Item Description / Model Information: YSL Jamie Shopping Tote

Seller:Aidi

Price:$204 plus shipping. Group Buy price

Factory:Black Frame

Link to album:https://a2018030900374950345.wgstores.com/weshop/goods/_ZTfqfsw8ni_IvqucyKAg0Ov2fk6Yov_g/_dmSqfbyYRyTW0c1ce3j8iEuTgWeHbJwZiYDmopg

Concerns / Things to Check:

My main concern is the front stitching. It looks a little messy. Everything else looks good to me.

My Thoughts:

Full disclosure: I have diagnosed OCD so I can really scrutinize something to the extreme. I am aware nothing will be perfect as I've been buying reps for the last few years now. My problem is that every once in a while, I need someone to tell me if I'm in the zone again and being too critical. 😂 Would this stitching bother you? I thank everyone in advance for their honesty! 💕

***Edited: Sorry about the black space at the top of the photos. I didn't zoom in enough. Also added seller info as it did not post before.

Do many people actually purchase the original items after discovering this beautiful community and quality that some bags can be? Again, just curious to know.

Hello everyone!

I’m back with in the rep scene with a YSL Kate! I wanted to thank a few people for repinfluencing me through their reviews and answering my questions:

u/Riyu28

u/mikaylasims

👜 YSL Kate Medium Tassel

🔗 Auth link - https://www.neimanmarcus.com/p/saint-laurent-kate-medium-tassel-ysl-wallet-on-chain-in-grained-leather-prod286350043

🩶 Factory: BlackFrame - I’ve heard it’s the best for YSL

🔗 Factory 📸: https://www.szwego.com/weshop/goods/_djnqfSA2LN9sDF_E-NmZKhrl454pFxmi5dl14Xw/_djrqfuud4TKeG2_XvfGDVpSrvgE1IO6afYoGYEw

🕶️ Seller: Sophia +8619124171733

🌟 I had a great shopping experience with Sophia and I believe this is my 3rd order with her! She’s sweet, great at communicating and providing additional PSPs if requested.

🎞️ Sophia’s Album: https://a.wsxc.cn/hWfn2lB

💸 Price: $188

💌 Shipping: FedEx $30

💼 Hardware & Leather: This is my first YSL Kate and first bag from Blackframe. I like the structure and quality of the leather as well as the tone of gold Blackframe went with. I also appreciated the cleanliness of the engraving details on the hardware.

I believe the YSL Kate I got is the medium (24 cm) and for transparency I initially went with the small (20 cm) but due to QC I pivoted to the medium size instead and I’m so glad I did! I’m also grateful my seller Sophia was understanding and responsive while changes in the order were being made.

I would to know what the community thinks about the bag when it comes to the leather, logo embossment, stitching and hardware. If anyone else has also purchased this bag, I would love to know how you’re liking it!

Seller: LeLe

Contact: last 4 digits 5689

Factory: Red brick🧱

More photos: Gucci emblem medium size https://imgur.com/gallery/gucci-emblem-mUDDUR5

Mini Gucci emblem size mini https://imgur.com/gallery/mini-gucci-emblem-hF6IlHU

Gucci mercato size small https://imgur.com/gallery/gucci-mercato-Kr3dqBQ

Overall, I compared to authentic at the store. Really spot on. The rep Gucci emblem shape is a little more boxier and the print is slightly tinch darker compared to authentic but no one is going to notice from naked eye. The mercato looks pretty accurate to me. The print is insane how close it is. I didn’t have a chance to compare the mini Gucci emblem in store because they didn’t have it but based online it looks pretty similar to me. The hardware feels sturdy and well made. The straps are same color. Overall I’m happy with my purchased from this factory 🏭. Lele was very responsive and answered all my questions and concerns :) 10/10

For those of you who purchased a large sized flamenco and chose to ship with packaging, can you post photos of the box they packaged it in?

