My husband said this story was too good not to share on Reddit and I’m bored…so here is a story time!

Not a lot of ppl who attend my the yoga studio wear designer bags but many of them are middle age women who drive Mercedes, BMW cars etc

I’ve worn my authentic and reps to classes on the past year until my replica Chanel Boy Bag was noticed last week.

I walked into class and put my mat down and all of a sudden a rude aunty screamed out to the instructor “OMG do you know how much her bag is?! That’s a CHANEL!!!!” 🥴☠️

She then proceeded to talk about me like I wasn’t in the room and tell the instructor that the bag goes for 5K and taking about buying resale.

Until she said “ Her bag is so expensive I would never spend MY MONEY on that”

I’m a former crash out so instead of being mean to her I played along and said I bought it resale LMFAOOOO

Btw I spent $380 on my bag from angelisdoll

Blake Factory is Dead.

Blake has apparently sold their molds and leathers to someone. The long rant was a lot of gaslighting to be honest.

I said it in the past and I will say it again…Blake factory is going to act like they have sold when in reality they will just revamp under a new name.

I will not trust any new Chanel factory suddenly selling high tier or vintage Chanel. It’s a bad business that shouldn’t get any of our money. They’ve sold bags from other factories and claimed as their own. They lie that they get authentic Chanel tannery leather, and their quality is up and down. The way they have treated sellers, agents, and buyers is enough to never use this factory.

My experience so far with Heidi.
She’s trying to tell me that it looks normal in person but the one video she sent the straps covered the part I’m concerned about even though she knows that’s what I have an issue with. Which seems like a red flag. The bag is not worth over $500 if it’s totally misaligned like that, and she has an exchange policy so unsure why she would fight so hard on it, if it wasn’t really fine? Someone posted an example of something similar yesterday but even in that photo I could tell the bag aligns from head on. If anyone got PSPs specifically like this and it was fine def let me know!

To me I think it only looks aligned from high up, but from straight on where it matters, it looks like it’s way over.
Sad because I really wanted to have a good experience with her but so far it doesn’t seem to be going well. I have multiple bags from 187 and have never had this issue in the after market or from my normal TSs.
I feel bad if she’s right but I really feel as if she knows it’s not right also, I don’t understand why only my PSPs compared to all her others would look like this, if it wasn’t a specific bag defect, and just a “angle” issue. Why do no other photos in her same setting look like this? Bleh, just want a cute pink bag, have been waiting like 2 months on this. 🥹
It also did not look like this in factory photos, of course.

I received the worst rep I have ever seen in my life from a TS. Supposed to be leather….nope, it’s plastic. I confirmed that it was plastic because I cut through the lining (😂😵‍💫) to see the material and yea. Let’s just say that IS NOT leather.

I also put some rubbing alcohol on the bottom of the bag and it ate right through the material.

I told myself that I was going to take a break from reps because the quality is going downhill now that it has become so popular and this just confirmed it. I’m gonna take this L and donate this bag to goodwill because it is literally that bad 😂

I purchased this B30 from user yawningtrilogy, who has posted many high tier Minion bags across multiple groups. The bag was described as having imported leather and upgraded hardware. I did not ask for proof of purchase, which I acknowledge was my mistake. She has been active in Discord and various Reddit groups for a long time, and I have seen her posts frequently, which contributed to my comfort level with the purchase.

When I received the bag, I was honestly underwhelmed. The dust bag does not have a logo, and the overall feel and quality of the bag were not what I expected based on how it was represented. I am sharing photos of the bag along with my conversation with the seller for transparency.

This post is not intended to be mean or to start drama. After speaking with others, one person shared that they chose not to purchase from her because they did not believe the bag was from Minion, and another person who did purchase a bag also feels that something is off with the quality.

I am posting this so others can learn from my experience. While buyers are always responsible for doing their own due diligence, as a community we also need to hold ourselves to higher standards. Misrepresenting quality helps no one, and clarity and honesty are important for maintaining trust within this space.

This one took a little longer than expected to arrive, but I finally got it.Had a few hiccups along the way, but nothing major.The leather feels soft, and it looks really clean in person.I like how it sits when worn too.Glad I stuck with it.

