Discuss: Hermes Resale/eBay Sellers

Ms Birkin · Jun 21st, 2008, 02:36 PM

Hi,

I am looking for some advice on purchasing my first birkin!! Unable to get on any waiting list, I am looking to purchase elsewhere.

I am very nervous about using eBay as if I am honest I don't think I could spot a fake Hermes Birkin if I tried (I am reading all the useful info here to improve my knowledge).

I notice that Portero have been mentioned in The Times, so that gives me abit more confidence and they claim never to have sold a fake Birkin but does anyone have any experience of purchasing from them, good or bad views appreciated

Luvbolide · Jun 21st, 2008, 05:42 PM

Welcome to the group! I have not purchased from Portero but know others who have purchased authentic H scarves from them. There are threads in this Shopping section that give lists of reliable re-sellers. There is also a section where you can post the number of an eBay auction and ask experts to authenticate a bag for you. I have been avidly collecting H scarves for many years and am now hoping to move to handbags. I bought my first (not Birkin or Kelly) from an eBay and online seller. Frankly, I would never purchase a bag without having the experts here authenticate it - I know I will never have knowledge that even comes close to theirs! Good luck!

PennyD2911 · Jun 22nd, 2008, 01:56 AM

I had a very pleasant transaction with SandiaExchange. My Raisin Box Birkin was just as described in the auction. Communication response time was fast and she shipped the next day. Very pleased!!

JennabSchwartz · Jun 22nd, 2008, 03:11 AM

Welcome to the forum! NO ADVERTISING ALLOWED.
THANK YOU.

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Originally Posted by Ms Birkin

Hi,

I am looking for some advice on purchasing my first birkin!! Unable to get on any waiting list, I am looking to purchase elsewhere.

I am very nervous about using eBay as if I am honest I don't think I could spot a fake Hermes Birkin if I tried (I am reading all the useful info here to improve my knowledge).

I notice that Portero have been mentioned in The Times, so that gives me abit more confidence and they claim never to have sold a fake Birkin but does anyone have any experience of purchasing from them, good or bad views appreciated

createursdeluxe · Jun 22nd, 2008, 10:12 AM

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Originally Posted by angel2307

HI ...HALLO EVERYONE ..... HOPE YOU ARE ALL WELL...!!!!
now ...did you ever hear about ...MODALUXURY...
I JUST DESCOVERED THIS RESELLER , FULL OF MY FAVOURITE CROCO LADIES ...BUT NEVER HEAR BEFORE ....
WHAT DO YOU KNOW ABOUT THEM????

ANGEL

Modaluxury has stolen all the photos from my website. I contaced the host and the took down the photo in Jan 2008. They changed servers and now they are listed with a Chinese company that will not return my calls or emails.
BE AWARE THIS IS FRAUD
BE AWARE THEY DO NOT HAVE THE BAGS BECAUSE THEY ARE ALL STOLEN FROM MY WEBSITE.
I REPEAT DO NOT BUY ANYTHING FROM
MODALUXURY.COM
CDL

mooks · Jun 22nd, 2008, 11:11 AM

Thank you for the warning CDL!

jemi · Jun 22nd, 2008, 10:38 PM

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Originally Posted by birkincurious

What about sluxury. I didn't see her on the list of reputable sellers but I think she has been discussed. I miss the search function!!!

I purchased a 32cm rigid Kelly from sluxury and just got it on Friday. While the bag is absolutely beautiful and as described I doubt I will ever buy from her again.

Problem 1: She couldn't bother to put the Kelly in a box for shipment, it was wrapped in bubble wrap and shoved into a shipping bag. I am very, very lucky it did not get crushed. Attached is a photo showing the poor packaging.

Problem 2: The bag absolutely reeks - it is a nasty, musty smell and I am not sure how I am going to de-stink it.

amamxr · Jun 22nd, 2008, 10:52 PM

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Originally Posted by jemi

I purchased a 32cm rigid Kelly from sluxury and just got it on Friday. While the bag is absolutely beautiful and as described I doubt I will ever buy from her again.

Problem 1: She couldn't bother to put the Kelly in a box for shipment, it was wrapped in bubble wrap and shoved into a shipping bag. I am very, very lucky it did not get crushed. Attached is a photo showing the poor packaging.

Problem 2: The bag absolutely reeks - it is a nasty, musty smell and I am not sure how I am going to de-stink it.

That is totally unacceptable I am so sorry that you experienced this. Have you contacted the seller?

jemi · Jun 22nd, 2008, 10:59 PM

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Originally Posted by amamxr

That is totally unacceptable I am so sorry that you experienced this. Have you contacted the seller?

No, not yet as I am just not sure what to say. I was upset about the packaging...but it arrived safely. As far as the smell, I don't want to send the bag back over it, I want to figure out how to de-stink it.

As I said in my post the bag is just beautiful, in fact her pictures just did not do it justice it is so lovely. Although it does not need a spa treatment (for condition) I may take it to H anyway to see if they can do anything about the smell.

This is the bag in question:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...m=370061086045

I have yet to leave her feedback on eBay. I will leave a positive rating overall but am debating how I want to put in the star ratings.

