I purchased my dream bag from seller Ming -9883, the Prada Bonnie. Unfortunately I received anything but a dream bag.
Communication with Ming was a red flag from the start, he was short, rude and showed me ONE picture for PSP and a blurry video. When I wanted to see more he declined saying that he’d already sent out the bag. Without me greenlighting it?!

The bag arrived today and it’s clearly not the high-tier bag I requested and payed for.
Issues with the bag:
-factory pics did not match the bag I received
-zipper doesn’t close all the way
-strap closure is assembled incorrectly, can’t use it
-edge paint/glazing inconsistency
-handle attachment stitching inconsistencies
-interior lining has the wrong color

I immediately contacted Ming and all he does is gaslighting me saying that “everything is fine with the bag”. He refuses any solution besides a 10 $ discount on a future order. Yeah right.
There’s probably not much that I can do, but at least I can warn you guys 🫶🏼

Also, the two ladies that highly recommended his Prada bags have mysteriously taken their posts down, so that’s that.

I’m so sad & disappointed, this was my birthday gift to myself 😔

❌Seller: Ming
WhatsApp: +86 159 2088 9883
Stay away friends 🫶🏼

TRIGGER WARNING: PLEASE NOTE THERE IS EXTREMELY OFFENSIVE MATERIAL WHICH MAY CAUSE DISCOMFORT. Listen and review at your own risk and comfort.

I originally posted my first post wanting to be neutral. I received this in a DM and it’s available in a YouTube link as well which was shared with me via DMs. I think it’s absolutely vile to be so openly racist, regardless of a person’s attacks or history. Weekly-Spend-4977 of LuxeSociety is allegedly the person speaking here, this is a recording from her group chat a while ago.

This is not the message we should be spreading as a community. I want to come out on top of my earlier post and say that I do not condone supporting or being neutral in situations like this where the insults go deeper than necessary. This was sent to me, and YT video floating around has 400 views. Tell me, I see people argue mods deserves freebies or kickbacks. Now. What’s your rational mature justification for such language here?

There are other posts where there is now “proof” of her asking for freebies for the mods. Go take a look.

Disclaimer: This is by no means to harass anyone. I have only reshared what was publicly available via the link. I am not the original owner of the recording. This is also not encouragement to harass anyone. Sole purpose is to bring to light behaviours in groups that should not be accepted silently. Please avoid commenting in the same tone. I do not support, own or endorse anything in the video. Any relevant screenshots in the comment section.

EDIT: WEEKLY and other members do not care. In their group chat, they’re wondering what the purpose of these posts are, and why people care about these things so much. Speaks a lot without saying anything openly aye? In fact, weekly welcomes the publicity as it boosts her sub. Not stopping anyone from supporting her here! Go ahead and choose what you want to align with.

Yesterday, I participated in something that I now regret and I think the community deserves to know about it.

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I was contacted and offered payment to post positive reviews for seller Sofia. After agreeing to try it, I was added to a WhatsApp group and connected with a coordinator named Shoaib Mir.

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• Product photos were provided to me.

• The review title was provided to me.

• The review body was provided to me.

• I was told which subreddit to post in and which flair to use.

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The reviews were written to appear as genuine buyer experiences, even though they were not my personal purchases.

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I completed a few tasks and received payment for one of them( now deleted ). For another task, the post was later removed by moderators. After that happened, payment was denied because the post did not remain active for the required period.

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• Users may assume these reviews are genuine customer experiences.

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I'm sharing this so community members can make informed decisions and be aware that some reviews may be paid promotional content rather than authentic customer experiences.

Reposted to hide my address

Bought mini YSL Jamie last night. Didn’t receive tracking and messages and post were deleted. Already reported to my cc company and got my Money back but be careful from these shitty people. From Indiana fyi. So dumb.

Edit: she deleted her profile. I’m not over reacting, I know when I have been scammed, I have been doing this for years. But thanks for the support.

Edit 2: she didn’t delete profile, just blocked me. Someone messaged me that she is trying to sell them the same bag. But my post saved them so that makes me happy.

