I never wanted both the bags and funds back. I did want anex to cover this chargeback of course and I wanted this scammer to be found and for the police to recover the stolen bags and prosecute this lady as anybody would want if they were scammed.
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I never wanted both the bags and funds back. I did want anex to cover this chargeback of course and I wanted this scammer to be found and for the police to recover the stolen bags and prosecute this lady as anybody would want if they were scammed.
Hi Beenburned one of my favorite people on the forum I hope you read my update I'm sorry I didn't update sooner but I couldn't update while they were investigating and after I never saw anymore posts on her. Also I think there is some confusion but I did have an actual police officer involved I did file an actual police report with Millburn township and I never got back the stolen bags. I had my daughter in February and as you can imagine with now 2 under 2 I haven't even had a second to shower alone! None the less check my emails or this post. I never saw any of these other posts and I'm sorry for that or I would've updated sooner. If you want the detective who is a real police officer info to contact him to verify I filed a actual report s d he was working on my case I am happy to provide his info. With this case I never used an outside investigator. Only actual police officers. My last case with Max pawn I used actual police officers, FBI and a private detective.
Linda! Can you please update everyone as you met me in person at my store and I updated you on this case. I need people to know I genuinely got scammed. I got back the chargeback but not the bags. I'm sorry for not updating everyone after the police did their investigation but I genuinely didn't see any other posts come through to my email or I would've written. Baby brain made me just want to move on after the police didn't prosecute anyone. I was just over it and exhausted.
Because everything being talked about was false. you especially was so sure i stole the bags or has something to do with it . i haven't seen this thread since yesterday and do you know how hurtful it was for the fact i cooperated with her detective and helped and for people that i have never met to go on about me and framed me as a thief or as an accomplice . you went a copied my goddady server information with my address and full name and everything . what did you want to accomplish . i have attorney looking into this because i will not have my reputation to be this way online. You claimed to be a good person and helping but you wasnt sure about anything you wrote.
Regardless of this or any seller's stated innocence / lack of involvement with crime, I would not buy from a business knowing they would sell a bag,or potentially accept a buyer's money for a bag they have not seen in person, held in their possession, or required records of serial numbers before posting for sale, to avoid dealing in stolen goods.
Just my personal feelings about responsible business practices.
I wish everyone involved safe, honest and responsible transactions going forward.
Just my personal feelings about responsible business practices.
I wish everyone involved safe, honest and responsible transactions going forward.
Wow. I just want to personally vouch for the OP whom I have personally met through her consignment business and now consider her a friend. She's a fellow bag lover like myself so we enjoy our purse chats. I trust her completely and drop off bags without a worry (and I never do that) with my precious babies lol. (Oh in fact I'll be dropping off another on Monday) I know that she never did recover the stolen bags so I'm not sure who started up that talk. I'm not familiar with anyone else involved but just wanted to make a comment regarding op's character. I'm a trusted member here since 2006 and eBay seller for 15 years
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Been burned was fact finding, trying to help the op who posted in a public forum in distress, responding to information provided to her. At no point was there intent to harm or ruin a reputation. She has saved many innocent people who otherwise would not know a scam until it is too late.
Your Godaddy information, as you put it, is public information available on whois.com. Anyone can look up the registration and owner's name of any website. It's available to anyone on the internet. As far as defaming your character, anyone can speculate about any business practices online for the purpose of protecting other consumers. Defamation suits for online posts are pretty unlikely.
As far as cooperating with the police, I certainly hope you would. You would have been in receipt of stolen property, which is a crime. Good thing you didn't actually have those stolen bags.
