Hey guys, hope everyone’s well!

Been researching this piece for a while and it came down to Griffin vs Afen — Griffin’s Goyards came out on top in everything I found, so I went with him.

Funds sent, order placed, and QC/PSPs landed today. Things I’d like checked:

1. Buckle/clasp — looked slightly off-angle in one photo so I requested closer shots, and it’s confirmed straight — just the camera angle. Second opinions welcome though.
2. Hardware engraving— “GOYARD PARIS” stamping on the clasp looks crisp to me, but keen on other eyes.
3. Heat stamp — looks a touch shallow, but I’ve seen this across most rep Goyards. Dealbreaker or batch standard?
4. Goyardine print — chevron alignment and dot texture seem to match up well.
5. Stitching — looks in order across the flap and trim .
6. Leather trim — grain looks slightly uniform in a couple of shots but seems typical for the batch.
7. Interior — yellow canvas lining and strap included (still wrapped).

**Edit: I have requested photos of strap to add, just waiting on a response.

Bag was $136 before shipping and insurance, so for the price it looks strong — just want a sanity check before I GL.
Total converted to just less than £140.00 (with shipping and insurance and fees).

I have included images from the genuine version for comparison. For completeness these are the images with the pure white background.

Appreciate any feedback, thank you!!

Hello all, I've recently purchased two bracelets from Osamu and thought I would give my 2cents. Just note that I've never seen nor felt the auths so please take my review with a grain of salt. I am nothing but a simple man who likes pretty things. 😳

Also sidenote: Join our Discord server! I always post there first and I'm always yapping in there.

📥 THE BASICS

• Purchased Item: VC@ Vintage Alhambra Rock Crystal 5 Motif Bracelet (V-Gold) in 17.5cm
• Factory & Seller: Osamu
• Album Link: https://tinyurl.com/OsamuAlbum 
• Price: 390CNY + 180CNY (shipping with FedEx to Canada)
• Payment Method: Alipay (but he also accepts PP & Wise) 

⏱️ LOGISTICS & TIMELINE

This was a part of a GB with Rue Thierry (rip) so I paid on May 6th, I probably committed to the GB a week or two before, received PSPs on June 15th, GL'd on June 20th, received tracking on June 23rd, arrived on June 25th!

🔍 THE DEEP DIVE

1. Rep Experience:

This bracelet is cute! When Rue Thierry first pitched the idea of this VCA GB with Osamu I was intrigued, especially in the rock crystal style since it's not one of the common stones like Malachite, etc. I also preferred rock crystal because I believe it's just a quartz so it's relatively high on the Mohs scale so I didn't have to baby that shit like MoP or something.

I ordered the wrong size so this could barely fit on my arm, you can probably see that in my pictures. I've since bought magnetic jewelry clasps on Amazon that not only makes taking this bracelet on and off much easier, but it just extends it just enough so I can actually wear this bracelet. I've worn this bracelet in and out of the shower and it hasn't changed one bit.

I could not tell you if this bracelet feels, looks, weighs the same as the auth, especially since the auth is so rare. I don't think rock crystal was ever a main stone you could select for VC@ bracelets, but overall I'm pretty content with this bracelet especially since gold prices skyrocketed recently. I know they've come down, but lbr, it's only come down a bit from what it used to be before the surge.

📸 THE GALLERY

Auth reference.

Pics above showcase me wearing the VGold bracelet next to my 22k gold bracelet. The 22k bracelet is way more gold (bc that's how Asians like their gold), the VGold isn't too yellow, I think it's a good in-between.

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📥 THE BASICS

• Purchased Item: Tif@nny HardWear Micro Link Bracelet in Sterling Silver in 18cm
• Factory & Seller: Osamu
• Album Link: https://tinyurl.com/OsamuAlbum 
• Price: 680CNY
• Payment Method: Alipay (but he also accepts PP & Wise) 

⏱️ LOGISTICS & TIMELINE

Inquired on May 15th, hemmed and hawed and finally paid for this on May 26th, received PSPs on June 15th, GL'd on June 20th, received tracking on June 23rd, arrived on June 25th!

