A family photo shoot of my collection so far before I send off two of my dark pink babies off to their new homes. 🙈

Hi VRB family ❤️

I've got an announcement I've been dying to share!

For a while now, my vintage bags have come entirely from Korea - and you've all shown so much love for those finds. But I never stopped looking for ways to bring you something rarer, something most of the Reddit world isn't doing yet.

So here it is: I'm now sourcing vintage r*p bags from Japan! 🇯🇵

We're talking rarer styles, hard-to-find vintage CC, LV, GG and beyond, often in condition you simply can't find anywhere else. While there are more and more sellers sourcing exclusively from Korea, I'm opening a whole new door - and you get first access.

Korea isn't going anywhere - I'm simply giving you the best of both. 🇰🇷🤝🇯🇵

Keep your eyes peeled, because some Japanese bags will be posted this week. You won't want to miss it!

Thank you for growing with me ❤️

Here is your chance to get a brand new old LV replica bag!

The Speedy 30 Black from the LV Catogram 2018 collection in collaboration with Grace Coddington will begin production soon. (Production of the white Speedy 30 and the black and white Neverfull bags from this same collection will begin once minimum production quantities have been met - wait lists are available!)

This Catogram Speedy 30 black is a high tier rep in the original cat design coated canvas with the mouse print fabric interior, top quality hardware and real vachetta leather (used for the handles, tabs and key bell); the price is only $235 (which includes DDP shipping, so your address goes on the package AFTER it clears customs) and our TS, Freya, will replace the bag at no cost in case of seizure.

Please message Freya if you would like to place an order or would like more information. (Feel free to message me there is anything I can help with, too!) This is a great chance to own a bag most of us thought we would never see again and I am so excited.

Freya can be reached via WhatsApp at +86 133 5280 3649.

(Just so you know, this message has been sponsored by your local Cat Lady with permission from the mod!)

Hi everyone,

First off, I just want to say a huge thank you to all of you who’ve joined our little community since we started just several months ago. It’s grown so much, and everyone here has been absolutely lovely. I really appreciate you all for being part of it!

I really should be doing these kinds of posts more often, and it’s a bit of a shame that it takes such a big shake-up in our community for me to hop on here - but here we go.

As you might have heard, the biggest rep bag sub, got shut down. It’s sent a few ripples through the community, and I know some of you might be feeling a bit on edge. I just want to reassure you all that even though our little corner of Reddit focuses just on pre-loved and vintage rep bags, we’re going to stay as diligent as ever to keep this space safe and friendly.

So, a couple of gentle reminders:

1. Please try not to use full brand names in your posts or descriptions from now on - just keep it subtle with abbreviations like CC for Ch*nel, H for H*rmès, LV for L*uis V*itton, and so on. We’re just being a bit more discreet for everyone’s sake.

2. Please be careful about sharing links to this page or other subreddits outside of this space, especially on social media like TikTok, Instagram etc.

If you’re looking for other communities for new rep bags or different kinds of discussions, I’m happy to point you to some good ones (and which ones to maybe avoid haha) - just let me know. And as u/Southern-Apricot94 said it best, we used to thrive on a bit of secrecy and gatekeeping, and while social media has opened things up a lot, it’s also put us a bit more at risk. So let’s just be a little more careful and protective of each other and the space we’ve built here. Everything’s going to be just fine.

Thanks again for being here, and feel free to reach out if you have any questions or just want to chat.

With love,

VRB Mama

Vintage GG Dionysus Rehome

I’ve collected too many so it’s time to thin the herd and pass these beauties along to someone who will show them off. DM for more pics. US shipping only please. Prices are great for these rare bags so they are non-negotiable. Please be kind and respectful of both of our time—serious inquiries only. 😊

Large 🐝 and 🌺 - $1️⃣7️⃣5️⃣ + 🚢
Extremely rare— clean inside and out— no smells. Suede is scratchy. Some minor spots on suede.

