"SHE POSTED ME A CHOCOLATE BAR"
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 10 ก.พ. 2025
- Thank you to Janie a subbie who is my inspiration for this video. This is her story, and thankfully she got her money back.
I also share with you a story from myself, something that happened at the gym a few weeks back.
Plus of course, my tips on how best to keep safe when buying pre-loved online.
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Thanks so much for featuring my story Sophie. I'm glad if it can help others not to be scammed. Thankfully I got my money back but it could have easily gone the other way. Only reputable sellers for me now I wouldn't want to go through that again !
I'm so glad you got your money back. Thank you for sharing
I’m happy to hear you got your money back!!!
@@ferlove8158 thank you Fer that's so kind xxx
@@allie7761 thank you Allie 😊 🙏
Thank you for sharing your story with Sophie. Hopefully this will teach us all to be very careful buying off any place but the retailer. Im happy you were able to get your money back.🥰
your voice is extremely soothing and your storytelling is so enjoyable. have you ever thought about doing a podcast?
Such a good idea and with another " fashion / luxury " youtuber ... maybe Claire Chanelle as she is a real luxury -fashion expert
I’d love if she did a mini series for a few month. Like brought in an expert once a month and just chatted e.g Chanel vintage, scams, financial expert for tips on preventing debt, a female rally driver (for her car audience) etc. She could call them “Sophienars” like seminars lol
I agree. I think she should be a voice actor for books.
I'm a professional long time seller on Poshmark. My main piece of advice for purchasing online is to avoid any seller who tries to get you to text/email them to take the transaction offline. This is an extremely common scam that happens not only on Poshmark, but most platforms. They convince you to text them whether it's because they can give you a better deal or so they can send you a picture of a date code from a bag. This is a huge red flag because they should have no issue posting a photo of the date code in their listings. I've seen people get scammed out of thousands of dollars because these scammers convince them to purchase using paypal or venmo without the added protection. Most of the scammers steal their photos from reliable sellers from other platforms.
I also would stick by that if something seems too good to be true, it probably is. Sellers selling brand new luxury bags at a fraction of the retail price is huge red flag.
I thought PayPal offers protection?
As I’ve posted in the main comment - u can also check the image’s metadata.
Every image, that you’ve taken or downloaded has a date/time stamp. Ask seller for additional images then u can check when image was taken.
I’d also ask seller to write today’s date on their hand besides the bag. If they won’t, red flag 🚩
@DragonFlyy did u have images of the bag without the pen mark?
You could have proved the pen mark wasn’t there?
When I sell anything I have a “sold as is, no returns” policy.
@DragonFlyy thanks for sharing 💕
@@CarolCreates thanks for sharing
The tip about filming yourself unboxing is extremely valuable
The filming prior opening a package has helped me. Everything turned out good but better to be safe than sorry
This story is another example why we should buy a design item ( new, preloved or vintage) directly / physically at the store . I remember you mensioned once that luxurious purchases ( bought on well known -online boutiques ) were stolen by shipping/ delivery services and people received empty parcels . Thanks for sharing and greetings from Paris .
Luxury is just that… luxury. Save up and buy the real deal. Avoid all this unnecessary stress. Brands do price increases so the items can retain its value over time. If it’s discounted you’re buying an overly used/ damaged or nonexistent item.
I bought a YSL bag from an experienced seller on eBay, but the experience was not in handbags. I thought maybe I was getting a good deal because the seller didn’t know what he had (it was listed as a different design). What I received was a fake. Fortunately ebay refunded me (I returned the item to the seller), but I was distressed to see the seller reposting the exact same bag again a few weeks later.
Oh no. What's wrong with eBay?
I was scammed on ebay too! Never buy or sell on this website ever again.
@@simplysilent2980 I was scammed on e.bay with a Chanel Bag.😒
He knew it 🙄
@@simplysilent2980 i never managed to understand how Amber Scholl gets all those gorgeous pieces from ebay
I love buying preloved as it is usually much easier on my budget especially with these price increases but this is my worst fear. I also sell a little and worry about being scammed the other way. It is so important to be as vigilant as possible but unfortunately there are just people with poor intentions. I hope all works out well at the end of the story for her. Best wishes and thank you for the video!
