Resellers getting Chanel items first and selling for premium

[BrandSnob]

But what if it was a consignment item?... because I feel like that could potentially be damaging to someone who only had the intention of letting go of a bag they didn’t love (?)

If it’s consignment then the design should be a few months old or several years old. And shouldn’t be thousands over retail.

The 21p beige thats popular right now being sold on IG or fashionphile is a reseller, period. If it pops up a year from now that could be authentic consignment but anyone selling a hard to get bag from a current collection is a reseller and I will report.

 

[luxurista]

Wait, so you’re essentially saying that you would give a reseller business - and subsequently report them?

I agree. Personally, I think it’s rather counterproductive to essentially support bad behavior and then report it.

If it’s consignment then the design should be a few months old or several years old. And shouldn’t be thousands over retail.

The 21p beige thats popular right now being sold on IG or fashionphile is a reseller, period. If it pops up a year from now that could be authentic consignment but anyone selling a hard to get bag from a current collection is a reseller and I will report.

Not necessarily. I’ve seen resellers posting consignment items from the current collection. It’s not unusual or unheard of for someone to acquire an item - hard to find or not - and suddenly change their mind. Btw I saw a caramel mini coco handle for $7,600 on FF and obviously that is from the current collection.

So does this mean that you would also report Fashionphile since technically they are a reseller who charges premiums? I’m sure people on here would like a heads up as there are many who have consigned with them due to items not working out - whether the item was hard to find, last season, 8 seasons ago, current season etc. etc. etc. - and I’m sure it would be safe to say that they wouldn’t want to get caught in the crossfire because someone purchased their consigned item, then subsequently reported the serial number attached to their account...

 

[BrandSnob]

I agree. Personally, I think it’s rather counterproductive to essentially support bad behavior and then report it.


Not necessarily. I’ve seen resellers posting consignment items from the current collection. It’s not unusual or unheard of for someone to acquire an item - hard to find or not - and suddenly change their mind. Btw I saw a caramel mini coco handle for $6,700 on FF and obviously that is from the current collection.

So does this mean that you would also report Fashionphile since technically they are a reseller who charges premiums? I’m sure people on here would like a heads up as there are many who have consigned with them due to items not working out - whether the item was hard to find, last season, 8 seasons ago, current season etc. etc. etc. - and I’m sure it would be safe to say that they wouldn’t want to get caught in the crossfire because someone purchased their consigned item, then subsequently reported the serial number attached to account...

Fashionphile isn’t the reseller. I wouldn’t report them. Whoever bought the bag is the reseller or part of the reseller’s gang. Especially if u buy from kocen or luxbon whatever etc. Fashionphile had like 15 of those rainbow reissue flaps. Some of those were likely internal. But I’d report one of the bags from these ig ppl before I did one from fashionphile

If you really bought an item and wanted to return you can exchange it or get it from a department store so that returns are easy. Not buying it

 

[Newbie2016]

So glad this thread was started. The other day I saw a reseller on Instagram post 5 caramel minis. Yes, FIVE. She also posted that she will have 5 slots for the mini white iridescent. Out of curiosity, I asked her what her price was for the white mini and it was almost $1500 above retail. Not trying to start any drama but tbh I’m so annoyed over trying to reserve items from this collection that I don’t even care about calling this person out - It’s luxbuntoutou. I’ve seen her with multiples of hard to find items and it’s actually quite sad tbh. I can’t even follow her anymore.

A lot of us have worked really hard cultivating a good relationship with the brand. In the last 7 months, I’ve spent a lot of money, have remained loyal to my SA, and have developed a true love for Chanel. Some of these resellers essentially don’t even appreciate the brand like we do, but are more concerned about hoarding all the stock and then ripping people off with these absurd premiums. My entire perspective on these resellers has completely changed.

Saw this posted on IG today....

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I wanted this pair some months ago...now I don't want it anymore. Either it's price gouging or selling super fakes...who's to know anymore.

