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Eeks please don’t look at my haul history, I admit this is getting out of hand…with that I present to you my pico 22 in EBENE 😍

Seller: Peter (9876)
Factory: Doesn’t disclose but gives you the option of domesticated or imported leather
Price: EDITED imported leather for $370 (thank you to one of the mods who clarified!)

Timeline:
Initial inquiry: 14 July
Decided and paid: 17 July
PSPs received: 10 August
Shipped: 11 August
Items received: 17 August

Seller review:
Peter has been one of the more kind and gentler sellers I’ve worked with so far. He’s also very patient and transparent, the color I chose is not readily made so he was honest about the timeline, truly appreciated this set of expectations! Another item I inquired about he hasn’t made before but was willing to. I will absolutely order future H products with him.

Bag review:
Oh.my.goodness..she is so ridiculously beautiful outside, inside, the feel, the color, the build the whole shabang! I have an auth pico 18 that I’ve loved the heck out of but always needed a little more room since becoming a mom and this is it😮‍💨 In the photos you’ll see the graining is consistent, hardware is not too brassy, stitching is hard to see but up close is similar to my auth. I wasn’t too keen on those small details as it’s so dark to even tell but very surprised at the close look.

\*\\\*pics are in comparison to my auth pico 18 in Etoupe\*\\\*

Eeks please don’t look at my haul history, I admit this is getting out of hand…with that I present to you my pico 22 in EBENE 😍

Seller: Peter (9876)
Factory: Doesn’t disclose but gives you the option of domesticated or imported leather
Price: EDITED imported leather for $370 (thank you to one of the mods who clarified!)

Timeline:
Initial inquiry: 14 July
Decided and paid: 17 July
PSPs received: 10 August
Shipped: 11 August
Items received: 17 August

Seller review:
Peter has been one of the more kind and gentler sellers I’ve worked with so far. He’s also very patient and transparent, the color I chose is not readily made so he was honest about the timeline, truly appreciated this set of expectations! Another item I inquired about he hasn’t made before but was willing to. I will absolutely order future H products with him.

Bag review:
Oh.my.goodness..she is so ridiculously beautiful outside, inside, the feel, the color, the build the whole shabang! I have an auth pico 18 that I’ve loved the heck out of but always needed a little more room since becoming a mom and this is it😮‍💨 In the photos you’ll see the graining is consistent, hardware is not too brassy, stitching is hard to see but up close is similar to my auth. I wasn’t too keen on those small details as it’s so dark to even tell but very surprised at the close look.

*\*pics are in comparison to my auth pico 18 in Etoupe*\*

Eeks please don’t look at my haul history, I admit this is getting out of hand…with that I present to you my pico 22 in EBENE 😍

Seller: Peter (9876)
Factory: Doesn’t disclose but gives you the option of domesticated or imported leather
Price: I went with domesticated leather, no packaging for $370

Timeline:
Initial inquiry: 14 July
Decided and paid: 17 July
PSPs received: 10 August
Shipped: 11 August
Items received: 17 August

Seller review:
Peter has been one of the more kind and gentler sellers I’ve worked with so far. He’s also very patient and transparent, the color I chose is not readily made so he was honest about the timeline, truly appreciated this set of expectations! Another item I inquired about he hasn’t made before but was willing to. I will absolutely order future H products with him.

Bag review:
Oh.my.goodness..she is so ridiculously beautiful outside, inside, the feel, the color, the build the whole shabang! I have an auth pico 18 that I’ve loved the heck out of but always needed a little more room since becoming a mom and this is it😮‍💨 In the photos you’ll see the graining is consistent, hardware is not too brassy, stitching is hard to see but up close is similar to my auth. I wasn’t too keen on those small details as it’s so dark to even tell but very surprised at the close look.