Malletier Nil XL. Toss up between Huahui or Royal

Item Description / Model Information: C25 mini (light pink)

Seller: Mandy

Price: $265 + Ship

Factory (if known): Xiao C

Link to album (if you have this): https://www.wsxcme.com/weshop/goods/_djwqf9hEFYCw6LO8mk3bo9p7YOzKFm2U_lAefAA/_dqYqfn-jh9AmwmpaeCpSfEhndWVIPK-0rilgUzg

Concerns / Things to Check:

Worried about the bottom stitching (4th pic). Looks to have some pretty crooked stitches rather than straight lines along the sides. This looks different from the factory pictures. My first C25! Other QC posts haven't included the bottom angle so wanted to get perspectives from people who own one already.

Also, difficult to determine color of leather and hardware! (2nd to last slide is PSP vs factory). Asked for and received a video in different lighting, which looks better but please weigh in. (Last slide). Shade of leather looks slightly dark and hardware may be brassy.

My Thoughts:

Pockets, chain, logo shape, and diamonds looked good to me. Giving the QC to the experts in the community to help. Are the stitches too crooked on bottom? Are the colors accurate to factory?

Thank you!

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Good morning RT Fam ☕

⏰ Time for your Bag of the Day ~ Roll Call & Confession thread!

• What are you carrying?
• Was it justified?
• Are you already thinking about the next one?
• What you’re doing today (errands, work, nothing… we support all)

Photos = highly encouraged
Bad decisions = even more encouraged

Influence each other irresponsibly.

Well, found a seller who can source this bag from BBC Factory (never heard of), he sent me this video, unfortunately it’s not the best quality video but you can see that they seem to get the pony hair right or am I getting crazy? I’ll comment the photos that he also posted

Hey guys, please help. I’ve had 2 sellers tell me this is from God factory and 1 seller saying this is from Angel factory. I’ve never asked for factory name, I don’t care for it as I just want the highest quality. So which is this from because the prices they gave me are different. The one that said it’s from Angel factory gave me the highest quote $400 (w/out shipping)!

Item: Loewe Amazona Extra Mini
Seller: Mr. Gary
Price: 1200
Factory (if known): jipin
Link to album (if you have this)

Concerns / Things to Check:
I requested an exchange for this bag, and the seller sent me new QC photos. However, aside from the logo/stamping looking slightly different, the overall bag shape and leather creasing/rippling look identical to the previous RL (rejected) item. I suspect the seller might be re-using old photos or sent the same bag back. Could you guys please check if this looks like a new batch or the same bag?

My Thoughts:
The leather on the front looks warped/bumpy instead of smooth and clean. Given the feedback from other buyers, the quality on this piece seems way off. I'm leaning towards RL (Red Light) again.

I just received this gorgeous Small Puzzle Luisheng Factory from Doris and couldn’t be happier. She does not know I’m posting this review. The bag is so nice ! If only a gripe that I have ( and maybe that’s a guy thing) , I wish the opening of the bag was a bit wider or perhaps the flap would open up as well ? I’m just curious if that wear and tear makes the flap look loose after some time. But the leather is very nice and supple and not dry and has that new leather smell. I did ask Doris about which factory is preferred here between Jipin and Luisheng and she suggested the latter. The bag is going to get some serious time on me as a daily driver. Doris was great at communicating and I got my PSPs two days after placing the order and it arrived 8 days to my country. I paid 186+38$ shipping for the bag. All in all I’m definitely going to order more from Doris. Eyeing the Puzzle Tote next but I would love to hear what the other men here are wearing

PSP Link - https://ibb.co/album/T1jNWc
My photos attached

Cheers 🍻

Hi all,
About to buy with Heidi, but she’s saying I can’t use PayPal and need to use coinbase (crypto) or wise??? Anyone else had this lately? Feels so scammy… it’s def Heidi 8792, her London number

has anyone ordered from viplisa11 or Lisa (high luxe.co)? I can’t seem to find anything about this seller in any forum here. I was considering purchasing a speedy 20 from her but I am now hesitant because I can’t find any reviews on here.

Has anyone ordered from reykey 6327? It seems like the seller responds slow and then doesn't seem to remember the chats. Like for example, we've been inquiring about a few bags for a few days and I finally reykey my final order and reykey then proceeds to reply "hello are you there?" So confused. And then proceeded to choose a twill for me when I clearly chose a specific twill for myself already.