 

[gail13]

Fashionphile isn’t the reseller. I wouldn’t report them. Whoever bought the bag is the reseller or part of the reseller’s gang. Especially if u buy from kocen or luxbon whatever etc. Fashionphile had like 15 of those rainbow reissue flaps. Some of those were likely internal. But I’d report one of the bags from these ig ppl before I did one from fashionphile

If you really bought an item and wanted to return you can exchange it or get it from a department store so that returns are easy. Not buying it

I disagree. I think FP does tend to contribute to the issue. I do feel as they have a relationship with one of the dept stores that they do buy bags and sell them for over retail. I have no evidence of that, its just a guess. They also do tend to post the of the moment must have bags, and that does not work in a buyer's favor. It sure works in a sellers favor and it encourages people to buy and instead of returning if they don't want it, it encourages them to sell to FP. In turn the buyers pay even more. FP does get higher prices than most. FP runs a great business and it costs money to do it. Im just saying that they are in fact a reseller.

Whats happening now, is people who get the must have bags will sell to FP or consign with one of the IG sellers as they see these high prices. Why would they return if they can get a better price? And many do not like to return to their SA.

I have had 3 clients reach out to me recently to sell their recent bags. It is happening.

 

[BrandSnob]

I disagree. I think FP does tend to contribute to the issue. I do feel as they have a relationship with one of the dept stores that they do buy bags and sell them for over retail. I have no evidence of that, its just a guess. They also do tend to post the of the moment must have bags, and that does not work in a buyer's favor. It sure works in a sellers favor and it encourages people to buy and instead of returning if they don't want it, it encourages them to sell to FP. In turn the buyers pay even more. FP does get higher prices than most. FP runs a great business and it costs money to do it. Im just saying that they are in fact a reseller.

Whats happening now, is people who get the must have bags will sell to FP or consign with one of the IG sellers as they see these high prices. Why would they return if they can get a better price? And many do not like to return to their SA.

I have had 3 clients reach out to me recently to sell their recent bags. It is happening.

I agree that fashionphile is part of the issue but what I meant is that it’s not them who u report it’s whoever they got to buy the bag for them. Fashionphile has already been sued by Chanel so I’m sure they are covering their bases but with resellers, they get other ppl to buy for them so u have to get those ppl banned to get at the reseller

Fashionphile had so many lilacs, metallic reissues etc. it was really infuriating. Maybe they’re working with neimans who knows. Fashionphile has already been sued by Chanel before so they should tread carefully

 

[Newbie2016]

I disagree. I think FP does tend to contribute to the issue. I do feel as they have a relationship with one of the dept stores that they do buy bags and sell them for over retail. I have no evidence of that, its just a guess. They also do tend to post the of the moment must have bags, and that does not work in a buyer's favor. It sure works in a sellers favor and it encourages people to buy and instead of returning if they don't want it, it encourages them to sell to FP. In turn the buyers pay even more. FP does get higher prices than most. FP runs a great business and it costs money to do it. Im just saying that they are in fact a reseller.

Whats happening now, is people who get the must have bags will sell to FP or consign with one of the IG sellers as they see these high prices. Why would they return if they can get a better price? And many do not like to return to their SA.

I have had 3 clients reach out to me recently to sell their recent bags. It is happening.

I don't see how the math makes sense with FP...I have never bought from them or sold to them but when I searched online it appears they take 30% of the first $3K and 15% of anything over that. If that's the case then I don't see how any regular buyer of Chanel in the US can make any kind of attractive return. A classic medium is $6800 and most in the US would be paying bw 7200-7400 after tax.

Even if FP sells the bag for $9K ( how often does that happen?)...the seller would get back $7200. If you live in a high tax state you would lose a couple hundred or just about break even if your in a5% sales tax state. ....and that's for a seemingly outrageous $9K selling price. Anything less and you definitely lose money.

FP would be the winner in any case...original buyer not so much.

 

[brandimisa]

Even though it won't do much, which option is best when reporting the resellers accounts to IG? I know some have mentioned some accounts have been closed.

 

[Chanel0524]

I would like to drop some names of sales associates who I KNOW contribute to this problem. It isnt hard to tell which SAs are behind the fire that fuels the reselling business. The pictures are identical. Theirs a handful of SAs, esp department store ones who unfairly sell the htf bags to these resellers.... its obvious.

