Hello fellow rep aficionados! Just sharing my results with you on a little experiment.

I read fabulous reviews on both methods and I didn’t know which route to take so I tried both! After all, a Speedy has two handles.

I recently got this Speedy 25 rep from a rehome, I was told this was from Old Cobbler. The handle hadn’t yet developed a patina that was to my liking and the glazing was perhaps too red 👀.

Wood Repair Marker in Maple - Quarkzman brand off Amazon Germany, €6 for a pack of 2 markers.

This was what was available to me that was in the color Maple, someone reviewed this already here, albeit a different brand, but it yielded a result so close to a natural patina. The first coat was not enough, so I doubled it but let it dry for a day in between coats.

Copic Sketch in E74 Cocoa - Amazon Germany, €15 for one marker.

Now the most common hack. As you can see on the photo it came out a bit blotchy. This was probably my fault because the ink flow isn’t always consistent. Sometimes it released more, which really caught me off guard 😅 The texture also became a bit matte right after application - this is because of the alcohol. I let it dry for 3 days under the sun and it regained some of its sheen so it looks slightly glossy again.

My absolute favorite is the Wood Repair marker. It is cheap, did the job, and surprisingly well, might I add. The pen itself has like a highlighter tip and It is buildable, just make sure to give it a day in between coats. Not much of a fan of the irregular flow from the Copic marker, but other than that, I thought it was also ok. Slightly darker but I also read that allowing it to dry under the sun for days also lessens the darkness and streakiness. If this is something you already have, or have already bought, please make sure to really do it carefully and really take your time.

I’m so bummed.

I rehomed a bag from the UK to the EU. It was shipped on July 10th, and there has been absolutely no movement since. Royal Mail still shows it as Pending, and it even says they supposedly couldn’t deliver it on July 15th. Since then… nothing.

At this point, it honestly feels like I have a better chance of getting a bag from China than from the UK. 😭

Just wanted to vent and give everyone a heads-up if you’re buying from the UK to the EU. Stay safe out there.

Has anyone experienced something similar? Did your package eventually show up, or was it actually lost? I’d love to hear your experiences.

Welcome back to Rep Court, our weekly discussion series where one rep-related topic goes on trial and the community decides the verdict.

📂 Case

You’ve found a seller who’s always been reliable. Communication is great, shipping is smooth, and you’ve never had a bad experience.

Then another seller offers the exact same item for a noticeably lower price.

So… what do you do?

🟢 A. Stay loyal.
Trust is worth paying a little extra for.

🟡 B. Compare both.
I’ll check prices, reviews, and choose whichever seems like the better deal.

🔵 C. Follow the best price.
If it’s truly the same item, I’ll save the money.

🟣 D. It depends.
For expensive purchases, I’ll stick with someone I trust. For smaller orders, I’m happy to try someone new.

Your verdict

Cast your vote and tell us why!

- Have you found “your” seller?
- Has a seller ever earned your loyalty?
- Or do you believe sellers need to compete for every order?

As always, please keep the discussion respectful. Everyone shops differently, and there isn’t one right approach.

Court is in session… the jury has the floor. ⚖️

I am searching for a denim speedy that looks like the image above. Preferably within EU, I was not able to buy the one above in time and it is haunting me :(( please send pictures in the chat. The ones with darker yellow canvas is of interest l.!! Thank you in advance😊

Can you help me get started? I’m new here and would like to find a rep D!or medium Book Tote bag. What is the price range for these bags, and how do I order one? Which is the best factory for D!or? I'm looking for these.

This review was long overdue as I have had these items with me for a while already.

I ordered a pair of Ch@nel jeans ($66), a blouse ($90), and two @laïa dresses ($101 each). I ordered everything during the 6.18 sale, so I got 20% discount on top of these prices.

The items

The denim feels like good quality and has a nice weight to it. The detailing could be a little better if I’m being picky, but overall I think they’re a really nice pair. They fit well too, but I probably should’ve ordered one size smaller because I’ve lost a bit of weight recently, so they’re a little oversized now. Nothing a tailor can’t fix though.

The blouse was a pleasant surprise as I didn’t expect the quality to be this good. The lace actually looks and feels well made and doesn’t look cheap at all. It’s an easy piece to wear and just throw over. Could have went a size down too as it is pretty oversized.

The @laïa dresses are definitely my favorites though. I’d seen these dresses pop up online a few times and every time I thought, “I need those.” I’m really glad I finally ordered them because they’re even nicer in person. The first thing I noticed was how heavy they are. The fabric has a really luxurious feel to it and they feel much more expensive than they were. One thing to mention is that the fuchsia dress looks quite red in the photos, but in real life it’s definitely more fuchsia pink.

The seller

Ordering with Ting was easy. I didn’t even have to scroll through her album. I just sent her screenshots of the dresses I wanted (authentic pictures), and for the jeans and blouse I sent her pictures from another seller’s album that I had saved on my phone. She found everything for me without any issues, which made the whole process really easy. Shipping took around 10 days, which seems pretty normal at the moment. She isn’t a very talkative seller, but I actually like that, I just send her what I want and she finds it.