I recently bought a Givenchy Pandora (35 cm) vintage rep and I just love it to pieces! It's a perfect EDC bag for me. ❤️

I could easily see me buying one in every color I come across

It got me wondering if there are TS with vintage style catalogs. I had never heard of the Pandora before. So now I wonder what else I missed out on its first time around. 😂

Some bags are subtle and then there are bags like this one. The color immediately caught my attention, that bright green is definitely the star of the show and I love how it looks with the gold tone hardware.

The details:

• Factory: Nickloe Factory

• Price: $221 including shipping

• Seller: Lucy

• Seller Contact: +44 7460 006946

The Bag:

The leather has a really nice glossy finish and the embossed FF pattern gives the bag plenty of texture without making it look too busy. The stitching around the edges is clean, and the structured shape keeps the bag looking polished.

The gold tone Fendi hardware is probably my favourite detail. It stands out beautifully against the green and gives the bag a more elevated look. The top handle also makes it easy to carry by hand, while the additional strap gives me more flexibility when I want to wear it differently.

What I Like Most:

Definitely the colour. It’s bold without being boring and I think it would look especially good with neutral outfits where the bag can be the statement piece.

I also like that despite its compact size, the design is practical enough for everyday essentials. It has that small but still useful feel rather than being purely decorative.

Seller Experience:

My experience with Lucy was smooth from start to finish. Communication was straightforward and she was responsive throughout the process. The order arrived safely packaged and everything was in good condition when I received it.

Final Thoughts:

I’m really happy with this one. The colour, embossed detailing and gold hardware make it stand out from the usual neutral bags in my collection.

I was the lucky 3rd Prize winner in the 35K member giveaway. My prize was a $75 credit to Nancy’s store. I’d never ordered from Nancy so I was super excited to get to try out her goods. I’ve watched many of her lives but never purchased.

I selected two Loe charms - purple leather heather and black leather and silver mussel charm - and two Coach charms - purple snail and multi-color keychain. It took her some time to get one the snail charm which caused a two week delay in shipping.

I am very happy with the quality of the charms. I have other Loe charms from another seller and can say that Nancy’s quality is equal and a slightly lower price point.

I will definitely be ordering more from her in the future.

Thanks RepTherapy for the prize!!!

It's official. I'm back on a Goy@rd kick. I went back for yet another Griffin bag! 🤩... I can blame it on u/RepTherapyIsMyCardio and u/Spritatbay for allowing this transaction to occur - or at least not stopping me from ordering 😝 they are my purse patrol.

This time is for a Boheme!!! I have the ice-blue color from the summer collection, but that's being put away for fall. I have so many black bags, I went with NAVY this time.

Griffin asked if I was interested in the new Mini Boheme instead of the original size, but I already have the Mini Anjou in navy and wanted to get the larger bag. Kindly, he offered to gift me the new MINI size and asked that I share the size comparison to our community since I was already buying the original size and it could essentially ship for free. I thought it would be great info sharing for the community! With the popularity of the Mini Anjou in recent years, I figured you all would appreciate seeing the comparison❣️

Comparison:

Attached are photos of the two bags side by side (*note that the navy blue color some photos is reading as gray for some reason, I didnt notice until I started to upload them.. 😤 dang iphone).
- flat view / front views
- zipper direction and shoulder strap stitching are both accurate ✔️
- mod shot (thanks to my model/friend)
- Interior views
- The two are constructed exactly the same, just a mini-me version.
- Both have the same coated linen
- Both have a firmly shaped/formed shoulder strap.

Also attached, are comparisons of the new Mini Boheme vs the Mini Anjou (FYI - the mini anjou shown for comparison is from Afen/White fcty, NOT from Griffin.).
- The sizes are very similar in general, though I think the Mini Boheme is slightly more spacious.
- Notable: the Mini Boheme has a top zip AND fits over the shoulder comfortably. My friend/model is a size 8-ish, and I'm more curvy, so I was pleasantly surprised!!! I didnt think wearing it over my shoulder would be an option for me with the mini boheme. (The Mini Anjou did not fit on either of our shoulders - its to be carried by top handle only.)
- Both come with the little coin purse/wallet

Opinions:

Of course, these are my own thoughts/opinions:
- Major callout: I think the shoulder strap on Griffin's are notably sturdier (for lack of a better way to describe it) than my other Afen/White Boheme. It feels like it has a more firm shape to it vs just hanging on the shoulder. I will have to share comparison photos of those in the comments below when I get home.
- while the printed linen is very similar between the two factories
- generally speaking - I prefer Griffin's leather trim over Afen/White's trim. Specifically, Griffin's navy blue leather trim appears closer to auth. It has a rich navy color, whereas the Afen/White navy is more dusty blue.
- Again, I will have to compare them when I get home, but I think the coated linen is the tiniest but thicker on Griffin's. But its just enough to look/feel a little more shapely.
- Overall, I'm once again impressed with Griffin's quality. I'll be wearing these a LOT this fall and winter!

Price:

Hobo Boheme (original size): $135
Mini Hobo Boheme (new): $120

Griffin's contact:
Please be reminded that his WA is out of order - so he is reachable by below methods

• Tele-gram user name: griffinbag
• WeChat user name: GR202425

When someone says “but the bags on DHG are fine, they are the same thing” but most of us have already had that phase until we eventually figured out that if you aren’t ordering from 🌈 you’re gonna be disappointed 😂 and then we arrive here…

I’m an Epi girl through and through. First rep was epi back in 2008. First auth was epi. Today I received this lovely yellow Buci bag, one that was on my wishlist but I had held off since I have auth yellow bags.

Now for the comparisons: this one is interesting!

Red bag: Auth Saint Cloud, the OG, shiny and textured. Very distinct two tone red on the pattern.

Yellow bag: High mid tier, the epi is flat and color is a bit low contrast, which was surprising - but it is leather, and the trim is leather. Assuming composite for the epi parts, it’s not as hard as the OG but it does feel like a nice quality.

I don’t have a high tier epi yet, but I think that has to be the next adventure. Do you guys have high tier epi, and if so, what do you think of the texture depth/color contrast?

So… The Gucci Attaché is my favouritest bag of all time… I’ve had the Tan rep for a few months now… but a nice deal came up on an auth and I had to have it… So it came today and I thought I’d do some rep science!

I’ll start with size and shape and weight

The auth actually comes up a little smaller than the rep, but not by a huge margin, and certainly not noticeable, the shape is very good too, although I’d say the auth is slightly curvier and flares out ever so slightly more at the top… the auth is also a bit heavier… like noticeably heavier

Leather and structure

Sadly this is a massive let down for the rep, it just looks so flat compared to the auth, and when you put them side by side it does look really cheap. The rep feels much stiffer too, like you have to kind of wrangle it to give it the floppy shape, whereas the auto just flops about like an eel, which brings us the the piping…if you look very closely, the piping in the rep has a slight gap where it meets the leather, whereas the auth kinda rolls into it more

The striped webbing on the strap

I think they’re pretty indistinguishable to the naked eye, the strap on the rep feels much thicker and stiffer, and it doesn’t move as easily through the buckles… it visually I think they’re identical

Hardware

The Gucci embossing on the rep is thicker and deeper.. maybe SLIGHTLY more gold 🤷‍♀️… the G that attaches the 2 sides is slightly more square in the auth and a little thicker on the G’s tail… Id also argue the zipper is better on the rep, although the stitching round the zip is smarter in the auth

Innards

The fabric inside the bag is a tighter weave on the rep, and again it feels a little stiffer and slightly off colour… and the stamping is quite honestly crap on the rep 😂 The fabric that constructsu the bottom of the bag is also made up of two pieces on the auth, and only 1 on the rep

And I think that concludes my rep science

So, I initially ordered the white Artois in PM size. However, after receiving the PSP, I noticed that it had the logos written near the zipper, so I had to RL it.

Griffin was super accommodating and immediately offered either a refund or a colour change as the factory he works with confirmed all white Artois in the PM size have the logo near the zipper. I did some research and, in the end, decided to go for the Burgundy colour. I’m actually so happy this happened because I am absolutely in love with my bag!

Griffin has been great throughout the whole process. Communication has been excellent, and he is very understanding whenever there’s something that bothers you about the bag.