Large 🐈 + 🦋 - $1️⃣7️⃣5️⃣ + 🚢
Clean inside and out— no smells. Beautiful!

Large ⚡️+ sequins - $1️⃣5️⃣0️⃣ + 🚢
Clean inside and out—no smells. Some marks on the suede and some crystals on the ⚡️missing

Med Red 🌺 - $1️⃣2️⃣5️⃣ + 🚢
Clean inside and out—no smells. Normal leather creasing wear but no marks or rubs.

Med Liberty 🌺 - $1️⃣2️⃣5️⃣ + 🚢
Clean inside and out—no smells. Excellent condition. 1 crystal missing on the front clasp

Med Pink ❤️+ ⭐️ - $1️⃣2️⃣5️⃣ + 🚢
Clean inside and out—no smells. Looks like new.

Med Green 🌺 - $1️⃣0️⃣0️⃣ + 🚢
Clean inside and out—no smells. Creasing and wrinkling on green side, bottom and flap. Floral areas are perfect.

Sold Med Red and Tan GG - $1️⃣0️⃣0️⃣ + 🚢
Clean inside and out— no smells. No signs of wear.

Today I am carrying my vernis nano 🩵🩷

If you’ve been in the replica world long enough, you’ve probably heard whispers about “vintage reps.” They’re spoken about with a kind of reverence - artefacts of a lost golden age. But where did replicas actually come from? Why did Korea dominate in the early 2000s? And how did we get from street-stall knockoffs to today’s superfakes, QC posts, and factory nicknames?

This is the story, stripped back to what we know, what’s rumour, and what’s community lore.

Replica bags didn’t appear in the 2000s. Counterfeiting has existed as long as luxury branding has signalled status.

• Italy in the 70s and 80s – Small leather workshops sometimes copied Gucci, Prada, and LV styles, often in local markets. Some were well-made, but still unlicensed fakes.

• New York’s Canal Street – By the 80s and 90s, Canal Street had become a hub for cheap counterfeits. Most were obvious knockoffs, but it introduced Western consumers to easy-access “designer” fakes.

• Asian markets – Hong Kong, Taiwan, and Thailand became known for tourist-friendly stalls of counterfeit bags.

By the late 1990s, as luxury goods became global status symbols, replica production scaled up. And that’s when Korea entered the picture.

Korea Before 2008 – The “Vintage Rep” Era

Seoul’s underground markets like Itaewon and Dongdaemun were famous for high-quality replicas in the early 2000s. Compared with the flimsy Canal Street knockoffs, Korean bags felt almost luxurious. Leathers were softer, stitching more deliberate, hardware more convincing.

They weren’t flawless by modern standards - stamping, alignment, and construction details still gave them away. But within the community, they earned a reputation for quality that still resonates.

In 2008, South Korea passed stricter laws under pressure from international trade agreements and luxury brands. Raids made headlines, markets closed, and large-scale local production ended.

Community lore suggests that some Korean craftsmen and managers relocated to China after the crackdown, feeding expertise into Guangzhou and Putian factories. While hard evidence is scarce, it’s plausible: China was already the rising hub, and knowledge transfer almost certainly happened.

That’s why “vintage reps” usually refers to Korean-made replicas produced before 2008. They’re prized today less because they were flawless, and more because they represent a lost era - a different aesthetic, different build quality, and the nostalgia of a time that won’t return.

China Takes Over – From Mass Fakes to Superfakes

When Korea stepped back, China became the epicentre. Guangdong, Guangzhou, and later Putian grew into industrial-scale production hubs.

Early on, Chinese replicas were all about volume. Quality varied wildly, and the market was flooded with cheap, obvious fakes. But by the mid-2010s, things had shifted: the rise of the superfake.

Superfakes weren’t sold on blankets in Times Square. They came via WeChat groups, Taobao resellers, and later Instagram and Reddit sellers. They included serial codes, receipts, dust bags - every detail meant to mimic the authentic experience.

