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What i am trying to figure out is this. I have 6 blank store fronts that I need to find good dropshippers for. I came across this site thinking that i would be making a site selling authentic handbags. This is all extremely new to me and doing some research so I could write some articles, I found this forum (which i wish i found in the 1st place) as i now have spent all my time in creating this site and I am for sure feeling pretty crumby about it. So I just want to be certain that they are fake as I have invested a lot of time doing this before do anything hasty.

Thanks for any info you can give me.
 
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Green Eyes said:
What i am trying to figure out is this. I have 6 blank store fronts that I need to find good dropshippers for. I came across this site thinking that i would be making a site selling authentic handbags. This is all extremely new to me and doing some research so I could write some articles, I found this forum (which i wish i found in the 1st place) as i now have spent all my time in creating this site and I am for sure feeling pretty crumby about it. So I just want to be certain that they are fake as I have invested a lot of time doing this before do anything hasty.

Thanks for any info you can give me.
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There's no such thing as a "good dropshipper". And be glad if all you've spent so far is time, because throwing away several thousand dollars on fakes no matter what kind of paperwork or authentication a dropshipper claims to have is a lot more painful.

BTW, this is right from Coach's website:
"Authorized Distributors

Who is authorized to sell Coach product?
Coach ONLY offers its merchandise for sale through the following methods of distribution: (1) Coach stores, (2) Coach factory stores, (3) Coach catalogues, (4) authorized department stores, (5) authorized specialty stores and catalogues, (6) limited duty free locations, and (7) on the internet at coach.com.

Coach DOES NOT offer its merchandise for sale through individuals, street vendors, unauthorized retail locations, at house parties, or any website other than www.coach.com. For authorized distributors, see our online Store Locator.

Please use the Coach anti-counterfeiting hotline to report counterfeiters and unauthorized distributors of Coach merchandise at 1-800-396-1807.

Unfortunately, Coach cannot accept returns of counterfeit merchandise."

http://www.coach.com/online/handbag...ce/ProductInformation/Authorized+Distributors

It's also completely illegal AND a violation of US Copyright laws for that website to use photos stolen without permission from Coach's website, and almost all of them ARE stolen. Any business that uses stolen photos obviously doesn't believe in laws protecting trademarks or copyrights - why would you do business with them? And why would you do business with any company that doesn't even give valid contact information like a street address or phone number?
 
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Hyacinth said:
There's no such thing as a "good dropshipper". And be glad if all you've spent so far is time, because throwing away several thousand dollars on fakes no matter what kind of paperwork or authentication a dropshipper claims to have is a lot more painful.

BTW, this is right from Coach's website:
"Authorized Distributors

Who is authorized to sell Coach product?
Coach ONLY offers its merchandise for sale through the following methods of distribution: (1) Coach stores, (2) Coach factory stores, (3) Coach catalogues, (4) authorized department stores, (5) authorized specialty stores and catalogues, (6) limited duty free locations, and (7) on the internet at coach.com.

Coach DOES NOT offer its merchandise for sale through individuals, street vendors, unauthorized retail locations, at house parties, or any website other than www.coach.com. For authorized distributors, see our online Store Locator.

Please use the Coach anti-counterfeiting hotline to report counterfeiters and unauthorized distributors of Coach merchandise at 1-800-396-1807.

Unfortunately, Coach cannot accept returns of counterfeit merchandise."

http://www.coach.com/online/handbag...ce/ProductInformation/Authorized+Distributors

It's also completely illegal AND a violation of US Copyright laws for that website to use photos stolen without permission from Coach's website, and almost all of them ARE stolen. Any business that uses stolen photos obviously doesn't believe in laws protecting trademarks or copyrights - why would you do business with them? And why would you do business with any company that doesn't even give valid contact information like a street address or phone number?
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I recieved all this information via email with them. They have no complaints anywhere, not even with the BBB. So this being my 1st venture, I thought it was okay. I will take this as a learning experience and thank you for you info.
PS How come there are a few sites and ebay sellers that actually have authentic merchandise to sell legally?
 
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Green Eyes said:
I recieved all this information via email with them. They have no complaints anywhere, not even with the BBB. So this being my 1st venture, I thought it was okay. I will take this as a learning experience and thank you for you info.
PS How come there are a few sites and ebay sellers that actually have authentic merchandise to sell legally?
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A lack of complaints with the BBB does not a legitimate business make. Many people selling authentic bags on eBay are either cleaning out their closets or have purchased the items they're selling for low prices at an outlet.
 
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Okay, sorry I am asking for so much help! I have been stalking today. This one has ended and no one bid on it. I had asked for a picture of the creed earlier today and I received a reply right after the auction ended saying she was flooded with emails and do I still want to see a pic of the creed. I wonder if it will be relisted. This is such a hot purse right now and it seems weird that no one bid on it, it could be a steal if it is authentic!! Please say it is:nuts:! Thank you all for your help and I am done for tonight!!
Jessica
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&item=110384282406

Oh I just HAD to add this XL Lily, SORRY!
http://cgi.ebay.com/Coach-Whiskey-V...0|66:2|65:12|39:1|240:1318|301:0|293:1|294:50

Thanks a million for the help:yahoo:
 
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