Hi all, I’d love some advice! I’m thinking of buying a bag I’ve eyed up for ages, but never pulled the trigger. It has the empty circle on the Louis Vuitton internal label indicating an employee purchase. It’s a good price but I’m worried about having an employee purchased bag as I do sometimes sell on bags if I don’t use them or fall out of love with them. Does anyone have any advice on such purchases? Any advice greatly appreciated!
Would you buy an employee bought bag?
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It's a good price probably because it's employee-bought, so you're getting any possible compensation at the front-end anyway.
Very good point @papertiger , and a great way to think of it. Thank you!! Yes it’s a bag I’ve almost bought a few times so I think I’ll pull the trigger!
As long as there was nothing wrong with the bag I would buy it. if you are worried about resale, many resellers know about the circle stamp and show it when posting. I have seen some on Yoogis and they had put that in the description and/or they have shown a picture of it..
I wouldn't have a problem buying from an employee purchase, as long as it's in the condition that you're comfortable with, why not? If you buy it, make sure to post some pics.
@LVlvoe_bug thank you, I don’t think I’d be selling it but you never know! As long as I didn’t take a huge hit on it I wouldn’t mind. I’m thinking of letting go of a couple of pieces as I just don’t use them but I’m being tempted by this!
You’re welcome! I think it depends on the bag what kind of hit you may take. I’m intrigued what bag it is!?I would have no issue buying an employee bag if I was happy with the condition and knew it was authentic…@LVlvoe_bug thank you, I don’t think I’d be selling it but you never know! As long as I didn’t take a huge hit on it I wouldn’t mind. I’m thinking of letting go of a couple of pieces as I just don’t use them but I’m being tempted by this!
I buy a lot of preowned purses through resale sites like Yoogi's Closet and Fashionphile and when I am eyeing a bag, I actually love it when I see it's been employee-owned or purchased on sale. The reason is that I feel extra confident it's the real thing and not a fake that perhaps slipped through even the careful eyes of these professionals. (Because what kind of counterfeiter would add that stamp...) In terms of resale, I only sell to third-party sites (vs. selling directly to buyers), and I figure the stamp is not taken into account when they set the buyout or consignment price.
It’s a bag I think others don’t love! It’s the Boite Chapeau Souple LV x LOL I just love the colours and the black leather trim instead of vachetta! I’m very excited, I’ve almost bought it in 24S a few times but pulled back so when it popped up at almost half the price I did it!
So here it is! Thank you for all the advice, I Lvoe this bag!!! It’s in never worn condition, not even a crease on the strap!
That is beautiful. Looks brand new! I'm so glad you ended up buying it.
late to the party but congrats on your lovely bag and yes i have bought an employee bag and i'm so glad i did because it was hard to find and in great shape. resale value could be impacted i suppose but it would not stop me from purchasing. congrats and enjoy!