Ebay seller Brand_Jfa

[lovemisa143]

Yes. This festival is known as OBon, when families gather at their traditional homes, to pay their respects to their ancestors, as a group. It's a very important time, when people try hard to stop all their daily life activities to focus on what is important to their family, tend to graves and give thanks. The streets of our town, are literally deserted - almost everything stops. It ends tonight and people travel back to their normal places.

I have bought from JFA, here. I found the condition to be accurate to the description. I always read the descriptions carefully a few times, and compare the photos ( design, material, hardware etc), to the description. Then there are no surprises or I can ask a question if I need to. It's quite possible that a mistake could happen in a high volume environment, but I have not experienced it.

He has thousands of items for sale, he did send me an email few hours ago with the same respond. But, he is not answering you now. Do you really not seeing a red flag here? Run as fast as you can.

Shinymagpie was right about the religious observance in Japan right now hence companies are on skeleton staff because I finally got a reply from the seller with the date code! I think he/she just answered marina first because her case was higher priority than my request for the pic of the date code. I've already paid for the bag after receiving the pic of date code from the seller so crossing my fingers now and hoping for the best!

By the way, I am not sure how customs work but my mom sent me a package to Spain when I was studying abroad there and it got held up in customs for 3 months! Finally they sent me a letter of the fees/import duties/taxes that must be paid before able to receive my package. I ended up paying much higher to get the package from my mom than the actual cost of the contents in the package. I remembered she sent me the package in August and it did not get release to me from customs until November... that was very frustrating.

 

[marina230]

Mistakes happen. This is a high volume seller. Even small closet sellers make mistakes and might mix up packages and shipping labels. Stuff happens.

Geez, I wish we could all be as perfect as you! We'd never make mistakes and life would be good.

You won't be out the money. Eventually you'll either get the bag or your money!

Again, mistakes happen. Sh!t happens. Life happens. But that doesn't mean someone is a scammer or a thief.

I never ever said he is scammer or thief. Please, re-read all my posts. Product is authentic and in good shape, but totally WRONG!!! By the way, I have no room for mistake in what I do for a living, because it could cost someone a life.

 

[marina230]

May I ask you what was the value between the bag you received and what it was described as?

I can not tell you exactly what would be a difference in price. I would compare this like you are paying for a sport car and got an antique one. Which cost more it may be hard to tell. But, you do not like a vintage car, you like a modern one. I personally, do not like Couchevel or Epsom leather in Birkin. I wanted a Togo and paid for one. Couchevel leather was discontinue in 2000/2001 and I did pay for a bag 2005 production.

As I said before, he is not a scammer or thief. But, before you decided to spend so much money you should think if it really worth it. Seller who has so many listings wrong with a high end items (each from 7 to 10 thousand dollars) is not reliable in my eyes.
I am here just to share my experience, but it is up to you what to do next.

 

[vernis-lover]

By the way, I have no room for mistake in what I do for a living, because it could cost someone a life.

So throughout your entire life, you've never ever made a single mistake?

 

[limom]

I can not tell you exactly what would be a difference in price. I would compare this like you are paying for a sport car and got an antique one. Which cost more it may be hard to tell. But, you do not like a vintage car, you like a modern one. I personally, do not like Couchevel or Epsom leather in Birkin. I wanted a Togo and paid for one. Couchevel leather was discontinue in 2000/2001 and I did pay for a bag 2005 production.

As I said before, he is not a scammer or thief. But, before you decided to spend so much money you should think if it really worth it. Seller who has so many listings wrong with a high end items (each from 7 to 10 thousand dollars) is not reliable in my eyes.
I am here just to share my experience, but it is up to you what to do next.

I understand your POV completely. You felt wronged and I agree with you that with high dollars item like this, you expect more.
I think that if the seller is working with you and took the return, he did what he could to accommodate you, so perhaps a bit of patience is in order (easier said that done, I have zero patience myself).
Best of luck recovering your funds.

 

[aizecarla]

I never ever said he is scammer or thief. Please, re-read all my posts. Product is authentic and in good shape, but totally WRONG!!! By the way, I have no room for mistake in what I do for a living, because it could cost someone a life.

In what I do, mistakes could cost someone's life too. But my outlook in things is not like yours.

I understand your frustration because it's your money. But you already did what you could and there's no point on dwelling on it.

 

[marina230]

Just as an example. Two mistakes in one listing.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Auth-HERMES...662?pt=US_CSA_WH_Handbags&hash=item4d0f343d8e
Wrong style. Totally incorrect. It is not Birkin 30. It is HAC 32. Also, it is NOT Couchevel leather.