 

[maxroxxherhandbags]

My advice to everyone regarding these resellers is just unfollow them on Instagram, YouTube Facebook, wherever it is you see these posts.
If enough people say ENOUGH! and stop following them and advising others to do the same then it'll eventually kill their business or at the very least lower their prices.
By following them and seeing items you want at hideous make-ups you are only upsetting yourselves and creating more traffic on their sites.
I say freeze them out, dont bother looking and definitely do not be tempted to buy through them-wait 6 months and you'll probably pick up the same item (if you still love it) on the pre-loved resale market.
Most big shoppers I know rotate their collections by selling through reputable consignment stores and pre-loved sites.
And if you dont still love or want the item six months or longer down the line?
Then maybe you never loved it at all but got carried away by the hype.

 

[BrandSnob]

I don't see how the math makes sense with FP...I have never bought from them or sold to them but when I searched online it appears they take 30% of the first $3K and 15% of anything over that. If that's the case then I don't see how any regular buyer of Chanel in the US can make any kind of attractive return. A classic medium is $6800 and most in the US would be paying bw 7200-7400 after tax.

Even if FP sells the bag for $9K ( how often does that happen?)...the seller would get back $7200. If you live in a high tax state you would lose a couple hundred or just about break even if your in a5% sales tax state. ....and that's for a seemingly outrageous $9K selling price. Anything less and you definitely lose money.

FP would be the winner in any case...original buyer not so much.

That’s why I said it’s probably fashionphiles management or something Bc yea it doesn’t make sense to buy a popular bag on ur own and flip to them but it does make sense for the owner of fashionphile to use her own platform to resell

 

[BrandSnob]

My advice to everyone regarding these resellers is just unfollow them on Instagram, YouTube Facebook, wherever it is you see these posts.
If enough people say ENOUGH! and stop following them and advising others to do the same then it'll eventually kill their business or at the very least lower their prices.
By following them and seeing items you want at hideous make-ups you are only upsetting yourselves and creating more traffic on their sites.
I say freeze them out, dont bother looking and definitely do not be tempted to buy through them-wait 6 months and you'll probably pick up the same item (if you still love it) on the pre-loved resale market.
Most big shoppers I know rotate their collections by selling through reputable consignment stores and pre-loved sites.
And if you dont still love or want the item six months or longer down the line?
Then maybe you never loved it at all but got carried away by the hype.

idk I kinda see that as turning the blind eye to an injustice. Ignoring a problem can be just as bad as facilitating it. I know I can’t take them down on my own but I don’t mind doing my part to damage them if I have the opportunity. And I think anyone who does buy from one should report them as well so that they can’t use that member of their gang anymore

 

[lallybelle]

Yeah the only way to make a profit on FP is to sell a highly sought after bag and maybe you'll break about even. As @gail13 said, sometimes people don't want to return to an SA so if they can cover their cost, they'll just sell it to FP. I guess that can be annoying too because FP marks it up instead of it going back to the store and back in "circulation" at regular prices.

It has never actually bothered me before, I mean no one NEEDS a Chanel and certainly no one is forcing anyone to buy at a higher price if they don't want to pay it. I have used resellers a few times when I couldn't find a particular SLG or whatever. My thing I usually do is calculate retail + my tax. If the price is around that or not much more I will do it as I would expect to pay fees etc. I will NOT get into the crap where they want 2200 over retail. Yes one reseller was selling a Rose Clair for 8999. at least they advertised the price so you knew not to even bother.

All I know is that it has never been as bad as this season, even for sought after bags. I do blame the SA's who give out the early intel as much as we all love to see it. These people do pre-orders, get on the lists etc. And by the time anyone else gets to ask their SA, It's already too late. I mean I asked all my SA's about a certain item. None has intel yet, however some tPFer's have reported their SA has already said the list is filled for that item. It's complete ********..imo.

 

[CheckIfTheresACoupon]

Since FP was brought up. I've always wondered how is it legal for them to 'misrepresent' the retail price of Chanel items to their customers?
I find the practice borderline unethical. The customer is being mislead into thinking they are getting a 'deal' or paying under retail when in fact theyre paying almost double.

 

[nat74]

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