*pics are in comparison to my auth pico 18 in Etoupe*

Hi all! I wanted to share my PSPs I received from Betty (6882) for anyone who’s been eyeing the nubuck style. I put them side by side my auth black featherlight and very happy with the outcome so far. RepScience has been some of my fave deep dives so hopefully this little tidbit helps someone out there! And for anyone looking to compare the auth featherlight happy to share more photos, I think I got most of the comparison shots on here.

\*Edited to add factory and pricing: Liu and paid $178

Hi all! I wanted to share my PSPs I received from Betty (6882) for anyone who’s been eyeing the nubuck style. I put them side by side my auth black featherlight and very happy with the outcome so far. RepScience has been some of my fave deep dives so hopefully this little tidbit helps someone out there! And for anyone looking to compare the auth featherlight happy to share more photos, I think I got most of the comparison shots on here.

Edited to add factory and price: Liusheng and $178 😍

Hi all! I wanted to share my PSPs I received from Betty (6882) for anyone who’s been eyeing the nubuck style. I put them side by side my auth black featherlight and very happy with the outcome so far. RepScience has been some of my fave deep dives so hopefully this little tidbit helps someone out there! And for anyone looking to compare the auth featherlight happy to share more photos, I think I got most of the comparison shots on here.

*Edited to add factory and pricing: Liu and paid $178

Huge thank you again to the rep community for these wishlist items may have never gotten off that list, instead here they are being loved 😘

Seller: Betty
Factory: Royal for Neverfull BB, God for Express and Murakami wallet, MB for Rosalie wallet
Price: $272, $210, $58 per wallet, shipping $60=$658

Timeline:
Initial inquiry: 19 July
Decided and paid: 20 July
PSPs received: 23 July
Shipped: 28 July (I changed the Rosalie wallet color as the original was out of stock. Betty kindly showed another in a similar color but I ended up loving the green. This was the reason for the additional days, no biggie!)
Items received: 8 Aug

Seller review:
Betty made this process so seamless from start to finish! She obliged in all my price inquiries as well as answering my questions on which factory produces each item best, hence why they did not all come from the same factory. Super fast communication and provided videos in different lighting so I can see them in natural light (she literally took them outside, very much appreciated that!!)

Bag review:
-Neverfull BB reversible: 9/10 I compared the color to auths/mod shots with the factory and PSPs and this blew my expectations away. The leather itself is thick, no sheen, sticky or plasticky feel on either side. The monogram placement is truly remarkable. The only knock is due to the dryness in the handles but leather conditioner helped right away.
**What fits: IPhone 16 pro max, pouch with all my kids essentials (pack of tissues, pack of wet wipes, sanitizer, lotion, sunglasses and keys)

-Express PM in smoke: 10/10 Blew.me.away! I know I’ve said ‘this is my favorite bag so far’ but here we are again lol. The color, the natural looking grain with a matte finish, the centered/proportioned stamping, the thin but substantial feeling straps, the slouchiness I foresee happening pretty quickly..just💯.
**What fits: same items listed above PLUS room for more if needed

-The wallets: 10/10 The leather on both has the consistent grain and matte finish respectively. The monogram on the Murakami isn’t glossy and just a touch of leather conditioner made the colors pop out more against the black. The embossing on the empreinte is so very well done while still giving it a soft appearance and it’s even softer to the touch.

Hello C3Lin3 lovers out there! Here is my final review of my most recently received haul:

Seller: Doris

Amount paid: C3line Folco shoulder bag $145, C3line hobo bag $197

Factory: JXG

Timeline:
Paid through PP F&F on 18 July. Received PSPs on 20 July, approved both bags 21 July after seeing them in natural lighting. The bag was shipped on 22 July and received on 31 July.

Quality 10/10, 8/10
-The Hobo’s calfskin leather has a soft, natural, slightly matte finish rather than a plasticky sheen. It has a beautiful slouch as it sits and even while carrying it top handle. The seams on the strap, the bottom and overall stitching are so clean and neat. The inside suede is just as soft and although buttery it maintains its structure quite well.
-The Folco’s canvas print is consistent all throughout, no tacky or rubbery feel to it, just plain even textured canvas. The two straps, shoulder and crossbody are a smooth leather and such a sturdy built. The white contrast stitching is neat and clean, it gives the bag nice bit of definition.

