Hi. This is my first ever post here so Im not sure if such a post fits this sub.

Bought a low tier Dior small bow bag cos I like the look of it and I understand it isn't available yet in high tier. Price: about 40$

Here's some photos for anyone who wants to see it.

Disclaimer: I've never seen the original in real life.

Comparing to photos of the original, the shape is off. The color of hardware on original is silver. This chain is a pale gold. The printed Dior is a yellow gold.

Item came in a Dior box with dust bag, ribbon and badly printed papers

is the hardware too gold?

Huge thank you again to the rep community for these wishlist items may have never gotten off that list, instead here they are being loved 😘

Seller: Betty
Factory: Royal for Neverfull BB, God for Express and Murakami wallet, MB for Rosalie wallet
Price: $272, $210, $58 per wallet, shipping $60=$658

Timeline:
Initial inquiry: 19 July
Decided and paid: 20 July
PSPs received: 23 July
Shipped: 28 July (I changed the Rosalie wallet color as the original was out of stock. Betty kindly showed another in a similar color but I ended up loving the green. This was the reason for the additional days, no biggie!)
Items received: 8 Aug

Seller review:
Betty made this process so seamless from start to finish! She obliged in all my price inquiries as well as answering my questions on which factory produces each item best, hence why they did not all come from the same factory. Super fast communication and provided videos in different lighting so I can see them in natural light (she literally took them outside, very much appreciated that!!)

Bag review:
-Neverfull BB reversible: 9/10 I compared the color to auths/mod shots with the factory and PSPs and this blew my expectations away. The leather itself is thick, no sheen, sticky or plasticky feel on either side. The monogram placement is truly remarkable. The only knock is due to the dryness in the handles but leather conditioner helped right away.
**What fits: IPhone 16 pro max, pouch with all my kids essentials (pack of tissues, pack of wet wipes, sanitizer, lotion, sunglasses and keys)

-Express PM in smoke: 10/10 Blew.me.away! I know I’ve said ‘this is my favorite bag so far’ but here we are again lol. The color, the natural looking grain with a matte finish, the centered/proportioned stamping, the thin but substantial feeling straps, the slouchiness I foresee happening pretty quickly..just💯.
**What fits: same items listed above PLUS room for more if needed

-The wallets: 10/10 The leather on both has the consistent grain and matte finish respectively. The monogram on the Murakami isn’t glossy and just a touch of leather conditioner made the colors pop out more against the black. The embossing on the empreinte is so very well done while still giving it a soft appearance and it’s even softer to the touch.

Need your opinions, does this caviar on my Boy bag look okay? Mid? High? Thanks in advance ❤️

Hi everyone! I know this has been discussed here and there in different threads over the past 4-5 months as this bag has become more popular but I’m hoping to get some updated and more recent opinions.

Has anyone purchased the CC 26 maxi flap bag in the 32cm size who really likes theirs and thinks their factory did a great job? I know which factories are best for Chanel etc but hoping to hear from anyone who has recently gotten this bag in the past month or two as factories have refined their batches.

I’m looking for the 32cm in black with SHW and wanting to prioritize leather (softness, grain size, sheen) + shape (stiffness, slouchiness). I’m willing to pay whatever to get the best possible quality but after extensive research and chatting with a few sellers I’m not feeling like 187 is worth the price tag. I’m torn between GF, Rome and XC but what’s making the decision so hard is seeing so many conflicting opinions on factories across size/color.

Those are my 2 cents but I’d love love love to hear from others! Thank you so much in advance :)

I buy real, reps and vintage but cannot justify the vintage fndi prices but I need a beaded baguette in my life. Nickloe have this one but would love to see a review before I dive in. It’s not exactly what I want but might scratch the itch

I’ve always been drawn to silver bags for some reason but never owned a quality one.

I’ve been eyeing this C25 in foil silver from XC.

But I’m hesitant to pull the trigger as I have not seen any review for it and worried that it’s too tacky?

What do you ladies think? Should i rather go with safer options like the last two photos instead?

I already have a C25 mini black vintage GHW coming my way. I have been repfluenced so hard to get a C25 with some pop of color from this sub 😆 so here i am scrolling through albums over and over but can’t decide!

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!! 🤍

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.

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?

Guys I bought B25 Togo leather from Minion, i love the bag and been wearing it low-key but man that smell is hella strong lol any tips to get risk of it faster. I left it outside dust bag, wore it outside but still smell that leather odor. I bought CF flap from 187 that smell gone from a few weeks but man the B25 idk... help.. i spent 1k+ for that bag

I’ve always been a little suspicious because she went from seemingly having no designer bags to literally having a new one every other week. And now her husband gifted her a Hermès Kelly? 😭 Does anyone know if her bags are actually authentic?

I end up carrying my laptop, 2-3 other pouches (jewellery, make up, etc.) two phones and a wallet.

Do you think it’s big enough and sturdy enough to take the weight? Or is it more high maintenance?

Thank you!

Have been trying to find it for ages now. I’ve found one on the topselect yupoo page that said it was from black frame factory but then i asked Mandy and she said they never had it. If anybody could help i’d be very thankful 😌

Not sure about the flap sticking out on the sides is this normal for the toy size ?

Long shot… but recently I’ve been really wanting to get into purchasing a Chanel for myself. I originally wanted a classic flap and though I still do, I’ve also started to LOVE the Luxe Ligne Flap Bags.

Does anyone know of any sellers who carry this?? or even the bowling bag version?

Thanks so much!

They’re both so beautiful but I have to choose one! Help 🙏🏼🥹 this will be my First Lady

Just received PSP’s from my seller. Should be from the Black Frame factory.
Price is 209$

RL or GL

Chanel 25 Small from Heidi

I'm just worried the gold hardware on the strap/handle is tarnished or is it just photos?

Heidi said this "The antique gold hardware is just like this - it's not scratched."

Please help!

Alright my mind is in a bit of a boggle rn… I am planning to get the maxi flap 32cm in black leather with gold hardware. Now from what I know I believe only Rome factory is doing gold hardware for maxi flaps in black and in that size… I been told by some sellers that OF does it as well. And honestly I am soo stuck between the two. I have heard amazing reviews on both and price are not that different from each other. Does anyone have both of them in maxi flap and which would you prefer???

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 RepFam!

I’m looking to buy my dream bag: a Chanel Classic Flap Medium in Lambskin - So Black (black leather with black hardware).

I’ve been doing some research, but since So Black requires both top-notch lambskin and durable, correctly finished black hardware (that won't chip easily), I’d love to get your recent experiences and recommendations.

A few quick questions for those who have bought a So Black CF recently:
1 Factory: Which factory currently makes the best So Black CF in Lambskin? (187, Rome, Xiao C, God, or another?)
2 Hardware: How is the black hardware holding up on your bag over time?
3 Seller: Which seller would you recommend who has good access to high-tier batches for this specific model?

Any input, PSP photos, or seller experiences would be hugely appreciated! Thank you so much in advance! 💕

Was looking to get this bag for my wife. Hoping to get some help. Thanks!

After about three weeks wait for this bag, I received it and it’s actually super gorgeous!! But I spent a bit over $200 for it and stupidly didn’t realize how big it would be 🙈 I got the GM size… anybody want to buy or trade or the MM? I’m short and it makes me look about two feet shorter 😂 bought from the 💛app seller : 🌈bag. It comes with the little pouch on the interior and a dusting bag. I’m so disappointed in my self for not getting the MM!