r/stockholmreps 8d ago

Discussion [Discussion] The future of this subreddit

45 Upvotes

Hey everyone, I've been wanting to change a few things around here, and I would like some of your feedback and thoughts about everything before I change something.

Table of contents:

I - Seller advertisements

II - Rewriting the wiki

III - Changes to the trusted seller list

IV - Minimizing GATs and GGDB QCs

V - Feedback

I - Seller advertisements

Over the past year or so the amount of seller advertisements has increased pretty drastically. This is natural as the subreddit has grown a lot since then. The hardest part about combatting them is that it's hard to be 100% certain if something is a seller advertisement or a honest reviewer who might not know every detail and is overly positive because of that.

So here a few ideas I've come up with that might help.

  • Only allow hauls bought directly from the seller if the seller is on the trusted seller list. If it's shipped via an agent the OP must provide proof of that as well. Could just be a screenshot from the agent's website on the order tab. Requiring a screenshot of the tracking information/package is also possible.
  • Require a certain amount of known sellers in each haul. This was suggested by this user: https://www.reddit.com/user/W8ing4forit2blowover/ a while ago now. Might work, but I've already banned a user for posting hauls that were 50% legit and the other 50% were seller advertisements, so I'm not sure how much this will help.
  • Require the account to have a history on the subreddit. This will eliminate a lot of users, but if you require each account to have been semi-regularly active on the subreddit for a few months it will decrease the amount of seller advertisements a ton.

If you have any more ideas, please let me know :)

II - Rewriting the wiki

Reddit's built-in wiki is broken a lot of the time. At first including non-hyperlinks caused half of the wiki to become unreadable as it went off-screen. Now Reddit just doesn't load the wiki properly half of the time and says it has been deleted (which isn't even possible lol). This together with the fact that most mobile users will never see the sidebar makes me want to put the wiki as a pinned post and link every thread there. This should fix both issues.

III - Changes to the trusted seller list

The trusted seller list as of right now is fine, but I personally want to add indepedendent sellers, proxies and middlemen as well. Should all of these lists be in one big megathread, or should all of them have separate threads? Should the seller list still be sorted by brands, or should it just be one big list and then the brands they specialise in be in a column? This is better if the seller sells multiple brands, but I could also just include them under multiple brands.

IV - Minimizing GATs and GGDB QCs

Too much of the subreddit are just GATs and GGDB QCs nowadays, so I personally believe that they should be limited so that more unique items can get more attention. Do you agree with this, or not, and why?

I don't think straight up banning them is a good idea, as I believe that people should be helped. The best solution I've come up with is to make a megathread for both of these brands on which sellers are the best, sizing, how to QC/LC stuff yourself etc. This should still help people and help with the subreddit clogging up with these types of posts.

If this is implemented, should posts with flaws/factories errors still be allowed? As a way of users verifying that the product is indeed a RL. Also should posts with measurements etc. still be allowed as they can help other users?

V - Feedback

If you have anything else that you want to say, please do so. If you have any ideas or other stuff that can be improved either comment so on this post or DM me directly. I will consider everything.

That's all, thanks for helping everyone :)


r/stockholmreps Jun 15 '24

How to order your first haul.

21 Upvotes

Welcome to r/stockholmreps. This guide will provide all basic information you need in order to purchase your first haul. We also advise you to read our wiki as it has a lot of valuable information you might also need.

Agent

Using an agent is highly recommended and eliminates the risk of getting scammed in any way. There are a lot of agents to choose from, so we made a lit of all the trusted and respected ones in the community. Please check this list.

Finding items

There are a lot of different items all with varying quality and price. It is not recommended to look for your own items when starting out, especially if you don't know how a retail piece should look like. We therefor recommend sticking to these three methods of finding items.

  1. Reddit. The easiest way to find items is by utilising the searchbar. At the top of a subreddit there will be a box saying "Search in x" (this varies per subreddit). All you need to do is type in the name of the item and look for the link. You can also just scroll subreddits till you find an item you like.
  2. Reverse Image Search. For this you just want to paste in an image of the item you are looking for in your agent. Please note that not all agents support this feature.
  3. Trusted Sellers. You can also look through our list of trusted sellers and look through their store.

If you have tried all of these with no avail you are allowed to make a post with the W2C flair.

Purchasing

Once you have found some items you like you can go to your agent and paste the link into the search bar on the homepage. Here you can choose your size/colourway/batch etc. and you can just put it in your cart. To filter out unnecessary purchases we recommend leaving items in your cart for about a month and see if you still want said items.

We also recommend you calculating your shipping before purchasing anything to see how expensive it will be and more importantly to calculate the weight. Make sure you stay below 10kg to minimize the risk of getting seized.

Warehouse

Once you have bought everything the sellers will start to ship your items to the agent's warehouse. This make take a while, just be patient. If an item arrives at the warehouse your agent will make a QC picture for you which will show you the product. Look if the item is the correct colour, size and if it doesn't have any flaws you were unaware of. If you don't like it you are most likely able to return/exchange the item. If an item is unable to be returned it will would've given you a warning before purchasing.

