witwit, I am about to get my latest bag from a reseller - it's my grail bag (so excited!!!) and there is no way I would have been able to get it this quickly from the boutique, or at this price. Do your research on sellers and have the bag authenticated and I am sure you will find something you love. Keep us posted!
how do you feel when buying from Ebay?
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I loooooove eBay. I also hate eBay. I love it because I've been able to turn over so much of my handbags, shoes, various pieces of expensive clothing, and parlay them into what is now my Raisin Birkin. There's also the money I pulled in from those sales for our wedding and reception. So being an honest person (and not a cheat) makes eBay a good thing. But then I hate eBay, because I've been cheated before. I had to give up my eBay id because a buyer made a fraudulent claim that she didn't receive a handbag I sent her with signature confirmation. The loophole was that it wasn't sent with ONLINE signature confirmation, so my PayPal denied the claim, SHE got the money, and SHE got the handbag. They only got %50 of the funds, but no way in hell was I going to allow them to get the rest. </rant>
As for buying from eBay, I'm very, very picky now. I was burned once (for $300 which I never got back), for buying a very well-made fake LV pochette in 2002, back when I didn't know the difference between fake and real (info was not as readily available). But I have since heavily educated myself and invested significant money and time, and I have been very fortunate to have my select, tried-and-true sellers that I've always gone to. I'm lucky they transitioned from selling LV to Hermes, too! I generally look for the MPRS rating, since those sellers extend their personal pride in being a responsible seller from LV goods to Hermes goods. I hope I'm not breaking any forum rules by writing this -- let me know, and I'll edit appropriately.
I'd say I've done about 500 transactions of purchase and selling on eBay, and have been burned about 5 times. That's enough to be aggressive both as a buyer and seller, because losing money just plain sucks durian.
In my opinion, if you decide to hang out on eBay, get to know the system, decide what boundaries to set for yourself, and read all the fine print.
As for buying from eBay, I'm very, very picky now. I was burned once (for $300 which I never got back), for buying a very well-made fake LV pochette in 2002, back when I didn't know the difference between fake and real (info was not as readily available). But I have since heavily educated myself and invested significant money and time, and I have been very fortunate to have my select, tried-and-true sellers that I've always gone to. I'm lucky they transitioned from selling LV to Hermes, too! I generally look for the MPRS rating, since those sellers extend their personal pride in being a responsible seller from LV goods to Hermes goods. I hope I'm not breaking any forum rules by writing this -- let me know, and I'll edit appropriately.
I'd say I've done about 500 transactions of purchase and selling on eBay, and have been burned about 5 times. That's enough to be aggressive both as a buyer and seller, because losing money just plain sucks durian.
In my opinion, if you decide to hang out on eBay, get to know the system, decide what boundaries to set for yourself, and read all the fine print.
I've purchased used and new on Ebay and through other sources. I'm fine with purchasing used, and I make sure I authenticate on this forum before making any purchases to make sure. As long as it has been gently used or new, I'm happy. It's about sharing the love!
It is all about the seller. Most people, in all fairness, are very nice and care about your being satisfied. But the rotten apples leave a horrible impression for years. This forum will help assuage your doubts about authentication and I for one feel much safer now buying second hand, thanks to the lovely experts here.
I definitely feel a little woozy when I hit the button, but thankfully have had great experiences ESPECIALLY with my H purchases on ebay. There are great deals to be had and some truly nice and responsible people out there! I find exchanging phone numbers with the seller and a chat before my purchase to be a huge help in settling my nerves.
I have to say I have been lucky. My first on ebay purchase was with kaledoplace and she was actually the one who told me about this forum. At that time I really wasn't educated about Hermes. I bought the bag as a surprised present for my mother (she eventually gave it back to me and now she's with a friend of mine... Long story I will explain some other time.) it turns out kaledoplace is one of the best reseller on ebay. So far I have bought another bag from her and one from sandiaexahnge, another great reseller. So yes I have been lucky. But then I am also aware that there are a lot of bad apples out there. That's why I appreciate this forum, the ladies here are great at aithenticating and they are genuinely nice and want you to have an authentic H. If I was going to buy from a seller I don't know, I definately would check in here first!!
