A friend of mine alerted me to an online boutique that may be selling fake bags. She bought a metallic pink Balenciaga Le Dix from SacBelle.com three years ago and recently discovered that it is a fake! She wrote to the site and asked about authenticity and their answer was that the bags are rejects from designers (which sounds fishy, why would Hermes or Balenciaga risk their reputation to sell to a small online boutique? Plus we all know Hermes DESTROYS the rejects.). Remember the Sophisticated Spirit fiasco? Perhaps we need to investigate this site further or report them to the proper authorities. Has anyone bought bags from this site? I mean just look at the cheesy photos and you can tell the bags are not real!
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That must be one of the worst feelings in the world! Yes, they should definitely be reported to the proper authorities. God knows what sort of conditions these bags are manufactured under. Not to mention it's completely dishonest and misleading. It always surprises me that some people can willingly buy and carry obviously fake bags. While on an interview this week, I saw a carrying the WORST fake Chanel bag, and she was wearing one of those really bad "Made in China" Chanel scarves as well. I don't know how anyone can subscribe to that. I certainly can't. I know a knockoff when I see one because I instantly break out in hives. Brook , London
All of the bags on this site look very sketchy, I think that they should definately be reported it's not fair to mislead people who may be interested in buying a real bag but may be fooled simply due to lack of familiarity.
I agree but..........I need some info. How can i tell if it is a re4al christian dior? Should i look for a mark or something?
Hello, I was looking at some Burberry and Dior handbags from DesignerImports.com but I do not know if these are authentic or not. Can you please take a look at it for me? Thanks =]
Most luxury lines always caution their clients against buying their bags online from a website other than the company's official website. Unless, a private retailer is selling used or pre-owned bags, eg through eBay. The very fact that this company offers to sell what they termed to be 'genuine' bags for a reduced price already confirms that they are indeed selling fakes. The likes of Hermes, LV, Prada, etc would never supply their bags (whether rejects or not) to any other retailer as they will end up at the losing end of the price competition.
Can someone please tell me how to recognize a fake Chanel scarf?
Dear sirs, I am about to buy a Balenciaga Motorcycle Bag from styleDiva.net. Have you got any knowlegde about this site. I am so afraid to get something fake. Looking forward to your answer very much. Lena
Lena, Everything they sell on styleDiva.net is fake.
Read their "About our Bags" section:
"Our products are top quality AAA replicas. They are crafted just as the original and much time and detail are put into the craftsmanship of each individual bag and accessory."
Does anyone have any experience buying from Diabro.net? I'm considering buying a Balenciaga from them as there are no shops in Holland that sell Balenciaga.
I recently bought a tan hermes JPG bag online from a site called www.apparlel.com and i am not sure if the bag is real or not. how can i tell? i did buy it much cheaper than the actual price posted by Herems itself, is that a give away or not?
I am thinking about buying a Fendi bag from designerimports.com but not sure if they are authentic or not. The site says it is, please advise.