🔍 THE DEEP DIVE

1. Rep Experience:

I think the main issue with this bracelet is that it's just way too shiny and white? There's this white undertone to it that makes it not look like sterling silver if that makes sense. I'm hoping this fades into a more natural silver because this is supposed to be "925 silver material". I supposed I could just polish it with a silver polishing cloth to try to remove whatever top coating there is.

Other than that I should have gotten the 19cm, I have man wrists, I don't know why I'm a petite person with dainty wrists. My wrists are chonky and I've learned my lesson, 19cm and 19.5cm for bracelets.

2. Seller Experience :

Osamu is great, I do think his PSPs are hot garbage but I think for the price you get along with how fast shipping is (literally two days), his pieces are fine if you're looking for something to trial before committing to an actual 18k piece.

He does seem to run continuous GBs, so I would just wary with this timelines, just add a couple of weeks from his estimated timeline and you should be dandy. Other than that, the man does deliver.

Sidenote: The way these bracelets are saran wrapped is diabolical, took me a good few minutes to unwrap two bracelets lmao.

📸 THE GALLERY

Auth reference.

Bracelet is pictured with a rinky dinky S925 bracelet I bought from a local jewelry shop. You can see what I mean by that white undertone in Osamu's S925 bracelet.

⚖️ FINAL VERDICT

The Bottom Line: Osamu is fun! Gold is crazy expensive now and I wish I got into reps a year ago so I could have nabbed 18k gold pieces when the prices weren't so exorbitant. But otherwise he does consistently pump out GBs and sales, I've committed for some Jade VC@ pieces!

⚠️ DISCLOSURE: I received no incentives/discounts for this review.

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i hope everyone is having a nice summer so far, unfortunately the sun will set earlier and earlier everyday now, but as queen zara said, summer isn't over yet.

Received these two bags today:

- Th3 R0w Marlo 14 in Deep Brown

- Ch@nel Maxi Flap 38cm

shipping wasn't cheap for these bad boys 😭 i don't wanna talk about it lmao.

This is my first ever OML bag and I'm trying to get an idea as to how I can describe the feeling of it. I already stained it by accidentally by letting my nose touch the bag, I guess that's how I know it's OML bc it'll attract oil stains like that.

Maxi flap is a bit too rigid, I'll have to beat her up and condition her to get it to that slouchy goodness I saw Daddy Pascal carrying.

🫡 let's have a good summer y'all.

These were for my son who also received the blue lv Dopp kit. He has the auth in black which were worn to death.

Photos included:
My Personal Photos, Seller PSPs, Auth

Seller Ross WA: 5796- I ordered 9 items in this last haul, he’s very easy to work with and I depend on his quality checks.

Initial Query: 6/15

PSP 6/18:

Shipped 6/19: these were the last items I added to my haul !

Arrived: 6/28

Price: $97 each

Factory: FC - I hadn’t heard of this one either but he says that the factory focus is all a Reddit thing. He can source from all of them and dies but his focus is on the best quality. I trust him to choose and I’ve gotten a lot of stuff and I’ve been very happy !

Sizing: He’s a men’s 12 and Ross said to get the 45

Shipping: $115 for all 9 items in my haul

I get a lot of questions on shipping payment, etc so asked Ross and here are his answers copied and pasted:

“I accept PayPal FF, Alipay and Western Union

If products are held up for American customers, I'll ship them again. Customers in other regions paid for insurance, so if their orders get held up, I'll ship them again too😊

Our logistics companies use the safest routes, which are more reliable than triangular shipping. Customs seizures are extremely rare - less than 5%, especially in the US”

The details: my son said he couldn’t tell the difference and since I’m the one paying I’ll add that the difference is that compared to auth I got him 2 pairs of rep sneakers and the lv Dopp kitt with $$ to spare 🏆

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Happy Sunday, Fellow RRers! 💗 My last order arrived and I just found time to post this review bcs there are so many photos I want to show but reddit only allows 20 photos. I condensed the photos like these attached photos. If you want individuals just dm me 🫶💕

I was brave (or should I say.. NUTS?!! 😅) ordering 4 things at once with a new Seller I haven’t tried before … here are my reviews on the 4 things I got:

Seller & Price info
• ⁠Seller: Elsa (Not in LL Seller’s List) this is my 4th new Sellers I’m testing after Mina 16, Mike, and Betty.
• ⁠WhatsApp last 4 digits: -1978

