Hi everyone,
I'm seeking advice, on how to protect myself (shipping wise, payment wise and least worry is authentication wise) when buying a preloved luxury bag from a reseller.
As a background, I've been researching for sometime (a number of years) to buy my HG bag. I've researching for a Hermes (B or K), then Chanel (Med CF), and now Dior - Diorama.
I'm looking to purchase diorama from
Emier (Melbourne, Australia) or
Purse Affair (Melbourne, Australia), because I think, I'd rather wait for the Kelly that I want (K28 Epsom Rouge GHW or Noir PHW) which I can get access for it from a family member who is VVIP in Hermes, than buying another almost 10K bag (Chanel flap). As I think , waiting is more of being financially responsible to do so.
And, in the meantime, I'll get a Diorama as it seems to be less dear, seemingly tough leather, and fit my needs - cross body that can turn into a night bag.
My questions ...
1.
For authentication purpose, is there a known authenticator (like Zeko in Chanel or Bababebi in Hermes) who specializes in Dior?
2.
For payment purpose, is it better (for protection purposes) with PayPal and then funded by a credit card (to allow at min. 2x charge back facilities, if things turn bad)? And is it better to use an Amex credit card?
3.
For shipping purpose, is it better (more protection for me) to have it shipped to me (with insurance and tracking)? Or have it picked up by me on the site?
Thanks in advance