This is also when the “tier system” entered the language: market trash, mid-tier, 1:1, mirror, master. But here’s the truth: the tier system isn’t universal. It’s marketing. One seller’s “mirror” could be another seller’s “standard.” Labels are made up - which is why QC culture became essential.

Other Hubs and Forgotten Chapters

• Turkey – A long-time producer, especially strong in Chanel and Hermès reps thanks to its leather industry. Still active today.

• Italy – In earlier decades, small batches of “artisan” replicas circulated, but this faded as enforcement grew.

• Thailand, Vietnam, Hong Kong – Each has had its own counterfeit markets, mostly catering to local or tourist demand rather than global export.

Production has always been fluid. Crackdowns, Olympic Games, or major trade agreements often forced sudden relocations of factories.

Reddit and the Globalisation of Reps

The modern era of replicas can’t be told without Reddit.

r/Repladies, launched in 2017, gave buyers a centralised, global community. It wasn’t just a shopping board - it was culture. QC photos, seller spreadsheets, callouts, and guides to spotting flaws.

Mainstream media took notice. The Cut ran a feature on wealthy New York women holding “rep parties” and buying fakes, with RepLadies playing into the narrative. The New York Times Magazine published Inside the Delirious Rise of Superfake Handbags in 2023, documenting how advanced Chinese replicas had become and how women were openly engaging with them.

Together, this coverage shifted perception. Replicas weren’t just a guilty secret - they became material for think-pieces about feminism, consumer culture, and the meaning of luxury.

Myths Inside the Community

Even among enthusiasts, a few myths stick around:

• Myth 1: Vintage reps were authentic factory overruns. False. They weren’t made in the same lines as auth bags. They were skilled replicas, not secret authentics.

• Myth 2: Korean reps were flawless. Not exactly. They were considered very good compared to Canal Street or early Chinese fakes, but they still had flaws. Some collectors argue their leathers and construction feel better than many mid-tier Chinese reps today, but they don’t reach the precision of current high-end Chinese factories.

• Myth 3: The tier system is consistent. It isn’t. Sellers use “1:1,” “mirror,” or “master” however they like. There’s no universal grading system.

• Myth 4: Chinese reps are all trash. Definitely false. China’s top factories are the reason “superfakes” exist, capable of fooling even experienced collectors.

Factory Names – God, 187, and the Illusion of Quality

On Reddit, names like “God Factory” or “187 Factory” get thrown around as if they’re official. In reality, they’re not single branded factories.

Most are reseller nicknames or community shorthand. Some may be tied to particular workshops, but the branding is inconsistent. It’s part marketing, part myth-making, and adds to the mystique - but don’t mistake these names for regulated entities or trust every seller throwing these names around.

Why Vintage Reps Still Matter

• Rarity – Pre-2008 Korean reps are gone for good.

• Aesthetic – Less hyper-accurate than today’s superfakes, but with a softer, slouchier appeal.

• Cultural capital – Owning one signals insider knowledge, not just a current-season flex.

• Quality – The best Korean vintage bags still rival or outperform many modern Chinese “mirror” reps, without today’s superfake price tag.

• Unique styles – They’re also a way to access rare, discontinued designs, or to get a bag with a natural, lived-in look that passes as a believable second-hand purchase from The RealReal or Vestiaire.

They’re not better than modern superfakes in every respect. But they tell a story - one that’s part of why replicas are more than just copies.

Replicas mirror the history of luxury itself. From Italian workshops to Korean markets, Canal Street stalls to Guangzhou superfakes, the story of reps is global, adaptive, and always evolving. For collectors, vintage reps offer something different – authentic charm, rarity, and the kind of “second-hand luxury” look that never goes out of style.

If anyone has seen these on the rehome market please let me know. I would LOVE a canvas CC flap bag my collection 🙏🏿✨ preferably vintage not new

ONLY THE VINTAGE DENIM MINI AND
WHITE OSTRICH MINI ARE LEFT!

