Obviously, I have missed something? I didn't know Fisch was a suspect?
Well, there are a number of lawyers on this thread.
The Purse Forum Lawyers; If you're ever in a "clutch" call them ! LOL
Ok. Now I am annoyed.
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Obviously, I have missed something? I didn't know Fisch was a suspect?
Well, there are a number of lawyers on this thread.
The Purse Forum Lawyers; If you're ever in a "clutch" call them ! LOL
Let's just get this very clear. xiaoxiao had not wanted to mention any consignment store in this thread. So, that means the few names in the recommended list remain suspects. Lack of a better word. Maybe "possibilities" would not ruffle the feathers of some.
You threw Fisch's name in. Yet we don't know if Fisch isn't the one. To that, I think that's not fair.
So, as far as fairness is concerned, Fisch should not have been named. LOL.
For the record, I just want to make it clear that I stand by my original post.
I did not mean to infer anything negative by my using the term "suspect"
Thanks Mrssparkles for clearing it up. I don't know how to multi quote or I would have included your reply to me also!
I've just caught up with what has happened to you XiaoXiao and do hope that things have gone well at the store. There are many irregularities with this transaction that have been mentioned many times. I do hope that the outcome is something that is deserving of your trust and your time spent.
I hope that this turns out well. Waiting with bated breath...
I hope that this turns out well. Waiting with bated breath...
Good luck being sent your way!
Do we have a list of naughty resellers? The poster who found the owner of a store wearing the top she consigned should be on there.
Do we have a list of naughty resellers? The poster who found the owner of a store wearing the top she consigned should be on there.
Hope things are going well for you xiaoxiao....I know this is something that you're anxious to get cleared up....
Hi guys, thanks for the wait. Just got back, and all things got cleared up - I could not have been happier.
First, thanks for all your advice, and guiding me through the process, especially going to the store - talking to someone face to face makes a whole lot of difference. Second, I am so glad I protected the identity of the store before things get cleared up, and I appreciate you guys who think might know the store respected my wishes to keep it under wrapped. It is true: Someone's livelihood and most importantly, reputation, is at risk, so better to be conservative in this case! And once again, I really appreciate people respecting that!!!
I went with a friend of mine (DH was very sweet for volunteering, but I told him a friend of mine is coming with me). We met up for coffee next door first, then I asked the owner to come for coffee to talk.
We sat down and talked, and it reminded me why the store is so successful, for both the customers and the co-signers.
As the market is getting tougher, the customers demands are higher too. All the bags are cleaned at the H store (not at the cosigner's expense btw), and if the hardware needs to be changed (and often times at the customers' request) , the co-signer would not bear with the burden either. The owner takes the initiative (and take it on to herself), IMO, huge part is because the owner is a perfectionist. And it reflects on the bags sold there. One thing though, it should be clearly communicated with the cosigners what would happen after a bag is dropped off. And I truly believe if in a normal circumstances, it would be. But my impression is that between all the holidays and things have been going on, personally and professionally, a lot of things were not communicated properly until at a later date.
And the good news is someone has made a deposit on the bag, and the deposit was promptly turned over, with an expected date to be paid in full. I cannot be happier because after the bag is cleaned and hardware changed, the bag was sold at a higher price than I expected initially.
All in all, I have learned so much in this experience, and I would like to share this with others (I hope I won't bore you at this point, if I am boring you, please feel free to skip!)
1) Always get the contract within days of dropping off the bag. This is partly my fault for not following up as well, and I learn I should ALWAYS CALL to find out and ask.
2) Clearly communicate your expectation when you consign a bag, for example: 1) Price (ie the cash that will hit you)
3) when will it hit the shelf
4) what the authentication process is (ie if the bag needs to be sent to be cleaned for authentication process)
5) The end date: ie if you need to get your bag back by a certain time, make it very clear to the consigning store
6) In terms of the discount policy, as mentioned by a tPF'er, sometimes stores will offer a discount after the merchandise is shown after certain numbers of days. To avoid frustrating situation later on, make sure to communicate that you do not want your merchandise to be offered at a discounted price.
