u/Suburbandivaaa

Bought a red bottega hop from Vestiaire and had them authenticated it before shipping to me. (1st official authentication even though they claim that all of their listings have been checked by pictures) Received the bag, it has a distinctive odor indicating a counterfeit bag, these are the pictures for reference. Tell me your thoughts on the authenticity of this bag. The blue one I purchased directly from a bottega boutique so it is the real deal and the red bag I bought is 2 inches wider on the bottom. Sent the bag back with these exact pics and comments told them it’s a fake (not even a good replica) they checked the bag AGAIN (2nd official authentication after I challenged their first attempt). They refused my refund and relisted the fake bag for sale under my account. BEWARE! Always get a second opinion and don’t rely on their authentication service.

Recently bought a small red hop from Vestiaire and I chose to have it authenticated before shipping to me. It passed their authentication and I received a bag with very noticeable counterfeit smell (iykyk) and the “leather” looks like this, you tell me what you think. The blue one in comparison is from a bottega boutique so I know for sure it is the real deal. I sent it back to Vestiaire and they check the bag again and told me that this piece of crap is authentic and refused a refund. I’m getting it back and authenticated at my own cost and I will take it up to them again once I receive the results from an independent authentication service. I will never purchase from them again. Y’all be careful.

Currently facing the hardest choice of my life, very first world problem of me but can y’all help me choose a color for my large andiamo? I have a large hop in Barolo so it’s off the table for now. Thanks :)

The way I drool for this bag is unreal!! Can anyone tell me the pros and cons of the large andiamo before I impulsively buy this beauty?

No words needed ;)

Got the small hop in the color Ice for summer and I’m in LOVE! 🩵 #bottegagirl4eva