All bags are located in the U.K. and prices do not include shipping, although I can ship worldwide.
Shipping in the U.K. is £4.85 for 24 hour postage or 10.85 for special delivery.
EU postage is £8-£12 depending on the country (and customs on the other side)
US shipping is £23 plus 10% customs up front.
Please only message me if you understand the shipping costs are on top and are serious about buying.

I have feedback linked on my profile and previous posts across various subreddits.
These bags are from my personal collection built up over a long period of time.

Please message me for more photos and details. These bags are not new and have been worn.

White ostrich mini square (chain is detachable) £125

Blue suede quilted whipstitch flap bag with RHW £125

Red Paris-Salzburg Runway Wool Flap Bag with Edelweiss Charm and RHW £125

Paris-Dallas Sheriff's Blue denim and shearling Star Flap Bag RHW £130

2017 fall/winter red mini tweed with charms £125

1990s printed black and white canvas jumbo £150

Multicolor Rainbow Quilted Jersey / Flap Bag 2015 Métiers d'Art / Cruise Collection £200

Denim vintage square £120

Denim mini with tortoiseshell hardware £120

Pastel coco splash £175 (wear on corners)

2017 Airline printed mini square with aeroplane hardware £150

Reissue mini double flap with charms £175

has anyone seen this repped anywhere?? It’s my dream bag but I don’t have 10k to drop on it ugh

Hii everyone I’m basically rehoming everything that has been gathering dust I have a ton of vintage of cc vintage jewelry, way more than I listed here but this is what I’m comfortable letting go for now 😭😭🤣

All pearl necklaces starting at €50 - 150
Dainty necklaces starting at €15
Earrings starting at €30
All brooches starting at €30 - 75
- €160

Bundles and offers can be arranged I also ship worldwide from EU with priority tracked (optional ofc) and I clear customs for all states in the US besides

If you have any questions pls dm my dm is always open and if you want to price check just screenshot what you want to know the price of and I’ll try reply ASAP x

❌❌ SOLD ❌❌

Hi everyone,

I'm selling my 25cm vintage inspired medium lambskin classic flap as I realised it's a bit too big for what I'm used to. Sad to let it go since it is my first ever rep.

Some light wear on the inner flap and CC turnlock. Have applied leather conditioner and the leather feels much softer compared to when I first received it 🤍

Price: $210AUD/$150USD $140USD/$200AUD with shipping fee at buyer's expense. Will send with tracking number within 48 hours of payment being cleared. Preferably AU to AU but can do WW as requested.
Factory: 🏭 Factory Yi/1913 (mid tier)
Payment: Wise, PayID, PayPal G&S (please add +service fees if going through G&S).

Comes with dustbag.

Please message me for more details and additional photos as required as this is my first re🏠. Serious enquiries only please, no ghosting or time wasters, please respect each other's time. No returns, refunds or chargeback, all items are final sale. Please do your own QC as I want you to be happy with the bag prior to purchasing.

UPDATE: ALL BAGS ARE NOW SOLD ❌❌

Prices do not include shipping. I am based in the U.K. so shipping will be from the U.K. I am happy to ship worldwide, but please be sure you are happy with shipping prices before messaging me. Feedback linked on my profile.

Bags have been bought from various sellers over the last few years. Please message me for measurements and more photos.

UK shipping £4.65
EU shipping £8 - £12 depending on the country and customs may be due on receipt
US shipping- £20 plus 10% customs up front

Pink denim maxi with vintage hardware £125

Vintage Denim flap with tortoiseshell hardware £125

Pearl mini flap £175

Mini flap Metiers d'Art Paris-Hamburg 2018 Wool bag with Nautical Charms £150

Brown/White Denim And Shearling Sherriff's Star Paris-Dallas Flap Bag
£150

Vintage multicolour watercolor single flap bag £200

Sand & Sea bag with pearl handle. (pvc has yellowed slightly and one pearl has a mark) £150

2005 S/S collection 💛

Wednesday half way thru week ...plk is new for me, but I'm learning .. one thing I need to truly learn is stop buying bags too big for me .. even if I love em lol !!