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Thank you ladies I love all my TPF handbag lovers and your constant support. Beenburned you are one of a kind and always go above and beyond to help anyone in need and I can't thank you enough for the times you have helped me. As far as Lynda she emailed me yesterday and we went back and forth a bit.
from "Lynda"
Hi, this Lynda . Owner of Luxurysnob. We spoke over a year ago regarding the stolen bags from your store . I wanted to give you a heads up regarding the purse blog thread you opened regarding the case . The thread is basically about defaming my name and most people assuming that i came to your store and stole your bags . My name was mentions by you and multiple people including my website login server ids and even my address . I am basically being talked about as if i did something or i was indeed the person that stole your bags . I sent you pics of the blue CHANEL bag and confirmed with you that , that was not your bag and i had just purchased it but theres pics of me on there claiming That was the bag . I wanted to let you know I am in the process of getting an internet law attorney because this affecting me personally because I know i didn't do anything and i tried to help you but obviously that didn't help me because you went back and told what i told about the situation and everybody claiming my store didnt make sense. I cant have my name on the internet in such negative matter because I did not do anything . If someone came to your store to sell a bag that you dont know it's stolen , how is that your fault ? I am not sure if the thread can be removed by you since you started it but I really wanted to let you know that if you hear anything from my attorney , the issue is not regarding you but it's regarding mostly what the other people Are saying about which is false . I can prove i didn't do anything because i was never at your store and or even knew about your store till you contacted .me . So they will be calling you to request information from you to try to resolve this issue . Thanks for your time .
Response from me:
Unfortunately once posts are put up and a certain amount of people comment on them, they are unable to be deleted. I said exactly what happened to me and what you said to me verbatim. As far as what other people say, I have no control over that... nor do I know who they are. If your attorney contacts TPF I'm sure all member's information is protected and private.
As far as the blue bag, I wanted to clarify with you that you told me it is a 20 series but that bag is clearly a Bleu Roi patent classic from 2013. Chanel only puts out certain bags each season, they did not put out a blue patent classic medium with the serial number you stated. However, I really do not care as this is years after the fact and I did not get back my bags but I was reimbursed by Amex and that is all that matters now. When this whole situation was happening, I tried to talk to you and discuss (which I told all of the ladies). There is a large handbag group on the Purse forum and these ladies do talk and that really cannot be controlled.
I saw the thread again today myself and updated it. I stated that I was working with real police officers and they did contact you but the bags were never found. All I can do is state the truth and that is all I have done.
Lynda:
Thanks . I did show you the serial number of the bag and it was purchased this year so that wasnt true because i had the bag and it was 20 series . My attorney is working on it and neither the less will contact you because in order for me to case there has to be proof that i didnt do anything as they said . I am sorry it has to resurface for you but i have to what i have to do for me . Thanks .
Me:
Thanks for responding. You never showed me the serial number, you just told me the number and sent me a photo of a bag in dim lighting. Chanel never made a blue patent 20 series.
I posted the thread right when she stole the bags from me, I did not know it had any association with you... nor did I say that it did. Your name was brought up by another member when they bags were seen on your Instagram. As far as a lawyer contacting me, I would only be able to state exactly what happened which is what I did on the Purse Forum.
Lynda:
You really need to stop with that story . The bag i had was not the same color as the bag that was stolen . And i keep telling you that and you know that . Mine was navy urs was blue and mine was made in the 20 series because i bought it . And you can confirm that with CHANEL . I do the same thing you know and i know CHANEL just as well . You have prolonged the story of believing that this too bags are the same colors and i told you multiple times they are not the same color of blue . Because mind was navy . I didnt show you a picture in dim light , thats the actual picture of the bag . Stop trying to make it something it's not . Theres nothing dim about this pic above and thats the same bag . You knew that and it's not hard to tell from the picture . I am only explaining my self now because you still believe that i had your bag and i dont or never did . I dont steal from people and especially not from people doing the same thing as me . I never had the girls bags and that was the truth . And the two CHANEL bags was not the same . It doesn't take much to realize that . So yes CHANEL made 20 series in navy . Which was the one i had
Me:
The picture you sent me was in dim lighting with a drink in front if it. I don't really care anymore im just telling you they did not make bleu roi 20 series and you never sent me clear pics of the bag nor did you send me pictures of the box, booklet detail number or anything of that sort. I got one photo from inside a restaurant or bar and you told me the serial number.
At this point I don't care and I don't think the situation was handled properly. The police never recovered the bags and the consignor was never caught. It's a shame. And then you blocked me which made it seem even more off. But again I don't really care at this point.