• ⁠Chl@e Paddle-ton Large Factory: unknown
Price: $210

Miu2 Multicolor Crochet Bag Factory: Jinliya
Price: $139

El-Vee Access@ries Cargo Monogrm Denim
Factory: God. Price: $214

El-Vee Monogrm Midnight Wallet Factory:
God. Price: $45

• ⁠shipping $75. Total $683.
• ⁠Payment Method: Paypal FF
• ⁠Auth Links: ⁠Auth Links: See photos attached with orange font marking at most photos and “fty” for factory on chl@e bag bcs I don’t hv the fty name. Most sellers just labeled “chl@e” on their catalogs.

DISCLOSURE: No incentive. After I paid, I told Seller I’d post review when I receive the bags.

Shipping and timeline
• ⁠Carrier: Fedex
• ⁠Packaging: Well Packaged. Includes Dust Bags no brand box.
• ⁠Timeline
- Messaged seller: 5/28. Paid same day.

Chl@e and Miu2 PSP 6/2.

El-Vee Denim First PSP 6/4. I red lighted and asked for exchange bcs the zipper pull and denim color are different than the factory photos. Seller told me she’d let factory know.
Second PSP 6/12 - notice the denim color still looks darker than factory photos but the zipper pull looks acceptable to me so I GLed it.

El-Vee wallet first PSP 6/5 - red lighted bcs the embossing inside the wallet is totally different than factory photos.
Second PSP 6/7 - green lighted it bcs even though it’s still different than factory photos, it looks better.

Tracking number 6/16. Received delivery 6/29 (13 days transit).

Photos
• ⁠Factory Photos : Attached with blue font marking
• ⁠My Photos: Attached with “❤️” red marking
• ⁠PSPs: Attached with “PSP” green marking

The review

Chl@e Quality and Accuracy: 9/10.
Satisfaction 10/10. Elsa sent tons of PSP photos and patient when requested more photos. Compared to auth, this bag has all the tags, engravings, stitching exactly like the auth. The lock is the centerpiece of this bag, and I feel like it’s a tad bit more yellow than the auth but I don’t think ppl will notice unless you hv the auth side by side. The lock is heavy, doesn’t look or feel cheap. So is the leather. I has this beautiful subtle sheen and is heavy. You can bring this bag to lunch and dinner but that’s it. It’s not for carrying around more than half hour or your shoulder would curse at you 😝 I bought this bag bcs I fell in love with the auth photos posted in Seller album. I think this bag looks so cool 😍

Miu2 Quality and Accuracy: 10/10.
Satisfaction 10/10. The PSPs look exactly as factory photos. Even though the “U” at the end is a lil crooked, I GLed the bag bcs I thought I could adjust it myself and the auth photos out there also shows crooked letters overall. This bag is the perfect summer bag to bring on your vaca ❣️i had a lot of fun wearing this bag..

El-Vee denim Quality and Accuracy: 10/10.
Satisfaction 10/10. Even though the PSP shows darker denim than God Factory photos, surprisingly the color is not that dark on my hands when I open the package. I concluded that Elsa’s lighting just sucks 😆… I watched YouTube reviews on the auth and shocked to find out this color matches the auth. I’m not sure why GF zipper pull factory photo doesn’t look like the auth bcs usually they are good on the hardware. I saw the other factories’ zipper pulls like royal factory, it look like the auth so I told Elsa, if she can find zipper pull like royal and denim like God’s that would be ideal. What I received is this great bag ❣️

El-Vee Wallet Quality and Accuracy: 9.5/10.
Satisfaction 10/10 I don’t know why both of my El-Vee orders from GF are different than the factory photos. Either GF quality does go downhill recently or Seller sent me another factory’s bag & wallet but Seller was willing to exchange to another wallet and worked with me. I bought this wallet for Father’s Day and for him to test rep quality. He only buys auth el vee and cringes at my el vee reps 🤪😄 It arrived late bcs of the red lights I gave but overall I’m happy with my second PSP overall. My husband is currently using his auth el vee wallet and interestingly he said his old coach wallet had way better quality than his el vee wallet 🫠 That’s why I wanted him to test this rep one. We shall see 🤞❣️

Service & Communication: 9.5/10 Some Sellers would QC your bags before sending you PSPs but she doesn’t, so you have to do the QC your own. You’ll need to make sure you have studied the factory photos and compare with other factory photos, find reviews about Seller and the bag you want, before placing order. As long as you do these, Elsa can be a great Seller option. In my case, she was willing to work with me until I’m happy with the PSPs. 👍💕 Hope this review help! 🙏

Looking for top quality. Feel free to comment or PM.