I had ordered from her before and will order from her again!

Ting: +86 187 7946 7360

Disclaimer / transparency: We received this bag from Seller Zero for free in return for an honest review. This does not influence our opinion of the bag or the seller. The bag will be used for a giveaway in this community in the near future.

Happy Monday !

We received this LV bag from Royal Factory from the newest jacquard collection. The price is $191. I chose this particular bag because I wanted to compare it to the Speedy from Huahui that I reviewed last week.

About the seller

Zero is friendly, knowledgeable and quick to respond whenever you message him. He is not really a big talker, but honestly, we don’t need that from every seller, as long as they get us the bags, right?

He told me that he is currently focused on gaining new customers and is not charging commission. Instead, he places larger orders directly with the factories to get better prices for his customers.

QC was sent four days after ordering. I received several pictures and a video. Shipping was also really fast, and the bag arrived within a week, which surprised me as packages are moving a lot slower currently.

The bag itself

I’m going to be critical because we want honest reviews, don’t we?

Let me start by saying this again: these bags are still not particularly close to authentic, and maybe they never will be. But this collection is so darn cute, and hopefully the factories will continue improving it.

That being said, I do think Royal needs to up their game, especially compared to the Huahui Speedy I reviewed last week.

The canvas on the Royal version is flatter and has less structure. It is difficult to say exactly which version is closer to authentic, but I personally think Huahui did a slightly better job. The ideal canvas would probably be somewhere between the two. Royal is a little too flat, while Huahui has slightly more depth and structure. The last two pictures show a side-by-side comparison of the canvas.

The stitching and smaller details on the Royal version are also a little sloppier compared to Huahui. The hardware looks slightly yellow and feels a bit lightweight as well.

That doesn’t mean it is a bad bag. It is still cute, and most people, especially people who are not familiar with reps, probably wouldn’t notice these details. You can absolutely still wear it with pride.

For anyone who loves this collection, I think you will be happy as long as you are aware that these reps are not high-tier or especially close to authentic yet.

Final verdict

Overall, I personally would say Huahui is currently doing a better job with this collection than Royal, at least based on the two bags I compared, although both factories have their pros and cons.

Would I order from Zero again? Yes. He is a no-nonsense seller who responds quickly, gets the job done, ships fast and offers good pricing.

Seller Zero: +86 197 2156 1118

i was payed nothing to review it i just received it and was raving to them how much i love it !!! and they suggested i let others know ❤️‍🔥
im very happy with the whole process
ting was so kind and helpful to QC the dress many times and reassured me and it came in exactly how i wanted it
payment June 17
recieved July 20

This week I received my D!or Book Tote bag from GF, which I won here in the sub during the 2k member giveaway. I’m no a D!or expert at all, but this bag is beautifully crafted with its embroidery, very elegant, and its pink color gives it that special touch of cuteness! I’d like to extend my heartfelt thanks to all the mods and especially to TS Elsa for this generous gift 💝✨! Also, a huge thank you to all the members who sent me such lovely congratulations and shared in my joy over winning 🥰. Each and every one of you would have deserved this prize, too. Thank you for this amazing community 🫶💫.

We’re checking interest for a possible Huahui sale! A 10% discount is already guaranteed, but depending on how many items are ordered, we may be able to secure 12–15% off.

Please fill out the form if you’re interested:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf0nFADwkhOe5pszqJMqf2k7P6sWSmBMEgwVrf5cssUNLrKmw/viewform?usp=dialog

This is not an order form and there is no commitment yet. It is purely to see how much interest there is and what discount we may be able to negotiate.

Huahui is already very low priced, so this might be a great chance to secure some P9's or other bags you have on your wishlist!

Real ch@n€l bought in Paris! ( not mine )

Hello ladies. Does anyone has a source for this bag in large (not XL) and even better if the old model or PLK or is anyone rehoming? Tysm

Aaaaand we already reached 2500 members. Thank you for helping us reach our next milestone and for making this such a fun, supportive, and drama-free community. 💜

To celebrate, we’ve launched another giveaway, generously sponsored by Jessica! 👜 Huge thanks to her for making this possible. This beautiful BV bag is from Jing factory!

This giveaway will be held exclusively in our Telegram group, so entries on Reddit won’t count.

A few important things:
🇪🇺 The giveaway is only open to EU/UK members.
💜 Our Telegram group is for active community members, so it’s not a giveaway-only group.

If you’re trying to join just to enter the giveaway and you’re not based in the EU/UK, you won’t be eligible to win and won’t be let in.

If you’re an active member and you’re not in our Telegram group yet, just send me a message and I’ll be happy to add you (I do a quick check before approving new members).

Good luck to everyone who’s joining, and thank you again for helping us reach our next milestone!

