u/Alarmed-Cap1026

My feed is always full of IG rep reviewers talking about the “best of the best” bags they get from their private sellers. So I got curious. I’ve always stayed loyal to the TS lists here on this platform and have gotten a good sense of what to expect (factory names, price ranges, quality expectations).

I was floored when I got this quote from a seller that would not even disclose the factory they source from, then proceeded to push me on if I will order today or not… laughable.

I mean this is just crazy… how do they actually make sales… the robbery… 👀

Can you help me determine this is authentic? I bought it from a seller on eBay that has decent reviews, but when the package arrived the dress smelled like a dusty warehouse, and the sku code tag looks different from my other doen dresses that I’ve bought from the Doen website…

If anyone owns this dress can you help me determine it’s at least real 🙏🏻

Pregnant with a baby girl, I already have plenty of bags she’ll get in her inheritance but do I need this pair?? Is it wild I wanna get these just to match with my unborn baby??? 🎀🌸🌷🩰👛

I worry if I wait too long it’ll go out of stock 😂
(Got this cute photo from a review on coach website)

So I’m doing my due diligence on this one, trying to find the best possible route for the new CC maxi flap in brown. I’ve seen a review from another redditor referring to his latest purchase of a black maxi flap and calling is a “masterpiece” for $600. I’ve gotten a few other quotes from other sellers ranging from 450-500.

Has anyone else used the seller mentioned? I know of another Jack from other subs but the number is different.

No shade to anyone, just want to know if the high price tag is justified.

● Disclosure - No incentives here, bought this with my own money. No discounts.

● Seller name / contact info - TS Laomao, WA  +86 139 0794 2515

● Price - 314 USD (I bought two other bags at same time so shipping was additional 59 USD for all three)

● Payment method - Paypal friend and family

● Shipping carrier / method-** Fedex

● Timeline - 2/23: messaged Laomao

2/24: got back to me with price (I said I needed more time because I wanted to do a bigger order)

3/22: messaged again for two more items, Laomao came back same day with prices (I paid in full same day)

3/23: got PSP for Djoy

3/24: got PSP for other two items (I had a couple questions and asked for a few additional photos to make sure I was happy with hardwear, Laomao was very helpful and gave me extra photos with new lighting by 3/25)

3/30: I reached out to Laomao for tracking update, let me know they found an issue with the strap of one of the bags while getting ready to ship, so they went back to factory for replacement. (That was a nice touch)

4/3: got tracking but then it changed few times (final tracking number came 4/11)

4/21: items arrived 🤎🩵🩷

PHOTOS:

● My Photos (shade of blue is coming across lighter, but it’s more like the PSP in person) - https://allthepics.net/album/hubI

● PSPs - https://allthepics.net/album/hiVy

● Factory \- https://a202201192201202620001678.szwego.com/weshop/goods/\\\_dpkqf2rgeJ-FtMVE5e3VeSTBxEIfVU\\\_mlwIy-QQ/\\\_dxXqfom\\\_Kj471GPmOUD9a5nNEzpcOBJ5RoLviJQ

● Authentic Link - Christian Dior Lambskin Cannage Micro Lady D-Joy Cloud Blue https://www.fashionphile.com/products/christian-dior-lambskin-cannage-micro-lady-d-joy-cloud-blue-1755451?variant=52009701769519&ajs\\\_aid=D5189459-52F2-4925-B6BA-8358ACAA4201&fpc=1776956568364&clientId=FBDEDF8118B14898A7EC6990FD9FA5CE

REVIEW:

● Quality numeric rating and assessment - 9/10 for the bag itself (the leather and stitching are wonderful. Only time will tell on durability. Take a point off because I feel like one of the notches for the handles is the tiniest bit lop sided, but not enough that I would have red lighted) 8/10 for the straps (the leather used is great, but the hardwear feels very lightweight, kind of gives a cheaper feel. I likely won’t use them anyway)

● Accuracy numeric rating and assessment compared to the auth or factory pic - in comparison to the fashionphile photos, I give it a 9/10. I can’t really spot any differences. Maybe the stamping and date code is slightly off, but no one’s looking in there but me. Like I mentioned above, the hardwear feels cheaper, too light weight, so one point off for that. The shade of blue is on point, and the champagne hardwear is just the right shade of light gold, almost silver under certain lighting. I used to have an authentic mini lady, sold her to fashionphile a while back because she felt so delicate and I hated the idea of ruining her. This one on the other hand I know I’ll reach for more often, and I can confidently say the puffiness, feel of leather, stitching is amazing. I’m impressed.

● Satisfaction numeric rating and assessment - 10/10 overall satisfaction. I have seen the authentic in store and I definitely think what I paid is absolutely worth it. I love this bag so much and can’t wait to take her out.