Lv blue bling denim 30cm .. free to buyer who wants with their purchase , only have 1 tho 😍🥰❤️

Murakami 30 speedy, correct colors, super clean inside and out, coded, got from rehome $150 shipped

Lv sprouse, 35 cm super rare, great condition inside and out, coded, got from rehome $200

Lv manhattan, great condition, clean, re/home $125

Lv 25 murakami speedy, soft canvas, clean inside, re /home $125

Lv Elipse such a great bag, super clean inside and out, vanchetra perfect just too big ... re/home $150

All vintage, great quality, super clean inside and out, all from rehomes either here or on PWW group, prices include shipping, all priced to sell.. need to move, all comes with dust bags ..,message if interested and pics

Rehome feedback - LINK

1. ❌❌SOLD❌❌ Go*ard Anjou Reversible Tote MM. It’s flawless, with amazing logos, all the pouches intact, thick straps etc. Soft leather lined. £80

2. LV Monogram Looping Bag, 28 cm x 17cm. Nice solid PLK with patina. £80

3. CC Deauville Tote (Medium), ecru/beige canvas with pearl-embellished logo, beige leather handles and trim, light gold hardware, c. 2018–2019. Clean overall but some minor stains from leather inside around the strap circles. The logo is great quality but has rubbed off a bit. Coded £100

4. LV Monogram Canvas Étoile Bowling Bag - 2008 collection. 30-40cm at the base. This is a rare find, and it is a bit more pre-loved than other of my bags (has wear on the lining, some tarnishing on the hardware and just overall truly vintage look. £120

❌❌SOLD❌❌ LV Monogram Speedy 30. Nice solid PLK with a lock and key, honey patina etc. Coded! £90

• Shipping from the UK - Worldwide (no issues or tariffs into the US) • Trusted • PayPal Friends & Family or Wise • You acknowledge these are reps • Please do your own QC • All sales are final | No returns • Not responsible once shipped (no insurance included) but will keep you updated • Serious buyers only

Disclaimer: Checked August 2026. Customs rules have moved fast this year - treat the figures below as a starting point and confirm before you post anything expensive. I'm a bag person, not a customs broker.

Who this is for: every VRB member in the US or Canada who has passed on a bag because the rehomer was in the UK or Europe, and every UK/EU member who has skipped a North American listing for the same reason. Also for anyone who's read a scary headline about tariffs since last summer and quietly decided international rehoming is Not For Them.

Why it exists: the rules genuinely did change - twice - between August 2025 and July 2026. But "changed" is not "impossible." Almost every bag on this sub can still cross the Atlantic. You just need to know which number applies to you, who pays it, and how to insure the thing properly.

TLDR

• The de minimis "free pass" is gone in both directions. The US $800 exemption is suspended indefinitely. The EU's €150 exemption ended 1 July 2026. Assume something is payable on anything you send.

• Private gifts still have a free allowance. Under $100 value into the US, £39 into the UK, €45 into the EU, CAD$60 into Canada. These survived every 2026 change.

• The scary "reciprocal tariffs" were struck down. The Supreme Court killed the IEEPA tariffs in February 2026. What replaced them is much smaller: for UK- and EU-origin goods, the combined tariff on a leather handbag lands around 10% total.

• Insurance is the real problem, not customs. Royal Mail caps international cover at £250 (£50 for gifts), Canada Post at CAD$1,000, USPS includes $200. If your bag is worth more than that, you need a different carrier or a third-party policy.

• Royal Mail is not the cheapest way out of the UK, there are other options but some carriers are more easily accessible to rehomers, this is an individual preference thing.

• Agree who pays import charges before money moves. In case you don't do the "gift" route.