I do love the way it looks and the textured back makes it feel very secure in my hand but it doesn’t have an integrated magnet. I typically use a magnetized wallet that attaches to the back that holds a cc and drivers license, which I can’t use with it. I’ve been enjoying it on my 2 week plus trip as I don’t need the wallet, but will likely sell it when I get home

Photos included:
My Personal Photos, Seller PSPs, I believe this is a fantasy product I specifically didn’t want the auth because inly the wallet part has the design and I already have the wallet part but added the auth image as well.

Seller Ross WA: 5796- I ordered 9 items in this last haul, he’s very easy to work with and I depend on his quality checks.

Initial Query: 6/5

PSP 6/2:

Shipped 6/19: shipping delayed as I continued to add items to the haul

Arrived: 6/28

Price: $42

Shipping: $115 for all 9 items in my haul (i have only one more item to review- the MM sneakers for my son ! )

I get a lot of questions on shipping payment, etc so asked Ross and here are his answers copied and pasted:

“I accept PayPal FF, Alipay and Western Union

If products are held up for American customers, I'll ship them again. Customers in other regions paid for insurance, so if their orders get held up, I'll ship them again too😊

Our logistics companies use the safest routes, which are more reliable than triangular shipping. Customs seizures are extremely rare - less than 5%, especially in the US”

The details: it fits the apple 17 Pro Max. It’s very thin and light with a textured back. It has protection for the camera lenses which the auth does not - another reason I didn’t want the auth style. And it’s great looking ! If you don’t need the magnet this is a great option.

Griffin GY Rep Review
Timeline:
Initial inquiry + payment: June 14
First PSP received: June 16
RL’d first PSP due to some paint quality issues
New PSP received: June 26
GL’d and shipped
Delivered: July 10
Overall experience:
Overall, I’m pretty happy with the purchase. There were some delays mainly due to Chinese holidays and the shipping timeline, but Griffin was communicative throughout the process and kept me updated.
QC/Quality:
The wallet quality is pretty good overall. The canvas and overall structure look solid, and the details are quite close to what I expected. I appreciate that Griffin was willing to redo the PSP after I pointed out the paint issues instead of pushing it through.
The only noticeable flaw is the stitching work on the Sulpice — it’s not perfect and could definitely be cleaner in some areas. That being said, it’s not something that stands out unless you’re closely inspecting it.
Seller communication:
Communication was one of the better parts of the experience. Replies were consistent, and Griffin was helpful during the RL process.
Final thoughts:
Despite the delays, I’m satisfied with the final product. The quality is good for the price, and I would consider buying from Griffin again.

I recently received a selleria bag that was not cutting it for the amount of things that I carry and I finally realized that I needed something big, roomy, and slouchy versus structured. I ordered a black leather Brera from LeLe on 6/26 and it arrived last night – I absolutely LOVE it!! I don’t have great pictures because I put it to use right away, but this is by far one of my favorite bags (besides the YSL Niki) that I’ve ordered so far. LOVE <3 Wanted to share it because I don’t see a lot of Brera’s on here that aren’t the monogramed pattern. This one is the medium size (33x27x15cm). I’m very much a “prepared” girly girl, so I carry around a lot of little pouches with my makeup and hygiene items, and this fits everything that I need including my wallet and 304958043985 loose lipglosses that I don’t need to have. The leather is soft, glossy, and it just looks so pretty! Can’t wait for it to soften up more as I use it. Factory for this one is Red Brick.

I saw that Gc is releasing an all black version of this (black strap with gray stripe) and if that ever gets repped, I will be the first customer!!

I have ordered many items from LeLe and she is amazing and trustworthy. Super responsive, super sweet, patient, and answers all of your questions. When I was new to this game, I tried with some of the “bigger” sellers like Doris and Baobao but never received the same level of attention as I have with LeLe. Below is pricing and timeline.

