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Did you find this to be heavy to carry because of the giant hardware? I've been traveling a lot lately and need a larger carry on, but my one experience with giant hardware was a day bag and I found it surprisingly heavy. Curious to know how you found your work bag to be? TIA :)


I was worried about that too, but the only time I felt it digging into my forearm was when I had 2 sodas and a water in it (bigger plastic bottles). Otherwise no problem at all. I had a bunch of stuff in it the whole trip and was overall super pleased with the weight. It fit over my shoulder just fine as well, even with a jacket. [emoji1]
 
I was worried about that too, but the only time I felt it digging into my forearm was when I had 2 sodas and a water in it (bigger plastic bottles). Otherwise no problem at all. I had a bunch of stuff in it the whole trip and was overall super pleased with the weight. It fit over my shoulder just fine as well, even with a jacket. [emoji1]

Great info! Thank you!
 
Hi, can anyone answer this question for me: What are my options? I bought a Balenciaga City before knowing enough about them. Now, far too late to initiate a dispute, I found it to be fake. I know, live and learn... but can I sell it at all? Not claiming it to be authentic? Is it unethical to sell it at all? Any thoughts? knowing it isn't authentic makes me not want to carry it, so I'd like to get rid of it. TIA!
Cute doggy! Sorry to hear about your dilemma. I am a newbie and will be interested to hear other's opinions as I think a lot of folks feel very strongly against fakes--without knowing all the pros and cons, I think you should be able to sell it listing it very clearly and repeatedly that it is a replica and not authentic, and then marking "replica" on the tag or interior, to try to keep someone from cheating an innocent person like yourself in the future...
 
Hi, can anyone answer this question for me: What are my options? I bought a Balenciaga City before knowing enough about them. Now, far too late to initiate a dispute, I found it to be fake. I know, live and learn... but can I sell it at all? Not claiming it to be authentic? Is it unethical to sell it at all? Any thoughts? knowing it isn't authentic makes me not want to carry it, so I'd like to get rid of it. TIA!


Hi, I was thinking about your question and took a look at Bbags on Mercari. There are a fair number of replicas on there for low prices. If you do want to sell as inspired, it may be a good option. From the comments, I think the buyers know (hopefully) they are purchasing a lookalike.
 
Hi, I was thinking about your question and took a look at Bbags on Mercari. There are a fair number of replicas on there for low prices. If you do want to sell as inspired, it may be a good option. From the comments, I think the buyers know (hopefully) they are purchasing a lookalike.

Thank you Catcook- I will check it out! I know I will still be out several hundred dollars, but as it is I am out the whole price I paid
 
Thank you Catcook- I will check it out! I know I will still be out several hundred dollars, but as it is I am out the whole price I paid

Am I wrong or have I read that it's actually illegal to sell a replica of certain companies? This statement is on Real Deal Collections website:

"Counterfeit items discovered will be destroyed and not returned to the consignor as federal law prohibits these items to be mailed."

I'd look into the legal aspects before I listed a counterfeit, even one listed as such.
 
Am I wrong or have I read that it's actually illegal to sell a replica of certain companies? This statement is on Real Deal Collections website:



"Counterfeit items discovered will be destroyed and not returned to the consignor as federal law prohibits these items to be mailed."



I'd look into the legal aspects before I listed a counterfeit, even one listed as such.


Oh gosh, that's another good point along w the ethical concerns. For me, it wouldn't be worth s few hundred bucks.
 
Cute doggy! Sorry to hear about your dilemma. I am a newbie and will be interested to hear other's opinions as I think a lot of folks feel very strongly against fakes--without knowing all the pros and cons, I think you should be able to sell it listing it very clearly and repeatedly that it is a replica and not authentic, and then marking "replica" on the tag or interior, to try to keep someone from cheating an innocent person like yourself in the future...

Where did you buy the bag? Most reputable consignors have a lifetime authenticity guarantee. If you bought it off of ebay, I would still see what my options are... I guess it depends on how long you've had it (months? a year?). The truth is, you never know until you try. I have returned things under the most unlikely of cirucumstances, even where there were no return policies. Of course I haven't done so frivolously or simply for buyer's remorse reasons, but if something is either counterfeit or or not as described in any way, then you have a favorable case for yourself. It just takes plausible grounds for the return, determination, persistence and being armed with al of the facts and information (receipts, emails, dates of transaction, etc). If you know who you bought it from, you can try contacting them directly if you still have the contact info. Even begrudgingly, some sellers on ebay will realize that taking a return is better than getting negative feedback. If that doesn't work, you can remind them that selling counterfeit items as authentic is a federal offense, and sometimes just being reminded that they have broken a law and could be reported is motivation enough, particularly if it is someone who is repeatedly selling fakes. They should be caught, but they don't want to be. If you're not up for all of that rigamarole, and try to resell yourself, I think you will be fine if you clearly state that it is a replica. Holy smokes, if Rebecca Minkoff hasn't been taken to court for all the Balenciaga and Chanel designs she's ripped off, you're not going to get taken to the slammer for honestly stating that something is a replica and trying to sell it!!
 
