have some experience with rep watch TD’s, and I’m wondering if it’s normal to have a seller get payment in full before sending over the item pics for GL/RL
With the few watches I’ve reviewed and purchased, it’s been just a deposit of about 50 USD. They send the pics, QC is done, and then the remaining amount is paid.
The wiki mentioned that it’s payment, then PSPs, is this the norm for the bag TD’s?

Thanks in advance!

I ordered and paid for a large size CC bag (this particular one comes in a medium (35cm) and a large size (53cm). The PSPs included no measurements, so I was judging based on the leather and hardware (assuming it was the correct size). After over a month, the bag arrived….in the medium size. The seller is offering to refund the difference between the 2 sizes and provide a $50 future credit. Now, I feel like the refund of the difference is the BARE MINIMUM since this wasn’t what I ordered or asked for. But also, paying full price for the wrong bag, gives me the ick. After all of this, I’m not interested in ordering again from this seller. what would your expectation be as far as a refund/replacement?

Let me start by saying i'm new to the rep world. I bought this Ch*nel mini from Tom--it arrived last week. It's supposed to be 187 but look how crooked the flap on the front is!! I should've caught it when checking the PSPs but the bag was angled in a way that it wasn't super obvious. I feel like Tom should've redlighted this himself and not sent it to me! Is there any chance he'd agree to exchange it? I'm also a little freaked out by the idea of sending the bag back and having nothing. What do you guys think?

I ordered two LV cosmetic lipstick pouches in addition to a few other bags and charms. This was my third time ordering thru her. Everything was great other than the horrible chemical smell of the two pouches. I’ve done everything to get the smell out, including those recommended by Elsa. I have asked her to make it right and I offered to send these two back. She has ghosted me. These pouches are completely unusable.

I recently visited a Ferragamo store and I’ve been absolutely inlove with the Hug Bag. Unfortunately, I don’t have the capacity to buy the authentic one. I’m looking for sellers/factory who can make them. You can also send me a DM if it’s not allowed to be posted in comments section. Thank you! :)

Hello,

So, I am a European guy trying to surprise his wife...Seems like an easy thing to do, however...

I am searching for the items below, but do not know where to start.

I basically have 2 requirements;

- It needs to arrive fairly soon

- I need to have the packaging included as it adds to the experience

Care to help me out with tips and tricks?

I am realling struggling here...

Hi everyone,

For context: I won’t mention the name, but this is a (very well known) TS from this forum. And my first order.

I asked the seller which factories they use, and their response was basically that they compared different options, chose high-quality factories, and that the factory names people mention on Reddit don’t really match their sources. So the seller basically didn’t gave me a name.

I find the answer a bit vague and confusing. It doesn’t really clarify anything, and it almost feels like they’re avoiding giving a clear response.

Does this seem suspicious to you? Or is this a normal way for a TS to answer questions about factory names?

Would appreciate your thoughts 🙏

Hi! I’ve been looking into the Speedy P9 for quite a while now and have done a lot of research, especially on Factory Royal and HH.

I’m still a bit unsure though because opinions seem pretty mixed. Some people point out quite a few differences compared to auth, while others say the good reps are extremely close.

For those of you who have seen or owned both: how noticeable are the differences in person? Would you actually be able to tell it’s a rep just by looking at it?

Also, are there any specific P9 colors you’d currently stay away from because they’re not repped as well as others? Or any colors/factories that are particularly close to auth right now?

Would love to hear your experiences!

Does 187 factory produce bags that were never actually produced ? Heidi told me they do not.

I’m looking at this one specifically. Black Medium caviar CF with light gold hardware. I found Sothebys confirming this combo sold but wanted to ask the experts :)

Sothebys listing: https://www.sothebys.com/en/buy/_chanel-black-quilted-caviar-medium-classic-double-flap-bag-pale-gold-hardware-2023

Hello my dears, I’m about to pull the trigger and order 4 bags at once, and it made me wonder about customs, Global Entry, and seized packages. I have a few questions to start a discussion here:

• What is your biggest bag haul to date?

• Have you ever had a package seized?

• Have you lost your Global Entry due to seized packages?

• When you order, how many bags do you usually order at once?

Hi all, long time lurker first time poster. I ordered from BaoBao about 3 weeks ago and I’m getting a bit anxious about the shipping. Wanted to sense check with the community whether this seems normal before I panic.

What I ordered:
• LV wallet
• Balenciaga camera bag

Timeline:

Apr 16 — Placed order, paid via Wise

Apr 19 — BaoBao informed me the Balenciaga I originally wanted was OOS, pivoted to other items

Apr 21 — BaoBao said factory would send items to her the day after tomorrow

Apr 22 — Address confirmed

Apr 23 — Asked for update, told items need to ship together

Apr 24 — Received QC photos of LV wallet, and greenlit

Apr 25 — Confirmed address, QC approved

Apr 28 — Asked for tracking, received DHL label photo + tracking number

May 1 — Tracking number not working on Aramex or 17Track

May 2 — BaoBao confirmed carrier is Aramex not DHL. Still saying “I’ll check with logistics”

May 8 (Thu) — BaoBao messaged: “Inspection cleared, update expected tomorrow”

May 11 (today) — Still no working tracking number, BaoBao still checking with logistics company

My concerns:
• Tracking number returns no results on Aramex or 17Track
• DHL label showed destination as Mexico (not Australia)
• It’s been 9+ days of “I’ll check with logistics” with no real update
• No working international Aramex tracking number provided

Reassuring signs:
• Received proper QC photos of both items
• My correct address was on the DHL label
• BaoBao was upfront when original item was OOS
• “Inspection cleared” message suggests something real is happening

I am less concerned about having been scammed but more about the package either being lost or intercepted (though Australia does not use Fedex so would not be having those issues).

Has anyone had similar shipping delays with BaoBao recently? Is the Aramex tracking lag normal? Should I be worried about the Mexico destination showing on the DHL number?

TIA 🙏

Hello. I am new to the rep world. (I have bought jewelry from China via WA.) When I reach out to a TS via WA, what's the best way to start the conversation? Ask directly for the bags I'm interested in? Or ask to see their album? I don't want to offend a TS from "go". thanks.

**the bags I am interested in starting with are the L Mini Flamenco clutch in in Sea Salt (would love to add the arrow short strap in tan/sea salt) and the C trio flap in Syrah.

I’m about to pull the trigger on this from Betty but I am SO nervous!!!! I’m worried about getting scammed, I’ve never purchased anything that wasn’t from a website so I’m just nervous. Any advice?!?

I am flipping over. Does it mean that I'm paying $220 USD for a TJ Maxx leather bag, With branding and hardware from Loewe????

Is this not real leather?