Who else has been scammed by Fake Hermes Bag

[sydgirl]

From reading OP 5 years ago's post and this thread's so many twists and abnormally dramatic development, it makes me wonder whether this public forum with freely shared authentication on high-end bags is benefiting certain "end-customers" in the dark side. Just a thought.

Clearly you dont work or have too much time on your hands lovely. Between working full time and enjoying spending time with family and friends, no way would i remember every post ive made on here, let alone 5 years ago... and i dont post often. But obviously you do.
Its pretty disgusting the witch hunt thats happening here and from adults! And ppl wonder why their kids are bullies *smh*
This forum is meant to be a helpful community... from some of the comments ive seen i beg to differ!

Not sure how familiar you are with birkins and Hermès and I’m certainly not an expert but the common sense gleaned from this forum tells me that it’s near impossible to get one from the store unless you spend regularly or are super lucky. Otherwise there wouldn’t be threads on how to score birkins and the plethora of resellers and Authenticators. If you have a magic way to do this I would love to hear it and I’m sure many others would too.

You will see from my posts that even in Australia there is inconsistency with some stores apparently still having waitlists and others that don’t.

I don’t understand what you mean by not getting it from a local store. I’m not some well heeled high flyer that can visit Paris every few months to try but we did go there a few years back.

We thought we were pretty tenacious when we lined up 3 days in a row in Paris and waited hours as the time kept moving only to see my wife be absolutely gutted and in fact, angry at not getting anything. It also meant we lost time we could have spent doing other things. I actually think the whole thing is stupid especially when you see some obvious VIPs who come in and it’s like the world stops and they get catered to in some private corner and boxes are being brought out for them to see.

I’m not ashamed to admit I don’t have the sort of money to buy other stuff to ‘build a relationship’ to be offered a bag and I really wouldn’t have believed simply going in every few weeks asking for a birkin would work but if that does then sure I’m happy to do it.

Given what quellfromage said my local Hermès might be sympathetic and hopefully this horrible situation can have a happy ending not just simply getting my money back.

Perhaps you and I just live in very different worlds.

Well said [emoji106]i applaud the way you handle some of these responses. I guess some members think all us members on here are super wealthy vips who can drop thousands of dollars at H just to be offered a bag...its quite uneducated and ignorant thinking by these posters... im sorry you've had to firstly go through this and then basically have to defend yourself.
Im hoping for a positive outcome [emoji4]

 

[fineprint]

Hi
I purchased the bag online on 26/12/17 and dropped it into the store on 29/12/17 and I then chased for quite a while to get the quote for the cost of repair and I found it strange it took so long for them to quote. I eventually received an email stating it was a fake today hence my post immediately on here.

Sorry, i have two questions. and these were not mentioned in your original post:

1. Which Hermes store did you drop the bag off to?

i have dropped off a few bags to different stores and it doesn't take them long to give a quote. you had to "chase for quite a while to get a quote for cost of repair"? What did the store SA tell you when you dropped off the bag? She/He didn't give you a timeline for the repair or even a roughly idea how much it would be?

2. in the original post, you didn't mention repair. what did you want to repair? what was the quote for the repair when you eventually got it?


Thanks!

 

[golconda]

Questions for the doubters:

Why would the OP go to all this trouble posting, if his posts are a hoax?
About how much do Authenticators charge? Just curious.

 

[ob_solete]

Hi ob_solete... I’ve been following this thread since the beginning and I just feel like I have to say sorry... I feel so sad about the way you’ve been treated in this thread.

As other posters have said, you’ve handled it much more calmly and eloquently than I would’ve. Unfortunately this is the reason I don’t feel the desire to post much on tpf anymore. We live in a very negative, cynical world and social media amplifies that tenfold. People can be so bold sitting behind their computer and mobile phone screens. I live in AUS too and fully support what you’ve said about delivery times. I’ve had packages arrive from London in 2 days (and they were collected by the courier over weekends) yet it takes weeks to receive something from another State in AUS.

Hang in there, stay positive, ignore the meanies and fingers crossed it all resolves in your favour

Thanks very much for your kind words. I feel similar to you but to be honest, the overwhelming support I’ve received publicly and privately has been the greatest surprise and it’s only a small number of cynics. I actually really want to see this through just to try and show everyone truth and decency still exists.

