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FENDIFAN · Apr 2nd, 2008, 03:33 AM

Originally Posted by Starlet_01

Fellow Aussie here but I don't own a Balenciaga yet! Definitely looking to buy one VERY soon though! I was wondering where all of you girls get your Balenciaga bags from... considering we don't have that many stockists in Australia! I am particularly after a PT in Truffle with GGH!

Where would be the best place to buy them from online? Aloharag? And how much does shipping normally cost to get it sent to Oz? Many thanks!

M

Welcome Starlet,

I saw you post in another thread about buying from BalNY, yes they will ship orders to you, but be weary of the heafty custom fees when you import anything valued at over $1000, just make sure you look into it and add the cost onto the purchase price!

Other alternitives are AlohaRag, Let-trade, Cult status is a store located in Perth (I think) they are really helpful and will send you pics and everything to pic out the right one for you.

I usually buy from ebay. I think living inAustralia definately can be a disadvantage in regards to purchasing bbags!

There is a thread showing all the authentic online places you can buy bbags, maybe you could check that out :)

Good Luck and do post pics when you get one

helenc · Apr 2nd, 2008, 04:51 AM

Welcome Starlet! Aloharag is where I order my bags from mostly. They charge the US retail price, and orders over US$500 get free shipping, which is a bonus.

aki_sato · Apr 2nd, 2008, 05:18 AM

Hello Ladies

I have not posted in the board for so long...

Hope everyone is well

Scarlet, welcome!

Like others have chimed in, I too rely heavily on AR for my Balenciaga

and of course fleabay

I too have purchased from Cult Status, although the customer service is excellent, but their price is a killer!!!

aki_sato · Apr 2nd, 2008, 05:22 AM

Took pics of my Tomato before I send it away

JadeLeaves · Apr 2nd, 2008, 06:18 AM

Hi Starlet!

I buy my bbags from Bal NY, ebay & Cultstatus. I'm lucky because I have a gf in the US I get my purchases sent to, and she forwards them onto me, so I don't have to pay taxes

If you prefer to buy locally, I'll highly recommend Cultstatus for their superb customer service! The price is higher than what you'll pay buying from overseas, but sometimes you can get hard to get/find colors from CS, long after it's sold out everywhere else.

Aki, I can't believe you are letting that beauty go!! You have a bit over a month to go before Europe - u must be so excited!

So no takers on a Brisbane/Gold Coast meetup?

Starlet_01 · Apr 2nd, 2008, 06:45 AM

Hi Everyone!

Thanks for the warm welcome!

I have been emailing Cultstatus and I have to agree that their customer service is excellent! Unfortunately they don't have the particular colour I'm after (Truffle) and they said they can't order it in for me because it belongs to a past season. Hopefully Aloharag still has the bag I am after *fingers crossed*

This forum is SO addictive! I have been reading all the threads & drooling over everyone's bags for the whole day!

FendiFan ~ if you happen to find a stockist that has a Truffle PT with GGH, PLEASE let me know!!!

FENDIFAN · Apr 2nd, 2008, 06:12 PM

Originally Posted by Starlet_01

FendiFan ~ if you happen to find a stockist that has a Truffle PT with GGH, PLEASE let me know!!!

Yeah, sure will! I think i am going to officially break my purse ban and i am also on the look out for truffle ggh :) ill let you know how i go

casper7 · Apr 4th, 2008, 01:39 AM

[quote=aki_sato;5858023]Took pics of my Tomato before I send it away

[/quote
that keyring is soo cute!

aki_sato · Apr 4th, 2008, 04:23 PM

Originally Posted by JadeLeaves

Aki, I can't believe you are letting that beauty go!! You have a bit over a month to go before Europe - u must be so excited!

Yes I am Jade! I can't even find the words to describe how I feel! I am estatic! I have never been anywhere else outside Asia hence this trip is my first to Europe

Talking about Tomato..I don't know if it will go to a new home after all..Seems like the NPB story on my BI Work will repeat again

The winning bidder on my TOMATO is a private fb one!

aki_sato · Apr 4th, 2008, 04:25 PM

Originally Posted by casper7

Originally Posted by aki_sato

Took pics of my Tomato before I send it away

that keyring is soo cute!

Thank you, I got it from Mackas

when the first Shrek movie came out on the Kids Meal

casper7 · Apr 5th, 2008, 04:18 AM

Originally Posted by aki_sato

Thank you, I got it from Mackas

when the first Shrek movie came out on the Kids Meal

how funny!

I knew Macca's had to be good for something! I'm sorry bout ur npb.

aki_sato · Apr 6th, 2008, 05:01 AM

Originally Posted by casper7

how funny!

I knew Macca's had to be good for something! I'm sorry bout ur npb.

