I know Nordstrom used to sell to FP the Chanel bags that didn’t sell on the floor. When NM partnered with FP, they did the same. I wonder if FP buys a few new bags from department store boutiques to pad their profit margin.
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I suspected as much and always wondered. I'm curious about the logistics as to how FP would actually buy the bags since there are limitations... but maybe that is just on the classics? I can't see how buying the new bags would pad their profit margin since it seems like FP jacks up their prices regardless.
I don t know others but as long as fashionfile not paying me good price on my items I will not be able to buy more birkins from them, chip or not doesn’t bother me, if any fakes can go through fashionfile it will be accepted by others too, not saying there are fakes went through, the bottom line, I need to be able to sell before I can buy these high ticket items.
They've really been on the ball this week! I sent two buy back items via UPS on Monday. They arrived in New Jersey on Wednesday, and were checked in and credits added to my account the same day! The payments were initiated today so they should be in the bank tomorrow. Five days from shipment to money in my hand. That's got to be a new record. I sent a box with three more things on Tuesday, it was checked in today and the credits are already in my account for those items. They have really stepped it up!
I listen to their interviews a lot and the CEO Sarah Davis did say they have staff that shops in the stores and boutiques to purchase items, but they are purchasing the new/hot models so the company can look over those items and see what changes are being made to bags, leathers, etc. It was about the time LV started using microchips when she spoke about it--she said they buy newer bags to look over and use for trainings and to inspect for brand changes. Obviously any bag they purchase can then be resold for whatever they like. It makes sense they have to make purchases at times to look over items--they might not have seen a new-to-market bag before it reaches them so they need to make purchases at times.
TY for the tip I’m stalking for few Cartier pieces( WG cross, LM Diamant leger necklace, panther necklace, Watch) and Tiffany YG Victoria keyKeep an eye on the list prices and what they sell for, how long it takes to sell, etc. Not sure what you're looking for, but I've casually watched a few Cartier love bracelets and have noticed that the used condition is only a few hundred dollars less than new from the boutique. And these tend to sell fast if it's a popular size. Once you've stalked their website long enough you'll get an idea for what's priced well or too high for a given item.I stalk FP like it's my second job lol
So true, many new chip system Chanel bags and some at a great price, if you are not too specific about colors and leather type, such as the day before I saw a brand new chip lambskin Chanel medium double flap for $4,995, men, I was so close to buy, but, I already have one in black what I'm going to do with this red or say brown one? and after tax, make it impossible to sell to make enough profit for such big chunk of money invest.
Does anyone else wish FP customer service was open six days a week? There’ve been times I’ve seen an item posted late on a Friday or over the weekend and have had questions before clicking the ’Buy’ button.
Anyone have something that was supposed to be delivered by UPS to Moonachie, New Jersey yesterday? I had two items I was shipping to Fashionphile and the package showed out for delivery all day yesterday but was never delivered. Now today it says preparing for delivery but it's not on a delivery truck and it's not out for delivery. When I look at the history it says "processing" in Secaucus, NJ. I assume this is UPS's way of pretending that it's still going to be delivered in a reasonable time, since they can't update the status to say "We screwed up and didn't deliver yesterday." I'm just hoping it was an entire truck of stuff and not just my item.
My package with my two items I'm selling to Fashionphile has been stuck at UPS in Secaucus, NJ for 3 days now with no movement. Fortunately, Fashionphile has a dedicated Claims department for lost packages and I have already heard back from them and provided them with the drop off receipt. I'm hoping their inquiry shakes my package loose. The value is $850 so it's not a huge package, but more than I'd like to lose.
Did you call UPS, too? Usually they can see more on their computers than we can with basic online tracking. I hope the items show up!