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#166
jezzy_js said:
Hiya, I recently purchased an LV Speedy 25 from brand_jfa and Addy kindly authenticated it. Am very pleased with the bag as it is not as bad as it looked in the pics! Very decent price, so will be going back for more no doubt 😀

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How were the custom fees for the bags you purchased from him? I was thinking of buying one but im scareddd ill be hit with high taxes or fees ;_;
 
#168
Power said:
I don't mind this seller, their items look Ok so far.

The only major issue I have with Japanese sellers is the smell. The bags usually smell like... mothballs or smoke according to others. Also depending on how the bag has been stored/cared for, there might be some mold residue in the lining, so make sure you ask questions and read the descriptions carefully.

My personal bad experience (thank goodness it was only a one time thing), was a vintage LV bag that smelled like smoke. I read the description and the condition of smell was mentioned, but I didn't realize the extent of it. I think North America as a whole smoke a lot less than people in Asia. In Japan, they're very liberal about it. You can smoke pretty much EVERY WHERE. At home? Have a smoke. At starbucks? Have a smoke. At work? Have a smoke. Even though the Japanese government is trying to intervene and cut down smoking, it doesn't change the fact that if you get a bag that was previously owned by a smoker, they're most likely a heavy smoker. I threw the bag I got in to the washing machine twice, got rid of all the tobacco residue and most (95%) of the smell. I'm not even sure if the smell will completely go away, I will try smelleze next.
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Lots of white Americans sell items that smell of smoke too.
 
#169
arianax said:
How were the custom fees for the bags you purchased from him? I was thinking of buying one but im scareddd ill be hit with high taxes or fees ;_;
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I live in the UK so the normal charge is 20% of the purchase price, plus £13.50 Parcel Force handling fee. Luckily, Customs didn't hold my package so I didn't have to pay anything.

However, I have previously purchased a bag from another seller in Japan and got hit with customs, but it wasn't much as the seller marked the price down (without me asking) so I only paid something like £25 in total.

It all depends on the mood of the customs officer I think!
 
#171
Power said:
I don't mind this seller, their items look Ok so far.

The only major issue I have with Japanese sellers is the smell. The bags usually smell like... mothballs or smoke according to others. Also depending on how the bag has been stored/cared for, there might be some mold residue in the lining, so make sure you ask questions and read the descriptions carefully.

My personal bad experience (thank goodness it was only a one time thing), was a vintage LV bag that smelled like smoke. I read the description and the condition of smell was mentioned, but I didn't realize the extent of it. I think North America as a whole smoke a lot less than people in Asia. In Japan, they're very liberal about it. You can smoke pretty much EVERY WHERE. At home? Have a smoke. At starbucks? Have a smoke. At work? Have a smoke. Even though the Japanese government is trying to intervene and cut down smoking, it doesn't change the fact that if you get a bag that was previously owned by a smoker, they're most likely a heavy smoker. I threw the bag I got in to the washing machine twice, got rid of all the tobacco residue and most (95%) of the smell. I'm not even sure if the smell will completely go away, I will try smelleze next.
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I believe your information on smoking in Japan is out of date. I don't know when you were here last, but there are now widespread smoking bans, including no smoking in Starbucks, public offices and many other facilities and workplaces. Shopping malls have smoking rooms. There are still some, but progressively less restaurants that have smoking zones. It's impossible to assume that all smokers who own bags are likely to be heavy smokers. I'd imagine that smokers worldwide, feel they have the right to choose to smoke in their own homes (unless they choose to live in buildings where smoking is banned)

If a seller like the one in this thread has mentioned smoke, it means it is there & you have to expect it. Extent is a personal perception. I don't happen to be a smoker but putting a smell covering agent into something to cover smoke, smells far worse to me and these smelling agents seem to outlive smoke smells.

Just read the description carefully, look at the pictures, ask questions if you need to, and make your choice. It's that simple.
 
#175
I just purchased from brand jfa and so far am happy with the bag. It looks authentic to me but I'm taking it to the Madison store for a spa treatment on Monday so will know for sure by then. I did not get charged any customs fees. The bag was sent to NY and labeled as "used leather calf bag". Not sure if it makes a difference but I am located in NY.
 
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#176
I buy from him, he has really nice pieces. I got a good Chanel Nylon tote, Louis Vuitton Saumur, all signs point to authenticity for mine. Got the leather rehab and brand new like.
 
#177
I'm sorry to read these reports and really feel for the buyers going through these hassles.

I re-read through this thread, saw the comments I had posted and thought I would just add another twopennethworth .......

I stopped buying from this seller for two reasons -
1) His prices have become very inflated over the last year and there are other sellers now taking his place.
2) His replies to (my) messages are non existent, and I am someone that believes customer service is second to none.

So, for now, i'm giving him a miss and using other Japanese sellers, there seems to be new ones coming up through the ranks every month so i'm not missing out.
 
#178
Millicat said:
I'm sorry to read these reports and really feel for the buyers going through these hassles.

I re-read through this thread, saw the comments I had posted and thought I would just add another twopennethworth .......

I stopped buying from this seller for two reasons -
1) His prices have become very inflated over the last year and there are other sellers now taking his place.
2) His replies to (my) messages are non existent, and I am someone that believes customer service is second to none.

So, for now, i'm giving him a miss and using other Japanese sellers, there seems to be new ones coming up through the ranks every month so i'm not missing out.
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Any recommendations?
 
#179
Well, I have used these sellers :

umeboshi of kishu, tokyobrand0722, flavour-of-tokyo, kuboma18 and trendyground2009, I can only speak from my own experiences but I have bought authentic and good quality items from these sellers in the past - you can only speak as you find.

Style-eclectic and ladyauthentic for sellers in Europe.

*** Please note that these are my own experiences and other people might have very different experiences with them ***
 
#180
I actually purchased from the seller before I read all the reviews so I was really really nervous. I went to Hermes Madison Ave today and they accepted the bag for repair and provided a quote. The handle was cracked but SA told me the craftsman said I don't need to get a new handle for another 2 years. Anyway, the estimate to clean/fix the bag was about $250 so if it comes back looking nice and new then I'm happy with my purchase.

However, when I'm ready to buy again (may take a while since I splurged on the Kelly) I will look at the other sellers that milicat mentioned. I do like trendyground for his scarf selection - I watch a lot of his/her items.
 
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