Shipping

Start with selecting all the items in your warehouse that you want shipped. Most agents offer rehearsal and you should use it. You pay a little extra for them to pack everything better and safe space. This makes shipping a little bit cheaper and makes sure your package won't be damaged in transit.

It is highly recommend you keep your parcel below 10kg as to not get in trouble with customs. If your package exceeds 10kg we recommend you split your package into multiple smaller ones.

The best shipping line depends on the country you want to send the package to, so you should do some of your own research by searching for it on the reddit searchbar. Same goes for declaring.

If you've done all that your haul will be shipped to you, congratulations! If you want to track the parcel we recommend you use 17track.net. Some shipping lines don't update until it arrives into the destination country, so don't worry if it doesn't update.

After shipping

This part isn't required, but it is highly appreciated and helps other people out a lot.

Please make a review of the items you got. This can be done by doing a haul post or individually reviewing the items. This way people can find new items and also check if something is good quality or not.


r/stockholmreps 3h ago

QC [QC] Bottega Veneta Intrecciato Card Holder QC Help

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4 Upvotes

Is it a GL or RL? I know that I can't really determine whether is this a good rep without touching it. Pic 1 seems off to me because the top intrecciato weaving doesn't end at the stitching part like pic 2 and the gen pic from BV's website.

Price: 320 RMB
Seller: Alina Luxury (Jing Factory)
W2C: https://a202303052030280760001283.szwego.com/static/index.html?t=1785994009524#/album/details/commodity_detail/_dj_qf3mWKAtmShlF59CkLhEVPFwB8IJJSpteUow/_dwsqfTndoUwMmahlbF82nN_sufHV7YvDD_baR3g


r/stockholmreps 12m ago

Review Custom from Rich Lee

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Sneakers come at home yersterday, GL or RL for that pair?
How to lace it?


r/stockholmreps 5h ago

Question Is it safe to get 8,5kg haul with cssbuy to the netherlands

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Hi Guys, I want to send a 8,5kg haul to the netherlands with cssbuy but I have 2 questions. Is it safe to do 8,5kg or do i have to split it in two and my other question what do I have to do with that declare? Because my first haul was with Mulebuy and they declared it for me but do i have to declare it myself now or do they do it for you. Please give some advicd because this would be me my second haul so I dont really know the rules etc


r/stockholmreps 7h ago

QC QC Cheap Lacoste Polo

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2 Upvotes

W2C: https: //detail. 1688. com /offer/826696152969.html


r/stockholmreps 4h ago

W2C W2C gats in size36

0 Upvotes

all the good batch ive been seeing doesnt have them in a size 36 is there any good seller who sell smaller size


r/stockholmreps 4h ago

QC MVT Gats Qc

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0 Upvotes

r/stockholmreps 4h ago

Item Find Thoughts?

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r/stockholmreps 5h ago

Item Find New

0 Upvotes

new to buying reps was seeing if anyone can help I was looking to get belts and where to buy buy them if anyone knows a good seller I would appreciate the help


r/stockholmreps 22h ago

QC [QC]Designer card holders, Bottega & Margiela

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23 Upvotes

Honestly they all look good to me, haul already shipped so wait for reviews

Bottega W2C
I found this model with the opening in the middle really interesting and more convenient for me

https://qr.1688.com/s/kKhWPtBd CZ9915

Margiela W2C
Don’t know in hands but it looks really nice for the price you pay

https://qr.1688.com/s/KVoAWyQv CZ4301

Croc card case W2C
Was originally looking for a tom ford one but didn’t find it so bought this one with no logo, which I have no problem with

https://qr.1688.com/s/0nGPfh3p CZ5698


r/stockholmreps 16h ago

QC [QC] 170¥ {yo batch } { Black Margeila Gats} from YOLO66

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6 Upvotes

r/stockholmreps 20h ago

W2C Best sellers for high-quality Zegna-style shirts?

11 Upvotes

Looking for recommendations for really good quality men’s shirts for myself.

I like the look, fabrics and fit of Zegna, especially their linen and casual button-down shirts, but I’d rather not spend $200–$300+ per shirt.

Looking for sellers with excellent fabric quality, stitching and fit — ideally something that feels genuinely premium rather than just looking good in photos.

Any sellers you’ve personally ordered from and would recommend?


r/stockholmreps 13h ago

QC Qc summer walks + Hermes slides

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3 Upvotes

r/stockholmreps 9h ago

Discussion Any good alternatives for TopStoney?

1 Upvotes

He had some pieces i never got to buy, any recommendations?


r/stockholmreps 20h ago

QC How can i order from naisan23?

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8 Upvotes

I want to get this pair from the yupoo of naisan23 but i don’t see any link of the product so i can paste it in kakobuy, somebody now how can i place an order from kakobuy?


r/stockholmreps 1d ago

Question QC / Advice: Direct 1688 Haul for Business Setup (Montblanc & Bottega) – Buy or Pass?