Hi, Sophie!! I purchased an LV wallet from Vestiaire Collective back in February. Fortunately, I requested authentication which required the seller to send in the wallet. Long story short, it was never shipped and VC refunded my money. Crisis avoided.
eBay does that as well in the USA
Great advice Sophie! 💖👏🌟I have personally done the checking out real deal at brand store to compare when I look for 2nd hand. It’s very easy to differentiate between a fake and real bag once you’ve seen, touched and smelled (lol but its true thou) the genuine item at the brand’s shop. 😊
The scammers use random tracking numbers for completely different parcels and send that to the customer so they'll continue thinking the transaction is legit. Some customers who've bought from scammers find that as soon as they click on the tracking link the item has already been delivered in another part of the country.
Thank you so much for the advierte Sophie, I just started buying preloved (3 bags) and I really don't want to get scammed in the future!!! I'll be very attentive with my next purchases 😊
I had once ordered from Tiffany what was supposed to be a birthday present. The package arrived torn open but thankfully the Tiffany boxes hadn't been tampered with. I assume someone at FedEx thought there was a smartphone in it and didn't care for the little teal boxes which was my luck. I complained to Tiffany's because they charged me 15€ for shipping and they refunded that amount, no questions asked, but yes: can't trust shipping service providers! That was hella scary.
Interesting that you say this because when I worked for a telco company we had a customers smartphone go missing in the mail and our regular courier guy told us that anyone working in shipping long enough can tell when there is a smartphone or other valuable item in the package.
@@madefromrain im so curious to know how the discern it
I’ve had multiple parcels where someone from DHL had obviously tampered with it. I think it’s prudent for anyone selling to film packing the item also. I’ve never understood why people think DHL is somehow more reliable than any other courier/postal service, they’re not.
I had a DHL parcel tampered with but I checked further and found that it was the custom that cut open and re-seal the box with normal tape. The reason was that it was an expensive vintage watch and they had to make sure that the item is not related to fraud cases or for laundering etc.
Great video Sophie ☺️. It’s so sad that there are so many scammers out there. A common scam buyers use is firstly they ask to deal with the transaction directly through email/text, and then they say they’re abroad so will arrange for a courier to pick up the item. I’m not exactly sure how the scam works, but this happened to me twice (thankfully I realised at the start so didn’t lose out) and others talk about this scam online too. So please be careful everyone if you come across a similar buyer! Xx
This is really common on Facebook marketplace right now!
@@embibby7170 😔
Thank you so much for sharing all that information . Bags are so expensive to be scammed or stolen! ❤️
OMG the chocolate story was unbelievable!
I bought a Dior necklace on ebay and the postman put a ripped envelope through my letterbox. I ran down my whole road to chase after the postman in my PJ's!! The postman said all I could do was try to claim for it or call royal mail ..honestly not v helpful. The seller tried to say I was lying but the fact they had sent the necklace unwrapped in a regular envelope with no tape or anything to seal it was crazy! The necklace would have been visible or 'feel-able' through the envelope so regardless the packaging wasn't adequate! My thoughts are that someone in royal mail opened the parcel and took the necklace but i never found out what happened. Paypal reimbursed my money luckily and the seller had to take things up with royal mail. I'm not sure what the outcome was but it was a horrible process to go through and could potentially have been avoided by using a secure packing method and insuring contents. Honestly too scared to buy designer things of high value on ebay after that!! Just so relieved I got my money back though!! X
Hi Sophie. Great topic! Your advice on using the credit card for these types of purchases is on point. American Express ALWAYS back you up. My husband and I have found that they resolve our issues very quickly. The other good thing about them is that they would credit your account back for the purchase amount charged on your AMEX credit card while they do the investigation.
I have been lucky with ebay purchases. I am now thinking no more ebay. When I go into a boutique to look at something I always follow basic manners rules. I only go when they are not busy (never go near a boutique on Sunday afternoon in my city), I tell them that I am not planning to buy today so they know there won't be a commission. And I am quick about it. I don't dither and have them show me a dozen different items. That way we can look at an authentic items and yet not be wasting the salesperson's time.
Thank you for the video! Have a brilliant week!