So i think we know what’s been happening with [u/Weekly-Spend-4977](u/Weekly-Spend-4977), but to sum it up basically this mod in [r/LuxeSociety](r/LuxeSociety) has been exposed for being a vile person and accepting free gifts from sellers to promote their bags.

I wondered why nobody left a cheeky comment under one of their “reviews”, so I did the honors by doing it and a few hours later I was banned! So if you don’t see any comments calling out their behavior in [r/LuxeSociety](r/LuxeSociety), you know why 😂😂

I want to make it clear I’m not asking for an appeal or for my ban to be lifted, but it’s pretty clear they banned me not just because i broke their “rules”. That sub was trash anyways!

EDIT: https://www.reddit.com/r/RealRepLadies/comments/1vzh9mc/luxesociety_mod_is_posting_factory_comparisons_on/

this is her tiktok page go report her!!!

When I first got into reps, factory names were one of the most confusing parts. Different sellers used different names for the same factory, and I'd see posts asking for help identifying factories based on album photos.

I searched for a guide that identified factory album backgrounds, but couldn't find one that was comprehensive.

So, I decided to make a Factory Album Reference guide!

This is a visual reference for LV factory album backgrounds. I matched album backgrounds across different seller albums and compiled the aliases used for the same factories into one place.

I'm sure there are mistakes, and I'm still learning myself. I'd also love to eventually add tier information, but only where there's broad community consensus.

If you spot anything that's incorrect, missing, or have more backgrounds, aliases, or information to contribute, please DM me. I'd love to keep improving it.

**UPDATE 8/3: The guide is temporarily offline due to an issue with the Google account hosting it. I'm working on getting it resolved and will update this post as soon as it's back online. Thanks for all the support and feedback so far!

**UPDATE 8/4: The site is back up!

Hi everyone!

I was hoping to get some advice because I’m a little worried about my bag. I’ve only used the bag twice, but recently noticed that parts throughout the chain are already starting to turn dark.

Its not really something i can polish away and it seems like the gold on the chain has sort of chipped off and the chain underneath has oxidised🤷‍♀️ honestly it’s just getting worse and worse and I’m scared i won’t be able to use the bag as it will be too noticeable!(which shouldn’t happen on a 500usd++ bag)

Has anyone else experienced something similar???

I’d really appreciate hearing about your experiences or any tips you might have. Thank you so much in advance! ❤️

I reached out to my seller, but no help there claiming it’s “normal”…..

Update:

Do you guys think i could ask for a chain replacement or a discount for next order or anything in this sort??? I genuinely don’t think this is up to standard for this kind of bag

I’m in NYC for a few days and thought it would be a great opportunity to check out authentic bags that I would normally never buy due to cost but have purchased due to newly being introduced to reps. As a background I have authentic Ferragamo, Tod’s, Burberry, LV, Gucci, and Givenchy.
Never purchased authentic BV, LoLo, or Chained. BoV Lauren and Madison were super soft. The Lauren is heavy compared to the Madison. Having purchased rep Andiamo clutch from TS. The Andiamo clutch is decent but not super soft. I am thinking of buying a Madison rep from a TS for 600 but am not sure how far off it will be from authentic.
Lolo was surprisingly light and soft. I tried the flamenco in large and loved it. Seems less challenging to rep but I wonder how lightweight the rep will be.
Ch seemed the easiest to rep. IMO having held ch many times I think the quality doesn’t live up to the price tag.
Would love others thoughts, suggestions, and insights. Thanks!

With all the recent discussion around trusted seller lists, I’ve been thinking about how I decide who I actually trust enough to buy from. This is mostly for anyone starting their rep journey and feeling overwhelmed by sellers, factories, reviews, lists, and conflicting information. It’s not meant to be a definitive guide, just what I would do differently if I were starting over today.

When I first got into reps, I found a seller through Reddit, did some light research, and pretty much just went for it 😂 Luckily, it worked out, but if I knew then what I know now, I would do things a little differently.