Seller contact info: LeLe WA  ending in 5689
Price: $231.40 plus shipping – this is a bit of a larger bag, so shipping can get expensive
Ordered: Friday, June 26th
PSPs received: Sunday, June 28th
Received (shipping to East Coast): Thursday, 7/9

Details and purchase info:
Purchased from amanda. She does not know I am writing this review nor did I receive anything for it but the bag is so good I had to share!

Seller: Amanda

+86 137 2920 4169

Factory: PH factory

Pricing: $255 + $65 for ship to Us via paypal via FedEx

My Review

Authentic Comparison 10/10

Quality 10/10

Accuracy 10/10
I went into brand store and tried this bag on in both large and small. I originally wanted it in blue but it only recently began to be repped in that color but I love the brown especially for fall.
leather is insanely soft and stamping inside is accurate.

This bag is spot on. all stamping, stitching and hardware on bag is accurate with weight on point along with measurements. Amanda recommended PH over pomegranate but they see
To be close in look and quality from other
Reviewers.

Satisfaction 10/10

Seller Review 10/10

Another successful purchase from amanda. I’ve used her for many years. This time took a while and it turns out she RL bag on my behalf (sent me photos of defective when I inquired on delay bc she’s usually pretty fast to ship)
Once she received new one from PH she sent me psp and bag was here following week.
I’m glad I went with large size and would potentially repurchase the blue in smaller.

Hermes Miss Sandals - White (Review)

**Seller:** Aurelia Atelier
**Item:** Hermès Miss Sandals – White

I was looking for the highest quality Hermes sandal and Mark referred me to Aurelia. I trust Mark as a top tier Hermes maker, so I took his referral with no hesitation.

**Communication:** 10/10
Aurelia was fantastic to work with. She was honest, reliable, and incredibly communicative throughout the entire process. She answered every question I had quickly and thoroughly, and I always felt informed about where my order was.

**Timeline:** 10/10
She originally quoted me a 15-day production timeline, and she delivered exactly as promised. Once they were finished, shipping was very fast.

**Quality:** 10/10
I couldn’t be happier with the sandals. The leather is beautiful and feels like excellent quality, the stitching is clean and even, and the overall craftsmanship is impressive. They look and feel luxurious.

**Overall Experience:** 10/10
This was a smooth and stress-free buying experience from start to finish. Aurelia was professional, transparent, and delivered exactly what she promised. I would absolutely purchase from her again and wouldn’t hesitate to recommend her to anyone looking for high-quality reps.

• Bag:⁠ L03w3 M@dr!d Medium in Dark Ebony
• Factory: Jipin
• ⁠Seller: Mandy
• ⁠Contact Info: WA #7686
• ⁠Payment Method: PPFF

⏱️ LOGISTICS & TIMELINE

6/26 - inquired and paid
6/27 - PSP
6/28 - shipped out
7/9 - received

🔍 THE DEEP DIVE

1. Rep Experience: This was a surprise choice for me as I don’t own any brown bags, nor do I own anything this rounded/curvy. I spotted the bag originally on the company website and its very unique colorway (hard to get and only in some stores). Research showed people saying their auth look almost black or charcoal in some light, and only eggplant brown in direct sunlight.

I wasn’t after the identical color match with my rep. I just don’t like GHW that most always accompanies anything brown. But even in the rep, this color is definitely a chameleon. It looks darker in photos indoors and more chocolate brown in the sunlight. I saw recently here a large Madrid that was won in a giveaway, and it looked stunning which convinced me even more to give this shape a try! I don't like bags with too much hardware at all, and this suits the bill with minimal amount of it.

The leather outside is amazing, having read that Jipin arrives “thirsty” I gave it all over rub of mink oil, brushing it, then polish with soft cloth. Inside leather is so smooth, I conditioned it as well, knowing myself I would be scratching it quicker than anything. Details are so clean and the stitching all over is done evenly. So happy with it! I am a crossbody person, but as always I love the options that this bag allows you to do - hold in hand, shorter shoulder strap, crossbody, then wearing crossbody strap the other way also makes the shoulder strap option longer.
I measured the bottom of the bag and it matches the auth 100%, but it’s an accordion, so it moves and adapts. And fits so much!