I feel a bit weird about all the feedback I have received about how calm I am but I really don’t feel it. I’m really nervous about the whole thing but I’m stubborn and I believe when you’re right you’re right so hence why I’m expecting a refund.

Thanks again!

PS. It’s nice to see so many aussies on here!

 

[ob_solete]

Clearly you dont work or have too much time on your hands lovely. Between working full time and enjoying spending time with family and friends, no way would i remember every post ive made on here, let alone 5 years ago... and i dont post often. But obviously you do.
Its pretty disgusting the witch hunt thats happening here and from adults! And ppl wonder why their kids are bullies *smh*
This forum is meant to be a helpful community... from some of the comments ive seen i beg to differ! Well said [emoji106]i applaud the way you handle some of these responses. I guess some members think all us members on here are super wealthy vips who can drop thousands of dollars at H just to be offered a bag...its quite uneducated and ignorant thinking by these posters... im sorry you've had to firstly go through this and then basically have to defend yourself.
Im hoping for a positive outcome [emoji4]

Thanks a lot. I hope I didn’t come across as judgmental because obviously nothing wrong if you’re a VIP and wealthy and can afford many things. That’s great for them it’s just that we’re not in that camp.

 

[fineprint]

You don't actually need to spend a lot or be staggeringly wealthy to build a relationship there; you just need to be a nice person and love the brand.

sorry to be off topic here...but i have to disagree with this. it is not true in many places in asia. i agree with most things you post, just not this one point. for many countries in asia (not all, but most asian countries), you *DO* need to spend quite a lot more for a birkin 30/kelly 28.

sorry to disagree...i just don't want anyone to waste time thinking they should/can keep going to the store a lot and get the bag. it also would hurt a person's pride if he/she thinks not getting the bag means they weren't charming or liked or didn't try hard enough. it has nothing to do with charm or trying hard enough in many asian (esp. China, TW, Singapore...etc) countries...just wallet.

 

[periogirl28]

I don't really want to be involved in any of this 14 pages of contention but to answer OP's question, I have been told by my SAs that alas bags which are " not made by Hermes" and brought in for spa, have been confiscated and destroyed when they reach Paris. Some SAs use that very phrase and then discourage the clients from insisting on sending the bags in so that they can take up the issue with the apparently reputable resellers they have bought from. And yes many senior SAs have seen customers burst into tears at the news. I have not personally experienced this and I hope this answers your question. Btw some posts and posters are better ignored totally.

 

[periogirl28]

sorry to be off topic here...but i have to disagree with this. it is not true in many places in asia. i agree with most things you post, just not this one point. for many countries in asia (not all, but most asian countries), you *DO* need to spend quite a lot more for a birkin 30/kelly 28.

sorry to disagree...i just don't want anyone to waste time thinking they should/can keep going to the store a lot and get the bag. it also would hurt a person's pride if he/she thinks not getting the bag means they weren't charming or liked or didn't try hard enough. it has nothing to do with charm or trying hard enough in many asian (esp. China, TW, Singapore...etc) countries...just wallet.

This is very true in Asia and @QuelleFromage is also right with regards to Europe.

 

[ob_solete]

Sorry, i have two questions. and these were not mentioned in your original post:

1. Which Hermes store did you drop the bag off to?

i have dropped off a few bags to different stores and it doesn't take them long to give a quote. you had to "chase for quite a while to get a quote for cost of repair"? What did the store SA tell you when you dropped off the bag? She/He didn't give you a timeline for the repair or even a roughly idea how much it would be?

2. in the original post, you didn't mention repair. what did you want to repair? what was the quote for the repair when you eventually got it?


Thanks!

Hi there

I don’t want to name names but the person that helped me was a male but he didn’t seem to be too familiar with the process so another female came over and they actually had a folder with price listings for different repair items.

I dropped it off over the Christmas period (29/12/17) and was told France was on holidays and they wouldn’t actually send the item to Paris till about mid January. The time to repair is written down as 4-6 months on my contract but the generic conditions on the back say up to 6 months or longer if it was exotic.

When they accepted the item I actually thought wow that’s great it must be a real bag. However, the contract has a clause where they say just because they take it in for repair doesn’t mean the item is authentic.

