Buying a Pre-loved LV ? regrets?

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#61
LVLoveaffair said:
Congrats on your DA Speedy! The patina is gorgeous and so even! :)
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Thank you LVLaffair! That's what caught my eyes at Ebay. But honestly, there's a dark spot underneath on one of the handles. It's stubborn. I'll wait another month to baby wipe it. Nevertheless - I'm happy with her because of the patina. I should email her later to ask for tips how to get that even patina for my mono.:graucho:
 
#62
It has become a hobby of mine to look for fantastic deals. I once bought a Mahina wallet in denim for $450 (NZD) with original receipt and never used it then sold it for $650. I recently scored a Raspail MM for $750NZD (retail is $2150) and the condition is near new with original receipt. I bought a Curieuse wallet for my mum which was already heat stamped (with the same initials as me!) for Mother's day which was also near new condition. A couple weeks ago, I bought another Curieuse wallet for myself for $450NZD (retail $1180NZD) to use when I travel.

I just thought although it is nice to buy brand new items from the store, but knowing that it has been broken into, I don't need to freak out about babying my items. With the price increase, I don't know if I can afford brand new pieces anymore. With buying prelove, I try to aim for at least 50% off the retail price, so if I ever to sell it I shouldn't lose money but would probably make some money towards my 'new' items. I do alot on eBay buying Coach, MJ and KS and resell them here, sometimes brand new, didn't like them, resell them and made money :) we don't have as much choices over here, and even Coach is like 3 times more expensive in the shops.

I was on a roll and just bought a Mahina L (a bag that I thought I would never own!) on eLady and had it delivered to my friend in Hong Kong, to save importing tax. I can't wait to get it in 3 weeks time, near new and saved over 60%. I was looking at a Citadine as well, but it was gone when I went back to look at it. I think eLady might become my next best friend :P
 
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#63
I got burned early on by a fake, they disappeared off ebay and there was nothing I could do about it. So if I were to get pre-loved, I'd do yoogi's or fashionphile. Depends on what it is. For things like a makeup bag or key pouch, something that will go inside my bag anyway I'm all about saving money, and sometimes things I like are those colors that aren't super popular, so I get a good deal. WIth bags, I bought pre-loved in good condition and I should have enjoyed the savings but they just didnt feel "mine". I didnt love them the way I did new bags. Besides I dont buy bags very often, so I want it to be a special experience, and the part about going to the store, trying them on, smelling the leather, etc, is part of it. I know some people got really good deals when I sold my bags because I take very good care of them and they were all in fabulous condition..
 
#65
Saving 250 is worth it, if it's worth it to you. For instance, if you have something you'd rather do with that money, do that, and buy pre-loved. Most can tell if something's too good to be true on Ebay; a lot of times, the price is ridiculously low. A 250 savings is good for authentic if in excellent condition. If you'd get a bag that looks like that after a couple of months, why not? I've bought pre-loved LV twice, one is on its way, and having the packaging meant a lot to me for authentication purposes, but the first time I really got a great deal, saved about 100, and it was in excellent condition, so I couldn't have been happier. :)
 
#67
Great topic. I have several brand new items and I love them of course...but depending on the item sometimes when I buy brand new I will at times find myself fixated for weeks on Ebay, Tradesy and other sites to see if I could have gotten a better deal.... How sick!

Truly, pomp and circumstance of new boxes, leather ribbons and dust bags aside.....I think I get slightly more of a thrill sometimes when I get an excellent AUTHENTIC pre-loved item at a wonderful price. I also enjoy sprucing up slightly my preloved bags with my Loving my bags products and I feel almost"giddy'" when I purchased something that looks almost as nice as brand new at half the price or even less....what's not to love about that? Who doesn't love a bargain?

I mean I'm not rich by Any stretch of the imagination but I have a decent career, my hubby and I never had kids just our fur babies so I can spend a few dollars on myself, I work hard and deserve it. BUT if I can find a nice preloved item I'm all over it! More bang for my buck!

Plus if you pay with PayPal you can get your money back if you end up with a fake. I did end up with a fake very early on back when I was an LV rookie, I'm still irritated by that because I didnt realize it until months later as my LV knowledge increased but since I only paid $220 or so....I let it go. I completely understand some people being reluctant and I think it all depends on the experiences you have,..a few negative preloved buys would surely turn you off but on the contrary a few positive experiences will hype you up! A new item from tie store is a thing of beauty to be sure, but I think if you Study, know the style well, and get the item authenticated if you have time, you're good. Wishing you all the best!!!!!!!!!!
 
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Congrats on your speedy! The patina is perfect!