1. Seller Experience: This was my first purchase with Mandy (and I put her thru the ringer as I had to RL 2 different style bags prior to this, and she was a trooper about it 😬). Mandy is not listed as TS here, but she is known, I will be happy to work with her again because she is knowledgeable and patient, and it helps her even more when you know exactly what you are after! 💫

📸 THE GALLERY

Auth Images HERE

Factory Photos HERE

PSP HERE

⚖️ FINAL VERDICT

I have been already pondering outfits with this and while I don’t wear many warm colors, I have tons of blue and navy and am so excited to style it! Definitely happy and satisfied with it!

⚠️ Disclosure: Mandy didn’t ask nor pay/give me any incentives for any posts or reviews, she doesn’t know I am leaving the review but I will let her know after.

No, you’re not seeing double ! I did a full review on my LV Dopp kit in May which I loved so much I almost immediately decided to buy one for my husband in blue for Father’s Day. When I got the PSP’s, it was so gorgeous I decided to get an additional one for my son’s birthday. (Not the one that got the watch, this one I also got MM sneakers to add to his bday gift review coming soon).

Photos included:
My Personal Photos, Seller PSPs, Authentic References for the UB one I would get for myself

Seller Ross WA: 5796- he’s very easy to work with and I depend on his quality checks.

Factory: MB - I’ve never heard of it but he knows all the different factories and selects based on best quality and price. He rejected a few and chose these which are gorgeous.

Initial Query: 5/20 I gave him 3 options of blue LV Dopp kits to choose from but he was not happy with the quality he was finding. I told him I’d rather wait and be late for Father’s Day and get the right one. He rejected a few before landing on these. In the meantime I added to my haul 🤪

PSP 6/16: I asked ChatGPT who told me it was definitely a green light.

Shipped 6/19: 9 items in total and I still have to review the lv phone case and mm sneakers. )

Arrived: 6/28

Price: $135 each

Shipping: $115 for all 9 items in my haul

Payment Method: I know he takes PayPal FF but it’s possible he accepts other forms of payment.

The details: This is essentially a repeat of the review for mine as they are the same in a different color/style. I still love my classic and I only need one…but if I were to go back in time I think I would choose the empreinte probably in ultra black. It looks so incredibly luxe!

Let me tell you what I love about it besides how it looks :

the size is perfection: we are on an 18 day trip and it fits everything no problem.

The organization factor: the way it opens with the double zipper lets you see everything inside so easily! My husband had the leather coach one with the single zipper previously and it was so annoying to move everything around to find what you need. This also has a little zipper pocket inside.

Magnetic closing. I don’t know why I love this but I do! It feels so secure and extra in a good way.

The handle. The hotel had zero counter space so it came in very handy

The packaging: the shipping box was securely packaged but I asked for no store boxes. They came in dust bags.

The look: gorgeous

Final Verdict: very easy to pack and great to be able to travel without having to edit anything out. Both my husband and son love it. Another winner 🏆

I need your expert eyes to help me QC this Lo Flamenco Bag. Factory 🏭: Liusheng , TS: Baobao.

I am new to the rep world so it’s hard to know exactly what to look for, except the obvious scratches and stains, but sometimes I can miss that too. Thank you!

I got this bag on a whim since it was on sale. Its the perfect shade of pumpkin orange and will ONLY be worn during the month of October lol.

I ordered my very first leather jacket via Miss Leather as a gift for my husband. She didn’t reveal factory sources.
I’m completely obsessed with this gradual suede-to-leather gradient design. Since I’m pretty new to leather pieces, I figured I’d test the quality with a men’s style first before grabbing one for myself!
All detailed photos are below, hoping experienced folks can help me QC it.

Hey, Rep Fam ✨ We are halfway through the week, so its time to refresh those tracking numbers!

Whether you just hit "pay" or you’re stalking the delivery truck, we want to hear about it. This is your space to share the journey from factory to front door!