Where did you buy the bag? Most reputable consignors have a lifetime authenticity guarantee. If you bought it off of ebay, I would still see what my options are... I guess it depends on how long you've had it (months? a year?). The truth is, you never know until you try. I have returned things under the most unlikely of cirucumstances, even where there were no return policies. Of course I haven't done so frivolously or simply for buyer's remorse reasons, but if something is either counterfeit or or not as described in any way, then you have a favorable case for yourself. It just takes plausible grounds for the return, determination, persistence and being armed with al of the facts and information (receipts, emails, dates of transaction, etc). If you know who you bought it from, you can try contacting them directly if you still have the contact info. Even begrudgingly, some sellers on ebay will realize that taking a return is better than getting negative feedback. If that doesn't work, you can remind them that selling counterfeit items as authentic is a federal offense, and sometimes just being reminded that they have broken a law and could be reported is motivation enough, particularly if it is someone who is repeatedly selling fakes. They should be caught, but they don't want to be. If you're not up for all of that rigamarole, and try to resell yourself, I think you will be fine if you clearly state that it is a replica. Holy smokes, if Rebecca Minkoff hasn't been taken to court for all the Balenciaga and Chanel designs she's ripped off, you're not going to get taken to the slammer for honestly stating that something is a replica and trying to sell it!!

I bought it 6 months ago, in April, the seller claimed ignorance when I recently contacted her, said she had no idea, bought it used and later sold it, ebay and paypal have a time limit, which I had exceeded. So I just felt like a fool and swallowed the loss...
Now, today, I contacted paypal and spoke to someone who told me TOMORROW is the time limit for a refund dispute!!! I am so glad I brought this up again!! I have faith that paypal will come through for me-Yay!
Thanks to all who gave their input on this matter!
 
I bought it 6 months ago, in April, the seller claimed ignorance when I recently contacted her, said she had no idea, bought it used and later sold it, ebay and paypal have a time limit, which I had exceeded. So I just felt like a fool and swallowed the loss...
Now, today, I contacted paypal and spoke to someone who told me TOMORROW is the time limit for a refund dispute!!! I am so glad I brought this up again!! I have faith that paypal will come through for me-Yay!
Thanks to all who gave their input on this matter!

Good for you! Please keep us posted :smile1:
 
Where did you buy the bag? Most reputable consignors have a lifetime authenticity guarantee. If you bought it off of ebay, I would still see what my options are... I guess it depends on how long you've had it (months? a year?). The truth is, you never know until you try. I have returned things under the most unlikely of cirucumstances, even where there were no return policies. Of course I haven't done so frivolously or simply for buyer's remorse reasons, but if something is either counterfeit or or not as described in any way, then you have a favorable case for yourself. It just takes plausible grounds for the return, determination, persistence and being armed with al of the facts and information (receipts, emails, dates of transaction, etc). If you know who you bought it from, you can try contacting them directly if you still have the contact info. Even begrudgingly, some sellers on ebay will realize that taking a return is better than getting negative feedback. If that doesn't work, you can remind them that selling counterfeit items as authentic is a federal offense, and sometimes just being reminded that they have broken a law and could be reported is motivation enough, particularly if it is someone who is repeatedly selling fakes. They should be caught, but they don't want to be. If you're not up for all of that rigamarole, and try to resell yourself, I think you will be fine if you clearly state that it is a replica. Holy smokes, if Rebecca Minkoff hasn't been taken to court for all the Balenciaga and Chanel designs she's ripped off, you're not going to get taken to the slammer for honestly stating that something is a replica and trying to sell it!!
Awesome! so glad to hear!
 
Where did you buy the bag? Most reputable consignors have a lifetime authenticity guarantee. If you bought it off of ebay, I would still see what my options are... I guess it depends on how long you've had it (months? a year?). The truth is, you never know until you try. I have returned things under the most unlikely of cirucumstances, even where there were no return policies. Of course I haven't done so frivolously or simply for buyer's remorse reasons, but if something is either counterfeit or or not as described in any way, then you have a favorable case for yourself. It just takes plausible grounds for the return, determination, persistence and being armed with al of the facts and information (receipts, emails, dates of transaction, etc). If you know who you bought it from, you can try contacting them directly if you still have the contact info. Even begrudgingly, some sellers on ebay will realize that taking a return is better than getting negative feedback. If that doesn't work, you can remind them that selling counterfeit items as authentic is a federal offense, and sometimes just being reminded that they have broken a law and could be reported is motivation enough, particularly if it is someone who is repeatedly selling fakes. They should be caught, but they don't want to be. If you're not up for all of that rigamarole, and try to resell yourself, I think you will be fine if you clearly state that it is a replica. Holy smokes, if Rebecca Minkoff hasn't been taken to court for all the Balenciaga and Chanel designs she's ripped off, you're not going to get taken to the slammer for honestly stating that something is a replica and trying to sell it!!
s.tighe! :supacool:
 
My bal 2005 black city from RealDealCollection has arrived. Now I finally understand why bal fans r crazy about old leathers! Gosh the difference between this preloved n my 2014 bought from store r so obvious! I love my '05 already even though there r scuff on corners where colors had faded n also glazing issue. My question.....is it possible to reglaze?

Now that I've touch n feel good old leather, I am dying to find 04 egg plant First bag!
 
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