There was another thread recently (unfortunately I can't remember where) in which another poster complained that Fashionphile had turned a bag down for not being authentic. The poster said they bought the bag (it may have been Chanel) at the boutique and knew it was authentic, and when they pressed Fashionphile, the people there admitted the issue was wear, not authenticity. I don't remember all the details, but it does seem that Fashionphile has a history of doing this.
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That's not quite what happened, as I recall from reading that thread (it's in the Ebay subforum, I believe). I think Fashionphile said that the way that particular bag was manufactured made it more likely that a potential buyer would question authenticity - I don't think they called an authentic bag fake.
You're probably recalling it better than me! I thought the poster said the bag was originally declined for authenticity and after the poster pushed for more info, Fashionphile said it wasn't for that reason. But I clearly don't remember all the details!
It's this thread: http://forum.purseblog.com/ebay-forum/very-bad-experience-with-fashionphile-909395.html
The consignor wasn't told the bag was fake though that seems to be how she interpreted it.
The consignor wasn't told the bag was fake though that seems to be how she interpreted it.
Hi, this is a question for those who consign their stuff - what happen to your UNSOLD items after the 30% discount period? Return to you or listed on their 'outlet'?? I was eyeing something and it disappeared from their website after that. 
I don't believe it was sold ..
I don't believe it was sold ..hi ladies... Am a bit confused about their consignment offers...
So for example if it says "consignment offer between $100-$200" is that estimated? So if there any chance I would get paid out for less then $100 without my consent?
I'm a bit nervous to send some items because even though the minimum payout seems fair for most items I consigned a few things with shop-hers recently and their consignment estimate was reasonable but they ended up lowering the price so I got much less then the minimum estimated. thanks!
So for example if it says "consignment offer between $100-$200" is that estimated? So if there any chance I would get paid out for less then $100 without my consent?
I'm a bit nervous to send some items because even though the minimum payout seems fair for most items I consigned a few things with shop-hers recently and their consignment estimate was reasonable but they ended up lowering the price so I got much less then the minimum estimated. thanks!
Be careful with this shop! My items have been there for a week. I have been emailing and calling and no accurate response. Their customer service department is rude and they yelled at me when I called them out about their 36-48 hr check in/payout policy and their vague response.
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I finally booked Fedex to pick up the bag. It costs me $300. Fashionphile didn't want to drop the bag at Fedex and didn't even want to make a phone call to local Fedex to pick up. I personally called Fedex in the US and sent remote pick up request to Fedex in Australia to pick up. So far I still have doubts about authenticity as I resent all photos ( more than 30 photosto Carol Diva) and she said she couldn't see any problems with the bag. I will get third party opinion when I receive the bag from Fedex. If it turns out to be authentic I believe Fashionphile rejected the bag for other issues as they couldn't honor the quote.
I would say this is common commercial activities. I am surprised they returned the bag to you rather than lowering the quote.
I have shipped quite a few bags to both Fashionphile and Yoogis. Fashionphile has frequently lowered down the quoted price recently. I shipped my small Chanel boy to them it was quoted $3100 and when they received they quoted $2500 due to the wear at all edges and perfume scent. I accepted the final quote as I don't want any return hassles.They said the bag is not in excellent condition but checked in as very good condition. The bag is still selling on their website for $4250. A week later I shipped the medium Chanel boy to them and price quoted was $3800 and they reduced it to $3200. So far I haven't seen this bag being listed on their website yet. I understand they have to make money however I did sent photos of bottoms or corners. It is quite frustrating that they keep doing this I think it's their common commercial practice.
I have shipped quite a few bags to both Fashionphile and Yoogis. Fashionphile has frequently lowered down the quoted price recently. I shipped my small Chanel boy to them it was quoted $3100 and when they received they quoted $2500 due to the wear at all edges and perfume scent. I accepted the final quote as I don't want any return hassles.They said the bag is not in excellent condition but checked in as very good condition. The bag is still selling on their website for $4250. A week later I shipped the medium Chanel boy to them and price quoted was $3800 and they reduced it to $3200. So far I haven't seen this bag being listed on their website yet. I understand they have to make money however I did sent photos of bottoms or corners. It is quite frustrating that they keep doing this I think it's their common commercial practice.
A bit confused as to why you would resend the photos to Carol Diva when in your first post you expressed doubts about her authentication. Also unsure why, given your other posts expressing dissatisfaction with Fashionphile in other posts, you keep sending them bags to sell for you.
I don't trust Carol Diva as she claims to be an expert in all brands and I don't think one person is capable. There are several stories where she has been incorrect. If you get a second opinion, I suggest going to a different authenticator - one who specializes in H. I always use bababebi as H is the sole brand she specializes in.
I would contact Bababebi for Hermes as she is one of the best experts
around, IMO..
When you get the bag back take it to Hermes for spa treatment. If it isnt authentic they wont service it. There is your authentication. Personally I have seen bags on Fashionphile over the years that I thought looked questionable (thats not to say they were fakes, I dont know) . In other words trust few. I would go straight to Hermes.