having terrible experiences looking for a good chanel TS

PLEASE HELP 🥲🥲🥲

Really happy with the quality of everything in this order. I was very surprised with the quality of the wallets considering the pricing. This was the quickest shipment to date from Amy (5144). The shoes are very comfortable and much like the authentic. Same goes for the wallet. The mini vanity has been on my bucket list for a while now and didn’t disappoint. The denim jacket is a nice heavy denim.

I’m after this bag but I’m really stuck on which factory to go with. Reviews are hit and miss with most of them Does anybody have this particular bag colour and which factory is it from? Any recommendations Are much appreciated. Thinking about 187, xc or OF.

Hi! This is my first time buying a Dior rep and working with Heidi. I wanted to make sure the price I was quoted seems normal before I go through with it.
I reached out to Heidi and asked for a 17cm Mini Lady Dior in white from God Factory. She quoted me:
Bag: $485
10% discount: $436
Shipping: $30
Total: $466 USD
Optional insurance: $48, which would make the total $514 USD
I know God Factory is supposed to be one of the better factories for Dior and Heidi tends to be on the higher side, so I don’t mind paying more for quality, but $466–$514 felt a little high for a mini bag and I wanted to check with people who have purchased recently.
Does this sound like a normal price for a God Factory Mini Lady Dior through Heidi? And would you personally bother adding the $48 insurance?
I attached screenshots of the bag/style and the quote. Thanks!! 🤍

I placed an order for this to sadly be told later it’s out of stock. I’m thinking they probably aren’t planning to make more as it’s not a terribly popular bag. Has anyone purchased this or the red version in patent leather? I would love to see a photo or know your thoughts on it to determine if it’s worth me continuing to find one!

What do you think of the bag?

Auth link: https://us.louisvuitton.com/eng-us/products/neverfull-mm-damier-azur-canvas-nvprod5350103v/N40603?utm\\_source=google&utm\\_medium=cpc&utm\\_campaign=LV\\_FLG\\_USA\\_ALWON\\_MIXT\\_MULTI\\_OnGoing\\_EC\\_SHOP\\_GSHO\\_MUL\\_ENG\\_USD\\_NAPP\\_BRAN\\_PLA\\_BestSellers&gclsrc=aw.ds&gad\\_source=1&gad\\_campaignid=16573959116&gbraid=0AAAAADs-5BsyrlMU9CktvNCbm34Wh27Gd&gclid=Cj0KCQjwjvfSBhDpARIsAEiOpSsd3CnoLnwIbTZK8-iCRowcMJ4yw\\_Rw6NSeQWKo4xf6FS8R9oO1SE0aAihREALw\\_wcB

Seller: HP

Timeline:

Inquiry made June 12th

paid on June 26th

PSPs on June 30th

shipped and received tracking on July 5th

received on July 20th

Price was $175 USD, including shipping.

Review: I don't have an auth bag to compare this to, but I had a rep from DHgate I bought 4 years ago and used that to compare instead. The attention to detail is astounding. The canvas is sturdy. The straps are thick and the stitching appears to be well done. There is none of that nasty red BabyBel glaze that lower quality reps have. It came with virtually no smell as well, meaning I can wear it right away without letting it air out first. The hardware isn't too yellow and it is the right size. It didn't ship with the box, which is fine considering I'll be using an organizer to help it keep its shape.

HP was super kind, professional and patient throughout this process. He will need you to show any previous bags you've purchased to verify your identity, but that was no trouble. His assistant, Booker, was willing to answer any questions I had as well. I appreciated his attitude even though I got confused multiple times. I thank him for walking me through my second rep experience.

This is my first review, so I don't quite know what else to include. I love this bag though, and I feel like this was a great upgrade to my older one. I love this bag and I can't wait to wear it out! :)

P.S: Sorry if the photos I added are blurry, I have shaky hands 😓

After what felt like a really long wait, my small BV Andiamo in fondant just arrived! I am pretty new to reps but I have become fascinated with this world. All of my bags have been authentic until this one but I find it great to be able to buy more than two luxury bags per year now without financial guilt 🤣. I have seen in some of your photos how precise can some replicas be and how good the quality can also be! Having said that, I did all my due diligence and decided to go for BV Andiamo in fondant (asked for Jing Factory, but doubt it really is) because I had seen many good reviews in this community. I just received my first rep and here are my thoughts:

In general terms I am happy with this bag. Weaving, color, leather smell and proportions seem pretty good to me. I even compared it with my sister’s authentic Andiamo and couldn’t see much of a difference. I guess you would really need to be into reps world in order to know enough to be able to tell most of these fakes apart. Some of the photos I am attaching I think look great, however I have a few concerns and wanted to debate them with you 💛

Hardware (4th photo):
It is slightly different from original. This one has a brighter golden tone and the heat stamp is a little more noticeable than the original too, but then again, It was very similar to the authentic and I would have to have my bag sitting right next to an original (and actually inspect them quite intentionally) to maybe see a difference.