Sophie you're in the Daily Mail AU again! Look at you, not just a one hit wonder. So chuffed for you, you deserve the exposure xo
When selling, sign over the sellotape edges. I work for a bank & we do that to show packages bit been opened & resealed. Great video Sophie😍
Thank you so much for a video on this subject. So many scams and fakes. I was also sold a fake bag on eBay and it was an auction. I also recieved some weird message that the bag had been sent back to me after I had shipped it to the seller like a ghost message since. It really freaked me out! Always pay with PayPal, they got my money back(not eBay) and ALWAYS authenticate the item after recieving it.
I would never dare to buy pre-loved or vintage from Ebay, Vinted, Etsy etc....I always assume stuff I see on those sites are fake anyway 🤷♀️
I had luck with Japanese stores on eBay. Had all my purchases repaired (leather replaced )at my local LV.
I agree. I buy from Fashionphile or The RealReal that have their own authentication process, and I also send it to authanticators after I buy it. Like Sophie said, there is so much we can do
No, there are sellers that are really good. I was lucky , to connect. and to get their personal information some years ago, when ebay wasnt checking communications so much. And also if i see something i want to buy, i do my research, feedbacks are very important. Communication as well. I dont usually buy from new accounts, but i did on a few occasions, but after in depth communication. There is something like intuition as well.
@@BareLux Japan has the toughest laws about selling fakes. I haven’t heard of anyone being scammed.
@@NottheotherAmber some sellers are exploiting that.
A few years ago at Christmas good friends had posted a package to us from the UK and it arrived looking really weird. It was all wrapped up with tape and I knew my friend hadn't posted it like that. Turns out the carrier (no idea where it happened but somewhere in the U.S.) had opened it, taken out various items they wanted, then taped it back up and sent it along. The nicer presents were gone. Seems like such a mean, small thing to do at Christmas!
About pilfering. A friend of mine was doing missionary work and I would send her stuff from time to time. One trick was to never send pairs together. I would send one shoe in one package and other is a later separate package.
This can happen when parcels go through Customs/Border Control. They are supposed to put a label on it saying that it has been opened by Customs but sadly, there are pilfering gits in all jobs. 😞 I’ve moved countries several times and always come away with the most stupidest items missing.
Yeah my ex friend sent a designer coat worth £600 to my house without my knowledge. Once I found out I tried sending it to his friend so that he could take it abroad to him. I made the awful mistake of using DPD local and send it next day delivery and it never reached there. Apparently it was lost at the depot but I know that the bastard driver probably stole it and didnt log it in. Worse thing was it was marked as ON THE WAY for days. I cried so much trying to explain to my ex friend who thought I was lying what had happened. He didn't believe me and thought I had scammed him and I bugged DPD for ages and they never did anything or paid compensation. I ended up losing a friend over it. Hated DPD local ever since then
Shit thieving company.
@@Tessy29k that's awful! Really unfair.
I did this yesterday! Went into Dior for the first time because I really want a medium Lady Dior and deciding if I'll be ok with a dupe or if I want to save up for the real thing. I'm SO glad I went into the shop to feel the real thing. It will help me be able to feel the differences between dupe and real and educates me on the durability of luxury bags
Very good and sage advise. Great video thank you Sophie!
Really great topic, Sophie. Thanks for posting this video. I learned a lot.
I've purchased a vintage chanel mini and 2 LV vintage bags from ebag. I've been very lucky, I always have the bags authenticated independently after I have received them. I always pick Japanese sellers with near perfect feedback but no guarantees that I won't get scammed but I've done all I can to protect myself. 😊
The Japanese sellers on ebay are usually from physical consignment stores in Japan (normally in/around the Ginza area which is like a Japanese Beverly Hills) and have verified Rakuten and Yahoo Auctions sites too. Japan has very strict laws on fakes which makes you feel more at ease!
I thought they only authenticated if you purchase in the US.
@@katemiller7874 I pay for the extra authentication once I have received the handbag and sometimes, depends on the bag I will pay extra to get a certificate of authentication for insurance.
Hi Sophie, good advice for all!
Hope you had a nice weekend x
I have had this happen to me. This is how the scam works: the seller provided an old tracking number from an item they previously sent to someone else in my country. I was lucky that both the post office & PayPal were familiar with this scam so I was able to get a refund even though the tracking information showed it was successfully delivered.
