the real real survey

I got an email offering a $25 discount for filling out a survey. I started it but it was so long and detailed I bailed. they want to know your age, how many times you bought luxury items, new or used, what you spent annually on them....and much more.
since there's nothing on there I want right now and I don't know how long that credit is good for, I bailed on it
Anyone done this? if so was the credit short term or longer?
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Authenticator help

Hello. I'm looking for a reasonable authenticator. The problem is when I want something looked at, by the time I get it checked, the item is already sold. I don't want to have to be out of pocket everytime I need something checked. Ebay goes fast and its stressful not knowing if I'll even get to buy the bag. do you have any suggestions? What do you you guys usually do? It's my first B or K and even though everyone says well known Japanese sellers are reputable, I cant help being hesitant. Any advice is appreciated. Thank you.

Ideas for Two Stone Studs

I want to get a pair of everyday studs that are a little fun and different, and I saw this pair from Verstolo and really liked the concept. I was thinking I might ask to customize a pair similar to this, with one diamond and one gemstone, each about 0.5 ct (so, each earring is about 1 ct) . I'd love to solicit opinions/help on the gemstone.

My eyes are a greenish grey (similar eye color pic below) and I'd love to find a gemstone that makes them pop (ideally green). My only specifications are that the gemstone has to be clean to the eye and relatively durable (e.g. not emeralds). I absolutely love alexandrite but I think that stone is best when it's > 1 ct.

Any ideas? Thanks for the help!



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If you were to start now, what would be your first VCA piece?

Hey everyone! I have the opportunity to pick a gift at VCA, and I really really love the YG Guilloche Pendant! Do you think it would be a good first piece? As it's a gift, I'd like to wear it often so it can be seen by the person that will be gifting, but I also heard it scratches and gets dirty easily , do you think it would be a good first piece? What would you chose? I also really like the hammered and the pave.
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Vintage LV pieces that you have seen during the pandemic

I have noticed that since the pandemic hit, there are lots of vintage LV bags being carried by lots of ppl on the streets. These bags which have not seen the light of day are being brought out as casual/ low key handbags with no fuss.

It's like a resurrection of old vintage goodies. So I thought I would start a thread. What have you seen around YOUR neighborhood?

Yesterday at COSTO, I saw a vintage Odeon. And a Saint Cloud! I loved them both. Quite amazing. :heart: :heart: :heart:
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Cartier clash earrings or Love Earrings with 3 diamond?

Hey loves
I'm torn between these 2 earrings. I only want one.
Clash earrings
Pros; super cool, edgy and fab. Matching pieces are fun !
Cons; The post moves and can see the ear hole slit. ( LOL) This happens to everyone I have seen.

Love earrings
Pros ; Classic, elegant and love the size. Comfortable and simple.
Cons; Basic? Friend said boring and looks like every other hoops. Can't see top and bottom diamond.

I have played with both and am 50/50 on which pair.
I do have pics of both I need to post.

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belt bag or Loewe puzzle bag?

Which is the perfect every day bag?

  • Belt bag micro in taupe

    Votes: 2 10.5%
  • Belt bag micro in black

    Votes: 1 5.3%
  • Belt bag nano in taupe

    Votes: 4 21.1%
  • Belt bag nano in black

    Votes: 5 26.3%
  • Puzzle bag small in tan

    Votes: 7 36.8%

I am looking for the perfect everyday bag that can fit an iphone 12 pro, wallet, keyes, sunglasses, water bottle or small umbrella. I want a classic bag that Will stand the test of time.

I am currently looking into the belt bag in size nano or micro or the small puzzle bag.

I am tall (176 cm).

Hermès Cookies

Have any of you gotten the holiday gifts from Hermès? Last year I happened to stop by the store around Christmas time and my lovely SA gave me 2 boxes of decorated shortbread cookies for my children. They loved it, and I can’t seem to find the same Christmas shortbread cookies that have the same texture or same taste to it. This year they have the ginger bread and they loved it to… they love Hermès sweet treats!

Any one know what brand of cookies shop they use in the US? I am trying to order it again for my children.

I tried asking the SA and store manager last year, they couldn’t answer me lol. I tried again this year, I told them my children loved it and I want to find out the brand, they just gave me more cookies… they must think I am there just for more cookies… (well yes lol, but I want to know the brand so I don’t need to ask them everytime!)

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Chanel Mini colours/should I return a scratched classic black?

Hi all! Would be super grateful for your help! I bought a Chanel classic mini in black lambskin about two weeks ago. I really loved it but when I unboxed, I noticed two scratches on the flat quilts on the side of the bag. They're only noticable in a certain light so I didn't spot them when I was in the store. Unfortunately they don't buff out. I really love this bag but when I'm paying so much money for it, I want it to be perfect. That said, with the never ending price increases and the fact I got super lucky finding this bag in the first place, I'm wondering whether I should keep it, especially becuase the marks aren't immediately obvious. Alternatively, I could try to find a different colour mini, if the blacks are all out of stock by now. But because i justified buying the black as an investment, i want to know if the other colours hold their value as well as the classic black mini?

Ugh! VeRO removal!

I'm certainly not making excuses but I never considered "baguette" a trademarked term!

I received a VeRO removal notice that one of my listings was reported and removed by Fendi. In reading the takedown notice, the removal was a Coach bag!

It is/was a small bag and I'd used various terms (pochette, baguette) as the type of bag, thinking those terms are generic.

But NO!!! Like "speedy" for LV, "Birkin" for Hermes, and other trademarked styles, "baguette" evidently belongs to Fendi.

Apparently, the violation is a KWS (keyword spamming) one but rather than a simple ebay removal (which ebay rarely acts on), this one came from the designer.

I'm waiting to hear back from Fendi to verify that I can relist without using their word but please be forewarned!
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