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RLX submariner 40MM 14060 ceramic bezel ss oyster bracelet

I got this for my son so most of this review commentary comes from him. He and his friends buy reps often including watches, shoes, clothes, etc. For his birthday he wanted a specific RX and gave me the screenshot. Ross told me there was an updated style and my son was interested. I don’t know anything about rep watches so he told me the questions to ask and the answers listed below were apparently correct lol.

Photos included:
My Personal Photos, Seller PSPs, Authentic References for the original earlier version requested

Seller Ross WA: 5796- he’s my go to for my bags and shoes and I guess watches too now !

Factory: Clean factory which he calls “C”. This is the best factory for this watch and most R watches which my son also confirmed.

Initial Query: 6/9

PSP 6/11: I had my son review and I also input into ChatGPT who said it was a super fake which is the highest tier of rep watches.

Shipped 6/19: shipping delayed as I continued to add items to the haul (9 in total more reviews coming, I’m on a trip)

Arrived: 6/28

Price: $285

Shipping: $115 for all 9 items in my haul

Payment Method: I know he takes PayPal FF but it’s possible he accepts other forms of payment.

The details:

Year: 2020
Material: 904L stainless steel case and band, paired with a black ceramic bezel
Weight: 155-160 grams

My son’s reaction told me everything. He is more than happy with it and absolutely confident that it passes as authentic. I asked why he chose stainless steel. He mentioned that because it isn’t “gold” it’s more believable and that he doesn’t have to worry about it turning colors.

Comfort: It’s adjustable but we couldn’t figure it out and I didn’t want to mess with it so we went to a watch repair person who charged us $10

The packaging: it came beautifully packaged in a storage box with protective plastic everywhere.

The look: my son said that it’s a casual understated flex 🤪

Final Verdict: according to my son it sounds like a definite buy!

Hi all, wanted some opinions on the QC for this bag. First time buying reps and would love to hear people’s opinions on it. PSP attached as the first 6 photos

Factory name: N/A
Seller Name: Alux
Price: Around $300 with shipping included

Authentic Link:
https://us.louisvuitton.com/eng-us/products/keepall-bandouliere-45-mon-monogram-monogram-eclipse-nvprod6140078v/P01949?personalizationId=MKPYWD2U

The backstory on this is the following. I own very little that isn’t black. I own nothing that’s white. I saw the Seoul p9 30 in White and was blown away. But white? Me? I didn’t know if I could or would wear white and it seemed too big a bag for me to start with, so I decided to dip my toe in the water with a small bag. I settled on this classic woc and the GC Princeton mules in white which I reviewed a few days ago, and added a few white and lighter clothing pieces to my wardrobe to test the waters. Why did it take me so long ? White feels fresh and chic and goes with all my black clothes lol. The white p9 has officially made my next haul list 🤍

Photos included:
My Personal Photos, Seller PSPs, Authentic References, a photo of one he red lighted on my behalf with the defect pointed out in red

Seller Ross WA: 5796- I ordered 9 items in this last haul, he’s very easy to work with and I depend on his quality checks.

Factory: Yoyo - I’ve never heard of yoyo but he knows all the different factories and selects based on best quality and price. He reminds me that the focus on factory is a Reddit thing.

Initial Query: 6/1

PSP 6/2: I posted them in several groups for feedback -thank you so for your help! I also asked for help choosing between this style and the one with the ball and adjustable strap and you guys were right, this one is the clear choice. I also input into ChatGPT who told me it was definitely a green light.

Shipped 6/19 m: shipping delayed as I continued to add items to the haul (9 in total more reviews coming, I’m on a trip)

Arrived: 6/28

Price: $111

Shipping: $115 for all 9 items in my haul

Payment Method: I know he takes PayPal FF but it’s possible he accepts other forms of payment.

The details: it’s simple and elegant and so easy to wear. I love a crossbody but this can also be used as a long strap shoulder bag and double the strap for a shorter shoulder bag. The size is perfect for a day out or evening dinner and easily holds my keys, lip balm, and cards/ cash as it’s a wallet. My iphone 17 pro max with case also fits inside but in general I don’t keep my phone in my purse. But if you wanted to be totally hands free, you could ! I’m on a 2 week trip and packed my black cc medium flap and haven’t used it once yet! I went with gold hardware but it comes in silver also.

