Yeah I’ve sold it elsewhere. I’ve seen some really crazy comments on PM. Pretty disgusting actually. I also agree that authenticators shouldn’t look at the paperwork, but random people on the internet should take the paperwork into consideration before screaming “FAKE”. I saw a comment recently that said since a Louis Vuitton purse was PURCHASED in Japan, it must be fake. Apparently Louis Vuitton only operates in 2 countries *eye roll*.
*BUYING* on Poshmark
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I don't report listings anymore, because I agree with BB that I hardly see any reported listings removed. In the rare case that a listing is removed, it's for an extremely bad fake with a well known counterfeit serial #. This has made me believe that none of their authenticators actually review any of those reported listings and that that job is passed on to the Posh community when those listings make their round in the "Help keep Poshmark in tiptop shape!" requests.
And I bet lots of members won't review at all, and if they do, they'll just pick the "not sure" option to be on the safe side. That's what I do if I see reports of brands I'm totally not familiar with, or brands/items I know well, but yet not enough to be making an authentication call. I personally believe that this is the reason why so many scammers are flourishing on this platform and sometimes authentic listings are taking the brunt: because Posh's authenticators fail to do their job and pass it on to members who most of the time, don't have a clue. I don't believe Posh gives a damn who gets scammed as long as it doesn't get them involved and their pockets are filled.
I've never called out any item fake in an actual listing, but have many times let a (potential) buyer know on one of their listings, or privately, by using the "add to bundle" feature. I've had scammers found out about this and consequently went berserk on my listings, but I never let that get to me. By flagging their comments they are removed from my listing instantly.
And I bet lots of members won't review at all, and if they do, they'll just pick the "not sure" option to be on the safe side. That's what I do if I see reports of brands I'm totally not familiar with, or brands/items I know well, but yet not enough to be making an authentication call. I personally believe that this is the reason why so many scammers are flourishing on this platform and sometimes authentic listings are taking the brunt: because Posh's authenticators fail to do their job and pass it on to members who most of the time, don't have a clue. I don't believe Posh gives a damn who gets scammed as long as it doesn't get them involved and their pockets are filled.
I've never called out any item fake in an actual listing, but have many times let a (potential) buyer know on one of their listings, or privately, by using the "add to bundle" feature. I've had scammers found out about this and consequently went berserk on my listings, but I never let that get to me. By flagging their comments they are removed from my listing instantly.
Yes, I have had this happen. Luckily my listing was not removed. A user I had never before had any interaction with randomly commented on one of my [authentic] items "not authentic." I flagged the comment as spam, which got it removed, and blocked the user. I didn't realize this was a trend.
Comments in bundles aren't private. But I have also advised people on their listings if I see they have interest in buying something obviously fake. I block the lister of the fake first.
Yes, I'm sure Posh have access to those messages, which I don't mind, but they can't be read by other members, can they?
Like you, I don't post in the actual listing (of the fake item), because I don't like, nor have time for drama and forth and backs. And since members can flag posts in their own listings, it seems useless to mention anything in there anyway.
having this problem again.....seller said there were some wear issues on the bag......I asked her to please elaborate....this was yesterday. no answer. this morning the site showed she was on an hour ago. so I went to her main page and told her I asked you a question about this item; can you please answer.
doesn't seem to be a way to send a personal message? just post on their board for everyone to see? I did this yesterday and the item sold to someone else within hours
I'm frustrated. this bag looks nice but the only way you can return something is if it's not as described. so if she says there is wear on the handles but doesn't elaborate, then no matter how bad it is, she has disclosed it, right?
doesn't seem to be a way to send a personal message? just post on their board for everyone to see? I did this yesterday and the item sold to someone else within hours
I'm frustrated. this bag looks nice but the only way you can return something is if it's not as described. so if she says there is wear on the handles but doesn't elaborate, then no matter how bad it is, she has disclosed it, right?
Yes you might have an uphill battle to return it in that case. This does not seem like an open and honest seller and I don't think it is worth it to buy the bag. If it's cheap it's probably for a reason.
Few items are so rare that you can't find another.
Why would you want to do business with a seller who is clearly unresponsive?
Find a seller who appreciates potential buyers.
I have come to realize that one of her pics does probably represent the damaged handle. But if I were her, I would still respond to the question.
I know im resurrecting an old thread but this must be happening often. I ordered 3 items this month on Posh. 2/3 did not fulfill the order or think to communicate this to me. I'm fully expecting the 3rd to be another time waster-I cannot for the life of me understand it.
Yep, I've had it happen a few times. I put one comment on the listing asking if they intend to ship around day 5-6 and if no response, I just cancel as soon as Posh lets me. If they respond, but then don't follow through, I also cancel as soon as they've missed whatever deadline they said they'd ship by.
The ones that really confuse me are the ones who make an offer to likers then disappear when a liker accepts it! People are weird. (Once there really was an emergency and the posher had to freeze her closet and my purchase was just unfortunately timed, but that is rare.)
The ones that really confuse me are the ones who make an offer to likers then disappear when a liker accepts it! People are weird. (Once there really was an emergency and the posher had to freeze her closet and my purchase was just unfortunately timed, but that is rare.)
Hopefully, I can shed some light. I had listed an umbrella that was purchased at the FONDATION LV in Paris (along with a few other items that I brought back from that trip). Out of the blue, somebody leaves an obnoxious comment that it's fake. I did reply back, since it was necessary to respond to the comments in your listing. I then blocked that person and screenshot it to Posh support. THEN, that same person put their friend up to making more comments, again politely responded explaining that my receipt and manifest from Paris had been submitted accordingly to Poshmark during the authentication process and they need not concern themselves in my closet. Again, I blocked that person, screenshot their comments to Poshmark.
The very next day when I visited that listing...I noticed that Poshmark had completely removed the two comments from the misguided self-appointed Posh police, lol.
Quite honestly, I don't concern myself with what's going on in other people's closets and I find it hilarious that so many others think that they are such experts etc etc. I hope this helps you, hang in there!!
The very next day when I visited that listing...I noticed that Poshmark had completely removed the two comments from the misguided self-appointed Posh police, lol.
Quite honestly, I don't concern myself with what's going on in other people's closets and I find it hilarious that so many others think that they are such experts etc etc. I hope this helps you, hang in there!!