● Service and/or Communication numeric rating and assessment. - Laomao gets a 10/10 everytime. They have been my go to agent so far, and I will definitely continue to shop their catalog. I appriciate the honesty in quality and so far I haven’t had any reason not to trust that I’m getting exactly what I’m paying for. I appreciate especially the extra QC they did before shipping and the fact they went ahead and fixed the issue before I could even catch it. Communication is always quick and helpful. They’re also so friendly! Love when I can crack a joke and they send one right back 🥰

Laomao if you’re reading this, give a girl a heads up for the next group buy. Always great working with you 💕

https://imgur.com/a/RnaxOIl

Item: Loewe Amazona 180 Mini in brown suede

Condition: Brand new catch and release (selling because I ended up going with a larger size)

Seller: Baobao

Factory: Jipin

Location: MA, USA

Price: 215 shipping included for US buyer

Original price was 182.8 plus 40 for shipping - I’m willing to ship WW if buyer pays for additional shipping cost

https://imgur.com/a/6f6BF7i

Item: Vintage Denim Kelly shopper

Condition: Brand new catch and release (selling because I decided this does not fit my wardrobe or day to day lifestyle)

Seller: Aadan

Factory: 1913

Location: MA, USA

Price I paid: 226

Price I’m selling for: 210 shipping included for US buyer - I’m willing to ship WW if buyer pays for additional shipping cost

Ok so I just got this from my TS. I’m pumped it even exists. But how can I lighted the color so I looks more worn? Anyone have any helpful tips? I don’t wanna destroy the bag, but do I just mist it with a bleach and water solution?? Help!! 😂

Ok so I just got this from my TS. I’m pumped it even exists. But how can I lighted the color so I looks more worn? Anyone have any helpful tips? I don’t wanna destroy the bag, but do I just mist it with a bleach and water solution?? Help!! 😂

**Disclaimer**: There are no incentives here - these were bought from two different sellers. THIS IS NOT A SELLER COMPARISON. I trust both sellers to provide good quality at fair price points, with minimal risk of bait and switches. I did get a discount from Heidi, but idk why I got one for this item. Sellers do not know I’m doing a comparison, however Laomao does know of a review I did a little while ago on a Djoy. Please don’t ask or DM me for seller contact. I say this kindly, you can find that info on your own. I just want to focus on the differences I see between the two factories. My ratings are based on my own opinions of feel and quality. I have not seen the authentic in person so I’ll do my best to rate that part fairly based on photos. I hope others find this helpful 😊

**Now for the fun part** 🖤🤎

***Black Vanity - 187***

**Seller**: Heidi

**Price**: 300-6% discount =276 + 30 shipping . Total $306

**Auth**: https://www.fashionphile.com/products/chanel-caviar-quilted-top-handle-slim-vanity-with-chain-black-1857458?variant=56670699520303

**Leather quality:** 9/10 good depth, nice bounce back, 1 point off because it’s not as pores as I would have liked

**Zipper**: 9/10 smooth for the most part, gets sticky at the corners when trying open fully

**Chain**: 10/10 nice weight, I see no issues on the weaving (feels nicely constructed and not stiff, the leather is finished well on raw edges so there is not a big difference in color variance

**Hardwear color**: 10/10 IMO on point

**Accuracy to authentic**: 9/10 I think the authentic on fashionphile has a more puffy leather but I know Chanel puffiness can vary across all bags. The shininess of caviar and shade of hardwear I’d say is very close. In my photos the black doesn’t look as deep or rich but in person I think it does.

***Brown Vanity - XC***

**Seller**: Laomao

**Price**: 211 (this was part of a larger order so shipping was 60. I’ll divide shipping by number of items so for this one 20) Total $231

Auth: https://www.fashionphile.com/products/chanel-caviar-quilted-top-handle-slim-vanity-with-chain-dark-brown-1765202

**Leather quality**: 8/10 it feels and looks a little dry, I’m hoping some conditioner will help with that. I like how pores it is, so feels more real

**Zipper**: 8/10 not as smooth as 187, and the inside zipper hardwear looks cheaper

**Chain**: 8/10 nice weight, but the leather is similarly dry and tightly woven through the chain. It doesn’t really fall as nicely as the 187. In photos you can see it’s kind of twisted in some parts and doesn’t lay flat. I’ll also try to condition and maybe it’ll loosen up a bit.

**Hardwear color:** 10/10 IMO on point

**Accuracy to authentic**: 7/10 now I might be a little harsh because I don’t know if Chanel makes a lighter shade of this drown. Compared to the fashionphile photos it’s not as deep or rich in the shade of brown. The shininess of caviar I’m hoping looks better after a little conditioner and shade of hardwear I’d say is very close. In my photos the brown looks far lighter but it’s still light enough where there is a big difference between this and authentic.

**My photos**: https://allthepics.net/album/jAk4

In terms of accuracy to authentic, I think 187 wins. I don’t want to judge the leather yet until after I condition it, we shall see. I’m still very happy with both bags however. For the price difference I’m ok with the brown not being very accurate. Would I go with XC again? Sure, if 187 isn’t making a certain color way, I’d still be happy with it. Let’s chat in the comments. Tell what you think? Has anyone else had a similar experience with these factories?

Xoxo 😎👛💎🎀

What do we think? Too simple?