Your storytime videos are my favourite! I always go back to watch your old ones
Sometimes in customs they will have to open the parcel to make sure it isnt anything suspicious but at least in the US they leave a note. I heard that US customs is trained to identify fake bags as they pop up quite a bit there
Yes, mine too was cut open but was by one of the EU country's custom. They had to make sure it is not related to fraud or laundering issues. If the item is expensive enough, the custom has to do their job.
❤️❤️❤️wow, what a story! I feel terrible for people who get scammed! This is sooo wrong! ☹️
I have recently rented out one of my bags on byrotation and the lady never posted my bag back... she stole it. absolutely gutted.
Omg! This happened to me but my Chanel brooch. The case hasn’t been resolved yet and I’m quite anxious about the situation. Did you receive any settlement or compensation?
those rental things are such scams, they could send back fakes
@@juneyan has your case been resolved??
I bought a vintage Gucci on eBay. I received a brand new fake. I did get my money back from eBay. Scams are everywhere. I am hearing more about sellers getting scammed with buyers claiming they did not receive the bag or returning a fake one for the real bag. Love your videos!
That’s awful 😢, I’m sooo sorry 2 both of those women !! I’m sure it’s heartbreaking 💔
Years ago I purchased a coach handbag off EBay. It had been run through a washing machine cycle!!!
The handle wasn’t even leather. I contacted the seller, she said I bought it 2nd hand and it was ‘authentic’. I told her that I had the same bag from a Coach store in another accent color and there was no way her’s wasn’t a fake. She refused to discuss any options to make it right. I left a Zero star review and PayPal contacted me and asked me to try to work with the seller to reach a compromise or something. I told them that she refused to mediate. I was awarded a full refund after their investigation. Afterwards she wanted me to change my review and comment as EBay refused to allow her to repost the returned bag.
It’s unfortunate these things happen, but it is a bit unfair to say new accounts give red flags. I have fallen on some hard times due to the pandemic and had to sell a couple of LV bags, so obviously my account would be new, but I would not dare try and scam somebody. I don’t know how people get the courage to do this.
i am so scared to buy preloved online. I normally buy luxury items in person.
me too.
I had a seller from Depop send me and empty box, instead of the boy bag I paid for. And if I had opened a case on PayPal I would have lost the case , because the tracking number would have shown its been delivered. I had to base the case on "item not as described", instead of "item not arrived".
Thanks Sophie for sharing this./Marie from Sweden
For any Belgian watchers. I bought a vintage Delvaux tempete lately in black medium size for the price of a puffer jacket, the only thing wrong was the the top handle was thrown of the bag a little and I knew Delvaux would fix that. I bought it and everything looked op just that the logo was on the front of the bag. Keep in mind I've bought two other Delvaux bags and im quite good at authenticating them. I wasn't so sure about this one so I went to the Delvaux boutique in brussels and the said its a real but just a very old 60's bag. I was so happy bc I think the repairs will cost me about 600 euro's I hope 🤞. Still in very good condition these vintage bags go for 2k. Talking about a deal, so there are deals out there but just as Sophie said really study how to authenticate vintage. loved ur tips Sophie !
Sometimes the couriers are just plain careless too. Last summer I ordered a pair of amethyst earrings. Tracking showed that they were to arrive and I was excited to get them. Postal worker came and went--no earrings. I checked and they still showed out for delivery. About an hour later, my neighbor across the street came knocking on my door. She had my package. She found it in her front yard! All I can figure is it fell out as the postal worker was pulling other mail out of the satchel. However, what was disturbing was the following day, they were marked as delivered. Uh...not really!
I can relate. She posted me a hand cream :-( Great topic/video as always.
Maybe you have already done this video but could you do one on how to know what pieces to buy if you want them as investments ? I’d be really keen to watch that
Great suggestions to protect yourself from buying fakes 👏♥️🇨🇦
I just ate an Easter egg so I thought the chocolate had gotten to my head when I first read the title of the video 😬 My goodness! Feel so bad for people who get scammed when trying to invest in preloved items. There are some horrible people out there 🥺
I bought a bag at Vestiaire described as black. When I got it, it was navy. Picture was taken in bad light. I didn't notice the subtle navy tones. So, even when I sent Vestiaire proof in natural light where you can plainly see it was navy, they refused to refund my money. I opened a case with my visa. Luckily they later accepted. Beware of even big luxury resellers as well!! Never again. We see you Vestiaire.
