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JennaVoguette · Oct 30th, 2009, 09:28 AM

It shocks me! There is one seller on ebay, from japan, who sells ALL designer bags and jewellery. Looking through his feedback, people have payed thousands of pounds for bags. Honestly, his bags look authentic. But it CANT be possible for someone to have hundreds and hundreds of authentic chanel bags they just happen to want to get rid of.
Anyone think otherwise? They must be stolen or something if they are authentic, or they are VERY GOOD fakes.
Heres an ebay listing - http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/AUTH-CHANEL-BL...item3356dcfee8
I find it crazy people spend that much money on something so suspect!

Nico3327 · Oct 30th, 2009, 10:07 AM

I can't speak about this particular seller or about Chanel, but I know that it is possible. There is a very reputable member on ebay located in China who sells hundreds of authentic Christian Louboutin shoes. It's my understanding they are bought at a discount from the boutiques or department stores and then re-sold on ebay. Many times they are older styles, but they are new and authentic none-the-less.

It is not common, but it is possible to have hundreds of high-end authentic items for sale.

JennaVoguette · Oct 30th, 2009, 10:12 AM

Yeh, but chanel? Know one can get them discounted.

missbanff · Oct 30th, 2009, 10:13 AM

Keep in mind that Japan is the number one consumer of luxury goods in the world.

There are several reputable re-sellers from Japan that act as consignors for people wanting to sell their unwanted items. My guess is that this seller is one of them.

northerndancer · Oct 30th, 2009, 10:31 AM

Originally Posted by missbanff

There are several reputable re-sellers from Japan that act as consignors for people wanting to sell their unwanted items. My guess is that this seller is one of them.

It seems that many/most of the items she has for sale are used. So I think this is a good guess.

ratox · Oct 30th, 2009, 10:47 AM

Originally Posted by missbanff

Keep in mind that Japan is the number one consumer of luxury goods in the world.

There are several reputable re-sellers from Japan that act as consignors for people wanting to sell their unwanted items. My guess is that this seller is one of them.

This is true. This seller and others in Asia are probably no different than the re-sellers in N. America or Europe. However, you must always check for authenticity no matter who the re-seller is or what his/her rating is. My hubby does a lot of business travel overseas and he often tells me what's in style over in Asia. Apparently N. America is a couple of seasons behind in certain items.

Also, brand name is very big in Asia so it is not unheard off to see lots luxury items.

Michele · Oct 30th, 2009, 11:21 AM

I have bought a CHANEL from this seller, and it was authentic. Also, I did not pay full price, far from it. I have also authenticated so many of her auctions, and all the ones I saw had been authentic bags. As mentioned 99% of the bags have been used, and are vintage. She is a re-seller/consignor.

hotshot · Oct 30th, 2009, 11:42 AM

Authenticity is guaranteed by this seller and uses mypoupette for authentication.

It is rather unusual that so many designer bags appear, but they are all

not current bags and this seller seems to have a good reputation, so think

this is a good choice for designer bags, especially Chanel

SOLIDGOLD2 · Oct 30th, 2009, 11:51 AM

no its not

JennaVoguette · Oct 30th, 2009, 11:57 AM

Hm, I guess you guys may be right. But im still sticking to buying from Chanel stores

TXGirlie · Oct 30th, 2009, 12:23 PM

If you get the bag authenticated, there is no reason not to buy it secondhand. Why pay full price when you don't have to?

karmenzsofia · Oct 30th, 2009, 01:10 PM

If she's selling high-quality, mirror-image replicas, it would be hard if not impossible to tell they're fakes. I'm not saying they're fake--I don't know kuz I've never looked into this seller.

Ms. P · Oct 30th, 2009, 01:32 PM

Couldn't she be an actual Chanel dealer?

alliemia · Oct 30th, 2009, 02:19 PM

Ms. P, i am fairly certain Chanel does not allow their authorized retailers to sell on ebay.

KittyKat65 · Oct 30th, 2009, 02:20 PM

One of my loveliest Chanels is from a consigner/dealer in Asia. This seller seems to have the same set-up and offers authentic items. I don't see the problem. Heck, I will happily save 50% on a bag if it is authenticated here first.