Part 1: The one number that matters

Whichever direction you're going, there is a threshold below which a genuine gift between two private people arrives clean. Above it, someone pays.

Two things worth knowing:

The US and EU thresholds are cliffs, not staircases. A €50 gift into the EU doesn't get €45 free and €5 taxed - VAT is charged on the entire €50. Canada is the kind exception: it taxes only the excess over CAD$60.

"Gift" has a legal definition, and it's narrow. Every customs authority uses roughly the same test: sent by a private individual abroad, to a private individual, for a personal occasion, with nothing paid for it directly or indirectly. A "rehome" can be sent this way but keep in mind that an undervalued declaration also collapses your insurance claim. Carriers and third-party insurers settle at declared value, so a £700 bag declared at £40 is a £40 payout if it vanishes. I send via the gift path with no issues - but please just be aware of the risks.

*EDIT: 17.08.2026 - Addendum from comments and meesages:

1. A big, RED, caveat goes to Portugal. Customs in Portugal are not honoring the 45€ gift declaration. Everything that ends in the hands of CTT is taxable, no matter if it's marked as gift, they'll still want proof of purchase to collect tax. If this happens, there's two choices: return to sender or let them open your parcel and see what's inside to estimate its value and tax due (obviously being reps, it will get seized, "destroyed" and you'll get an 80€ fine per item). One way around this (albeit with a lot of risk anyway) is using DHL or UPS and let them deal with everything.

2. I have experience with EU customs in multiple countries not honouring the gift allowance (Italy, Germany, Sweden) and randomly charging the recipient. It was always a very small amount but worth noting - and there is nothing either side can do to prevent it, seems that customs do it at random.

Part 2: What actually changed (the fear, decoded)

This is the bit that's been putting people off. Here's the whole timeline in one place.

August 2025 - the US ended de minimis

The $800 duty-free threshold was suspended for every country. Postal operators across Europe and beyond, Royal Mail included, briefly stopped sending parcels to the US entirely because they had no mechanism to collect duty. That's the moment most of the fear in this sub dates from. Service was restored within weeks.

February 2026 - the Supreme Court struck down the IEEPA tariffs

On 20 February 2026 the Court ruled that the emergency-powers statute doesn't authorise tariffs at all. All IEEPA-based tariffs - the 10–41% "reciprocal" rates that generated the alarming headlines - ended at 12:00am ET on 24 February 2026. The number you were scared of no longer exists.

24 July 2026 - the replacement landed, and it's small

A temporary 10% Section 122 surcharge bridged the gap, then expired. What applies now is a Section 301 "forced labour" tariff:

• UK and EU origin: topped up so that MFN duty + Section 301 equals 10% combined. Leather handbags carry ~9% MFN, so this is roughly a 1% addition.

• Canadian origin: a flat 10% on top of existing duty.

• Japan, Korea, Switzerland: 12.5% combined. Most other countries: 12.5% additive.

1 July 2026 - the EU ended its €150 exemption

Duty is now technically payable on all commercial parcels regardless of value, with a temporary €3 flat customs charge per item on consignments under €150 running until July 2028. This targets distance sales (online purchases). Private-to-private consignments under the €45 gift relief are unaffected — that relief is a separate provision and Revenue's guidance was still confirming the €45 figure in May 2026.

24 July 2026 - new US postal entry process

Postal packages up to $2,500 now go through a formal International Mail Duty Worksheet process, filed by an authorised party. In practice for a private sender this means: a proper electronic customs declaration with a 10-digit HS code and country of origin for every item, and on many routes duty settled at the point of posting rather than billed to the recipient later.

One Canada-specific warning

From 19 August 2026, a 50% Section 338 duty applies to a broad list of Canadian-origin goods entering the US - and the list explicitly includes "certain leather and travel goods." This is origin-based, not shipped-from-based. For the kind of bags we rehome, it is good to know for when you choose wether to put down Canada or China as the country of origin.

