tags may help to prevent such behavior but it's not a complete remedy against the buyers who switch and wear items. As for smoke it becomes a more common issue, I think it's trending among scammers now. I wonder if I should include a clause in all my listings that leather bags smell like leather, synthetic lining may have its own smell as well?
Anyone Ever Buy and/or Sell on Tradesy?
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I had 5 sales in 4 hours today. Even my most expensive handbag that had 222 likes finally sold! Is it tax return or just first of the month checks?? Anyway I'm happy right now. I hope all the sales work out.
This is great news! Very pleased for you [emoji4]
That's wonderful! Send some of that luck to me! I'm not having any activity on Tradesy or ebay. I wonder if the fact that my buyer is returning her purchase makes Tradesy hide my listings from buyers!
I received my Prada bag from Tradesy closet. it's kind of SNAD-ish again, there are rubbed off spots and dark spots here and there. But at least it doesn't have structural damage (deep cuts like with Givenchy from Abbey R) and it wearable. both bags were described like new with "greasing from storage". it seems they do copy-paste for most of the listings without checking bags. Oh, and why did Tradesy stuff squish this almost 14" bag in 12" box, like they don't have bigger boxes or it will cost them a lot to ship it? no protection, no nothing.
Bottom line is it's a keeper for $367. I can either restore the bag for additional $100-150 in Japan (I can't seem to find adequate service in US for non-Chanel bags) or resell it without loosing $$. Buying from Tradesy closets is hit and miss.
Bottom line is it's a keeper for $367. I can either restore the bag for additional $100-150 in Japan (I can't seem to find adequate service in US for non-Chanel bags) or resell it without loosing $$. Buying from Tradesy closets is hit and miss.
There are several. I went to department store in Ginza, they can completely scrap and re-dye the bag. but I needed a "spot" work to cover spots with matching color on Givenchy lamb leather. I found one in Kichijoji, Tokyo, he did an excellent job. There's also a very cool cobbler in Asakusa, who can fix anything. when other cobblers mess up they send bags to him. but it was very hard to find his contact info and he seems to be overbooked, I gave up eventually.
This is great advice, thank you. I love Ginza for shopping, but with a baby at home I won't be traveling any time soon. Have you ever shipped to any of these (or others) in Japan that you were happy with while you were in the US?
I see. congrats on your baby! unfortunately, nobody speaks English among them, they don't do business by mail either. I bring bags, watches and shoes to repair each time. it's also a problem to get a good service for shoes and watches here without getting them scratched etc. leather repair in New York was quite good http://www.modernleathergoods.com/?section=contact-us but they won't do "spot touch ups".
Thank you! Then I will keep this in mind for the future! [emoji173] I totally agree about the problems with getting a good repair here, even when the price is high and the shop is reputable.
The spots seem minor and would go away with a dab of leather conditioner. I would highly suggest trying that. I use the French line from Saphir available on eBay and Amazon.
In NYC I swear by the Leather Spa, who Celine also uses. It's not cheap ($200) for the whole bag but they're really good with matching color and when bags come back, you can never tell where the problem spots were. Depending on the location sometimes they're able to do spot touch ups but most of the time they would want to redo the whole thing.
Congrats!! how big is your closet? I had 5 sales on Tuesday, all in one day. Nothing since. My closet is down to 50 items now.
Has anyone bought anything from one of the Tradesy closets and had them not fulfil the order? I bought a bag from Abbey's closet and a week later they cancelled the sale and emailed me to say they can't find the bag! They have cancelled the sale but I have not received a refund. Needless to say, this experience has left a sour taste in my mouth. They should just close shop, already. It's obvious they are headed toward bankruptcy with these insane sales. I just hope I get my refund soon.
I am so sorry. That is a new low for Tradesy.
I have experienced them being very slow to ship and item from their closet (2 weeks) and to be very slow with a refund. Good luck getting everything resolved quickly! Did you pay with PayPal by any chance?