I have offered $810, plus there is $40 shipping. then I used $30 promotion code, total cost me $820. when i received invoice, it scared me. not sure if i can pass import tax??
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I have offered $810, plus there is $40 shipping. then I used $30 promotion code, total cost me $820. when i received invoice, it scared me. not sure if i can pass import tax??
I'm guessing they will let it go because it's not that much over 800. Good luck.
It is frustrating trying to sell with them. I think the offer they give you (for selling your own item!) completely depends on the CS agent who views it. I have tried to list several items with them for prices similar to what comps have sold for in the past on their site, but they will allow me to list for much lower. I have a really good condition all leather garden party in a desirable color and their offers were $1700 --> $1750 --> $1900, which is basically nothing after their 30% commission. I went through the same thing listing my M/L CF, they offered very low 3 times, I deleted the submission and submitted again and they accepted it for $1,000 more than their previous offer with the same photos and description. I currently have an offer for it for $100 less than my listing price and it has only been up for one day. Has anyone else had a similar experience listing items with them more than once and getting very different listing price offers from VC?
Other items I suggest a price that I think is maybe a little high and they accept it right away. It is odd.
Other items I suggest a price that I think is maybe a little high and they accept it right away. It is odd.
I have had the same experince. I did not know that you could try again with items that were previously not accepted. I tried to list a Hermes GM shawl, in near mint condition, in a rested rare and desirable design and cw. The price they offered was ridiculous. And I have sold shawls like it before for good prices. They are just so difficult to deal with. I think I will try again w the shawl though.
You should. I re-listed 2 items that they rejected, the second time they accepted them for my asking price and they sold quickly. The other item was accepted for my asking price on my second try as I mentioned. I think they care more about low price than value. It is kind of a hassle, but at least once it is sold the process is simple.
VC has its faults - mostly involving the time it takes to get things done.
Being in the EU it has the advantage of no customs/import charges.
VC makes a lot of its authentication of goods that it handles.
Have members found that to be reliable?
Being in the EU it has the advantage of no customs/import charges.
VC makes a lot of its authentication of goods that it handles.
Have members found that to be reliable?
No, obvious fakes are listed all of the time. You have to be extremely careful. They are also supposed to verify the condition and they do a terrible job at that. It's a great idea in theory. But they do a terrible job and charge high fees for their service. It seems to be getting worse over time.
I have seen a multiple of fake Chanel scarves and fake Fendi baguettes on the site. I am some what of on an expert on those two items you see. These are obvious fakes.
I have bought 3 Dolce Gabanna dresses, 2 were perfect but the 3rd was covered in ink stains, how could they miss that? Customer service is probably well meaning but slow and painful.
I also bought a Chanel reissue but it was never sent to Vestiaire as I believe the seller sold it else where. I was out of pocket for 3 weeks. Now I have decided they are too much stress & I am never going to shop there again
I have bought 3 Dolce Gabanna dresses, 2 were perfect but the 3rd was covered in ink stains, how could they miss that? Customer service is probably well meaning but slow and painful.
I also bought a Chanel reissue but it was never sent to Vestiaire as I believe the seller sold it else where. I was out of pocket for 3 weeks. Now I have decided they are too much stress & I am never going to shop there again
VC with due diligence is a more attractive proposition if you live in the EU
The highly regarded sites like fashionphile can bring uncertain import charges for those of us in EU
The highly regarded sites like fashionphile can bring uncertain import charges for those of us in EU
I wish we had access to a wider number of sites...If I were in the US I would definitely buy off Fashionphile and the like, but Europeans don't have many choices when it comes to preloved handbags...