 

[marina230]

So throughout your entire life, you've never ever made a single mistake?

I understand your POV completely. You felt wronged and I agree with you that with high dollars item like this, you expect more.
I think that if the seller is working with you and took the return, he did what he could to accommodate you, so perhaps a bit of patience is in order (easier said that done, I have zero patience myself).
Best of luck recovering your funds.

Thank you so much for understanding of my point. All this stress could be avoided if seller would pay more attention. I personally, contacted him few times after I saw mistakes in his listings, but they were not corrected and still there.
This is a perfect example.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Auth-HERMES...662?pt=US_CSA_WH_Handbags&hash=item4d0f343d8e

 

[Tuia]

I have bought a bag ( not Hermes, though...) from this seller. The seller responded quickly to my questions and the bag was in much better condition than what the pictures and description seemed. I will definitely recommend brand_jfa!

One question to marina230: I totally understand your frustrations for receiving something else than what you thought you bought. However, was the difference only in the leather used? Was the bag model the same? Was the bag you purchased the same in the pictures of the listing or totally different? I am not familiar with Hermes bags so I am just curious. The reason I am asking is that if the bag you received is the one pictured in the listing, then you got what you ordered. I never trust sellers to know the names of their items correctly, I check the pictures myself. Although in your case, if I understood correctly, the difference is the leather type, which would not show in the pictures, or at least would be difficult to identify... I hope the returning of the bag goes smoothly for you and you get your money back soon!

 

[Jacer]

It was my first time buying from this seller this pass wedesday because all you ladies had such nice things to say about this seller - Thank you!!!

Brought my bag on the 14th and got my bag on monday the 19th. less then 3 business days! I don't count weekends because the post office is closed.

I didn't have to pay any import taxes/duties - seller listed it as a gift and undervalued it - I did not ask him too.

My first Hermes! Authentic - I waited till today to write this to have time to have it authenticated and the bag was in much better shape then he stated in the listing - he had it listed as "B" with scuffs, marks and stains

If this is what he considers a B grade - I think his A grade must be new - because I've seen bags at Hermes NYC sample sale in worse condition for much much higher price

He listed the box as broken and bent and really its only one tiny tear in the corner .

Totally buy from again and again.

So happy I did! Shopping for my next bag from this seller now.

Thank you ladies!!! You've made me very happy!

 

[aizecarla]

I just received my bag today after 2 business days. Excellent item. It's almost new, even if the rating is AB with "smell of material". No smell and just the edges that's rubbed off which is ok for a 10 year old bag.

Very accomodating as well as i had changed my mind with the 1st bag i decided to purchase (changed it to another bag).

 

[LVobsessedNYC]

I just ordered my Kelly Hermes from this seller yesterday. just wondering how many people had to pay import taxes and how does that work? does the post office notify you that you have a package and you come in to pay?

Thanks

 

[chicinthecity777]

I never ever said he is scammer or thief. Please, re-read all my posts. Product is authentic and in good shape, but totally WRONG!!! By the way, I have no room for mistake in what I do for a living, because it could cost someone a life.

Sorry to jump in but how exactly was the incorrectness of the sent bag? Did it not match the photos or did it not match the description? Did you authenticate it on here? Did the photos in the listing showed the bag you actually received or did they show a different bag? Did the photo show the date stamp?

 

[marina230]

Sorry to jump in but how exactly was the incorrectness of the sent bag? Did it not match the photos or did it not match the description? Did you authenticate it on here? Did the photos in the listing showed the bag you actually received or did they show a different bag? Did the photo show the date stamp?

I paid for Togo Birkin 35 stamp I, pictures were for Togo and I got Couchevel leather which was discontinue in 2000/2001. Also, when I sent it, seller refused to receive a package, so by eBay and paypal if a seller did not get his item, I can not get my money back. So, I did file a dispute with my CC. After 2 month, I got this bag back (actually just few days ago) and I need to find out from my CC company what should I do next. I am on vacation now and package is with a doorman.

 

[chicinthecity777]

I paid for Togo Birkin 35 stamp I, pictures were for Togo and I got Couchevel leather which was discontinue in 2000/2001. Also, when I sent it, seller refused to receive a package, so by eBay and paypal if a seller did not get his item, I can not get my money back. So, I did file a dispute with my CC. After 2 month, I got this bag back (actually just few days ago) and I need to find out from my CC company what should I do next. I am on vacation now and package is with a doorman.

That is messed up! He made a mistake and should acknowledge this quickly, accept the return and refund you without hassle.