Bags I just ordered and where I got them - Introduction

Hello all!

I have had the busiest two weeks of travel, entertaining and shopping! Crazy stuff! Anyhoo, I am back with a lot of great information to share with you all!!!

First off -

I have great photos and links to some websites that I have placed new orders from. It took a lot of research, and window shopping...but I think I have found some great options so stick with me! I am going to do a series of mini blogs so it will be easier to find in our archives for new readers.


As promised, I am placing several orders from various sites both tried and true, and never been tried before. Then we will track the orders and see what happens. For most of my orders I use Western Union, however for those I feel uncomfortable with etc..then it's Credit Cards or Paypal.


Well enjoy!

UPDATE: Interior Pics Good and Bad!

Hello,

I found some good pictures to reference an earlier post about the interior quality of a Replica Bag.

The GOOD:

Perfect - Mirror Image. (Outside View)

....Next

Perfect Interior - Mirror Image (Except that card envelope)

You can barely see it in the interior photo above but some interior detail you should note is the cowhide trim around the inside pocket. The Key Ring...all good signs.

The Bad ( Just for reinforcment) ...

Exterior Pic- Poor Quality

a.The Graffiti detail should not have so many spaces between letters.

b. I also think the print should be smaller...just a bit.

c.This bag also seems a bit smaller..something is wrong with it but I can't place it.

d. the "red" trim on handles look very thick?

Interior - Poor Quality

I can't even comment on this interior again. It's so blatant like we are stupid or something!!! It's pretty...sure. But not Mirror Image. Please dont.

Know your bag before you buy!

Comments? Does this help?

Ebay Designer Bags.Replicas or real?

I read a great question from one of our readers and I thought it wise to expand on the topic.

As I think we all know, Ebay is a site that allows random individuals post their goods for sale in a public forum. Ebay's laws do not allow anyone to sell fakes, replicas etc of any kind of item. If  Ebays people see such auctions they are removed and the seller is blocked from ever selling on the site again. Selling Replicas on Ebay is NOT allowed.

But...

There are tons...yes tons of people who list Fake Designer bags as authentic items. Please Beware!!!

If you cannot buy the authentic bag for $1500.00 do not buy the Ebay "authentic" version for $750. I can assure you, that bag is a 7Star Mirror Image bag...or worse. And your out $750.00.

Are there super cheap designer bags sold on Ebay? Yes.

But...

For the most part the bag is an old bag from several seasons ago and is likely used. (This is not a bad thing)
Certain designers Never Ever have discounted or clearance sales...the most Famous? Louis Vuitton, Hermes and Chanel. Always full priced no matter what.

Some sellers might say, they buy the manufactuer defects. Defects do not exist for these High End designer bags. All of them - Gucci, Dior, LV, Chanel. Fendi. Versace, Balenciaga, Prada, Hermes...whatever,  DESTROY any bags with ANY imperfections!!! We are talking $1500 bags! Of course they destroy the poorly made ones!
So when anyone tells you this rubbish....laugh and run!

If you want a low cost Designer Original - Wait for annual sales, Outlet Sales,  department store and private online sales like Gilt, HauteLook etc ( See post in September Topics for details). Or, check out your local  designer consignment boutique. Otherwise ...full price or replica.

Some Ebay sales are authentic. I am not knocking them all. However a majority are not worth the trouble.

Good Luck everyone in your quest for the perfect bag!

Thanks Alba for that fab question!!!

If pictures of the inside of the bag are not shown...

If a good replica and a bad replica cost the same....why not get the good replica!

I prefer when I can see every last detail of a bag before I ever attempt a purchase. For me the inside is just as important as the outside. I need to be able to grab my wallet or keys and still feel like no one can tell I am carrying a replica.

From the Outside this bag might look ok... (It's not by the way)

The inside is not what it is meant to be!

the interior of this bag should be the same interior as a standard speedy. That would be a dark tan like colored cotton (textile) lining.

If pictures of the interior are not shown I would assume...it's not a Mirror Image of the original.

I'll find some pics to compare and will post.

Purple YSL Shoes- From my collection

These YSL shoes were bought from http://www.cnreplicabag.com/ back in July or so of this year. I got this purple and a black version as well. I havent worn these yet.

These shoes are a great example of a well made replica- everything from the box to the shoe is perfect. Close up on the shoe you can see some imperfections, but really ...your feet would have to be in the inspectors face for them to see it!

I think these shoes are great and are very well made. Its a 4.5 or 5 inch heal.

Site Review ~ www.vougeladies.com - Has potential ...

This is a site that I'll continue to watch. Nice selection of bags...I saw a couple that maybe were a little ??? on details but otherwise...not bad.

Someting about the layout of the site or something makes feel a little uncomfortable about this place. I did the standard complaint searches however and nother came up.

I checked out the bags and really for the most part they look alright. I mean they have the usual show pieces mixed in with the actually made stuff.

Chanel bags - are as usual a combo of the good and the bad, (don't buy any of the 2.55 styles.).
Gucci-  had all the Gucci lookin' stuff, alright but nothing special. 
Prada - looked pretty good to me. I liked the choice of bags,some of the best looking bags I've seen on Prada in a while.
Miu-Miu - had some new styles- not bad at all.
Versace - I really can't tell with the Versace. The patent leather that she has been using in her collection...kinda makes everything look fake. What do you guys think?
Fendi - Also looked good. It's hard for me with Fendi they used to be my very best handbag designer but since the spy bag nothing special has come out of this house. But if your into any of the styles check it out.
Burberry - The Cartridge Pleat Bag, has been a bag that I've wanted this season. They have em on this site...but I don't know if those colors were actually made. I'll stop by the Boutique this afternoon and ask. I really want the Patent Leather.

Cartridge Pleat Tote in Blue

They also have this Burberry Trench on the site:

at $350 they claim its Authentic. (Good luck with that) But it does look good.

No real current updates with YSL. The bags they did list look good though.

They take Credit Cards!!! And of course the standard Western Union, Paypal etc! Shipping is free to several countries!!! Yay~!

The prices on the site look good.

Lets keep an eye on this site. If anyone buys from here please let us know!

Thanks Edel for finding this site!

Site Review ~ www.replica-purses.com - A Big NO!!! 3STAR Bags or worse.

Checked out this site and no WE cannot buy anything from this site!!!

First of all - You pay what you get for. While I don't favor paying an arm and a leg....bags this cheap are poorly made.
Next - Too many poorly made Fake-Fakes. Pink versions of Louis Vuitton bags that have never been made is not good. Lol
Finally- The. details don't match up on almost any of the 15 bags I sampled on this site.

Rule of thumb -

Ok, so it's true the people we buy from have to buy thier bags from somewhere. While I think they get them for nice cheap prices...I doubt for many of them that the bags are marked up so much. So when you see a site where the most expensive replica bag is $52 bucks. I'd stay away from it by defult.

I kinda have a feeling this is where the Dude who sells bags out of his car gets them!

The more we discuss the do's and don'ts of Replica sites the better chance we can get the best bags ever!

Thanks to Alba for sharing this site with us! Keep'em coming!