Accuracy 11/10, 8/10
-I am truly in love with this hobo bag, it has captured the color, silhouette and relaxed body of the auth. It’s an understated C3Lin3 aesthetic that packs its power in its light weight and versatility and so chic and cute!
-The Folcos shape is a bit more rounded at the bottom than the sharper line of the auth and although the print is consistent, it does appear a little grainier than my auth bucket bag. The leather trim is very close in color, in this case I actually like the richness of the rep (pic 3)

Seller Satisfaction 10/10
I am so happy with my purchases! The communication on a daily basis whether asking for costs or asking for several QCs was top notch. When it came to requesting closer looks and different angles Doris delivered without hesitation and provided her input as well. She is quick to provide the tracking number whereas I’ve had to ask for them from other sellers (not a big deal, I was pleasantly surprised and grateful when she gave it!)

Of the reps I’ve ordered in this very little time frame, the hobo TAKES.THE.CAKE! If you’re in the market for a neutral, light weight, super soft and slouchy versatile bag, give this a go 😍

Hi everyone! I just wanted to complete my review after receiving my L03we haul 😍

Seller: Mandy

Amount paid: Amazona 180 $204, Puzzle Tote $176, soot gremlins wallet $85

Factory: Jipin and Qiutian

Timeline:

Paid through PP F&F on 5 July. Received PSPs on 6 July, approved the tote and wallet same day and the Amazona a day later. The bag was shipped on 9 July and delivered on 23 July.

Quality 8/10, 10/10, 10/10
-The Amazona was a bit dry upon arrival but upon conditioning it softened in all the right places and the color looked more true to mod pics I’ve seen.
-The tote is 💯 as it slouched right away, the grain was even throughout and the interior was much like my auth mini tote.
-Ahhh the wallet! It exceeded my expectations, the leather was smooth, no need for conditioning and it is made so sturdy. Captured the look of the soot gremlins so well 😍

Accuracy 7/10, 10/10, 10/10
-The Amazona 180 isn’t as squared at the corners as the auth, however, I find with the slouch when unzipped it gives a very close appearance. The strap is probably one I would have changed if I had taken a closer look at my psp, it’s where I see the strap connection/break (pic 2)
-After researching mod shots, seeing it in person and then seeing the factory photos, this one is so, so close. I still have new eyes to the rep world but up close I’m not able to pinpoint much if at all 😬 Jiping to me, made this tote so well!
-Comparing the factory photos to my PSPs seemed promising and it turned out much more than that!

Seller Satisfaction 9/10
Mandy was so incredibly patient with me as I went back and forth so many times and inquired about prices until I finally made a decision. I will say she may need some nudges at times to get the tracking# but overall I’m very happy with the service and the products!

Any C3Lin3 lovers out there that’s ordered these bags yet? I’ve had them on my wish list and finally bit the bullet 🤭 I own a couple auth Triomphe canvas and a Heloise in supple calfskin so these will be a great comparison. In case anyone has been eyeing them, here are side by side comparisons of the factory photos and the PSP I received from the amazing Doris who has been so patient to provide pricing and answering a thousand questions.

Price: $145 Folco and $198 Small Hobo
Factory: JXG (I’m learning they are one of the best for C3Lin3 bags)
Seller: Doris (4481)

Can’t wait to get my hands on them and share my personal photos in addition to what I’ve posted here. If anyone has ordered them, I’d love to hear your feedback!

Hi! I just wanted to share that I received my FIRST rep from the TS here by way of re🏠 and I can honestly say there’s no going back now lol. First off, thank you to @\_peppapig and this wonderful community) for this beautiful Lindy 26, wow does it blow the IG one out of the park!! I now see the black was barely a mid tier, if that 😩 For newbies like myself, take the time for tons of research in the subs. If you happen to get enticed by IG and TikTok influencers hopefully some of your research leads you here.

