Scarves Your Grail Scarf

[orchard]

Momasaurus, I think I might have returned the same scarf for the same reason about a month ago! The listing did not say how badly faded it was. I was quite disappointed. I took many pictures to document in case there was a dispute. Because it was a Grail, I jumped to buy without asking for more detailed photos and description. Shipping it back to Japan cost me $60 - an expensive lesson learned. Here's a shot of the faded corners - one was pretty much faded to an unappealing brown.
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I have another Grail on the bay but the seller declined my request for more detailed photos, and even though I desperately want it, I refuse to buy it without satisfying my doubts.

Lack of clarity re the condition most disconcerting. Costly return shipping cost, did you also incur customs fees?

 

[Joannadyne]

I'm so sorry that this happened to you both. That's really terrible. Like you I learned from my one bad experience on eBay. I now must see the entire scarf open. A seller refused to add photos for me recently too so I walked away especially because they were overseas and returns would be expensive and inconvenient.

Thanks - I'm sorry it happened to you, too. The only good thing that came out of it was being able to try it on.

I feel for you about footing a hefty postage bill for returning a poorly described item.

I had also to pay a 'handling charge' from our blasted Royal Mail for allowing me to collect said poor item from the sorting office.

It wasn't even a grail …...

Ugh, that's awful!! I feel your pain!

Oh, sister!! That is the same scarf. And I did the same thing - hit BIN without thoroughly researching. As I wrote, it was fun/weird/disconcerting to have a grail and then return it. But it's pretty hard to hide one brown corner, LOL. Stay strong resisting the one you don't have good pictures of.....I love our community here. :tpfrox:

Lol, I tried so hard to love it - and tried many ways to tie it so the worst corner wouldn't show! But the more I thought about keeping it, the more my throat would lump up with disappointment, until I knew I just couldn't keep it. If the scarf had been priced with its condition in mind, I might have kept it, but it was $500 and much too high imo. I think a fair price would be around $200.

Oh my goodness, this really is bad. Wow. Astounding that the seller doesn't disclose this in the listing. You'd think they'd learn after multiple returns for exactly the same reason. Maybe they figure that eventually, someone will just be unwilling to put in the effort and keep it. Horrible.

I will not do business with a seller who doesn't respond to simple questions or willingly/happily provide additional pictures when asked. There is simply no excuse for it and a big red flag for me. So I completely agree with you and PbP (below) on this.

It is so much harder when it's something you really love that doesn't come up often, but your experience teaches us an important lesson on that. Marietouchet is forever reminding us to be sure of condition. But sometimes, the heart takes over the head.

I would very much like to know the name of this seller in order to avoid them. If you're willing to share, either here or (more appropriately) on the ebay sellers thread. It could spare a lot of people a lot of trouble, because where there's smoke there's fire.

http://forum.purseblog.com/hermes-shopping/discuss-hermes-resale-ebay-sellers-643531-405.html

PS: On a happier note, I am wearing my very first and still my grailiest of grails today! L'Ivresse. I will post a picture later today. I love it as much today as I did the first time I saw it on our dear AnnaE.

I love this scarf on you, Pirula! And yes, my heart taking over my head is exactly what happened. I was so eager to finally have turandot that I jumped to buy it without even asking for more details on its condition. In that respect, it's entirely my fault, not the seller's. :-/ That said, the seller had described it as a 6 out of 10 but I would have rated it a 3 at most. They also refunded the whole amount promptly and without question, so I don't feel comfortable naming them at this point. It was my first transaction with them.

I think you did the right thing!

Thanks!!

Lack of clarity re the condition most disconcerting. Costly return shipping cost, did you also incur customs fees?

Thankfully, no customs fees were charged or I would've been even more upset. I have no idea if the seller incurred any customs fee when it was returned. I did insure for the full amount since I didn't want to be out any more money if it got lost in the mail, which is mostly why return shipping was so costly.

 

[andee]

Thank you dear BJS! [emoji8]




Thank you andee! It's L'Ivresse de L'Infini.

Pirula, I am an idiot. I own this scarf. No wonder I think it is gorgeous.

Chemo brain marches on to my scarf collection. I wonder what else I own???

 

[Pirula]

Thanks - I'm sorry it happened to you, too. The only good thing that came out of it was being able to try it on.



Ugh, that's awful!! I feel your pain!



Lol, I tried so hard to love it - and tried many ways to tie it so the worst corner wouldn't show! But the more I thought about keeping it, the more my throat would lump up with disappointment, until I knew I just couldn't keep it. If the scarf had been priced with its condition in mind, I might have kept it, but it was $500 and much too high imo. I think a fair price would be around $200.