Oops!
Is that how you spelt Macca's?

Yeah, I just bought the meal for that cute keyring and ate the chips

Thanks for the sweet words Casper!

FENDIFAN · Apr 6th, 2008, 07:58 PM

Originally Posted by aki_sato

Yeah, I just bought the meal for that cute keyring and ate the chips

LOL thats so funny!

Hope everything works out with your tomato city, i saw her on ebay and was very tempted but my hubby has put a purse ban on me because we are building a new home

casper7 · Apr 6th, 2008, 09:44 PM

Originally Posted by aki_sato

Oops!
Is that how you spelt Macca's?

Yeah, I just bought the meal for that cute keyring and ate the chips

Thanks for the sweet words Casper!

oohh, I have no idea! To be honest, I didn't even look at how you spelt it! They do have good chips! Mmmm

JadeLeaves · Apr 6th, 2008, 11:28 PM

Sorry gals, been super super busy, haven't taken new pics!

Here's one from Christmas:

Missing from the pic:

02 black fbf
05 black planet
05 magenta purse
05 pewter planet
06 ink planet
07 LE magenta city
07 vert fonce SGH flat clutch
08 pale magenta sgh day
08 pale magenta flat clutch
08 sahara silver giant hobo
08 eb sgh envelope clutch

+ coin purses!

Apr 2nd, 2008, 04:51 AM	#47
helenc bag happiness Joined: Jun 2006 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 606	Re: The Australia BBag Club! Welcome Starlet! Aloharag is where I order my bags from mostly. They charge the US retail price, and orders over US$500 get free shipping, which is a bonus.
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Apr 2nd, 2008, 05:18 AM	#48
aki_sato Stay Gold! Joined: Nov 2006 Location: Looking for happiness... Posts: 6,400	Re: The Australia BBag Club! Hello Ladies I have not posted in the board for so long... Hope everyone is well Scarlet, welcome! Like others have chimed in, I too rely heavily on AR for my Balenciaga and of course fleabay I too have purchased from Cult Status, although the customer service is excellent, but their price is a killer!!!
	__________________ "after all beauty is in the eyes of the beheld..."

Apr 2nd, 2008, 06:18 AM	#50
JadeLeaves shallow obsessor ;) Joined: Jan 2006 Location: Down Under Posts: 1,441	Re: The Australia BBag Club! Hi Starlet! I buy my bbags from Bal NY, ebay & Cultstatus. I'm lucky because I have a gf in the US I get my purchases sent to, and she forwards them onto me, so I don't have to pay taxes If you prefer to buy locally, I'll highly recommend Cultstatus for their superb customer service! The price is higher than what you'll pay buying from overseas, but sometimes you can get hard to get/find colors from CS, long after it's sold out everywhere else. Aki, I can't believe you are letting that beauty go!! You have a bit over a month to go before Europe - u must be so excited! So no takers on a Brisbane/Gold Coast meetup?
	__________________ ~~~ the tulips are too red in the first place even through the gift paper i could hear them breathe

Apr 2nd, 2008, 06:45 AM	#51
Starlet_01 Member Joined: Feb 2008 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 20	Re: The Australia BBag Club! Hi Everyone! Thanks for the warm welcome! I have been emailing Cultstatus and I have to agree that their customer service is excellent! Unfortunately they don't have the particular colour I'm after (Truffle) and they said they can't order it in for me because it belongs to a past season. Hopefully Aloharag still has the bag I am after fingers crossed This forum is SO addictive! I have been reading all the threads & drooling over everyone's bags for the whole day! FendiFan ~ if you happen to find a stockist that has a Truffle PT with GGH, PLEASE let me know!!!

Apr 4th, 2008, 01:39 AM	#53
casper7 Member Joined: May 2007 Location: Australia Posts: 1,278	Re: The Australia BBag Club! [quote=aki_sato;5858023]Took pics of my Tomato before I send it away [/quote that keyring is soo cute!

Apr 6th, 2008, 11:28 PM	#60
JadeLeaves shallow obsessor ;) Joined: Jan 2006 Location: Down Under Posts: 1,441	Re: The Australia BBag Club! Sorry gals, been super super busy, haven't taken new pics! Here's one from Christmas: Missing from the pic: 02 black fbf 05 black planet 05 magenta purse 05 pewter planet 06 ink planet 07 LE magenta city 07 vert fonce SGH flat clutch 08 pale magenta sgh day 08 pale magenta flat clutch 08 sahara silver giant hobo 08 eb sgh envelope clutch + coin purses!
	__________________ ~~~ the tulips are too red in the first place even through the gift paper i could hear them breathe Last edited by JadeLeaves; Apr 6th, 2008 at 11:32 PM. Reason: forgotten something!

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