Why are items on Fashionphile more expensive than retail price?
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Sure. It was a WOC. Black caviar with silver hardware. Don't get me wrong I don't like to waste money but I was sick of chasing it down. When the SA essentially laughed in my face for me being silly enough to even ask about it I was done wasting time. Also, every time I went to Chanel they kept trying to push the $4800 Python WOC. Lol.
I see! The WOCS are incredibly popular in the U.S. Are they not as popular (or more available) in Canada?
I think they are as popular in Canada but they seem to get more stock. I called one of the Toronto Boutiques and I think they had 3 wocs in black with SHW and the SA was willing to hold one if I came that day or the next.
Yeaterday just for curiosity I checked Fashionphile and noticed that the prices of Chanel Bags are too expensive, sometimes more expensive than the original prices at Chanel !
And the high prices are not for rare models but for models you can find them at Chanel Boutiques.
That was really surpising!
And the high prices are not for rare models but for models you can find them at Chanel Boutiques.
That was really surpising!
I’ve noticed the same thing. I wonder if it’s because the boutiques are all closed in the US so there are not many ways to get a Chanel bag right now. Hopefully the prices come back down to earth soon.
I had been eyeing some caviar minis on Fashionphile, already priced at or above retail (before the price increase). They didn’t seem to be selling for a while, then they all got snatched up when the price increase was announced. Now the new ones are listed for even more money.
Just crazy. These are bags that are sometimes dented and lopsided.
Just crazy. These are bags that are sometimes dented and lopsided.
Totally agree. I noticed after the price increase the prices things starting to get a bit crazy. Bags are way above retail and in most cases, the condition or lack of the accessories doesn't justify the price. I use to go to Fashionphile for a deal. That was the whole appeal of the site! Nowadays I don't even bother and I have turned to Facebook groups.
I wonder if the prices will settle or if this is just the new normal for the second-hand market.
I wonder if the prices will settle or if this is just the new normal for the second-hand market.
Totally agree. Fashionphile used to have great deals especially when it was tax free but nowadays it's always more expensive than retail then you have to add tax. Sometimes, they'll have great deals on some things like I bought two chanel mini o cases that I missed out on at below retail price even with tax. I dont know if they got more expensive since they partnered with NM or what
100% agree. They increased during the pandemic and have consistently gone up in pricing for all brands while the quality of their offerings have gone down. They have vintage 1 and 2 series flaps for close to 4k. I really haven't seen Yoogis or Anns or Real Real do this crazy price structure so I think it's just Fashionphile. They have gone really wild with pricing. I got an LV last week from the LV store and it was 2100 and Fashionphile has the same bag listed for 3200 used. I completely don't get it.
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Yet.....they lowball the sellers. I submitted my epi Tropical Victorine for a quote. It’s in fantastic condition, with original box, bag, and receipt. They offered me $125.
No doubt they’d turn around and list it for $700.
No doubt they’d turn around and list it for $700.
Yeah... I bought a few things from them In the past and was so pleased with my experiences. Recently I gave them glowing reviews when a friend asked but was shocked when she pointed out to me that many of the items listed were close to, if not more than Chanel prices and visibly USED!! I was just looking at Brooches and the prices are insane.. idk that I'll keep buying from them. It doesn't make a ton of sense anymore. I'm glad to hear I'm not alone in feeling this way!
Yeah, minis are really in demand so I can see why they priced it way above retail still I wouldn't pay that much premium for that. You can find slightly more reasonable priced pieces on rakuten, Japanese eBay.