Price: $490 including shipping
Factory: “master quality” unknown factory
Seller: luxuryrepbags.com (from an IG influencer) I couldn’t return as it wasn’t damaged or defected 😔
Review: 5/10 Black Lindy came stiff, slight slouch, dry, too boxy with a far too long flimsy strap. Slouch you see in the photos came by conditioning x2 and multiple tumbles in the dryer.

Price: $420 including shipping
Factory: Rehomed from a wonderful trusted redditor in this thread (new and in such great quality)
Seller: original seller was Amy, high tier semi-handmade domestic leather
Review: 10/10 for the Re-homer in terms of communication and shipping. 15/10 for the product, it’s extremely soft and slouchy, hardware wasn’t too gold, handles in comparison to the black one was night and day, overall so pleased!

I know it’s not a Loewe favorite due to the one handle but has anyone fallen in love with the Amazona 180? Ordering my first rep through the TS here after a few ig fiascos 🫣 although, if it wasn’t for one of them I wouldn’t have known how much I LOVE the functionality of this piece 😍

Just received my PSP from Mandy in their Mocha color and compared to factory pics and auth I’m so happy with the light color ❤️

1. Auth example
2. Factory pic examples
3. Shared with Mandy one of my findings so far

Anyone own the Mocha color or fallen in love with the Amazona 180 (still stan the original Amazona too don’t get me wrong lol!)

Let the lessons continue 🫠🫠 (long post warning)

I hope newbies like myself that purchased or are influenced by IG/tik tok do a bit of googling and come across my posts. The first taste of reps had me in a tizzy and I ended up ordering four bags, two from Hoshi (items coming on Monday) the Amazona 180 from Li Na (from dressyourselfhappy IG) and a Lindy 26 in black from luxuryrepbags.com

Seller: Luxuryrepbags.com (their website boasts their rave reviews from trustpilot and MANY influencer videos)

Factory: “custom handmade” was the answer I got when asked

Price: $490 total

Background:

To preface, I’ve never owned any Hermes products or Chanel so the Lindy and the Maxi Flap were a gamble for me and I let my thirst guide me 🫣 With my newbie “research” I used Fashionphile photos as my auth comparison guide and even then it was very surface level. Now, that I’ve seen many posts and went down many rabbit holes, I can spot differences and became well acquainted with the search bar so can’t be fooled a 4th time right?!

Quality / Materials: 7/10

Per their site “At LuxuryRepBags, we offer 1:1 top-quality designer bags, crafted with same leather materials used in the originals for an authentic look and feel.”

Again, I don’t own any Hermes to compare and I am not leather savvy but this can’t be Taurillon Clemence calfskin leather, now way. It is a pebbled leather and feels sturdy, seems it can take some rough handling. The strap however is what’s knocking it all for me, it feels like a plasticky leather with a rough edging and very flimsy.

Leather Accuracy vs Auth: 6/10

The grain is not consistent through to the corners, it’s giving a rubbed off look which I’ve not seen even in my mid-range pebbled leather bags. As you can see in the photos there is no slouch compared to the auth and from what I’ve read it could be that it’s very dry. ABSOLUTELY this is very dry and almost a chalk like surface feel, this is in the long strap too but worse.

Construction: 7/10

The stitching is mostly clean and evenly spaced throughout. I did find the blunt thread ends easily but thankfully it’s placed at the bottom, unseen. The shape is a lot boxier and doesn’t have that slight slope compared to their factory/page photo which has very little slouch too. The rolled handles come out a little bit more and not as flushed to the sides but as it slouches hopefully will become less noticeable. I was given advice to ask for close ups of the side panels and I will say those are pretty close and what had me GL.