I’d still use Reddit reviews, wikis, guides, and seller lists to find sellers. Then I’d grab the WhatsApps for several of them and start talking to them myself. Ask for albums. Browse. Show them a picture of what you're looking for, they will find it! Ask about pricing, shipping, seizure policies/insurance, QC, factories, tiers, whatever matters to you. If you know what you want, ask multiple sellers about the same item and compare. You can see a couple of price comparisons I’ve done here and here.

You don’t even need to understand factories yet. Tell them what you’re looking for, whether that’s high tier, mid tier, or simply the best quality for your budget, and see what they recommend.

If you’re nervous about spending hundreds or thousands with a stranger, start small. Buy a wallet, charm, SLG, etc. See how the transaction goes. Were they responsive? How was their QC? Shipping? Were you happy with what you got for what you paid? If everything goes well, go bigger next time. Now you’re building trust based on your own experience, not someone else’s.

I personally love trying new sellers, but I’ve ended up with a core group I return to because I’ve purchased from them enough to know what to expect:

Peter Xiao (1717)
Allen (9249)
Andy Tian (8853)
Ross Xia (5796), my newest addition

I’m only including the last four digits so you can verify that you’ve found the same person through your own research.

For me, I want the best quality I can get for the best price. I love a good deal, and this is the rep world, I personally think getting one is very possible! I also make decisions QUICKLY once I decide I want something, so I appreciate a fast responder. Peter is especially great at this. Your priorities might be completely different, which is exactly why your personal list may look nothing like mine.

There’s inherent risk in buying reps. The whole process isn’t exactly above board, and asking another random person on Reddit “Who can I trust?” doesn’t remove that risk. You’re just putting your trust in another random person on Reddit. As the rep world meme goes: we doin crime, babe

Use the community to research. Read reviews critically. Talk to sellers. Ask questions. Compare. Then start building your own list 🫶

Please do not post links to this sub to other groups!! It's fastest way to get this sub shut down.

Just saw someone post about this sub on an Aus fashion thread

Scammers Information:
Name: Ashley Lane
Email address: lesshot88@gmail.com
PayPal username: @ashleylane981

I wanted to report this to warn others.

Ashley messaged me after I posted a ISO for a speedy eclipse bag. She said she had a bag for sale, she sent me QC pictures with her username and date, her account is showing two years old. She had no feedback history because she said she was new at selling on Reddit. I sent her $205 on PayPal. (I accidentally clicked friends and family and not goods and services, but it was too late when I clicked Send). That was over a week ago, and she has now ghosted me and will not respond to any of my messages. She sent me no tracking information and could not provide a receipt where it was mailed out. I have checked the USPS and UPS websites, and nothing has been mailed out to my house. After searching her username on Reddit I saw there is another scammer alert that another user posted last week. It seems she is contacting other users to scam them based on that other post. I have reported her to PayPal and I’m trying to report her on all of the Reddit forums to warn others. Here is a link to our conversation and screenshots of the other Reddit post about her scamming. https://imgur.com/a/MSsAHJ4

Alert for the name TRYSTAN CLIFTON !!!!! He is now using different email addresses but check for this name! He may not even use Maria anymore.

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If you see the email details from Zelle as well as that name WATCH OUT! She’s deleted her profile and will show you screenshots of feedback but unless it’s a post from Reddit don’t believe her. She’ll also say she’s using her husband’s account. She has not sent shipping and deleted her account profile of course.

I’m disputing the charge but don’t know…I guess I’d eventually get “got”.

My TS just sent me this message incase anyone is looking to order!

Hey ladies, good morning! After running this community for a while, we've decided it's time to update some of our rules, and these changes will go into effect right away after today's update.

First off, starting today, we're not allowing any rehome posts. We get that some of you love grabbing those rehomed bags, but they also bring a lot of risk to our subreddit. Even with rules in place, there's been a ton of scam potential. Plus, if most of our daily posts are about rehoming, it just dilutes the quality of what we're here to share. Over time, that would definitely bring down the engagement in our subreddit, and that's not the vibe we're going for. Since we're not a community just for rehoming, we're putting a temporary ban on all rehome posts.