Oct 30th, 2009, 09:28 AM	#1
JennaVoguette OP Member Joined: Sep 2009 Location: The english countryside Posts: 17	People spend thousands on a bag on ebay, from sellers selling hundreds! It shocks me! There is one seller on ebay, from japan, who sells ALL designer bags and jewellery. Looking through his feedback, people have payed thousands of pounds for bags. Honestly, his bags look authentic. But it CANT be possible for someone to have hundreds and hundreds of authentic chanel bags they just happen to want to get rid of. Anyone think otherwise? They must be stolen or something if they are authentic, or they are VERY GOOD fakes. Heres an ebay listing - http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/AUTH-CHANEL-BL...item3356dcfee8 I find it crazy people spend that much money on something so suspect!

Oct 30th, 2009, 10:07 AM	#2
Nico3327 Member Joined: Jun 2009 Location: Philly Philly Posts: 779	I can't speak about this particular seller or about Chanel, but I know that it is possible. There is a very reputable member on ebay located in China who sells hundreds of authentic Christian Louboutin shoes. It's my understanding they are bought at a discount from the boutiques or department stores and then re-sold on ebay. Many times they are older styles, but they are new and authentic none-the-less. It is not common, but it is possible to have hundreds of high-end authentic items for sale.
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Oct 30th, 2009, 10:13 AM	#4
missbanff it's almost time.... Joined: May 2007 Location: where I can air my grievances Posts: 4,308	Keep in mind that Japan is the number one consumer of luxury goods in the world. There are several reputable re-sellers from Japan that act as consignors for people wanting to sell their unwanted items. My guess is that this seller is one of them.
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Oct 30th, 2009, 11:21 AM	#7
Michele Member Joined: Mar 2006 Location: Maryland Posts: 16,206	I have bought a CHANEL from this seller, and it was authentic. Also, I did not pay full price, far from it. I have also authenticated so many of her auctions, and all the ones I saw had been authentic bags. As mentioned 99% of the bags have been used, and are vintage. She is a re-seller/consignor.
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Oct 30th, 2009, 11:42 AM	#8
hotshot Member Joined: Apr 2007 Posts: 2,872	Authenticity is guaranteed by this seller and uses mypoupette for authentication. It is rather unusual that so many designer bags appear, but they are all not current bags and this seller seems to have a good reputation, so think this is a good choice for designer bags, especially Chanel
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Oct 30th, 2009, 10:12 AM	#3
JennaVoguette OP Member Joined: Sep 2009 Location: The english countryside Posts: 17	Yeh, but chanel? Know one can get them discounted.

Oct 30th, 2009, 11:51 AM	#9
SOLIDGOLD2 why yes, it was Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 3,304	no its not
SOLIDGOLD2 why yes, it was Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 3,304

Oct 30th, 2009, 11:57 AM	#10
JennaVoguette OP Member Joined: Sep 2009 Location: The english countryside Posts: 17	Hm, I guess you guys may be right. But im still sticking to buying from Chanel stores

Oct 30th, 2009, 12:23 PM	#11
TXGirlie Lovin Purple! Joined: Jul 2008 Location: North Texas Posts: 9,656	If you get the bag authenticated, there is no reason not to buy it secondhand. Why pay full price when you don't have to?
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Oct 30th, 2009, 01:10 PM	#12
karmenzsofia Life is Plan Z Joined: Jun 2008 Location: Tarot Card Posts: 14,889	If she's selling high-quality, mirror-image replicas, it would be hard if not impossible to tell they're fakes. I'm not saying they're fake--I don't know kuz I've never looked into this seller.
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Oct 30th, 2009, 01:32 PM	#13
Ms. P Member Joined: Jul 2006 Location: Long Island Posts: 578	Couldn't she be an actual Chanel dealer?

Oct 30th, 2009, 02:19 PM	#14
alliemia love shopping!!! Joined: Jun 2008 Location: NY Posts: 3,290	Ms. P, i am fairly certain Chanel does not allow their authorized retailers to sell on ebay.

Oct 30th, 2009, 02:20 PM	#15
KittyKat65 Aussie Gal In U.S.A. Joined: Feb 2007 Location: Central Texas Posts: 2,427	One of my loveliest Chanels is from a consigner/dealer in Asia. This seller seems to have the same set-up and offers authentic items. I don't see the problem. Heck, I will happily save 50% on a bag if it is authenticated here first.
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