So I got HOSED with a fake bag; what to do with it now?

SunnyFreckles · Apr 22nd, 2007, 02:25 AM

Before I knew better, I bought 2 what I thought were real LV's from ehandbagz.com and duh, they aren't real.

So what do I do with them? I know how so many people feel about people who sell fake bags, and I was a product of a purchaser of a fake bag (I didn't know at the time) but I don't want them! I can't stand the thought of carrying a bag that is not the real thing...so what do I do with them? I bought them over a year ago and discovered their fake status just a few months ago and they won't refund...thanks in advance for your advice!!

diamond_lover · Apr 22nd, 2007, 02:30 AM

If the company still exists, I would definitely report them to the BBB (Better Business Bureau). It's illegal for them to sell fake bags and since I am assuming you ordered by credit card, you have a statement of that purchase. If you tell them that you will report them, hopefully they'll let you return it? If not, I have no clue what you would do with them. Sorry!

Westiegirl · Apr 22nd, 2007, 02:33 AM

I received a fake Tods bag a few years ago and I donated it to a charity shop that raises money for an animal shelter. Actually they get all my unwanted stuff!

(I was lucky I got a refund from my CC company. The seller was supposed to be in the US, but the package came from China).

bubbleliciousis · Apr 22nd, 2007, 02:36 AM

ya i think you report them to BBB and the internet crime place and i don't know who else you could report them to for selling fakes. and then cut them up and throw them away. no point for them to tbe sitting in your house taking space. consider it a learning point =O

sailornep5 · Apr 22nd, 2007, 03:11 AM

You can donate them to a thrift store, but mark it in permanent marker as "FAKE" all over the tags and lining on the inside so no poor buyer is misinformed.

krmkjk · Apr 22nd, 2007, 04:22 AM

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Originally Posted by diamond_lover

If the company still exists, I would definitely report them to the BBB (Better Business Bureau). It's illegal for them to sell fake bags and since I am assuming you ordered by credit card, you have a statement of that purchase. If you tell them that you will report them, hopefully they'll let you return it? If not, I have no clue what you would do with them. Sorry!

Yes.. call your CC company and tell them you just found out they were fake and they can maybe do a return to your cc... I've heard of people doing this!

SilverSea · Apr 22nd, 2007, 02:18 PM

I say call the BBB and then have a bonfire!

LeaD · Apr 22nd, 2007, 02:38 PM

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Originally Posted by SilverSea

I say call the BBB and then have a bonfire!

SonyaPhi · Apr 22nd, 2007, 04:40 PM

I would report to the BBB too and see if you can make a CB?

seahorseinstripes · Apr 22nd, 2007, 04:46 PM

i did get a fake LV MC before in the past, and i past it on my sister who don't mind fakes LOL

alvie223 · Apr 22nd, 2007, 07:14 PM

I like the bonfire idea!

SunnyFreckles · Apr 22nd, 2007, 07:21 PM

I love the bonfire idea, too! Isn't that sad?? Oh well...thank you all for your ideas! I sent an e-mail last night to my credit card company...I still have all the receipts, so wish me luck! Or not, I know some pry thing it was all my fault for being stupid...I don't mind the hater's...I have become one!

Thanks again for all of your thoughts!

ArmCandyLuvr · Apr 22nd, 2007, 07:33 PM

Also report the company to the International Anti-Counterfeiting Coalition. I am sure they would love to hear your story. http://www.iacc.org

lorihmatthews · Apr 22nd, 2007, 07:36 PM

I gave a fake to my niece, who is now 4. She used it to hold important things that little girls have, such as crayons, spare change and lip gloss.

handbagsrock · Apr 22nd, 2007, 10:08 PM

Do something like THIS!

Apr 22nd, 2007, 02:25 AM	#1
SunnyFreckles ~Cute 'n Proud~ Location: Near corn fields...	So I got HOSED with a fake bag; what to do with it now? Before I knew better, I bought 2 what I thought were real LV's from ehandbagz.com and duh, they aren't real. So what do I do with them? I know how so many people feel about people who sell fake bags, and I was a product of a purchaser of a fake bag (I didn't know at the time) but I don't want them! I can't stand the thought of carrying a bag that is not the real thing...so what do I do with them? I bought them over a year ago and discovered their fake status just a few months ago and they won't refund...thanks in advance for your advice!!