7) And the most important thing, make sure you ask about the process. One thing I wish I had done earlier is to sit down and ask all the process of how a bag is being sold. Because in this case, you could choose to do it without having your bag dropped off. I will not elaborate on the actual process, in case there are competitors of the store in the forum, but all I can say is there are more than one ways to sell your bag. Just make sure you ask!
All in all, I am VERY happy the way the situation being handled, and have to applaud the owner's way of dealing with the situation. I can honestly say not only did she gain my trust going forward, she also gains my friend's trust!
I am, like my bag is, sold.
First, thanks for all your advice, and guiding me through the process, especially going to the store - talking to someone face to face makes a whole lot of difference. Second, I am so glad I protected the identity of the store before things get cleared up, and I appreciate you guys who think might know the store respected my wishes to keep it under wrapped. It is true: Someone's livelihood and most importantly, reputation, is at risk, so better to be conservative in this case! And once again, I really appreciate people respecting that!!!
I went with a friend of mine (DH was very sweet for volunteering, but I told him a friend of mine is coming with me). We met up for coffee next door first, then I asked the owner to come for coffee to talk.
We sat down and talked, and it reminded me why the store is so successful, for both the customers and the co-signers.
As the market is getting tougher, the customers demands are higher too. All the bags are cleaned at the H store (not at the cosigner's expense btw), and if the hardware needs to be changed (and often times at the customers' request) , the co-signer would not bear with the burden either. The owner takes the initiative (and take it on to herself), IMO, huge part is because the owner is a perfectionist. And it reflects on the bags sold there. One thing though, it should be clearly communicated with the cosigners what would happen after a bag is dropped off. And I truly believe if in a normal circumstances, it would be. But my impression is that between all the holidays and things have been going on, personally and professionally, a lot of things were not communicated properly until at a later date.
And the good news is someone has made a deposit on the bag, and the deposit was promptly turned over, with an expected date to be paid in full. I cannot be happier because after the bag is cleaned and hardware changed, the bag was sold at a higher price than I expected initially.
All in all, I have learned so much in this experience, and I would like to share this with others (I hope I won't bore you at this point, if I am boring you, please feel free to skip!)
1) Always get the contract within days of dropping off the bag. This is partly my fault for not following up as well, and I learn I should ALWAYS CALL to find out and ask.
2) Clearly communicate your expectation when you consign a bag, for example: 1) Price (ie the cash that will hit you)
3) when will it hit the shelf
4) what the authentication process is (ie if the bag needs to be sent to be cleaned for authentication process)
5) The end date: ie if you need to get your bag back by a certain time, make it very clear to the consigning store
6) In terms of the discount policy, as mentioned by a tPF'er, sometimes stores will offer a discount after the merchandise is shown after certain numbers of days. To avoid frustrating situation later on, make sure to communicate that you do not want your merchandise to be offered at a discounted price.
7) And the most important thing, make sure you ask about the process. One thing I wish I had done earlier is to sit down and ask all the process of how a bag is being sold. Because in this case, you could choose to do it without having your bag dropped off. I will not elaborate on the actual process, in case there are competitors of the store in the forum, but all I can say is there are more than one ways to sell your bag. Just make sure you ask!
All in all, I am VERY happy the way the situation being handled, and have to applaud the owner's way of dealing with the situation. I can honestly say not only did she gain my trust going forward, she also gains my friend's trust!
I am, like my bag is, sold.
mrss, I agree with you, as you are one of the kind tPF members who spend their own valuable time to post on the authenticate thread, I think it would be of your interest to know the persons /resellers concerned.
As to the other disrespectful members, NO!! its not a police investigation, just another valuable piece of information!!
I am so very happy for you!!!---and also for all of us who were having reservations about the reseller, which are now allayed. Moreover, we all have learned from your experience---your list of things to ask about will be very helpful for so many forum members who are not familiar with the reselling process (like me). Although I am so sorry that you had to go through this, it is great that you are happy, and in the end, know that you have helped all of us. Thanks, Xiaoxiao!!
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