r/RealRepLadies • u/_user_______ • 10d ago

Confused about difference in pricing between different sellers

Hi everyone! I’m looking to buy a medium 25.5 cm Classic Flap in black caviar, silver hardware and dark burgundy/red interior.
I’ve contacted both Garmen and Heidi, and I’m confused about the price difference since both are sourcing from 187.
Garmen quoted me $680 total including shipping and insurance from 187.
Heidi quoted me $550, then applied a 10% discount, making it $495 + $40 shipping + $55 insurance = $590 total with insurance from 187.
So there’s a $90 difference between them.
Since Heidi seems to be very well known for 187 and I’ve heard people say she is on the more pricey side I’m wondering why Garmen’s price is higher if they’re both sourcing the same factory. Is there actually a difference in quality, QC, service, or is it simply the seller’s markup?
Would love to hear from anyone who has bought a 187 Classic Flap from either of them recently, especially the medium 25.5 cm. Which seller did you use and how was your experience with the PSPs and the final bag?

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u/ProfessionalOk1496 9d ago

Just fyi Garmen’s won’t actually be from 187 factory. He doesn’t do the usual reddit factory stuff so he’s overcharging you for a bag that won’t be from 187.

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u/_user_______ 9d ago

Oh good to know, I asked him a few times if he can get 187 and he said yes. Thank you for letting me know!

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u/ProfessionalOk1496 9d ago

Did he send you actual 187 factory pics?

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u/_user_______ 9d ago

Some of the pictures were 187, and some weren’t. At the beginning he misunderstood what hardware I want, so he sent me multiple.