The post was written the ladies found my bags which were confirmed to be my stolen bags on your Instagram. They did nothing but try to help. And everything I stated on there was true.
The purseforum isn't the enemy it's the scammer who is. I would probably try to have your lawyer go after her as she is the one consigning stolen bags with you which made that whole post happen. She's the one who dragged you into this not TPF people.
I hope they catch the scammer that would be nice so you could post that to the ladies
Lynda:
I never blocked you . You blocked me and when i found out thats when i did . And there was nothing i could have done as the only information i had about the seller was her phone which i gave to the detective . You wrote what i told you when i spoke with the thief which was in appropriate cuz the way you wrote it sounded like i lied but thats what i was told . At the end of the day , you was more accusing me than than believing that i was trying to help . It's a done deal so let's just leave it as such but my lawyer will still contact you nevertheless because in order to prove that my character is being defamed i need to prove what they were saying is not true which is not . It's funny cuz if i had refused to cooperate it would has been a different story . I. Cant blame the thief for the comments people made on the blog and the fact that what i was telling you regarding an investigation was being posted on a blog.
from "Lynda"
Hi, this Lynda . Owner of Luxurysnob. We spoke over a year ago regarding the stolen bags from your store . I wanted to give you a heads up regarding the purse blog thread you opened regarding the case . The thread is basically about defaming my name and most people assuming that i came to your store and stole your bags . My name was mentions by you and multiple people including my website login server ids and even my address . I am basically being talked about as if i did something or i was indeed the person that stole your bags . I sent you pics of the blue CHANEL bag and confirmed with you that , that was not your bag and i had just purchased it but theres pics of me on there claiming That was the bag . I wanted to let you know I am in the process of getting an internet law attorney because this affecting me personally because I know i didn't do anything and i tried to help you but obviously that didn't help me because you went back and told what i told about the situation and everybody claiming my store didnt make sense. I cant have my name on the internet in such negative matter because I did not do anything . If someone came to your store to sell a bag that you dont know it's stolen , how is that your fault ? I am not sure if the thread can be removed by you since you started it but I really wanted to let you know that if you hear anything from my attorney , the issue is not regarding you but it's regarding mostly what the other people Are saying about which is false . I can prove i didn't do anything because i was never at your store and or even knew about your store till you contacted .me . So they will be calling you to request information from you to try to resolve this issue . Thanks for your time .
Response from me:
Unfortunately once posts are put up and a certain amount of people comment on them, they are unable to be deleted. I said exactly what happened to me and what you said to me verbatim. As far as what other people say, I have no control over that... nor do I know who they are. If your attorney contacts TPF I'm sure all member's information is protected and private.
As far as the blue bag, I wanted to clarify with you that you told me it is a 20 series but that bag is clearly a Bleu Roi patent classic from 2013. Chanel only puts out certain bags each season, they did not put out a blue patent classic medium with the serial number you stated. However, I really do not care as this is years after the fact and I did not get back my bags but I was reimbursed by Amex and that is all that matters now. When this whole situation was happening, I tried to talk to you and discuss (which I told all of the ladies). There is a large handbag group on the Purse forum and these ladies do talk and that really cannot be controlled.
I saw the thread again today myself and updated it. I stated that I was working with real police officers and they did contact you but the bags were never found. All I can do is state the truth and that is all I have done.
Lynda:
Thanks . I did show you the serial number of the bag and it was purchased this year so that wasnt true because i had the bag and it was 20 series . My attorney is working on it and neither the less will contact you because in order for me to case there has to be proof that i didnt do anything as they said . I am sorry it has to resurface for you but i have to what i have to do for me . Thanks .
Me:
Thanks for responding. You never showed me the serial number, you just told me the number and sent me a photo of a bag in dim lighting. Chanel never made a blue patent 20 series.
I posted the thread right when she stole the bags from me, I did not know it had any association with you... nor did I say that it did. Your name was brought up by another member when they bags were seen on your Instagram. As far as a lawyer contacting me, I would only be able to state exactly what happened which is what I did on the Purse Forum.