Oh, I should mention her shipping was EXTREMELY fast even though her packaging was poor.

kat491 · Jun 23rd, 2008, 12:22 AM

I just wanted to mention I had a good transaction with akiko1120 on eBay for a vintage vespa.
See my reveal: Many H firsts for me in one item - REVEAL!
Her photos were very accurate. Shipping was fast and packing was good.

Encore Hermes · Jun 23rd, 2008, 01:47 AM

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Originally Posted by jemi

No, not yet as I am just not sure what to say. I was upset about the packaging...but it arrived safely. As far as the smell, I don't want to send the bag back over it, I want to figure out how to de-stink it.

As I said in my post the bag is just beautiful, in fact her pictures just did not do it justice it is so lovely. Although it does not need a spa treatment (for condition) I may take it to H anyway to see if they can do anything about the smell.

This is the bag in question:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&it em=370061086045

I have yet to leave her feedback on eBay. I will leave a positive rating overall but am debating how I want to put in the star ratings.

Oh, I should mention her shipping was EXTREMELY fast even though her packaging was poor.

I think there have been some threads asking about how to 'de stink' bags, and some members have come up with helpful suggestions. Maybe Post the question as a thread in the regular forum for suggestions since search is down?

mooks · Jun 23rd, 2008, 05:16 AM

Put a little container of bicarbonate of soda inside the bag and providing the smell isn't too obtrusive just leave it in the room to air

I can't believe someone would ship your bag in a mailing bag??? Why wasn't it in a box?

jemi · Jun 23rd, 2008, 03:49 PM

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Originally Posted by mooks

Put a little container of bicarbonate of soda inside the bag and providing the smell isn't too obtrusive just leave it in the room to air

I can't believe someone would ship your bag in a mailing bag??? Why wasn't it in a box?

Thanks for the suggestion, I am going to try this tonight.

No idea why they put it in a mailer and not a box. It certainly surprised me when the package arrived though. I am just really lucky it did not get crushed.

Encore Hermes · Jun 23rd, 2008, 03:58 PM

That was just stupid that it was put in a mailer. Stupid, lazy and cheap. Did I miss a word?

Ms Birkin · Jun 23rd, 2008, 05:48 PM

Apologies, I didn't mean to break the rules on my first outing, thanks for letting me know.

Jun 21st, 2008, 02:36 PM	#2086
Ms Birkin Member Location: Cheshire	Portero Auctions Hi, I am looking for some advice on purchasing my first birkin!! Unable to get on any waiting list, I am looking to purchase elsewhere. I am very nervous about using eBay as if I am honest I don't think I could spot a fake Hermes Birkin if I tried (I am reading all the useful info here to improve my knowledge). I notice that Portero have been mentioned in The Times, so that gives me abit more confidence and they claim never to have sold a fake Birkin but does anyone have any experience of purchasing from them, good or bad views appreciated

Jun 22nd, 2008, 01:56 AM	#2088
PennyD2911 BAMA #1~ROLL TIDE Location: ~Sweet Home Alabama~	I had a very pleasant transaction with SandiaExchange. My Raisin Box Birkin was just as described in the auction. Communication response time was fast and she shipped the next day. Very pleased!! __________________ *~Penny~* *Jeremiah 29:11* *.... a future and a hope*

Jun 22nd, 2008, 11:11 AM	#2091
mooks Cool Britannia! Location: On The Thames	Thank you for the warning CDL! __________________

Jun 23rd, 2008, 12:22 AM	#2095
kat491 Raisin obsessed Location: Australia	I just wanted to mention I had a good transaction with akiko1120 on eBay for a vintage vespa. See my reveal: Many H firsts for me in one item - REVEAL! Her photos were very accurate. Shipping was fast and packing was good. __________________ Major ban, but still enabling Wish list includes: Horn scarf ring Ulysses Kelly Longue Collier de Chien bracelet Gibiers scarf Perspective scarf Twilly rings La poursuite scarf Boite au vol scarf Paddock scarf JPG Shoulder Birkin A RAINBOW

Jun 23rd, 2008, 05:16 AM	#2097
mooks Cool Britannia! Location: On The Thames	Put a little container of bicarbonate of soda inside the bag and providing the smell isn't too obtrusive just leave it in the room to air I can't believe someone would ship your bag in a mailing bag??? Why wasn't it in a box? __________________

Jun 21st, 2008, 05:42 PM	#2087
Luvbolide Member	Welcome to the group! I have not purchased from Portero but know others who have purchased authentic H scarves from them. There are threads in this Shopping section that give lists of reliable re-sellers. There is also a section where you can post the number of an eBay auction and ask experts to authenticate a bag for you. I have been avidly collecting H scarves for many years and am now hoping to move to handbags. I bought my first (not Birkin or Kelly) from an eBay and online seller. Frankly, I would never purchase a bag without having the experts here authenticate it - I know I will never have knowledge that even comes close to theirs! Good luck!

Jun 23rd, 2008, 03:58 PM	#2099
Encore Hermes ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Location: Collinsport, Maine	That was just stupid that it was put in a mailer. Stupid, lazy and cheap. Did I miss a word?

Jun 23rd, 2008, 05:48 PM	#2100
Ms Birkin Member Location: Cheshire	Apologies, I didn't mean to break the rules on my first outing, thanks for letting me know.