We keep getting comments and emails asking where to buy fakes, which outlets sells the most "realistic" fakes, which ebay sellers sell real vs. fake, etc. and we have not responded simply because none of this is legitimate. We feel like we need to respond now because it is getting out of control. We do not condone buying fakes and we absolutely DO NOT recommend buying bags on ebay because it is hard to authenticate. The only place to buy bags is through authorized dealers. Net A Porter is the authorized online retailer for Chloe but Neiman Marcus, Saks Fifth Avenue and Bergdorf Goodman also carry it. These are the ONLY places you should go to buy Chloe. Do we need to remind you of the Sophisticated Spirit debacle? If you need more of a reason, here is a comment we just received:
"Oh no... my bag came... most hideous (Paddington) knockoff I have ever laid eyes on. Not to scare anyone who has ordered from ebay, but i wouldn't recommend it for the future. The photograph on ebay wasn't even legitimate (and obviously, neither was the seller). The bag is orange vinyl, the gold paint is chipping off the hardware and the 'serial number' is on a white price sticker. The seller has relocated to China."
We really hate to see unsuspecting shoppers buy a fake especially because if they are selling it as real, you are still paying a lot of money for it. And for those Chinatown shoppers, it doesn't matter how "real" your fake is, the main reason to have nice things is that they are.... well, nice. You know it's fake and how awkward is it to lie about your fake, or worse having to admit that it is a fake when you are caught!
I bought one of the fakest LVs you'll ever see, last year in San Remo, although I'm not even a fan of the real thing. The monogram on it is "LX" and it's covered in macrame and has a wood bead handle. Personally, I think it's kind of stunning.
Amen!
Hi..I think this is a fabulous site and like most people..I LOVE BAGSNOB!! I'd like to get the Balenciaga whistle bag but I could not find it on any of the site you mentioned.However,I came across this site called "Rafaello network" do you know whether the bags selling on this site is real? Thank you!
Hi there, we only recommend purchasing bags from authorized retailers such as www.net-a-porter.com and neiman marcus. Best, Bag Snob
HI,
I love your site. You guys are just awesome. I'm wondering if you could tell me if the bags sold at Styledrops.com are authentic?
Ahhh....a snob after my own heart! I HATE FAKES and have the credit card debt to prove it :)