Lynda:
You really need to stop with that story . The bag i had was not the same color as the bag that was stolen . And i keep telling you that and you know that . Mine was navy urs was blue and mine was made in the 20 series because i bought it . And you can confirm that with CHANEL . I do the same thing you know and i know CHANEL just as well . You have prolonged the story of believing that this too bags are the same colors and i told you multiple times they are not the same color of blue . Because mind was navy . I didnt show you a picture in dim light , thats the actual picture of the bag . Stop trying to make it something it's not . Theres nothing dim about this pic above and thats the same bag . You knew that and it's not hard to tell from the picture . I am only explaining my self now because you still believe that i had your bag and i dont or never did . I dont steal from people and especially not from people doing the same thing as me . I never had the girls bags and that was the truth . And the two CHANEL bags was not the same . It doesn't take much to realize that . So yes CHANEL made 20 series in navy . Which was the one i had
Me:
The picture you sent me was in dim lighting with a drink in front if it. I don't really care anymore im just telling you they did not make bleu roi 20 series and you never sent me clear pics of the bag nor did you send me pictures of the box, booklet detail number or anything of that sort. I got one photo from inside a restaurant or bar and you told me the serial number.
At this point I don't care and I don't think the situation was handled properly. The police never recovered the bags and the consignor was never caught. It's a shame. And then you blocked me which made it seem even more off. But again I don't really care at this point.
The post was written the ladies found my bags which were confirmed to be my stolen bags on your Instagram. They did nothing but try to help. And everything I stated on there was true.
The purseforum isn't the enemy it's the scammer who is. I would probably try to have your lawyer go after her as she is the one consigning stolen bags with you which made that whole post happen. She's the one who dragged you into this not TPF people.
I hope they catch the scammer that would be nice so you could post that to the ladies
Lynda:
I never blocked you . You blocked me and when i found out thats when i did . And there was nothing i could have done as the only information i had about the seller was her phone which i gave to the detective . You wrote what i told you when i spoke with the thief which was in appropriate cuz the way you wrote it sounded like i lied but thats what i was told . At the end of the day , you was more accusing me than than believing that i was trying to help . It's a done deal so let's just leave it as such but my lawyer will still contact you nevertheless because in order to prove that my character is being defamed i need to prove what they were saying is not true which is not . It's funny cuz if i had refused to cooperate it would has been a different story . I. Cant blame the thief for the comments people made on the blog and the fact that what i was telling you regarding an investigation was being posted on a blog.
Me:
I'm not sure how you proving anything to your lawyer involves me but I would highly suggest having him go after the scammer who had you post my bags. I never accused you of anything I just stated exactly what was happening on there.
The post would never had been made if she had not had you list stolen handbags so technically those comments were written because of her. The whole situation happened because of her. The ladies were nice enough to help me find my bags posted on your IG.
Your website clearly states :
Originated December 2013, Luxurysnob is an upcoming online consignment shop on the rise. Founder and CEO Lynda O, located in NYC wanted to create a one stop shop for fashion lovers who loves to enjoy shopping from the comfort of their home. We know that shopping for pre-owned luxury items isnt easy and nothing will ruin your day faster than finding out that the handbag you bought on a website turns out to be a replica. Authenticity is the cornerstone of Luxurysnob. We staff in-house professionals and apparel experts that ensure every item sold is 100% authentic and in Re-sellable condition.
All items are put through a multi-point, brand-specific authentication process by a team of luxury experts headed by our Director of Authentication & Brand Compliance. We inspect all goods for appropriate brand markings, date codes, serial tags and hologram stickers. Everything passes through our strict authenticity tests before it is Released into daily sales.