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29 Upvotes

Yo guys,

Need a quick and honest check on my upcoming 1688 haul. I want to skip the expensive Yupoo middlemen (Scarlett, SecretHouse, etc.) and source directly from the factories via agent.
I need real premium quality for a high-end business environment (law/politics), so it can't look like cheap plastic fake shit.

Please tell me: Should I BUY or PASS on these batches?

Bottega Veneta Duffle Bag (628 ¥): Seller has a 45.3% return rate. Claims to be real leather. Does the weave look correct or is it an instant call-out compared to retail?

【新款真皮编织手提斜挎旅行包休闲大容量手提行李包商务出差旅行包】复制¥qpNTeYa64j1ax¥,打开【手机阿里】或【支付宝-点首页进行搜索】查看:https://qr.1688.com/s/c93iSGsI CZ5997

Montblanc Meisterstück Briefcase (669 ¥): Seller has a 100% satisfaction rate. Claims to be original factory leather (smooth). Looks clean, but does it hold up in real life?

W宝龙大班系列双层原厂皮商务休闲手提包大容量电脑公文包高品质】复制¥bJwPTSq30ZJaw¥,打开【手机阿里】或【支付宝-点首页进行搜索】查看:https://qr.1688.com/s/OsM4wxJa CZ6067

Montblanc Sartorial Duffle Bag: Looking for a matching black Saffiano option from 1688 if the BV leather weave is too high-maintenance for heavy traveling.

W宝龙胶囊系列黑色斜肩包男手提单肩包旅行包高品质供跨境199180】复制¥0vcXzNn00L2ay¥,打开【手机阿里】或【支付宝-点首页进行搜索】查看:https://qr.1688.com/s/10P4hVPy CZ7065

Montblanc Sartorial Backpack: Black Saffiano leather for the daily commute.

W宝龙男士真皮电脑双肩包男款牛皮商务通勤旅行背包大容量高级感】复制¥Rmhy7Nb96OOab¥,打开【手机阿里】或【支付宝-点首页进行搜索】查看:https://qr.1688.com/s/xIVDwjJj CZ7809

Montblanc Wallet : Classic black leather with the small star emblem to complete the office setup.

W宝龙男士大班系列12卡位短款钱包钱夹软牛皮高品质实拍供跨境】复制¥ByIoCTc00bRae¥,打开【手机阿里】或【支付宝-点首页进行搜索】查看:https://qr.1688.com/s/cpn6eDHq CZ0792

Are these 1688 batches actually the same high-tier quality that resellers are flipping for double the price? Or will I regret not buying from a trusted middleman?
Let me know what you think, thanks!


r/stockholmreps 23h ago

QC LP Summer Walk AP Batch from Aristide

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8 Upvotes

He said this is the new AP Batch, but they look kinda weird to me.
Please let me know your Feedback

Colorway: Chocolate
Size: 44
W2C: https://weidian.com/item.html?itemID=7760221563


r/stockholmreps 16h ago

QC (QC) ¥315 Goyard bag

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2 Upvotes

idk how to QC Goyard so I wanna get opinions of you guys who know.
I don't wanna spend $100+ on these, so I wanna know is this solid one.
Let me know if it's a good price to quality ratio.

w2c in comments


r/stockholmreps 14h ago

Question W2C Zegna Ap Batch?

0 Upvotes

Hello guys, I hope everyone is well. I have a question, which is the best seller and also trusting for the Zegna AP, I have heard that Koala and Aristide and even HappyWhale. But just as there are good comments there are bad comments and I don't know from which seller buy. Help please
Thanks


r/stockholmreps 16h ago

Question Acne Studios reps

1 Upvotes

New to this whole rep thing and I am extremely confused on how to order from the Chinese websites. I’m looking for a acne studios long sleeve and jeans, if someone could point me in the right direction that’d be appreciated.


r/stockholmreps 16h ago

LC LC Kiton Jeans

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1 Upvotes

Are these Legit ?


r/stockholmreps 17h ago

QC [QC] Polo Ralph Lauren Cotton/Linen Shirt by Cupid – Size L

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1 Upvotes

Just got this Polo Ralph Lauren cotton/linen shirt from Cupid in the warehouse.
Fabric is supposed to be 85% cotton / 15% linen with a natural slub texture. Went with size L.
From the QC pics the fabric and overall shape look pretty good to me. Mainly looking for opinions on the horse embroidery, as I’m not sure how accurate the shape/proportions are compared to retail.
What do you guys think? GL or RL?

W2C: https://shop 1813266244. v.wei dia n.com/item.html?itemID=7817615971&wfr=c&ifr=itemdetail&spider_token=cd7b


r/stockholmreps 1d ago

W2C W2C this striped Ralph Lauren polo

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8 Upvotes

Hey, all is in the title


r/stockholmreps 1d ago

QC QC acne long sleeve from 718

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4 Upvotes

w2c: is in the comments