I'm very iffy when it comes to buying pre-loved. I love the experience of brand new but with certain rare pieces. And even then they would have to be in prestige condition as when I sell mine it's always in fantastic babied condition so I expect the same when I buy used.

I've come to learn that luggage from lv I would rather buy pre loved as I've purchased brand new luggages and only to have them become beat up from traveling no matter how careful I am. Haha

Certain things like belts or shoes I just refuse to buy used as they conform to the original owner and become stretched out.

Scarves, jewelry and watches I don't have a problem buying used. Heck, For the price of my watch new I could have bought two used ones. HA!
 
#70
reactorberg said:
Update
After getting your onions here, I decided to get a pre loved speedy DA
- I think the patina sold me

Here's what I experienced
- first time to win a bidding
- first time to use paypal, shop and ship
The seller wrote the description in deutsch
- only 5 photos available
- no response for additional pics requested
- no returns accepted
- shipping took 4 days
- it's half the price from brand new
- no clearance fees
- thank God it's authentic as confirmed here at TPF
- the bag was well taken care of , considering that's it's 6 years old
- no smell
- the brass still shining
- the handles - acceptable
- inner - one spot stain
- no lock
- with her initials hot stamped - I'm keeping it like that
Summary:
Same happiness like having a brand new one
So happy about her patina ( no need to wait for years)
So happy to have a different shade of canvas
So happy to save a lot and able to buy the balloon charm
I get good compliments from colleagues too
I feel carefree carrying her compared to my new speedy mono
Conclusion : buying a preloved is a hit or miss. But when you got it right, the joy of having it is exactly the same whether it's BN or PL
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she's beautiful, I really don't mind buying preloved, the money that you will save and also I think each handbag have a story behind it too, which make them special
and you can save more money to buy more :smile1:.
 
#71
clarabellaZ said:
Great topic. I have several brand new items and I love them of course...but depending on the item sometimes when I buy brand new I will at times find myself fixated for weeks on Ebay, Tradesy and other sites to see if I could have gotten a better deal.... How sick!

Truly, pomp and circumstance of new boxes, leather ribbons and dust bags aside.....I think I get slightly more of a thrill sometimes when I get an excellent AUTHENTIC pre-loved item at a wonderful price. I also enjoy sprucing up slightly my preloved bags with my Loving my bags products and I feel almost"giddy'" when I purchased something that looks almost as nice as brand new at half the price or even less....what's not to love about that? Who doesn't love a bargain?

I mean I'm not rich by Any stretch of the imagination but I have a decent career, my hubby and I never had kids just our fur babies so I can spend a few dollars on myself, I work hard and deserve it. BUT if I can find a nice preloved item I'm all over it! More bang for my buck!

Plus if you pay with PayPal you can get your money back if you end up with a fake. I did end up with a fake very early on back when I was an LV rookie, I'm still irritated by that because I didnt realize it until months later as my LV knowledge increased but since I only paid $220 or so....I let it go. I completely understand some people being reluctant and I think it all depends on the experiences you have,..a few negative preloved buys would surely turn you off but on the contrary a few positive experiences will hype you up! A new item from tie store is a thing of beauty to be sure, but I think if you Study, know the style well, and get the item authenticated if you have time, you're good. Wishing you all the best!!!!!!!!!!
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I agree with you completely! I have bought new many times and I'm not impressed with the in store experience 50% of the time. But I absolutely LOVE hunting for the perfect bag on ebay until I find it in great condition. Plus the bonus of saving a lot is just icing on the cake. And as you said, you're protected by PayPal AND eBay.


Last week, I saved $770 on an almost new bag I've been wanting for a year. And two months ago, I saved almost $1900 on a two year old, barely used bag. Can't beat that! :tup:
 
#72
This is my first time buying pre-loved. My one and only love was bought in store and I do agree that I appreciate the experience, but if I can save several hundred and I am all for it. What advice do you all have for ebay stalking bags? Also, does anyone care to share a seller that was legit or share the ones that were not legit. I would appreciate the help!:D
 
#73
I'm pretty rough on my bags (not meaning to be I just seem to scrape them etc) so I feel a bit more comfortable with pre-loved....I have some new so I still get that wonderful experience...

I also prefer my patina dark so tend o look for pre loved monogram! Hope this helps x
 
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This is an old thread but I just bought a NF Monogram from Fashionphile that will be here tomorrow.

Been stalking LV for a new one for a couple of weeks and found this one with a $600 savings. It does have a stain on the inside and has Cherry lining so I am going to turn inside out and completely wash the interior. Also bought leather cleaner & conditioner for the vachetta (which has a beatufiul patina) so I am excited to revive this bag.

Wish me luck!!
 
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