NOTE: Luxurysnob does not accept fake or counterfeit merchandise of any kind. If we suspect that a submitted consignment is inauthentic we will contact the consignor for proof of purchase. Counterfeit items discovered will be destroyed and not returned to the consignor, as federal law prohibits these items to be mailed.All items are Guaranteed 100% Authentic or your full money back. All items are reviewed carefully and if there is something suspicious additional information will be requested! One of our key goals is creating the Ultimate client experience. We verify that our clients items are received as described. Our goal is to provide our clients items that are high in demand by supplying them with some of the best pieces in the preowned industry. Thanks for your continued support and be sure to catch all the great amazing deals!
But yet you posted these 3 bags without authenticating without having enough photos to authenticate without seeing them in person and without confirming authenticity. All you had was a phone number? You also did not even know who was consigning them and you had no way to prove she was a valid consignor who owned the bags. You only had 4 photos of each bag? No serial numbers? I'm sure that's why the whole situation seemed very off and still seems very off.
I'm not accusing nor do I really care but facts are facts. And I don't think I'll be any help helping you prove anything to your lawyer.
It's your responsibility to prove whatever you need to prove and I would focus on prosecuting the scammer to clear your name if that's important to you.
I never got my bags back, the scammer got away with the crime and unfortunately that's how the cookie crumbles sometimes
Lynda:
I remember telling you that i posted the bag because she was in NYC as my self so when i had a buyer i was going to physically get the bag . I only posted it because i wanted to see if i had any potentially buyers . So yes i can post items without seeing . Doesn't mean i wont when i have a potential buyer . Dont question her i do things and theres nothing off about that . And yes she texted the pics to my phone . Whether i saw the serial number or not , it wouldn't have meant anything or it would t have told me it was stolen either . I dont need to clear my name for anything because i did that when i spoke to the detective and have him my information and everything needed . I am sorry it happened to you and i helped you as much i could . If you didnt get your bags back then thats the detective fault on the case not me. It's easy to track someone phone number which he claimed he did and got an address so i am not sure how they couldn't find anything . So we can leave everything as that . I helped because some people wouldn't have even agreed to do it .
I'm not sure how you proving anything to your lawyer involves me but I would highly suggest having him go after the scammer who had you post my bags. I never accused you of anything I just stated exactly what was happening on there.
The post would never had been made if she had not had you list stolen handbags so technically those comments were written because of her. The whole situation happened because of her. The ladies were nice enough to help me find my bags posted on your IG.
Your website clearly states :
Originated December 2013, Luxurysnob is an upcoming online consignment shop on the rise. Founder and CEO Lynda O, located in NYC wanted to create a one stop shop for fashion lovers who loves to enjoy shopping from the comfort of their home. We know that shopping for pre-owned luxury items isnt easy and nothing will ruin your day faster than finding out that the handbag you bought on a website turns out to be a replica. Authenticity is the cornerstone of Luxurysnob. We staff in-house professionals and apparel experts that ensure every item sold is 100% authentic and in Re-sellable condition.
All items are put through a multi-point, brand-specific authentication process by a team of luxury experts headed by our Director of Authentication & Brand Compliance. We inspect all goods for appropriate brand markings, date codes, serial tags and hologram stickers. Everything passes through our strict authenticity tests before it is Released into daily sales.
NOTE: Luxurysnob does not accept fake or counterfeit merchandise of any kind. If we suspect that a submitted consignment is inauthentic we will contact the consignor for proof of purchase. Counterfeit items discovered will be destroyed and not returned to the consignor, as federal law prohibits these items to be mailed.All items are Guaranteed 100% Authentic or your full money back. All items are reviewed carefully and if there is something suspicious additional information will be requested! One of our key goals is creating the Ultimate client experience. We verify that our clients items are received as described. Our goal is to provide our clients items that are high in demand by supplying them with some of the best pieces in the preowned industry. Thanks for your continued support and be sure to catch all the great amazing deals!
But yet you posted these 3 bags without authenticating without having enough photos to authenticate without seeing them in person and without confirming authenticity. All you had was a phone number? You also did not even know who was consigning them and you had no way to prove she was a valid consignor who owned the bags. You only had 4 photos of each bag? No serial numbers? I'm sure that's why the whole situation seemed very off and still seems very off.
I'm not accusing nor do I really care but facts are facts. And I don't think I'll be any help helping you prove anything to your lawyer.
