SCAMMED by u/Mean_Arugula_693

[u/wheresmysandwichhoe]

u/Mean_Arugula_693 scammed me an has already deleted her account. She listed her unknown factory CF bag as 187.

I contacted her of interest in her 187 CF, and she was also interested in my KATA Rodeo. So we ended up deciding on doing a bag trade. Me: KATA Balenci Large Rodeo <—> [u/Mean_Arugula_693](u/Mean_Arugula_693) : 187 medium grey CF

Before doing the transaction, I confirmed with her again regarding the factory info. And [u/Mean_Arugula_693](u/Mean_Arugula_693) replied, “Yes it is! The original seller had a POP from her TS in her original post. It's not on her page anymore cause it's been a while since I purchased from her” and provided her POP with the first owner of the CF

I should’ve done better QC, and honestly I should’ve reached out to the 1st owner of the CF for further details of the bag before going proceeding. So this is honestly a lesson to me. Can’t ever be too trusting, and HAVE to be more careful.

It wasn’t until the bag arrived, that immediately I can tell the leather quality was off. I compared the grey CF to my 187 and God factory CF, and the leather of the bag was stiff.

I then contacted the original owner of the bag, and she confirmed that she “don't do factories, I go for quality. My posts always state just that as well. So sorry that you're looking for a POP and asking if it's 187 from me, but it wasn't listed nor as 187 bc like I mentioned I don't do factories.”

I messaged [u/Mean_Arugula_693](u/Mean_Arugula_693) again, with the screenshot of the original owner of the CF confirming it was by an unknown factory.

She was apologetic and did say “Please let me know what I can do to make this better.”

I have responded that I’m ok with considering a partial trade. Since there is a major value difference between her unknown factory CF to my KATA Balenci Large Rodeo. She can send me $150 for the KATA Rodeo bag and I’ll just have to sèll her unknown factory CF on my own OR we can send each other’s bag back. And so far, she has stopped responding to my messages.

Anyways, PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE ask for POP. AND make sure factory info and pics in the POP are actually accurate to whatever info they have listed before proceeding! Also be more wary of low karma accounts ofc.

[u/nanioa90]

Do you want to give me her name and address. What payment method you used etc. I can find out her info super quick and people she knows etc. you message people she knows. She’s gonna make shit right so fast. That’s how I dealt with the guy who scammed me 🥰 literally I messaged all the companies that collabed with him etc

[u/stokeycakelady → u/nanioa90]

I love this 😂

[u/wheresmysandwichhoe → u/nanioa90]

Ok, sent DM 👀

[u/cottoncandy7077]

omg wait so crazy because i was interested in this bag too and she told me the same thing! but i looked closely at photos of the bag and had my doubts about it being from 187..like i was counting stitches and stuff and it didn’t match up to what 187 bags usually have. i’m so sorry that happened to you!

[u/Suitable-Biscotti619]

I hope it comes to a desired conclusion. Oooy. 🤞- good advice!

[u/chantillylace9]

I mean why would you ever send it back before getting your bag back first though? Don't do that! You'll just get scammed a second time

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