Secondly, about QC, we totally understand that many of you newbies want some assurance about the quality of the bags you're looking to buy, especially when you're not sure what to look for. However, a lot of times, the posts aren't clear enough—like not having high-quality detailed photos. Without those good pics, how can anyone really tell if the bag's good or not? And without the price, we can't even begin to judge the quality relative to what you're paying.

Here, we think Avoocado_Toasty's suggestion is very good.. From now on, posts that don't meet these QC criteria will be removed.

QC Recommendations:

1. Clear Photos: Snap clear photos of the front, back, sides, and strap. Zoom in on the stitching (super crucial for H and CC), the logo, hardware, leather, stamp, glazing, stickers, or whatever special features the bag has. We're talking 5-10 photos, or more if you can.

2. Your QC Thoughts: Share what you think about the bag. What are your concerns?

3. Seller Info: Let us know who you're buying from, the factory, or if it's a rehome.

4. Price: Tell us how much you're spending or plan to spend.

5. PSPs: If you've got pre-shipping photos (PSPs), share those (this might make #1 unnecessary). Feel free to ask the seller for more photos if you need them.

6. Authentic Links: Drop a link to where we can see an authentic version for comparison. Websites like Fashionphile, Sotheby's, Yoogis, or eBay are super helpful for this.

Of course, no rule is set in stone, and if any of you have some great ideas, please feel free to share them! At the end of the day, the reason we set these rules is to make sure everyone can enjoy the world of Rep bags even more.

Condition your leather! It’s a game changer.

That’s all. :)

In light of the recent incidence of scamming, I want to share how to identify this person in the future.

1. They use AI in making their photos and it appears the AI has a signature. The AI writes “2026” a specific kind of way and you can see it in the photos. If you see this, stay away.

2. They only post one photo of the bag. Real people rarely only post one photo. Always ask for more photos of the bag and even a video If they make excuses or if the photos seem ‘unreal’ then stay away.

3. They always pressure people to pay asap because “there’s a lot of attention/buyers”. Don’t fall for it. Real people rarely pressure to pay asap.

4. They use accounts that has lots of karma and is years old so don’t use that as a sign of legitimacy.

5. Please ask around if you’re not sure.

I hope we get this person so stop. They might end up having to use another AI but all the points above should still catch them like asking for photos, etc.

Be safe out there!

I bought a chanel 25 from TS Tina after doing extensive research in medium black with gold hardware and small brown suede.

The bag was Soo poorly shipped that it became distorted (suede was placed inside black and played flat). She said she asked her child to ship it since she was leaving and she didn't want it to be delayed (I wish she told me this because I was not on a hurry). Immediately I started noticing puckering on the leather. She kept saying not to worry and that all I needed to do was to stuff it.

I stuffed it to the brim for a week before I started using it.

Now I'm starting to question the quality. I paid $475 for black and $460 for small.

She is swearing up and down it's genuine leather and all this normal but I need you guys to help me please.

I wanted to buy a few more bags from her but now I'm not sure.

ETA YES! I somehow did my entire PSP check using authentic pics of the bag instead of the factory photos like I'm supposed to! It will be okay, I promise. I tend to hyperfixate on what I'm doing sometimes. I have been learning what I can about the bag/brand since it's not my go-to, and when my PSPs came in earlier, it slipped my mind to go back to the factory pics before I started comparing the pics from my seller. It's part of my ADHD - issues with object permanence. I already had tabs open with real pics of the bag. Not the case with with factory photos. Simple as that.

Like the title says, I there were some things that popped out at me within about 3-5 min of comparing the PSPs to pics of actual bag online. The more I dug, the more I saw, but I don't know if I actually got TOO nitpicky at some point. Personally, I actually don't think that the issues are THAT bad, as in I won't accept it, considering it is woven raffia in a complex pattern. However, I don't have any YSL bags of my own, so this is "learn as I go" experience for me.