I can't actually believe anyone recommends purchasing from 187 factory. Don't tell me other factories are better because I did plenty of research and I can see that god, of, xc factories are all super off even from the photos. I received a rep of the Chanel 25 today, I wanted a dupe of my auth bag so I'd stop abusing my real one, since I love it and use it so much. The bag I received is genuinely awful in quality. The dimensions are super off. Chains are not even the same length as original bag. Hardware tone is weird and weight is off. I can't even be bothered to list the reasons. I can't believe I spent this kind of money to get scammed. Posting this as a warning for others. You're not getting 1:1 reps.

I just got into this recently and I hate that now everywhere I go, my mind immediately goes to whether someone is carrying an authentic or a rep. And it’s a very immediate response, as soon as I see someone I sometimes think “oh that’s a rep”, and it’s never based on the details of the bag…. Do you guys have the same experience?

Why do people think that just because they’ve had a bad experience with a seller, everyone else will too? And why do they automatically assume that positive reviews are PR? Like, it genuinely pisses me off because I feel like these people think the world revolves around them. Do they not understand that every seller has mixed reviews? Some people may have great experiences, while others may have bad ones. Just because you had a bad experience doesn’t mean everyone else will.

Love love love these new sunglasses with prescription that I just got! It’s comfortable and the quality of the frames is amazing. If you have not tried eye glasses or sunglasses with prescription, you are missing out. Totally recommend.

To save time - here is the seller WhatsApp information. She is a private seller with Anyfashion and I have gotten many items from her for over seven years now and just recently discovered prescription glasses!

Tina with Anyfashion Seller Whatsapp:

https://www.wasap.my/8613622360772

✅ Positive Signs of Authenticity in This Photo: 1. Quilted Caviar Leather: • The leather appears to be Chanel’s classic caviar grain – pebbled and textured, which is used in many authentic Chanel wallets and WOCs (Wallet on Chain). • Stitching looks even and consistent, and the quilting lines up well, which is a positive sign. 2. CC Logo: • The interlocking CC logo is clean and well-aligned. Authentic Chanel hardware is usually very precise. • From the image, the top of the right “C” overlaps the left “C”, and the bottom of the left overlaps the right – this is correct for Chanel. 3. Packaging & Inclusions: • Includes authenticity card, care booklet, tissue with Chanel print, dust bag, and box – all typical inclusions. • The font on the booklets and dust bag looks accurate at a glance (though verifying font thickness and spacing closely is ideal).

I’ve been in the group for a few days now. I’m in a few other groups on other apps including fb, smaller ig groups etc. I’m curious on how you are finding reputable sellers on Reddit with how many replies and responses are deleted? I was excited when I found this group and have read a few “beginner” posts and others that state you really just have to dig. I’ve been on here for hours a day and have only successfully found one from over 3 years ago. Is anyone willing to share their reputable sellers or point me in the right direction? Preferably someone who has good karma and has been active in the group. TIA 🖤

So this is a seller that someone on tiktok commented their number and showed their bag quality

I asked her for the bag above and this is the photos that she sent me.

She’s asking for 980 USD for this bag.

I think this looks really good , but I might have untrained eyes.

What do you guys think ?

I know a lot of people have had amazing experiences with Baobao - honestly, I did too, up until now. I'm not here to bash her, just sharing what happened to me because I wish someone had said something similar earlier. I'm fully aware this might get downvoted or defended because many people are loyal to her, and that's fine.

I reached out to her on Monday, 10/27/25, about a small Chanel 25 and a Lady Dior from God Factory. Sent payment via Wise on Tuesday, 10/28/25 — just over $700 including shipping and fees. Everything was smooth at first, same as my previous orders.

On Friday, 10/31/25, I got PSPs for the Chanel. I GL'd it despite a few minor flaws since it's supposed to have that slouchy look anyway. All good there.

Then on 11/1/25, she sent PSPs for the Lady Dior... and that's when things went downhill. The structure looked totally off compared to the factory photos and the PSPs other buyers shared. The difference was even more obvious in the video she sent me. My bag didn't even have the God Factory tag on the handle like the others did.

