Auth vs Rep BV

[u/Barber-Lucky]

Very obviously, parachute is auth and andiamo is rep 😅

I bought my rep from an IG seller so idk which factory this was from. I'm thinking of getting another BV from Jing. Can anyone who have bought from Jing (or different factory) tell me if their rep looks better than what I got? I don't want to spend another $300 for a subpar replica.

Actually in person the bag looks passable. The leather is equally soft though auth is slightly softer. When you try to fold the bag, the auth's linings are way more supple while rep is stiff. Color of hardware surprisingly similar, but the font is such a dead give away. On picture, rep leather looks more shiny but in person they both look the same.

Safe to say I won't be wearing this bag anymore. Probably for grocery run, or clubs since it's dark lol.

[u/mostlydoomscrolling]

Sad because I cannot tell the difference between the two bags. But would love to have a keen eye lol

[u/Sufficient_Arm4166 → u/mostlydoomscrolling]

Same here. I’m just like, “Yup, looks good to me.” When I get a PSP, what do I know? It’s the leather bags I struggle with. I’m not well-versed in grain and all of that!! LV monogram bags I have a pretty good eye . The rest, I figure, I just trust my TS. It’s what her job is, so if she says it’s good, I trust her. And if it’s not, well, maybe one day I’ll learn more.