It's your responsibility to prove whatever you need to prove and I would focus on prosecuting the scammer to clear your name if that's important to you.
I never got my bags back, the scammer got away with the crime and unfortunately that's how the cookie crumbles sometimes
Lynda:
I remember telling you that i posted the bag because she was in NYC as my self so when i had a buyer i was going to physically get the bag . I only posted it because i wanted to see if i had any potentially buyers . So yes i can post items without seeing . Doesn't mean i wont when i have a potential buyer . Dont question her i do things and theres nothing off about that . And yes she texted the pics to my phone . Whether i saw the serial number or not , it wouldn't have meant anything or it would t have told me it was stolen either . I dont need to clear my name for anything because i did that when i spoke to the detective and have him my information and everything needed . I am sorry it happened to you and i helped you as much i could . If you didnt get your bags back then thats the detective fault on the case not me. It's easy to track someone phone number which he claimed he did and got an address so i am not sure how they couldn't find anything . So we can leave everything as that . I helped because some people wouldn't have even agreed to do it .
Okay so just so we are clear that's the correspondences between her and on Friday.
Lots of people follow Instagram accounts that sell merchandise but please be aware there is a BIG DIFFERENCE between a RESELLER and a REPOSTER (one who just posts people's pics)
I agree that items need to be checked or properly authenticated before posting them for sale. That's your job as a seller if you care about the reputation of your business.
Okay so now as far as my bleu roi medium classic that was stolen and then believed to be shown on Lynda while she was on vacation, I would like to show some pictures to further verify the claims.
Mind you this pic of Lynda on vacation was posted the same time my stolen handbags were posted on her page and my bleu roi was never posted for sale on there.
Lots of people follow Instagram accounts that sell merchandise but please be aware there is a BIG DIFFERENCE between a RESELLER and a REPOSTER (one who just posts people's pics)
I agree that items need to be checked or properly authenticated before posting them for sale. That's your job as a seller if you care about the reputation of your business.
Okay so now as far as my bleu roi medium classic that was stolen and then believed to be shown on Lynda while she was on vacation, I would like to show some pictures to further verify the claims.
Mind you this pic of Lynda on vacation was posted the same time my stolen handbags were posted on her page and my bleu roi was never posted for sale on there.
Okay so lets just take a look at these bags. The bleu roi in medium is the bag that was stolen from me, this is shown with flash because it is very bright. The 20 series blue Lynda is talking about was a dark navy patent leather bag (she sent me a picture on friday of a different bag, not the same picture she sent a year ago which was taken in a restaurant or bar with very dark lighting and a drink in front of the bag, anyway and this navy bag she sent a photo of looks pretty off too me too) I have included a photo of the IG picture in question with a close up of the bag she is wearing.
As you can tell the navy 2014 20 series blue was a dark dark muted navy color. The bag she is wearing you can see is bright even though it is covered by her shadow.
Just for reference.
Also had someone thought I was wearing their stolen handbag I would've provided at least 30 photos of the bag, along with the box photos, serial number photos and receipt photos (which she should have since she "bought it from the store") but I got none of that. Just 1 photo in a dark room and was told the serial number over the phone, I never received a photo of any serial numbers. I would do everything possible to clarify that situation had it had been me but that was not done so of course I felt like the whole situation was just very off. So here are photos for you all to see. IF there is anything I am versed in it is Chanel.
As you can tell the navy 2014 20 series blue was a dark dark muted navy color. The bag she is wearing you can see is bright even though it is covered by her shadow.
Just for reference.
Also had someone thought I was wearing their stolen handbag I would've provided at least 30 photos of the bag, along with the box photos, serial number photos and receipt photos (which she should have since she "bought it from the store") but I got none of that. Just 1 photo in a dark room and was told the serial number over the phone, I never received a photo of any serial numbers. I would do everything possible to clarify that situation had it had been me but that was not done so of course I felt like the whole situation was just very off. So here are photos for you all to see. IF there is anything I am versed in it is Chanel.
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