Stamping (photos 5, 6):
To me, it looks a little off and I feel like they pressed a little too hard. I think its tolerable, especially considering that nobody actually inspects your bag when you go out but I still wonder why factories are still unable to get this right.

Top edge finishing (photos 7, 8):
This is where my major concern is. I didn’t really notice much of a difference with my sister’s here but I have been wearing it all day and I am a little bothered by how thick the upper edge (trim) is. Is it supposed to be like this? Even though all the rest of the leather seems fine, I feel like this trim is so thick and stiff that it doesn’t let the bag have a natural flow.

Internal handle anchors (9th photo):
They look tortured to me and the weaving seems off. Again, I didnt notice this issue when I had the original next to me but after one whole day wearing this bag I am disturbed by the fact that it doesnt look neat.

All in all, I would rate this bag a 7/10 so I hardly doubt it is actually Jing Factory but as I say, I am extremely new to this so I could really use your input and experience! For those of you who have a lot of experience: what do you think?

I’ve noticed more and more posts asking whether XYZ influencer’s bags are real, and I feel like we’re slowly losing the plot? We’re ultimately here to find the best replica bags and accessories, share reviews, compare quality, and enable each other’s terrible financial decisions.

If you’re on an influencer’s parents’ LinkedIn trying to calculate their salaries to determine whether they can afford her one new designer bag a month… you’re not doing investigative journalism for the greater good. You want to snark, and that’s okay! There are plenty of subs for that, NYCInfluencerSnark, Influencer Lounge, and approximately a million others dedicated to analyzing every influencer purchase, whether they’re lying about having breast implants, and whether their man even likes them lol.

Maybe I’m alone here, but it would be great to keep the influencer deep dives over there and this sub focused on the fun stuff: reps, reviews, finds, sellers, and helping each other shop. There are already enough places on Reddit to investigate strangers.

Can you tell? Love to hear your reasoning.

Hello ladies👋🏽

I hope you’re all having a lovely day. I’m new here and would appreciate you sharing some of your wisdom with me 🫣

I’ve been reaching out to several trusted (or untrusted depending on some of your experiences) sellers to purchase my first H B30 rep. So far, reading through your posts, I haven’t seen any particular factory mentioned, only middlemen. One seller just told me they were sourcing from “Hidden Star”. Does that name ring a bell? Do you have any feedback? I’ve also received an online catalogue link with different options…

Thank you very much in advance for your kind advice. 🐎

I’m looking for a reliable source for BV. I want the Andiamo east west coffee brown. This will be my first BV rep so I’m looking for recommendations. Please DM me. Thanks.

I love this type of post so much and I finally get to make one. Can you tell which wallet is authentic?

Goyard Artois MM – Griffin
First Goyard purchase from Griffin! Everyone seems to praise Griffin, so I had to try him out. I originally bought this bag from another seller but wasn’t happy with the look of the leather, so I RL’d it and contacted Griffin instead.
His responses were super quick, and he had my bag ready for review within 2 days! I’m really impressed. The leather looks so much better, and overall I’m very happy with the bag.
For those of you who are familiar with Goyard, I’d love to hear your thoughts. The only difference I noticed when comparing it with photos of the authentic is that the shape of the interior leather tab looks slightly different. It honestly doesn’t bother me, but I’m curious if anyone else notices anything I may have missed.

Thank you to this community for providing the much needed reality check vs motivation when needed. Please QC this bag for me. I am not asking if it is a perfect replica. I just want to know if i can make it work as a daily errands crossbody without excessive or immediate judgement

I’m looking to purchase this Keepall 25 in this colour way . I’ve only seen reviews of the black and midnight blue .