Good stuff:

- The weave is tight and fairly uniform. It isn't obviously loose or fraying.

- The leather on handles and drawcord look even, finished like the auth pics, and have similar stitching.

- For the most part, the dimensions and pattern of design itself is very close to the original.

Things I clocked:

- PSPs show many more sloppy or missed stitches than auth. The design makes it impossible for all stitches to be perfectly even. But if anything, I wish there had been more attention to detail on the front of the bag if nothing else. This was my biggest disappointment.

- The alignment from the side view looks very off.

- The YSL logo plate is not lined up on the pattern in an identical way it is in the auth pic. Look at where the top right of the Y sits on the diagonal solid line. The number of rows a check out, but that part doesn't(purple box)

- Sloppy stitching on top interior fabric seem.

Everything else looks "fine" to me. I *think something looks odd on the PSP pic of the bottom of the bag, but I don't have anything to compare it to. Hopefully I am just thinking the feet look crooked because of the little plastic pieces. I know the lighting isn't the best to see the hardware. So I can't really make a judgment on that. It's not exactly what I was hoping for in terms of getting the "best" YSL rep by using Black Frame! But between not having experience with this particular brand and feeling like the style of bag itself makes it that much harder to replicate accurately, I am not exactly disappointed either.

Searching for a DE bag and oh wow in the DA speedy 30 picture had these shoes in it. I circled the shoes, and bam $75 from A1 factory. I’ve ordered them from Mandy today with a speedy Da 20.

I got rear-ended yesterday and my rep was sitting on my armrest/storage hub when it happened. The strap must have gotten caught on the back seat and the force of the crash caused my bag to fly forward and rip. I broke my nose but I’m more upset for my poor baby! Now I have to find a bag in the interim and I’m mad because this size was perfect for daily use!

The LV Speedy 30 Graffiti orange will begin production soon. (Production of the pink Speedy 30 from this same collection will begin once minimum production quantities have been met - wait lists are available!)

*$50 for deposit and final payment will be $218 is due when each customer receives their PSP’s for review. Refunds are not accepted, though as always, any quality issues upon PSP review, the bag will be replaced without charge.
 
This Speedy 30 Graffiti is a high tier rep, top quality hardware and real vachetta leather (used for the handles); the price is only $268 (which includes DDP shipping, so your address goes on the package AFTER it clears customs) and our TS, Aiden, will replace the bag at no cost in case of seizure.
Please message Aiden if you would like to place an order or would like more information. (Feel free to message me there is anything I can help with, too!) This is a great chance to own a bag most of us thought we would never see again and I am so excited. Also, I am not receiving any incentives for this post, just want to share this exciting opportunity on behalf of my dear friend and TS.

Again, the LV Speedy 30 Graffiti in Pink is open for registration as long as the minimum production of quantity reaches 30 by interested buyers.

Aiden can be reached via WhatsApp at +86 13850083541.

I stumbled upon a rehome post for a Hermès Kelly bag, and since it's a Kelly, I took a closer look. The seller was asking for $576, but the more I looked, the more off it seemed.

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First off, the post got 8 upvotes within an hour, which is odd for our small subreddit; it's rare for a seller's post to get that much traction so quickly.

Secondly, something about the bag felt wrong. I've seen bags from ddmode, and other Reddit users have shown me what they've bought from there, so I have a bit of a feel for what's legit from ddmode. This bag didn't seem to match up. So, here's what I commented:

--- I've done a bit of a deep dive into Hermès bags, and let's break this down. First off, the hardware - it's clear at a glance that they're not using the authentic hand-hammered nails. The side bottom corner isn't sharp enough; it's more rounded than it should be. The overall shape or "silhouette" isn't quite right either. If you look at the side stitching, it seems to be half-hand stitched, not fully hand-stitched as you'd expect with the real deal. The leather doesn't have that distinct two-tone effect, but the sheen is decent.