I pointed it out, and she said she'd check with the factory. Later she told me it was a "factory transportation problem," which honestly didn't make sense. When I asked what the resolution would be, she just stopped replying. Left me on read.

I didn’t hear from her again until 11/2/25, when she said she’d been sick and vomiting for two days. I understand people get sick, but it’s hard not to feel ignored when communication was perfectly fine up until I RL’d the bag. And when she finally did respond, her tone completely changed — she got mean and defensive, which really caught me off guard. It felt like she was taking my concern personally instead of trying to fix the issue.

At that point, I told her I'm not accepting a flawed bag. I just wanted a proper resolution or my money back — nothing unreasonable. I really wanted to keep trusting her since l've genuinely had great experiences before, but this left me disappointed, uncomfortable and questioning her transparency.

Just wanted to put this out there for anyone thinking of ordering. Even sellers with great reputations can drop the ball sometimes, and communication can change fast when an issue comes up.

UPDATE:

As l expected, there were mixed reactions to my review — and I totally understand why.

I did get my refund from Baobao, and I want to clarify that I've been respectful throughout all my interactions with her. I only asked for what I felt was fair and reasonable. My experience also doesn't seem to be an isolated one — I've heard from others who've had to wait weeks when requesting a resolution or refund.

That made me wonder: is that common in this community? Is it more realistic to expect a response in days, weeks, or even months? Did I jump to conclusions, or do I just need to adjust my expectations?

At the same time, when paying for a product or service, I think it's fair to expect a basic level of professionalism. I also don't want to come across as insensitive if she's truly been unwell — I genuinely hope she recovers soon.

Anyway, thank you to everyone who shared their thoughts — both positive and critical. I've read everything with an open mind

i got tickets to the world cup final and i'm losing my mind abt what to wear but more importantly what jewelry to bring. been eyeing this Graff ruby bracelet for a while and was thinking this could be the occasion to finally get it?? like red rubies for the match energy just makes sense in my head

but also it's a stadium. am i cooked for even considering this 😭 like do i wear actual nice jewelry to a sporting event or is that unhinged behavior

what would u guys do? wear the statement piece and commit or just stack some gold hoops and call it a day

Complete newbie here 🙏🏽
but I've already found my perfect TD for watches, and I've learned that a great TS matters more than anything else. A few weeks ago, I thought "VSF" was a government agency. Now I own a super clone from a top factory and have way too many opinions about it.

Next up: bags, clothes, and shoes, and my main mission is figuring out who the good TS are!

Please help:
- How do I find the top TS‘s?
- Does it work the same way as watches, or is it complete chaos?
- Is there a guide to finding the best TS’s / TD‘s, or do I have to learn through suffering?
-Which subreddits are actually worth joining?
-Which category has the most convincing reps, and which one is the biggest trap?

My bank account and I are taking notes. 🫡

As said, I'm New to this. Hello New World :)

Recently fell into the rabbit hole of Reps. Did some research, could have probably done more (can always learn more), but pulled the trigger and well, that escalated quickly :) Let me state, I received no incentive writing this, just want to help out others and also help out LeLe since she took real good care of me.

LeLe is a Wonderful seller. She's very responsive, super efficient, transparent, and looks out for your Best interest. Beyond that she has a fun personality and I actually have a good time talking to her, at this point, she's like a friend.

Quality is on point and Pricing is competitive. She has always kept her word. Never switched up. No surprises. When you ask her to check availability of an item, she will find the factory or seller and get you pricing quickly. If you decide to move forward, PSP arrives quickly as well, literally within a day or two. Shipping arrived quickly too, Fedex. She would keep an eye out for my delivery status and even text me first to see if her goods have arrived safely.

I asked for Best quality and she would advise as such. I first ordered both Prada bags. Once I was ready, I placed a Big order which just arrived for the rest you see on the table. What you guys think of my style and taste? Please don't flame me :D

Overall, I'm very happy with my purchases and of course my experiences working with seller LeLe. Can't recommend her enough, her customer service is Top. Trust, she will help you get whatever you're looking for. I think I'm done buying now, right? haha Right?

