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Do you guys always authenticate your items before you buy them from even the reputable IG sellers? f yes, which authenticators do you recommend please? I am thinking of buying a bag from Jaidi Finds. I think they are trustworthy? But a part of me is worried I might get a fake. Would you worry (about getting a fake) if you were me buying from them? lol. Thank you very much!!

If anyone can share their experiences with them, I would be very appreciative. Thank you!!
I had an experience before with Michelle Jessica -designerpawn.com and PM'ed her the link of the website of the bag that I was planning to buy and asked her if she can pre- check if it safe, and she told me it looks promising but needed detailed picture, I bought the item and when I received it I submitted all the photos and had her authenticated it.
 
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I had an experience before with Michelle Jessica -designerpawn.com and PM'ed her the link of the website of the bag that I was planning to buy and asked her if she can pre- check if it safe, and she told me it looks promising but needed detailed picture, I bought the item and when I received it I submitted all the photos and had her authenticated it.
TY so much for your reply!! I bought one item from an IG seller a couple of months ago, but didn't authenticate it. Since I am thinking of buying a bag, I am more worried about getting a fake. I had only bought (a few items) from the store before starting to buy off IG and I have no experience of getting something authenticated yet. I really appreciate you taking the time to help me!
 
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TY so much for your reply!! I bought one item from an IG seller a couple of months ago, but didn't authenticate it. Since I am thinking of buying a bag, I am more worried about getting a fake. I had only bought (a few items) from the store before starting to buy off IG and I have no experience of getting something authenticated yet. I really appreciate you taking the time to help me!
You are welcome, I can empathize , I was also very concerned & scared about buying preloved before too, because of fear of super fakes, so far I have bought only on Fashionphile and Rebag, and I have authenticated again when I received it, sometimes I used the one hour option from Real Authentication and Legit Grails when I want the answer asap.
 
You are welcome, I can empathize , I was also very concerned & scared about buying preloved before too, because of fear of super fakes, so far I have bought only on Fashionphile and Rebag, and I have authenticated again when I received it, sometimes I used the one hour option from Real Authentication and Legit Grails when I want the answer asap.
Oh, also good to know about those options, thanks! Thanks again for understanding and for explaining all this to me :heart:
 
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I purchased from Luxxedition a couple months ago, and it was wonderful! She was kind and responsive, answering all my questions and providing detailed photos and videos. The transaction was smooth, and she shipped extremely fast. I'd definitely purchase from her again.

I haven't purchased from Ruestreetbags myself, but I have friends who have and they had great experiences. I've been following her on IG for a while now, and if I ever see a bag on my wishlist, I would purchase from her too.
I just received my Chanel Jumbo Caviar flap from Camellia Curate. Everything went very smoothly and she responded very quick to all my questions. Bag arrived in just 5 days. I recommend her!
 
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Can you tell me how this worked out? They only accept visa/mastercard, no Amex,no PayPal. And they ship via DHL but don't offer parcel insurance and say to buy insurance from Secursus...I've never heard of that before and wondering if this is a red flag..
I used Wise and transferred the payment to them - I can’t remember if credit card payment was an option when I bought from them last year. Yes, I purchased insurance from Secursus as well. It’s a package insurance provider and I have used them for purchases from other resellers.

They have a showroom in Singapore which I visited in person for my first purchase and then I purchased a second time later in the year and they shipped via DHL.
 
Hi - I am looking for a reputable reseller that sells authentic Chanel bags in Australia preferably. I’ve been trying to find out more about luxloversmelb, mytimelessluxuries and timelesslikeaudrey. Can anyone please share your experiences with these sellers? Are they reliable? They have pieces that I’m after but I have never purchase pre loved items prior so am nervous to make my purchase online via IG. Any advice is greatly appreciated!
Hello! Have you made a purchase yet? May I ask if you went through timelesswithaudrey ? I want to get something from her but since it’s my first I wanted to get response from anyone? Thanks
 
Hi - I am looking for a reputable reseller that sells authentic Chanel bags in Australia preferably. I’ve been trying to find out more about luxloversmelb, mytimelessluxuries and timelesslikeaudrey. Can anyone please share your experiences with these sellers? Are they reliable? They have pieces that I’m after but I have never purchase pre loved items prior so am nervous to make my purchase online via IG. Any advice is greatly appreciated!
I have purchased from luxloversmelb, albeit for an Hermes bag charm, the transaction was smooth. I did also consider buying a Birkin from them another time but was put off after I asked to see further pictures, and the pictures they sent me revealed defects not mentioned in the original listing (popped stitches on both sides of the bag!) - so maybe just ask for extra pictures and be sure beforehand.
 
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