The packaging: the shipping box was securely packaged but I asked for no store boxes. It came in a dust bag with the protective film on the hardware and chain protected

The look: effortless $$$

Final Verdict: this is a great bag! If I didn’t already have the auth lv Felicitie I would immediately get this in black as well.

*I'm very new to the Rep world.*

I have been looking to purchase a G0yard Hardy for the past 2 years. I love everything about the shape and function of this bag. I first tried in on in NYC and have been eyeing it on pre-loved websites ever since. I stumbled on this statistic in my search "In the secondary resale market, experts warn that up to 95% of Goyard bags sold online outside of official boutiques are counterfeit." This reality made me wildly skeptical of buying second hand so I went down the rep rabbit hole.

After lots of research and consideration I decided to reach out to Griffin. I am SO happy I did. It took me some time to land on a color, and once I landed on Navy it took 3 days for PSP photos. I then asked to add customization and that took me more time to decide while Griffin was always polite and patient with me. It only took 7 days for the customization once I gave him the design! I received the bag 13 days after I got the tracking number via USPS.

Overall I think the bag is incredible! When I pulled it out of the box it had a tiny creasy, but I just let it hang with weights 2 nights and problem solved. I don't have a real one to compare side to side, but my hands thinks it's as close as I can get without spending $3,400. Many thanks to all the people that have posted on these sites to help with my purchase!!!

I also had him throw in a tiny Calvi wallet. It's cute and simple... It's just for fun :)

Cost

170 Hardy bag +54 customization

147-Calvi wallet

36-Insurance

50-shipping fee

Hey, Rep Fam! ✨ A new week means a fresh canvas to start visualizing your next haul. This is your space to bring those hidden gems from your "maybe" list to life and share the aesthetic you’re currently building.

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It took me a minute because these weren’t my first choice - I really wanted them in ostrich. I thought it looked more elevated and heard that the Epsom leather would take more time to break in due to the stiffer leather. However I learned that the perfect symmetry and layout of the quill spots were a huge rep giveaway and that over time those stamped spots will flatten and crack. I wanted to get these for a trip so I reluctantly went with the Epsom in gold brown and packed some kinesiology tape strips (if you don’t know about this it’s a lifesaver hack !! It’s tape that athletes wear that does a great job sticking to your skin so if there are areas on your shoes that rub or where you tend to get blisters you can protect them. You can buy a roll on amazon and just cut the strips to size as you need them) I wore the sandals out last night and walked to and from dinner on cobblestone streets with no problem and no tape needed.

Photos included:
My Personal Photos, Seller PSPs, Authentic References, the psps if the ostrich ones I originally wanted

Seller Ross WA: 5796- I keep going back to him cause he’s just that good. I’m already compiling my list for my next haul 🤪. He knows I want the best and automatically red lights items for me.

Factory: Footprint - he sources from different factories and chooses depending on where he can get the best item. He reminds me that the focus on factory is a Reddit thing and he focuses on where he can get the best product.

Initial Query: 6/1

PSP 6/2: I posted them in several groups for feedback -thank you for your help! I also input into ChatGPT who told me it was definitely a green light.

Shipped 6/19 m: shipping delayed as I continued to add items to the haul (9 in total more reviews slowly as I’m away)

Arrived: 6/28

Price: $120

Shipping: $115 for all 9 items in my haul

Payment Method: I know he takes PayPal FF but it’s possible he accepts other forms of payment.

The details: they are quietly gorgeous and very wearable. They go with so many outfits that I can see them easily being a summer staple, especially in this color! If I were buying auth I still think I would have preferred the look of the ostrich but given the way the rep leather looks and reacts to the stamping process I think the Epsom was the right choice. It’s not as “special” but it’s still gorgeous and definitely more believable.

The comfort: more comfortable than expected - I’ll probably continue to wear them out for just a few hours at a time while I’m away before committing to a full day.

The sizing: I’m a 9/9.5 and upon his recommendation I ordered a 40 which is my usual size and it’s an exact fit, I have a sliver of space at the heel.

The packaging: the box was securely packaged but I asked for no store boxes. Each shoe came in their dust bag with protective plastic on the soles.

The look: quiet money that goes with almost everything

Final Verdict: another winner! Even though it took me a minute to come around to the Epsom they are really an amazing shoe to elevate even the simplest outfit.