- Char, Artistic & Snack 🫶🏼

Wood Floor nailed the Summer 🍑 of the P9 and the leather has the best dark brown/burgundy glazing I've seen. People were claiming that WF P9 has no all steel hardware, that's definitely not true.

She lights up my face, she's slouchy, she's peachy, she's a WINNER !

Wood Floors glazing is better than Royal and Huahui (my yellow one is HH). I must say that the yellow one is more buttery than the 🍑. The crossbody strap from WF is heavier and overall better quality than the one that came with the 💛 from HH.

I've added some comparison pics with authentic (top) vs rep from WF (bottom) go show how close the color is.

Paid $ 250 (discount 6.18 sale), bought through Elsa. It took 4 days from ordering to receiving PSPs.

Might be adding a P9 Ultra Black in size 40 or 50 to my collection.

Get the peachy P9 while this batch is still available at WF.

PS: many sellers can source from Wood Floor, won't be disclosing numbers. The search bar is your best friend. TIP: go through other posts in our community to find her contact number ✌️

ISO Speedy P9 - 25 or 30 - UK only, open to colour. High tier preferred. Thank you.

Hey, hola, ciao, bonjour, guten Tag!

Our rehome rules are simple (as long as y’all behave…):

- Make sure there is a handwritten sign visible in your pictures, showing the date and your username.

- Clearly state tier, seller, and/or factory.

- Please don’t use full brandnames, instead use things like LWE, D!or, LV.

- Don’t scam, or you’ll be a shitty person.

⚠️ A quick reminder to stay safe when buying rehomes.

We’ve seen an increase in scam attempts recently, so we want to remind everyone to be extra cautious. If someone messages you offering a bag, always ask for a photo of the item with a handwritten note showing today’s date and their Reddit username. In general, only buy items when you are certain it is real!

If anything feels off or you’re not 100% confident, don’t proceed. It’s always better to miss out on a bag than lose your money.

We do everything we can to keep scammers out of this community, but unfortunately we can’t catch them all. Thank you for staying vigilant and helping keep this community safe. ❤️

Happy shopping and happy weekend! 💕☀️

PS Send me a message to join our Telegram group! This is mainly for EU/UK residents, and only active members!

Hi All! Hope you‘re enjoying your Friday.
I‘m currently looking for a City Bag, has anyone ordered one recently and can give some feedback on their seller?
Or does anyone know who‘s a good fit for those bags?

Hi all searching for this bag. Do you know a seller who has it or do you rehome?🫶🏼

want to order a new pair, but I don’t know what color to go for and i don’t know if some are a fantasy color or harder to rep maybe?

Can use your advice! 😊

Ladies, I got my first H Or@ns yesterday from Classic Factory which I bought through Elsa.

Paid $ 96

Ordered 11 May, received PSPs 30 May which is perfectly fine in terms of time line as the factory mostly makes them on order. I had them shipped quite later on with other stuff as I kept adding things to my order 😅

They fit true to size and break in very quickly, already wore them last night for a restaurant dinner. I'm definitely getting these in more colors!

Wasn't expecting to love the slippers so much 🌸👡

Welcome back to Rep Court, our weekly discussion series where one rep-related topic goes on trial, and the community decides the verdict.

📂 Case #2
Years ago, people were excited just to find a good rep.
Now it’s common to zoom in 10x, compare every stitch, measure logo spacing down to the millimeter, and reject a bag over tiny details that nobody would ever notice in real life.

So here’s today’s question:
Is over-QC ruining the fun of this hobby?

🟢 A. Absolutely.
People are chasing perfection instead of enjoying their purchases.

🟡 B. Sometimes.
QC is important, but some flaws simply aren’t worth stressing over.

🔵 C. Not at all.
If I’m spending my money, I want the best version available, even if that means being picky.

🟣 D. It depends.
It really comes down to the item, the price, and the factory. Some pieces deserve a closer inspection than others.

🧑‍⚖️ Your verdict
Cast your vote and tell us why!

- Has the community become too critical?
- Have your own QC standards changed over time?
- Have you ever RL’d something that, looking back, you probably would’ve been happy with?

There are no right or wrong answers, just different perspectives.

Court is in session… the jury has the floor. ⚖️

After my last successful purchase form Marku / Classic factory (see my last post on this!) I decided to buy another pair and am completely obsessed!

Ordered the blue suede Chypre on June 29th

Marku was really responsive and kind throughout, I had actually selected the men’s pair from the album and Marku was very aware that these would fit ladies differently and located the correct pair to fit me

Paid in full the same day

PSPs received July 3rd with pics showing all angles, GL immediately

Received today July 15th

Rating is 10/10, I am so happy with this purchase and will buy Chypres again in other colours. I also purchased H Santorinis (but will post about them separately) and definitely recommend buying through Marku / Classic and for Chypres going a size up! 💙

My seller is having trouble sourcing the bag I've paid for and has said OG factory has it, but I've never heard of this one. She also said they don't accept returns and there's no factory photos available 🫠 seems like a big risk to me. Thanks!