Hardware & Branding 7/10

When provided the psp I did point out the hardware seemed too yellow so I was provided a new photo in different lighting. It’s not of a brassy yellow in person and I’m happy with the closeness to the auth. The engraving is different on the round clasps where I’m seeing the auth says ‘Hermes Paris’ mine is ‘Hermes.’ Now, here’s where an easy spot the difference could be. Although, the zipper is smooth, the top start does not have the little ‘H’ that I’m now noticing in many of the reps here. Small, but I can’t unsee it 🤣 Lastly, the brand stamp is pretty close and proportionally placed, definitely a pass there for me.

Shape & Structure 6/10

Here’s two parts that I can’t unsee and am trying to convince myself that perhaps it’s the slouch..the boxy shape of it then there’s the looong strap. The reps I’ve been obsessing over on here seem to have the natural slant even in their psp and mine didn’t show that from the get go. I relied on the fact that it had stuffing in the pics. Aaand there’s the strap..as I’ve mentioned it’s flimsy and too long, it’s as if they put the mini Lindy strap instead.

Value: 6/10

If it were truly the same leather as the original I can see the $490 being a fair price…this is another overpriced item for me that could easily have been in the ballpark of $300 (maybe less?!?) 😭😭😭

Customer service: 8/10

Despite the mid tier (low tier?!) quality and overpricing, the associates were always quick to answer and share pictures/videos, and updates with me. Until now, I’m in communication with them because I’ve pointed out the glaring difference with the strap length..

Final thoughts: (rate myself 11/10 for foolery lol)

Take it from me, do your homework and compare quality and prices! Don’t jump at the first low price compared to an auth, take it from this sucker 🫡

Hello! Wanted to share my first rep that I ordered from a seller named Li Na. Lots of learnings were had 😅
Item Description / Model Information: Loewe Small Amazona 180 Dark Chestnut
Seller: Li Na
Price: $588 (auth price USD $4550 🫪)
Factory (if known): I was told “the real factory of god”
PSP (white background) and received product (dustbag as background)

My Thoughts:
9/10 for the initial communication! Li Na was very quick in responding and was able to send factory pictures of the product for me to view. Prior to shipping she also sent me a video and psp for review and in my excitement I GL immediately using the auth from the website as comparison (Eeks 🫣)

5/10 for price 😭 being super new to the rep world I had discovered Li Na first from IG which I’ve learned is the much more expensive pathway. I will say, it lead me to the phenomenal Reddit Rep world so that’s the silver lining!

8/10 for the style 😍 as a huge Loewe fan, curiosity kept nagging at me but that dang one handle situation was not it for the $4550 price tag (for me at least!) Ate my words right up because the way this laid against my body and the crossbody strap placement was 💯 I liken a crossbody strap placement on a purse similar to the elbow test/strap falling on a shoulder bag, boyyy does it matter 😮‍💨

7/10 for received product 😅 I do own a few auths of Loewe pieces so I was able to compare the flamenco calfskin and my rep is quite smooth and soft to the touch. The color is fairly close (excuse my bad lighting) the hardware color is also not too yellow-y, and the zipper is VERY smooth. The big bummer was the loose thread on the handle that I can’t quite fix😣 When I informed the seller she suggested I take it to a bag repair shop and will give me a brand gift for the inconvenience (sigh) suffice it to say, I’ll be asking for a refund, I fear the thread will just keeps getting loose and I feel I’ll have better luck price wise and quality through the trusted sellers here.

Looking forward to my next buys through the sellers here! Until then I have three more reps I have yet to receive from Hoshi and Luxuryrepbags, please be good lol 🤞🏼🤞🏼🤞🏼

I’ve just ordered my first Hermes rep (2nd rep overall) I’ve posted in other rep groups as well and would like to gain as much knowledge as possible for future purchases, thank you in advance!

I purchased my second rep and felt bold to order a Lindy and it was $490, sharing the PSP that I just received. I’m learning a ton from the community and see there’s a bit of odd spacing on the handles to the side pocket :/ can the seller typically change this?

Hello! I’ve just purchased my first rep and chose the 32 cm maxi flap and was sent these photos for quality check, is this quality fair? Thank you in advance for your keen eyes!