In January some time they emailed saying the bag was sent to Paris and once they receive word of the quote they would contact me. Time went by and that’s when I started emailing for the quote and they kept saying they will tell me the quote once they receive word from the assessment and this went back and forth a few times until I got that email stating it wasn’t real. The reason I chased in the first place was because I found it weird it took so long to get a quote.

The written repair contract has a couple of codes with some quotes (which was actually a lot cheaper than I expected as I had a certain budget for repairs) but I also wanted them to fully review the bag and quote for anything else they thought needed fixing and ‘general maintenance.’ So this is why I needed the full quote for the repair.

My reason for the repair was several fold. The hardware was scratched as you can see in the photos along with some worn corners as well as the long piece of leather holding the keys was quite fragile and I worried it would break. I also thought it’s an indirect way to authenticate the bag as they wouldn’t repair something that’s fake.

Also, my plan was to surprise my wife so what I was going to do was have the bag repaired and one day take her into the store and pick up the repair. In my mind it would be closest experience to buying the bag directly I could give her.

 

[QuelleFromage]

sorry to be off topic here...but i have to disagree with this. it is not true in many places in asia. i agree with most things you post, just not this one point. for many countries in asia (not all, but most asian countries), you *DO* need to spend quite a lot more for a birkin 30/kelly 28.

sorry to disagree...i just don't want anyone to waste time thinking they should/can keep going to the store a lot and get the bag. it also would hurt a person's pride if he/she thinks not getting the bag means they weren't charming or liked or didn't try hard enough. it has nothing to do with charm or trying hard enough in many asian (esp. China, TW, Singapore...etc) countries...just wallet.

My, this thread is all about picking out every variable in everyone's posts, isn't it?

I was referring primarily to Oz where the OP is located.
My experiences in Asia have been varied. That said, I have a great relationship with one of the Singapore stores, not based on spend. Your mileage may vary.

 

[QuelleFromage]

It’s out of bounds to insist the OP (or anyone else for that matter) post a tracking number on a public forum. Or provide it to a random stranger on the internet. Much personal information can be gleaned from it.

Agreed, this is a ridiculous request. Who would post their personal details on a forum, especially a forum like tPF in a thread as nasty as this one?

 

[ob_solete]

Hi everyone

I really feel I have done my best to answer many questions about the scenario and it’s been difficult to balance how much to share to verify my story and not to overshare to avoid jeopardising my refund because in all bluntness, if i had to choose between being believed on tpf vs getting my refund I would choose the latter.

I have also had many private messages of support and there has been one particular angel (you know who you are) who was been providing me much wisdom and I think it would be offensive to keep agreeing with their advice yet not taking it.

Additionally, I have been so caught up in defending myself and trying to convince everyone on here that I’m actually spending way too much time refreshing this thread.

So, I’m not gonna post anymore for now until the whole saga is complete and i have received my refund.

For those supporters, thank you and hopefully shutting my mouth will give you some peace for now.

For the doubters, please feel free to subscribe to this thread and once everything is sorted I will update. Don’t worry, if this thread expires or something I will post a new thread with the conclusion (but I’ve been told by a Mod I can just update here)

Thank you everyone.

 

[Coconuts40]

From reading OP 5 years ago's post and this thread's so many twists and abnormally dramatic development, it makes me wonder whether this public forum with freely shared authentication on high-end bags is benefiting certain "end-customers" in the dark side. Just a thought.

@Lisa-SH can you please explain what you mean by 'end-customers' ?

 

[Lisa-SH]

@Lisa-SH can you please explain what you mean by 'end-customers' ?

As the business of manufacturing the fake high-end goods is very well constructed, expanding and well profitable, I am concerning whether they are taking advantage of all the authentication information shared in public forum and misuse in their "business". End-customer, or end-user, that is what I meant, not really pinpointing to the case from this thread.

 

[Coconuts40]

As the business of manufacturing the fake high-end goods is very well constructed, expanding and well profitable, I am concerning whether they are taking advantage of all the authentication information shared in public forum and misuse in their "business". End-customer, or end-user, that is what I meant, not really pinpointing to the case from this thread.

Thank you.