Hi Sophie! I hope you're having a wonderful day today ❤
They use an old tracking number.
Similar thing happened to SuperDacob. He mentioned it in one of his vids.
💡Tip is to ask for more images, and be specific - eg top corner, under flap - images that can only be taken if bag is with seller.
*Metadata* Apple devices u can check when an image was taken. All your photos have this metadata.
Any downloaded image to your Apple device u can click on the circled i, for Info. You’ll see the date/time an image was taken. Not sure if all devices have this.
Or ask the seller to write today’s date on their hand beside the bag 😉
Wow thanks for the education!! I had no idea.
I have been using Vinted a lot lately and I have noticed that there are lots of brand new accounts with no reviews selling designer items. And when you look into it the same photos are being used on multiple different accounts listing the same item ! Items are being sold really cheaply compared to retail and the quality as well
Thanks for the info Sophie! There are a lot of scammers out there!
This has happened to me, I bought ysl from eBay for £250. It arrived and it was clearly fake, I told the seller I ak sending this back and opened case on ebay, got my money back. I got my money back as I paid with PayPal credit.
Well this isn’t a scam story more a poor customer service. I ordered a Michael kors pochette from house of Fraser in January and opened it in March upon my return from uni. They didn’t include a dust bag and I emailed and they refused to help as it had been more than 28 days. I went back and forth yet they still said no. I wrote a bad trust pilot review and long story short they offered me 10% off with free next day delivery but still no dust bag! I know Michael kors do sell their own dust bags but I popped into their store to see if they had any and the lovely SA just gave me one! She was so kind! I wish the bag was in stock in the actual store but I don’t think they sold the style anymore and I really liked it otherwise would have bought direct!
Oh my god, I've been watching quite some videos of you recently and I just stumbled across this one. A similar thing happened to me: I saved my money for more than 2 years to buy my first designer bag and an empty box with 2 filled plastic bottles turned up. I am so devastated because I saved for so long and I'm only 17 years old. Also I'm not able to get my money back... I am so frustrated
A lot of people don’t understand the cc protection, it’s so important
Great tip about doing an unboxing video to help prove what was received!
I have purchased 3 fake items in a row through eBay but I must admit the platform has been so good at getting my money back each time. I have also bought several genuine items from eBay at great prices. This pushes me to keep trying and the fact that I have been protected makes me feel safe on there. I would insist on having every purchase authenticated and to research the product carefully, otherwise a scam can easily take place!
On the courier theft point - if the package had been opened and delivered with items missing, it can sometimes mean that the item was a fake/counterfeit and had been seized by customs 😬
Omg thanks for sharing this with us all
My sister sent me a package once, it came opened and empty. That was the first and last time we had problems with royal mail, but we never got our money back or other compensation. I‘ve heard horror stories from The Real Real and Vestiaire Collective, The Real Real even authenticated fake stuff as original, there was a scandal in the US, I saw a report on tv about it. I always film the complete packaging process when I sell something expensive and the item from every angle and from the inside. I also put that in my description in the seller profile so people don‘t even try to scam me. I am really hesitant to buy preloved, but when I do, I always buy with buyer protection and I film the unboxing.
I’m so sorry this happened to you Laiila ❤️ it’s beyond frustrating and angering. I don’t understand what sort of person can do this and sleep at night!xx
I bought a Mulberry bag from VC, the box that arrived was clearly too small and was empty - although it had in it the print out 'thank you' from the seller - they refunded me the cost but took their time!
This happened to me with a LV key holder, the picture showed just a tiny bit of wear in the corner so I bought it. Got it and it was so jacked up i’d have been embarrassed to use to. They wouldn’t give me my money back, said all sales were final.
Hello Sophie, I work in supply chain management. If you receive a tracking number where the item has arrived before it was even shipped, and the number is from DHL or FEDEX or a similar type of courier service, this is because they recycle their shipping numbers every 3-6 months. This also means that if you don't receive an item or receive a fake item by the stipulated date and the customer service department is not able to help you (because the seller/shipper is at fault), take as many screenshots as you can of the status online, download the tracking details and signatures of whomever received it, take photographs of the package with the tracking numbers on it and etc. In 3-6 months, the tracking information of your item will disappear online and DHL or FEDEX cannot help you trace it anymore.
