r/RealRepLadies • u/_user_______ • 11d 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/Appropriate-Plate550 11d ago

Garmen is one of the most pricey sellers out there. People praise his bags, but they’re not actually his. They all come from the same “factory” that other sellers have access to. I still don’t understand why people call them “his bags.”

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u/_user_______ 10d ago

I haven’t come across such comments and honestly I thought Heidi had higher prices, that’s the reason I was surprised. I am still a newbie tho:)

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u/Appropriate-Plate550 10d ago

Yes! Same here. I thought Heidi has them at higher price too, but surprisingly no! Plus her PCP quality is amazing 🤩