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#829
amber_j said:
Wow, that's rubbish! I hope you got a full refund each time.

I've had better experiences buying from the Le Bon Coin website when I still lived in France. But now I'm back in the UK I'll keep trying to make VC work for me. There are decent people on there and some great finds. I just have to avoid getting lulled into a sense of security because of how the site presents itself.
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Thank you! I always pay with paypal to be protected.

I too wonder how long pp will put up with all their issues. It's crazy to say the least.
 
#833
That would be fantastic, a PB platform!
I've recently started to sell my stuff at Designer Vintage. It were actually the same goods I posted on VC. The price you get is better, since you only pay for your ads. That said the risk is all yours when you buy or sell. It is a Dutch platform, but open to the world, or at least Europe. I had a buyer from Swiss, Germany, the UK and Slovenia. So far so good. I haven't bought anything yet, but I am eyeing a couple of bags right now. Will let you know if I buy anything.

but a PB platform :loveeyes:
 
#835
Hi everyone... My experience w VC is somewhat bittersweet and brief (thank goodness!).

So, I finally took the plunge and purchased a vintage Hermes Kelly two weeks ago. Before I made my decision I sought help from the fabulous Bababebi to authenticate the bag via pictures available on the VC website. The Kelly was authentic and overpriced in her opinion.

I managed to negotiate the price for £100 lower. Payment was made via PayPal.

VC received the bag 4 days after payment.

On Monday, I received an email from VC and said "item was not as described" - key does not fit the lock, unsewn seams and torn leather. VC had also attached some pictures to show the defects that were not shown in the original pictures on the website. VC had also lowered the price by another £100 but with these new flaws, I don't think I can go through w it. So, I cancelled the transaction and expected the worse. Thank my lucky stars, VC refunded me the same day but my bank only cleared it the next day.

All in all, I am disappointed but glad at the same time as VC, despite negative comments on tPF, is at least truthful in my case. Less can be said for the seller for withholding the flaws.

I will be searching again for that perfect vintage Kelly... But not from this website.
 
#836
I make my first purchased with VC 2 days ago and the status show "your order has been processed", payment made.

I also found the seller, selling exactly the same bag on eBay.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Authentic-Celine-Nano-Luggage-Tricolor-Leather-Bag-/141774080855

My payment already went through and she still hasn't take it out from eBay yet, very popular item, already has 53 bids now. (1 bid from me, I don't know what I was thinking and bid it :sweatdrop: )Time left 1day and 12 hours, last time I checked.
Is that mean she got decided to sell the item if eBay got higher bid price? And let me with 30days no shipment from her and cancel it from VC?

I don't know what to do now. Money already went through from my paypal.

I am so regret that I didn't come here first, after reading all the experience here, I wouldn't even have a though to shop it from VC.
 
#837
mstun said:
I make my first purchased with VC 2 days ago and the status show "your order has been processed", payment made.



I also found the seller, selling exactly the same bag on eBay.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Authentic-Celine-Nano-Luggage-Tricolor-Leather-Bag-/141774080855



My payment already went through and she still hasn't take it out from eBay yet, very popular item, already has 53 bids now. (1 bid from me, I don't know what I was thinking and bid it :sweatdrop: )Time left 1day and 12 hours, last time I checked.

Is that mean she got decided to sell the item if eBay got higher bid price? And let me with 30days no shipment from her and cancel it from VC?



I don't know what to do now. Money already went through from my paypal.



I am so regret that I didn't come here first, after reading all the experience here, I wouldn't even have a though to shop it from VC.
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I can't view her ebay feedback from my iPhone but it looks bad. Maybe it's a blessing she might sell it to someone else?

I have received four flawed/faulty/damaged items in a row from different sellers on vc and I am seriously considering not to buy from anyone on vc anymore. I also sell there from my own collection and things I have not used. I think I must be a unicorn on vc, one of the few honest sellers there. Or so it seems. Very disturbing and it reflects badly on all sellers there.
 
#838
mstun said:
I make my first purchased with VC 2 days ago and the status show "your order has been processed", payment made.



I also found the seller, selling exactly the same bag on eBay.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Authentic-Celine-Nano-Luggage-Tricolor-Leather-Bag-/141774080855



My payment already went through and she still hasn't take it out from eBay yet, very popular item, already has 53 bids now. (1 bid from me, I don't know what I was thinking and bid it :sweatdrop: )Time left 1day and 12 hours, last time I checked.

Is that mean she got decided to sell the item if eBay got higher bid price? And let me with 30days no shipment from her and cancel it from VC?



I don't know what to do now. Money already went through from my paypal.



I am so regret that I didn't come here first, after reading all the experience here, I wouldn't even have a though to shop it from VC.
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I can't edit but I meant to say I can't see detailed feedback, just the less than appealing low percentage.
 
#839
Sorry to hear!!

And also sorry to share that I bought a pair of shoes about 2 weeks ago now and there is no sign of the seller...
When I posted a question on her item she immediately replied and posted extra pics, I pretty much immediately bought the item and never heard from her...meaning she has yet to post what I paid for!!
It is so utterly frustrating to say the least [emoji37]

But yes, sometimes these situations might be blessings in disguise.
 
#840
lovely64 said:
I can't view her ebay feedback from my iPhone but it looks bad. Maybe it's a blessing she might sell it to someone else?

I have received four flawed/faulty/damaged items in a row from different sellers on vc and I am seriously considering not to buy from anyone on vc anymore. I also sell there from my own collection and things I have not used. I think I must be a unicorn on vc, one of the few honest sellers there. Or so it seems. Very disturbing and it reflects badly on all sellers there.
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I know what you mean, it is a blessing. :woohoo: Now I kind of wish that she sell it to somebody on eBay. And I have a feeling that she will sell it via eBay coz still got 14hrs to go for bid and price is very close to what I paid at VC and less commision and faster of course.

She didn't reply my comment on VC but she posted 2 new items yesterday. May be she is waiting from eBay to get higher price. :sneaky:

This is the item she is selling on eBay, post it again cause the link above seem not working.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/141774080855
 
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