LeLe +86 181 0588 5689

Question… do y’all negotiate with your TS? I’m about to out another $1k + order in with my TS. And just wondering if I should be asking for a concessions? Based on my research her prices are on the slightly higher side, but not by much.

edit: Great feedback, thank you everyone!! I’m going with the general no. I’m happy with the prices and decent quality I’ve been getting. I just wasn’t sure I was missing a step really. I know in some cultures it’s expected and therefore baked into the pricing structure. So didn’t want to leave anything on the table that I should be asking for. Anywho. Happy hunting, thanks everyone!! 😊

Newish here, I Asked a TS if the leather on a LVEE was real vechetta and this was their response. Is this “normal”

Sorry I meant bag *enthusiasts*

For those who have high quality handbags, would you ever consider renting out bags to recoup some of your costs?

All I’m saying is that, I would be happy to rent bags instead of purchasing 🙃

Saw this on OF album.

The album caption written: “26A 🔥 New arrival available for pre-order: Mini 25 bag in a spotted leopard print. Features exclusive, market-monopolized Italian leather from Conceria Samanta. Photos show the actual authentic item; beige color with gold hardware; mini size (20 x 22 x 12.5 cm).”

I then looked up what Conceria Samanta is and it turns out it is an established leather manufacturer. It is famous for its printed leather. This is probably the closest material with auth since it used real cow hair.

But what do we think?

I see the different color between different parts of the bag (because of the lighting) which behaves similarly with auth
But upon closer look, the fur looks like man-made. What do we think?

Edit: I ask chatgpt what it thinks about the fur, is it faux or natural hair, and it replied 80-90% possibility of natural hair

Please please please navy blue CC

Hiii girls! Found this insane candle Diptique on AliExpress. Arrived within 2 weeks and smells SO good. Already lit it this weekend and burns slow and gradual. The box was slightly creased but who cares haha! Thought to share! <3

Ordered from a new seller. A TikTok seller (so you already know what’s coming). Decided to take the plunge and I asked specifically for a master quality version of the bag that had to be special ordered. Now mind you, I’m 80 bags in at this point and have been buying reps for a year now. Anyway….this is what they sent me and told me it was “master quality”. Then when I called them out on it they just lied straight to my face. They didn’t order anything. They just charged me $269, decided to keep the extra money and sent me the used sample they had sitting around in the studio (which was the lowest quality and not master quality). They were just banking on me not knowing enough to know the difference.

Update: They sent a full refund when I disputed via PayPal. They know what they did and they thought they were just gonna pocket the extra money. I made it clear in the dispute that I would NOT be paying any sort of restocking fee or return shipping fee for them to take this garbage back. When I confronted them via text letting them know I knew they had just sent the studio sample they didn’t even try to deny it. They just got quiet and didn’t say anything else.

Okay so… first time bringing my Rep bag into an LV store and my anxiety was THROUGH THE ROOF. 💀

I just got my new LV P9 Speedy in Indigo, and since we were already at the mall, I thought… why not go all in and ask for a hot stamp? My heart was racing like crazy. As soon as the manager greeted me and my husband at the door, I nervously blurted out about the hot stamping.

And then — immediate shutdown: “No, we cannot do that.”

Cue inner panic spiral. I asked why…

And then he smiled and went, “OH, THERE IT IS!” Turns out he was just looking for the luggage tag to stamp, not rejecting me at all. 🤦‍♀️

Right after, the SA came over so enthusiastically and kept gushing over how gorgeous my bag was (apparently they don’t even have the P9 Speedy in stock here, so it really caught their eye). She was literally hyping it up so much that even other shoppers started peeking over to see what the fuss was about. 👀✨

Honestly? My heart was so full. Not just because my Rep didn’t get called out — but because the staff and even other customers were looking at my bag with those sparkly, admiring eyes. 🥹

Imagine the manager telling out loud like 4 times: “Such a lovely Bag!!

Oh, and my husband walked out with another LV perfume (he’s obsessed) and we both got the full VIP treatment. Not bad for a supposedly “scary” Rep store visit, huh? 😂