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Hi all! I just wanted to share my experience with @lux_everlasting (US-Based). Seller's name is Lily, and she's super sweet and easy to work with. I purchased a mini top handle from her and prior to that, a 22S caramel mini (from facebook, where she originally started selling). Her prices are reasonable and she isn't pushy at all, like other sellers I've encountered on ig. Highly recommend, Lily!
 
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I had a disappointing experience with @mygrandfathersthings with a vintage classic flap.
Contrary to reviews about how detailed she is about pointing out the flaws, she failed to disclose several details that are not easily obvious/apparent in the videos she records.

I definitely regret not asking more details beforehand, relying on the videos, and getting hyped up and carried away by the reviews. What's even worse is that there are no returns/exchanges. In the future, I would think carefully and more than once before actually purchasing from any sellers with similar policies.

In addition, her prices are so marked up. I would look around to see what other sellers are pricing their bags at.

As always, make sure to do your due diligence and ask lots of questions like:

-corner wear, scuffs?
-tarnishing on turn lock? hard ware?
-any dust? smell?
-repainted/recolored?
 
I had a disappointing experience with @mygrandfathersthings with a vintage classic flap.
Contrary to reviews about how detailed she is about pointing out the flaws, she failed to disclose several details that are not easily obvious/apparent in the videos she records.

I definitely regret not asking more details beforehand, relying on the videos, and getting hyped up and carried away by the reviews. What's even worse is that there are no returns/exchanges. In the future, I would think carefully and more than once before actually purchasing from any sellers with similar policies.

In addition, her prices are so marked up. I would look around to see what other sellers are pricing their bags at.

As always, make sure to do your due diligence and ask lots of questions like:

-corner wear, scuffs?
-tarnishing on turn lock? hard ware?
-any dust? smell?
-repainted/recolored?
Wow! I’m actually shocked by this. She makes it out like she’s super thorough with her inventory. I think if there’s discrepancies that the seller didn’t mention, returns should be allowed.
 
Hi there, has anyone purchased from brandluxauthentic before?

Their prices seems really cheap for a few items in interested in. The item I'm interested in is like 30% off RRP and it's a highly sought after item. The item has been up since mid August and it's still available.

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Hi there, has anyone purchased from brandluxauthentic before?

Their prices seems really cheap for a few items in interested in. The item I'm interested in is like 30% off RRP and it's a highly sought after item. The item has been up since mid August and it's still available.

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hi! not familiar with this instagram account but about half of those listing photos are from lovelotsluxury's instagram account, a super legit consignment seller in Singapore. just based off the product photos being taken from legit sellers, I'd say this page is likely a scam
 
hi! not familiar with this instagram account but about half of those listing photos are from lovelotsluxury's instagram account, a super legit consignment seller in Singapore. just based off the product photos being taken from legit sellers, I'd say this page is likely a scam

Thank you so much for your reply @vflies

I thought so! they dont allow comments and dont update if an item has been sold and the prices for hard to source items seems off.
 
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