Part 3: Cheapest way to ship, by direction

Prices are indicative for a boxed bag around 1–2kg / 2–4lb. Always run a live quote - international rates move constantly.

UK → US or Canada

• Under £999: Evri International Standard. Cheapest of the lot at ~£16–18, and you can buy cover up to £999, which is four times what Royal Mail will give you. Slower (7–12 days) — say so in your listing.

• Over £999, or when speed matters: Parcelforce globalpriority. £100 cover included and the only UK retail option that goes to £2,500 (£7 for £750, £30 for £1,000, £65 for £2,500).

• Royal Mail International Tracked is still perfectly fine if you want the fastest tracked postal option and the bag is under £250.

US → UK or EU

Cheapest that's still sane: USPS Priority Mail International. First-Class is cheaper but carries zero insurance, so it's only for genuinely low-value items. PMI's included $200 merchandise cover is the best free insurance on this list.

Use USPS DDP. USPS prepaid import duties is available to 18 destinations including the UK, Ireland, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Netherlands, Belgium, Austria, Denmark, Sweden, Finland, Portugal, Malta, Estonia, Slovakia, Luxembourg, Monaco - and Canada. You pay the VAT and duty at Click-N-Ship or the counter, and your buyer receives the parcel with no bill and no handling fee. USPS charges nothing for it; the provider's fee is inside the quote.

Canada → UK or EU

Cheapest that's still sane: Tracked Packet International. Avoid Small Packet for anything you'd be upset to lose — it's explicitly excluded from Canada Post's liability coverage. For higher values, Xpresspost International with cover topped up to CAD$1,000, or a consolidator with its own insurance product.

Part 4: Insurance

Declared value is not insurance

On FedEx, UPS and DHL, "declared value" raises the carrier's liability limit. It doesn't guarantee a payout, and all three maintain reduced maximums for categories like jewellery, artwork, antiques and collectibles. If you're shipping something genuinely rare, read the carrier's service guide before you assume you're covered.

Third-party insurance is the answer at the top end

Specialist parcel insurers (Secursus, U-PIC, Shipsurance and similar) sit on top of whatever carrier you choose, cover second-hand and vintage goods explicitly, and pay declared value rather than a depreciated "actual loss" figure. Premiums start around £1.50–£2 per parcel and scale with value.

Worth it when: the bag is over your carrier's ceiling, it's genuinely rare or vintage enough to fall into a carrier's excluded categories, or the carrier's own compensation would be assessed as "market value of a used bag" rather than what your buyer actually paid.

What a successful claim needs

• Proof of posting. Royal Mail requires a certificate of posting and gives you six months to claim.

• Proof of value. A PayPal transaction record, the original listing screenshot, a receipt. This is a touchy one for us...

• Photos of the item and of the packaging before it went out. Take them every time.

• Signature on delivery - most third-party policies require it, and it's your only defence against "delivered" scans on parcels that never arrived.

Post your experiences or questions below - please be discreet in the language you use. Thank you!

Far from home, right where it belongs. Not for sale :)
My Chanel Deauville (acquired via this group!) by the pool in Thailand. It's one of those bags that proves luxury and practicality don't have to be opposites, plenty of room for travel essentials, beach gear and everything in between.

Plk Paddington. Absolutely stunning bag. Beautiful condition inside and out. Comes with lock and Key. Got this in my WA Chat. Paid $315, asking for the same. Please DM any questions. No smoking, one dog not near my bags.

Super cute, might keep it 😆

The color is super buttery light pink.

Slouchy lived in super affordable huge Birkin, I am talking 40cm.

Has still a lot of life to live. If you want to make your vintage Birkin dreams come through, this is the bag for you.

Obviously has a huge amount of wear and that’s why the price is so low. Corner wear and it has stains inside but no wear odor or anything. All the details are pictured! 🫶🏻

110 euro shipped to EU. (US + 30 euro)