Your tip about taking photos of the condition of the package upon receipt is a practice we put in place at work to make it easier for claims. Its just smart and helps you if you ever need to claim damages due to mishandling from the courier company. Always take photos of the outside and condition of the item inside the package. Do it even if you don't see any damage outside because you never know what is going on inside. Hope this helps.
Amex………everyone’s best friend ❤️🖤
Question: The square flap bag that David bought for you I was able to find. Is $5,500 USD a good price or is that too much? Thanks!
Very helpful info! Thank you!! 💗😘
absolutely in shock at this!!!! really awful. but good to hear, knowledge is power after all!!!
Similar situation, sent a low offer, seller didn't haggle, I looked at their other items some looked fake... I should have known.. Depop customer service is very slow. I ended up contacting my credit card and they issued a chargeback, only then Depop replied arranged a return
It’s actually crazy how many scams are out there. I remember you mentioned a few before too that were so blatant, like the cheek
Luxury promise sold me a smelly balenciaga bag and a very dry Chanel lamb skin wallet. All of which was not disclosed in the product details. I was not happy! Especially since I was a brand new customer and they got so many clients. Now if all of they above was mentioned before purchase no problem! but since it was not! I was completely disappointed and very angry. ( let me add: my purchase was made from their website)
a lot of their bags seem painted at the corners, that kind of thing done by not-Chanel needs to be disclosed legally too
hi Sofia i would like to ask you ? am buying my luxury bags at Farfetch my questions are they originally authentic right and meaning no fakes ?
I heard similar story about false tracking no. on Ebay, this is crazy..
this why i don't buy anything from random people on the internet, better be safe & buy things from trusted reseller shops
Do you think the best suggestion is to buy new?
Great tip to record video while opening the package
The tracking number is so that the customer can’t dispute it. On PayPal (Depop requires you to link your PayPal) they ask for “proof of delivery” if there’s a dispute of item not recieved. So any items that are sent as a letter (in a envelope with stamps) with no tracking, the seller has to refund the customer (even if the customer received it and is just claiming that they didn’t) so basically even if she sent an empty parcel she can provide a tracking number and claim that the item was indeed sent. Sad unfortunately :/ luckily in this case the dates don’t add up so would arise suspicion if she disputed it and she might get her money back!
I bought a burberry coat on ebay. It arrived and was really nice but it didnt have the feel. I compared the coat to the one on the picture on ebay and it was not the same coat. It was a real hassle to get my money back but eventually i did and although paypal agreed to pay shipping costs, it turned out to be so complicated that i just gave up
This reminds me of an old Judge Judy case where a scammer sends pic of 2 phones instead of the actual phones.
If I am buying a designer bag I am purchasing directly. Don't want a pre loved bag I want brand new only x
Please post a collection video!!!! I’m a long time subby and I’d love to see it, it’s been YEARS.
I had a similar thing happen when I bought a piece of art on Etsy. It wasn’t expensive but the guy had provided what look like a fake tracking number. He gave me my money back when knew his scam didn’t work on me.
I do a lot of shopping online at ebay and yes you really need to be so vigilant. Saying that I got a dior saddle bag from a charity and the c and strap were missing and had the big strap instead. Did the authenticate plus and they said it was fake. I got my money back but I still think it was real. Who knows...
I feel so bad for the girl with the fake book tote. I guess the best thing would have been if she had seen it in real life but that’s not always possible. I can just imagine when she saw yours, Sophie and then realized hers looked different. Obviously if the price is inexpensive then you know you’re getting a fake/dupe but if the price is still high and just a little under retail you think you’re getting the real thing. This is why I’m scared to buy from anywhere but a boutique.😖
Hi Sophie, hope your weekend is going well 🙂❤️
hi sophie, i love your videos! this is actually the first time i'm commenting on youtube since i've made my account over a decade ago lol.
may i ask what your thoughts are on the prada sidonie bag (in the regular size)? i haven't been able to get it out of my mind for MONTHS and i recently found one for way less than the retail price. really tempting but i just would love to see more opinions about it since it's not a popular bag and it is a bit pricey after all. i haven't seen many people talking about it anywhere, in fact i've only seen exactly one video about it last year here on yt and it got taken down. 😅 thank you so much!!