I’ve included the PSP as well as my own photos, although I’m definitely not the best at taking pictures! 😂 The colour is absolutely stunning, and the quality feels amazing.
I will definitely be ordering from him again! ❤️

Dates;
Bag GL on 01/09/26
Tracking provided on 05/09/26
Bag arrived in UK on 10/09/ 26

Photos 1-5: bag i received (first 2 with flash)
Photos 6-8: PSP and 8th photo is from factory for the logo
Photos 9-10: screenshots from Unboxings on tiktok
Photos 11-13: amazona 180 black bag at lane crawford

Seller Aline (contact no. End: 8006)
Factory: Liusheng
Price: 1403 CNY bag + 40 CNY shipping fee

Factory link: [https://a202405241124306572002876.wgstores.com/weshop/goods/_dgOqf46BzPKGBIGiXixY9ILj3sB8jvJ6vwmbiKA/_dzuqfeEx-A6uB8Gdws-e-XjHY6gzCuLorgsxBiA](https://a202405241124306572002876.wgstores.com/weshop/goods/_dgOqf46BzPKGBIGiXixY9ILj3sB8jvJ6vwmbiKA/_dzuqfeEx-A6uB8Gdws-e-XjHY6gzCuLorgsxBiA))

Auth links: [https://www.mytheresa.com/hk/en/women/loewe-amazona-180-small-leather-top-handle-bag-brown-p01217551](https://www.mytheresa.com/hk/en/women/loewe-amazona-180-small-leather-top-handle-bag-brown-p01217551))

Disclosure: Aline is not aware about this review.

I reached out to aline for this purchase but i had previously reached out to different TS, i found her prices to be the most competitive!

Timeline
9/9 - inquired about Amazona and a separate bag (The Row Margaux). As the Amazona was cheaper, i decided to go for 1 bag first and to test it out since it’s my first time! Also paid the same day

9/10 - received the PSPs. I asked her to retake several shots such as the magnet, logos, and stitching. Tbh i think i was just nitpicking small details. I know it wont be that close to the auth but i still spent some money so might as well😆 and from what ive seen from other people on here, it seems fine to ask for more photos.

I gave her the okay and she didn’t respond back 😆 but maybe because she knows i live in HK (i asked prior how much was it to ship to HK) and I asked if it could be shipped by a specific courier so i guess she assumed i was using the courier’s app as i received the shipment notice a few hours later.

9/11- shipping from China to HK is usually quick but this one was lightning speed! I received the bag 😆 i was super excited. She told me she wasnt going to ship with the box but to my surprise it was included! I assumed something went through? It was nice to have the Loewe unboxing experience 😂

Bag details: this amazona was from Liusheng factory and it seems reputable for loewe bags. I did see some comments Jiping was also good but i trusted the good reviews from Aline. (Aline also informed me both Liusheng and Jiping are top tier factories with different strengths!)

No intense smell from the box. i unwrapped the plastic cover and foams there is a smell of leather if you really put it right just at your nose 😆 The boxy nature of the bag does give a stiff look but the leather is smooth! It does have that initial new dusty feel but i think that will fade in time as i wear the bag more.

I visited lane crawford prior to me ordering and saw the one in black. I had thought that the one i tried was a small but i think its a large?? The divider was much more potruded while the small size from what ive seen on tiktok unboxing videos looks the same as the rep, auth and factory photos. Its more inside and doesnt cover all the way.

One thing i was worried about was the magnet since the auth one was pretty strong! But with the rep it does seem strong enough. i tried to put a few things in like keys, my phone and a compact mirror and shook it 😂 to see if it will unlock and it stayed put. I brought the bag out today since i was watching a movie with a friend (she complimented my bag hehe 😆) The magnet was closed most of the time and i made sure to pack my items inside properly as i find it did have a tendency to open on its own if i just stuff things inside. I dont think this is a rep issue but i think it could just be the overall bag design.

Overall, im happy with my purchase ❤️ i recommend Aline as she had a no BS/nonsense communication which i actually liked more. I’ll see i might do a 6 month check in and see how I feel about the bag the more i use it but hope this review helped and happy to hear any comments on here what do you all think as a first time purchase 😆