I love this scarf on you, Pirula! And yes, my heart taking over my head is exactly what happened. I was so eager to finally have turandot that I jumped to buy it without even asking for more details on its condition. In that respect, it's entirely my fault, not the seller's. :-/ That said, the seller had described it as a 6 out of 10 but I would have rated it a 3 at most. They also refunded the whole amount promptly and without question, so I don't feel comfortable naming them at this point. It was my first transaction with them.



Thanks!!



Thankfully, no customs fees were charged or I would've been even more upset. I have no idea if the seller incurred any customs fee when it was returned. I did insure for the full amount since I didn't want to be out any more money if it got lost in the mail, which is mostly why return shipping was so costly.

Pirula, I am an idiot. I own this scarf. No wonder I think it is gorgeous.

Chemo brain marches on to my scarf collection. I wonder what else I own???

Thank you joannadyne. I'm glad you like it! [emoji4]

Andee, chemo brain is the real deal!! Do you have the same cw??? Happy to be your sister/twin!!!

 

[andee]

Yes, it is the twin and I almost bought the pink one too.
The name has always been hard to remember.
Well,honestly, I have always had a hard time with the names and tend to make them up.

 

[Pirula]

Yes, it is the twin and I almost bought the pink one too.
The name has always been hard to remember.
Well,honestly, I have always had a hard time with the names and tend to make them up.

Well, I agree that this particular design name is one hell of a tongue twister.

Delighted to be twins! [emoji130]

 

[lanit]

My grail finally arrived today - and it is just as lovely as I'd imagined. This design came before the Year of India. I remember seeing a version from the SOTD thread in twill and when the mousseline version came up on the Bay, I had to leap for it. Wasn't sure how the colors would work together, but it is a lovely springtime silk.

Le Fleuve Sacre from 2005 -Corail Green Blue colorway.Hope you all enjoy the photos! More photos to post on the mousseline thread.

 

[Bostonjetset]

My grail finally arrived today - and it is just as lovely as I'd imagined. This design came before the Year of India. I remember seeing a version from the SOTD thread in twill and when the mousseline version came up on the Bay, I had to leap for it. Wasn't sure how the colors would work together, but it is a lovely springtime silk.

Le Fleuve Sacre from 2005 -Corail Green Blue colorway.Hope you all enjoy the photos! More photos to post on the mousseline thread.

Such a lovely colorway!! So airy and light. Looks great!

 

[lanit]

Such a lovely colorway!! So airy and light. Looks great!

Thank you Boston!

 

[EmileH]

My grail finally arrived today - and it is just as lovely as I'd imagined. This design came before the Year of India. I remember seeing a version from the SOTD thread in twill and when the mousseline version came up on the Bay, I had to leap for it. Wasn't sure how the colors would work together, but it is a lovely springtime silk.



Le Fleuve Sacre from 2005 -Corail Green Blue colorway.Hope you all enjoy the photos! More photos to post on the mousseline thread.

This is truly exquisite on you lanit. Congratulations.

 

[frou frou]

My grail finally arrived today - and it is just as lovely as I'd imagined. This design came before the Year of India. I remember seeing a version from the SOTD thread in twill and when the mousseline version came up on the Bay, I had to leap for it. Wasn't sure how the colors would work together, but it is a lovely springtime silk.

Le Fleuve Sacre from 2005 -Corail Green Blue colorway.Hope you all enjoy the photos! More photos to post on the mousseline thread.

Lanit That really is very special,a fabulous design and great colours.
How lovely to have found it at last.

 

[lanit]

This is truly exquisite on you lanit. Congratulations.

Lanit That really is very special,a fabulous design and great colours.
How lovely to have found it at last.

Thank you both PbP and froufrou. Here is the silk twill version though a different colorway for reference.

 

[Joannadyne]

My grail finally arrived today - and it is just as lovely as I'd imagined. This design came before the Year of India. I remember seeing a version from the SOTD thread in twill and when the mousseline version came up on the Bay, I had to leap for it. Wasn't sure how the colors would work together, but it is a lovely springtime silk.



Le Fleuve Sacre from 2005 -Corail Green Blue colorway.Hope you all enjoy the photos! More photos to post on the mousseline thread.

Breathtaking! I love this design, especially in moussie form!

 

[Croisette7]

lanit, as requested my twill

 

[lanit]

Oh thank you Croisette. This pink is to die for. So delicate and mesmerizing.