I'm always worried about the possibility of getting scammed like this. Luckily it's never happened to me, but it makes me quite cautious.
I got scammed on e- bay for 2 Hermes birkin bags and was never able to return them or get my money back for that reason I am terrified of buying anything second hand.:( it’s horrible what some people will do to scammed you.
eBay was no help neither was PayPal!
Omg! This really scares me🤯 Hermes birkins too, would have cost a 💣
I was duped by a new depop account as well. It was an expensive coach bag and the photos didn’t show any flaws. So I messaged the seller and asked specifically if there were any flaws not pictured and they responded “No it’s in excellent condition.” I received it and the color was completely faded in the leather. The edge coating was cracked on all 4 openings. The corners were very worn to the point that the color was gone. There were stains on the sides and inside the bag. I had to fight it through PayPal and only got a partial refund. Then they had the audacity to leave a negative feedback for ME and called me a liar. I learned my lesson the hard way 😬
Hi Sophie.
It’s atattooedgemstone (Gemma who won one of your giveaways last year 💕) here.
Great video and being scammed and handing over a lot of money in the process is a heartbreaking and nerve -wrecking situation. I had an issue with Vestiaire in January this year which you may be interested to hear and may help out other people to hear the lengths I went to to prove I had received a fake bag! Will send you email.
Hope you, David and bunnies are well. Xoxo
I brought a bag charm on Vestiaire, thankfully I paid for verification as the box they recieved was empty, I noticed the item had been stuck for a much longer period in verification so when I complained it was because they received a empty box and they have me a refund (after a few complaints) if I hadn’t had brought the verification I think I would have had a very hard time proving I had recieved a empty box as Vestiaire can be very difficult to deal with xx
I’m listening to the story
Maybe the scammers are in the postal system or have access to it?
The scam is they take out a tracking number & ship some shitty thing to a business within the same postal code. The tracking shows that it’s on its way to your postal code so you think you’re getting a package but it’s going to somewhere else within the same code.
Mercator will not release $ to seller until buyer has received and approved item. I have purchased Waterford this way.
I have bought a pair of gucci shoes from VC and the seller sent me an emty anvelope. The price was too good and the seller recently appeared on the site and it had no reviews. VC gave me the money back.
Something thats implemented in some of the fb groups im in, is you MUST post a photo of your name and the date with the item your selling to prove you have the item in your possession, because people would steal photos, sell the non-item and then ghost. Thankfully most people pay with paypal goods and services and they are great at helping you get your money back. I recently bought something (collectors edition book worth minimum 200pounds) for less than half that, paid goods and services (even though they requested friends and family RED FLAG), they immediatley refunded me and tried to convince me to send F&F, when i said no, thats a scammer tactic, they immediately blocked me haha. I knew it would be too good to be true, cause the book was like half the price, but sometimes people don't know what they have and it wasnt a sale group, just a chat group.
I was scammed on eBay with a Chanel jumbo in caviar leather. Seller had excellent feedback and said it would be sent via recorded delivery. The bag never arrived, no tracking number supplied and the seller stopped responding to messages. I opened a ticket with eBay under their money back guarantee and I received a full refund. I’ve since seen the photos reused on other sellers items and I now always report them as soon as I see them.
I’m not put off from purchasing from eBay as I have found some absolute gems on there that I haven’t been able obtain in other places but I always use eBay messages, never communicate via other methods, use a credit card/PayPal and adhere to the old saying “if it looks too good to be true….”
Vestiaire is equally as bad for scams and fakes. And not just sellers, I was dealing with an issue with a buyer who haggled hard for a bag and then didn’t collect the parcel from the nominated collection point (a Tesco Express) when it was delivered, which was holding up the payment. Still waiting to be paid for it. It’s a stressful situation.
I have recently become hooked on vintage or preloved bags but am nervous about being scammed. Following one of your videos I found Vestiaire Collective and have bought a couple of items using their verification scheme. I am happy to pay for this but do you think I am right to trust their guarantee?