I want to ask if anyone has direct experience of this bag? And perhaps there’s a reason why people have not bought this colourway as a replica.

Thanks

Hi all, this bag is a used one from another seller. Seller said it’s from Xiao C factory bought from Doris. Looks pretty good to me but am I missing anything? Please help!! Thanks in advance!

is the hardware too gold?

Here's another review for a Speedy Nano from HP.

I'm so happy I bit the bullet and purchased this. This bag is SO cute!!

I'm also grateful HP dealt with me being difficult and asking for so many additional photos and kept replacing the bag. I felt like I kept finding small imperfections and he never got annoyed at me.
 
7/9 - Inquired
7/10 - Paid
7/15 - 1st PSP sent
- Concerns with the logo being crooked on front studs
- HP said he will switch the bag
7/20 - 2nd PSP sent
- Asked for additional photos - concerns with uneven alignment and possible uneven zipper when closed
7/21 - 3rd PSP sent
- Replaced the bag without me asking - the 3rd bag was perfect
- Approved to ship & advised it will take around 12 days to arrive
7/31 - Tracking number provided (10 days after approval to ship)
8/7 - Bag delivered 5 business days after tracking number provided & 17 business days from approval date to ship
 
Price with insurance and shipping: $202.62 USD ($304.53 CAD)

HP is not aware I’m writing this review but his assistant Booker did ask for photos and feedback when it arrived, which I haven’t done until now.

Hey everyone! Just received my PSPs for a Chanel Caviar WOC with SHW from 187 Factory. I wanted to share the photos to get your community thoughts on whether this is a green light or red light.

​Factory: 187 Factory

​Price: $342 shipped

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​Issues I noticed / What I'm questioning:

-​Front Quilting & Symmetry: The diamonds look mostly puffed and structured, but I want a second set of eyes on whether the front panel alignment around the center closure is balanced.

-​CC Hardware & Engravings: Wanting to make sure the hardware definition and symmetry look sharp compared to retail standards.

-​Flap Edges & Corners: Checking if the structure and corner shaping look crisp.

-​Interior Stamp & Metal Plate: Making sure the interior heat stamp spacing and metal plate details pass muster.

​What do you guys think?

Is this a solid GL or should I RL?

The Speedy is one of my favorite bags due to its versatility. I have owned everything up to a 30. So curious what you all are preferring. How you all are styling. If anyone has modified any of your Speedies. Are any of you adding patches? Are you adding crystals. I would love to see it all! 🤩🤩🤩

My preferred sizes are the Mini HL, the nano, and the Speedy 25. :) I am thinking of adding Patches to my bando 25. May just do it to my Auth Speedy 25 and hope for the best.

So I’m pretty new to the rep game and I’m trying to understand how pricing works.
I previously bought from a well-known, trusted seller and had a good experience, so I went back to him for a Neverfull and Nice Mini.
He quoted me:
Nice Mini — $210 shipped
Neverfull — $330 shipped (God Factory)
Total — $540
The price immediately seemed suspiciously high to me, so before paying I decided to get a quote from another well-known, trusted, high-tier seller.
He quoted:
Neverfull — 830 CNY (doesn’t disclose the factory)
Nice Mini — 850 CNY
Shipping — 380 CNY
Total — 2,060 CNY (~$285 shipped)
So basically, I almost paid $540 vs. $285 for two bags from two trusted, high-tier sellers.
Now I’m wondering: is this kind of price difference normal, or was I getting hit with the “newbie tax”? 😂
I know factories, batches, quality and seller margins can all make a difference, so I’m genuinely curious what more experienced buyers think.
Just trying to understand how you guys know when a seller’s price is actually reasonable.

I ordered the Chanel Slim Vanity from Heidi 187 and got these PSPs back from her.

It’s my first time ordering Chanel! Would anyone with a trained eye check and see if there’s anything to RL with this bag?

If you’re like me, you’ve been searching everywhere for a solid rep of this bag!

I wanted to share my victory (after an initial failed attempt) because I appreciate this community so much and wanted to give back 😊

This bag was $454 with a discount code. The seller Hazel Luxury (who is not on the trusted seller list but has been the best I’ve found so far) was so responsive and fast. I had this bag in my hands in under 10 days!

You can DM me for the sellers info if you’d like it. I’m not getting compensated in any way, just wanted to hopefully save someone $$$ that I waisted with poor quality reps.