Apr 22nd, 2007, 02:30 AM	#2
diamond_lover Member Location: NYC	Re: So I got HOSED with a fake bag; what to do with it now? If the company still exists, I would definitely report them to the BBB (Better Business Bureau). It's illegal for them to sell fake bags and since I am assuming you ordered by credit card, you have a statement of that purchase. If you tell them that you will report them, hopefully they'll let you return it? If not, I have no clue what you would do with them. Sorry!

Apr 22nd, 2007, 02:33 AM	#3
Westiegirl Member	Re: So I got HOSED with a fake bag; what to do with it now? I received a fake Tods bag a few years ago and I donated it to a charity shop that raises money for an animal shelter. Actually they get all my unwanted stuff! (I was lucky I got a refund from my CC company. The seller was supposed to be in the US, but the package came from China).

Apr 22nd, 2007, 02:36 AM	#4
bubbleliciousis Member	Re: So I got HOSED with a fake bag; what to do with it now? ya i think you report them to BBB and the internet crime place and i don't know who else you could report them to for selling fakes. and then cut them up and throw them away. no point for them to tbe sitting in your house taking space. consider it a learning point =O

Apr 22nd, 2007, 03:11 AM	#5
sailornep5 Member Location: SF Bay Area, CA	Re: So I got HOSED with a fake bag; what to do with it now? You can donate them to a thrift store, but mark it in permanent marker as "FAKE" all over the tags and lining on the inside so no poor buyer is misinformed.

Apr 22nd, 2007, 02:18 PM	#7
SilverSea Member	Re: So I got HOSED with a fake bag; what to do with it now? I say call the BBB and then have a bonfire!

Apr 22nd, 2007, 04:40 PM	#9
SonyaPhi Member Location: Texas	Re: So I got HOSED with a fake bag; what to do with it now? I would report to the BBB too and see if you can make a CB? __________________ "May your troubles be less, your blessings be more, and nothing but happiness come through your door. " Sonya

Apr 22nd, 2007, 04:46 PM	#10
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Apr 22nd, 2007, 07:14 PM	#11
alvie223 Member	Re: So I got HOSED with a fake bag; what to do with it now? I like the bonfire idea! __________________

Apr 22nd, 2007, 07:21 PM	#12
SunnyFreckles ~Cute 'n Proud~ Location: Near corn fields...	Re: So I got HOSED with a fake bag; what to do with it now? I love the bonfire idea, too! Isn't that sad?? Oh well...thank you all for your ideas! I sent an e-mail last night to my credit card company...I still have all the receipts, so wish me luck! Or not, I know some pry thing it was all my fault for being stupid...I don't mind the hater's...I have become one! Thanks again for all of your thoughts!

Apr 22nd, 2007, 07:33 PM	#13
ArmCandyLuvr Loves Boys X Boys! Location: WI, USA	Re: So I got HOSED with a fake bag; what to do with it now? Also report the company to the International Anti-Counterfeiting Coalition. I am sure they would love to hear your story. http://www.iacc.org __________________ I reached my goal of losing 225 pounds! Thank you, tPF! Thank you, Richard! My Wishlist: [ ] Dior Holiday 2008 Palette [ ] Chanel Exclusive Nail Color Trio [X] Louis Vuitton Inclusion Ring in Pomme D'Amour-Got it! Thank you, DBF! [X] Coach 3x5 Leather Agenda in Gold-Got it! DBF strikes again! [ ] David Yurman 5 MM Cable Bangle in Blue Topaz [ ] David Yurman 5 MM Cable Bangle in Peridot [ ] MacBook Air Can't seem to stay on my shopping ban!

Apr 22nd, 2007, 07:36 PM	#14
lorihmatthews Persian Love Location: San Francisco	Re: So I got HOSED with a fake bag; what to do with it now? I gave a fake to my niece, who is now 4. She used it to hold important things that little girls have, such as crayons, spare change and lip gloss.

Apr 22nd, 2007, 10:08 PM	#15
handbagsrock Member	Re: So I got HOSED with a fake bag; what to do with it now? Do something like THIS!