Now, if you truly got this from ddmode, you were probably charged well over $575. To be honest, it's pretty steep. In my opinion, it's not worth that kind of money. I wouldn't recommend this purchase to anyone. Of course, everyone's entitled to their own opinion, and I'm always open to hearing different viewpoints. What do you guys think? ---

I admit, I was pretty blunt. Maybe I should've been more tactful, but I had a gut feeling she was scamming, so I just laid it out there, not recommending the purchase.

After posting, I expected some sort of explanation or proof that the bag was indeed from ddmode, but she didn't respond. Instead, she deleted the post right after my comment.

That made me even more suspicious. As a seller, wouldn't you want to address doubts? So, I posted the same comment on another post of hers. She got mad, called me out for spamming, hid my comment, and started downvoting me like crazy. Other sellers even chimed in, saying I was being rude.

At this point, I could only suspect her. Then, I saw her providing "proof" to another user in the comments, so I DM'd this user with her permission. She showed me the supposed evidence, but the image was blurry, which isn't typical for a chat screenshot. I asked for a clearer screenshot from the seller, but got nothing. The seller's excuse was that she changed phones, so no screenshot. If you want proof, go to ddmode yourself; ddmode can help verify what she said.

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To me, that's how scammers operate. If it was really from ddmode, she could've easily provided solid proof to reassure buyers, not make them jump through hoops. She could've shown a WiSE receipt with ddmode, which isn't confidential, but she didn't.

At this point, I'm pretty convinced she's a scammer. Her bag isn't from ddmode, so I kicked her out of the subreddit. If she can provide evidence, she can always get back in.

These are my thoughts, step-by-step. I can't say I'm 100% right, but if anyone has a different take, I'm all ears. If you still want to buy from her, that's your call, it's everyone's freedom. I just want to remind everyone there are scammers out there, so keep your eyes peeled.

One more thing, if anyone has any questions about the quality of Hermès bags, feel free to start a chat with me. I'm more than happy to help out and make sure these scammers have nowhere to hide.

I’m newer to the rep game but recently dove in head first and have ordered 6 bags/wallets. Like many newbies, I turned to the subs to ask about PSPs/QCs and other’s opinions. I have seen a lot of annoyed commenters on here when people do this so I don’t want to continue to be “that” girl.

I’ve now been uploading my PSPs to Chat GPT and asking to verify the bag make/model and inspect for any notable flaws or red flags in the photos. The replies are insanely good and very detailed.

Wanted to share this with anyone who struggles with the ever present question of “is this a good rep”. Hope this helps!

Hi everyone. I made a post about a week and half ago regarding being scammed by u/Careless-Software-14. She took my money on September 3rd and never sent the bag. She eventually ghosted me. Please click the link for the details. I made the post cos I had seen other posts and got DMs about the same person. I was alerted yesterday that she’s back online and selling rehomes again. I called her out on yesterday’s re🏡 post but she deleted her comment and therefore my reply. Now, she’s saying she refunded which is an outright lie. I can’t believe someone can be so brazen and shameless. She’s in the comments in the post, lying and attacking people. I have asked her to show proof of refund to back up what she’s saying with no response. I don’t know if there’s a blacklist here but she is unrepentant and should be on one for sure. Engage with this liar at your own risk!⚠️

I am posting this as a response to potential buyers who are wondering if the Ultra Black P9 matte hardware from Royal Factory chips. I read somewhere that hardware from Royal Factory wouldn't chip because it is made of solid black metal, which encouraged me to go ahead and order one.

Unfortunately, that is not true. As you can see in the photos, the matte hardware does chip, so it is best to apply hardware protective stickers before using this bag.

Rant: I feel like a very unlucky P9 buyer; the P9 I received from my regular TS A arrived with defective, chipped hardware. The PSP team didn't catch it, even though I specifically asked them to check the engravings. I don't think they will do anything for me now that the bag has already been shipped.

This is the 2nd P9 order for me. The first P9 order from God Factory came with an inaccurate hardware stamp - with L looking like a C and a glaring horizonal lines across!