You’re welcome! Thank you so much for watching. I don’t want us to start mistreating the lovely sales associates who show up every day to serve us. They can’t be expected to know everything about every bag. COACH ain’t paying them enough for all of that lol
Sweetest vlogger! Love your style, tired of some vloggers who look so commercial nowadays. Love your friendship and banter with your boyfriend too! Thanks for the recommendation *preluxz* too!
Wow! This was eye opening. I knew about the fakes on Mercari but now they’re in the dept stores?! That’s crazy! I have a few reps of other brands so I know how well they can be made but the scamming is out of line smh thank you for dropping this video. Love your content ❤️
I was mortified to learn that fakes are making their way into department stores. I’ve seen some really good replicas myself. But we know what they are. These people out here passing off replicas as the real thing are getting out of hand! We aren’t safe anywhere. Thank you so much for watching🥰
Thank you so much for actually opening each bag and describing it in detail. Definitely made me consider adding some new bags *preluxz* to my wish list, but also made me reconsider other bags.
Girl the way I hollered at the phone when you got to your 3rd example!! I was recently sent the wrong item from Macy's but it has the correct product tag on it. The scammers are on top of their jobs. Meanwhile these retailers need to pay attention! Great video ❤
Love *preluxz* the way you show it! You really focus on showing off the bag. I don't think any other RUclipsr can show off bags in as much detail as you.
Thanks so much for bringing this up! I recently got a fake Coach tea rose bag. I always wanted one but it ended up being a counterfeit. Luckily,they allowed me to return it. I never thought Coach would have counterfeit bags but I was wrong.
Yep! If someone returns a fake to a retail store it’s possible the employees may not realize it’s fake. I’m glad you got your money back, though. Thx for watching!
I notice many resellers are now selling fakes Coach and even Juicy Couture online, I am being extra careful and I take the time to look at my bags like a crazy person. I notice TJ Maxx will take fakes and I know it must have been a return and someone wasn't paying attention. I will give them grace but I hope a return won't be an issue for the customer who discovers the truth.
It was a great harvest, the replicas are great, and it’s always worth it to find designer pieces! I love all the bags, they are all timeless pieces, awesome *hotdups*
🤦♀️🤦♀️I hate when I know more about the products than the associates/managers at stores. I work retail and I make it my business to know everything about the products.
It doesn’t bother me. It makes the experience more pleasant if they’re knowledgeable, but I don’t expect them to be able to authenticate a bag or spot a fake. That’s an unfair expectation to place on a sales associate.
@@Drelovesbags i’m just saying how I view my job in whatever store I work. I make it my business to know exactly what I’m selling and knowing more than the buyer so I can be of service.❤️
You look very comfortable. Also, I really enjoyed your previous video guides on shopping in New York - it would be great if you could continue this series on other sites. For example, I live in the suburbs of London but I’m new to *esluxy* shopping so I have no idea where to go or what to buy in my city.
Great content Dre! Thank you for sharing. I had heard about people buying bags from retailers and returning knockoffs. 😳 We all needed this information.
I kept seeing and hearing stories and thought I really need to come on here and let you guys know just in case you hadn’t heard. I’m glad you found it helpful. Thx for watching!
This was a really great video and im so glad you touched on having grace towards the SA. These fakes are called super fakes for a reason. A lot goes into making them look as close to the real thing as possible. These department stores and boutiques are simply going to have to be more diligent and offer training to their staff. Now I wonder if Coach like LV if you took a bag in for repair would do an authentication first. And catch the issue then.
You’re right! Training staff is probably going to have to be a next step in the near future. Because these fakes are getting too good and staff can’t be expected to always know. Thank you so much for watching!
Yeah I didn’t know that was a thing until recently. But the fact that stores like Dillards and even Coach are getting fakes is super scary. Thx for watching
This use to happen way back in the day with Dooney & Bourke bags. Back in the early 90's when they were very popular. People were actually going to department stores exchanging for genuine ones or requesting a refund. And the stores obliged! The fakes were just that good!
Thanks for the mention, your right some workers don’t know what they are bagging, they probable just pulled from where they are supposed to pull from and don’t know the different, great point and great video.
@@Drelovesbags I appreciate that, I see it’s a big problem now, I really hope these videos reach a lot people and they know what to look out for, I just saw someone on fb with a fake as well🤦🏽♀️
@handbagfanatic1692 people are just so shady nowadays, it’s really scary. You have to know exactly what to look for otherwise you’re bound to get scammed 😩
TFS❤❤. This is why I have slowed down my online ordering if I have not seen the bag in person. When I do see it in person I am sure to inspect it and take pics/short video so I can remember what I saw just in case I don’t purchase that day. I remember seeing an Amazon review of the small MJ tote bag. Because I own multiple tote bags and have seen most colors in person, I knew she had received a fake bag. I felt sooooo bad because she was sooooo happy about the “deal” she received on her designer bag 😢😢😭😭😭
Yup! Happened to me except I received non Coach items -two non Coach dresses- directly from a Coach store. It was an online purchase that should’ve been the Coach Tabby 40. They refused my return and I had to involve AMEX. Amex took the charge off my card but had i not used AMEX I don’t think I would’ve been so fortunate. I haven’t felt comfortable buying online from them since.
For me, I can easily afford the authentic ones but I choose not to. I am not blown away by the quality at all. I am totally fine with the *hotdups* . I would rather use my money wisely than waste it on luxury items.
I was scammed by a seller on Mercuri. I purchased the black denim tabby 20. I received it, and it was not the same handbag pictured on the website. The stitching was the wrong color and the handbag was dark grey instead of black. Mercuri customer service was amazing, and made sure I received a refund.
It’s super scary. Especially if you’re not familiar with the brand. You assume if you purchase the bag from COACH or Dillards it’s authentic. Now no one is safe. Thx for watching
A while back, I think it was sometime last year, someone made a video regarding the outlet bags vs the boutique bags -they said that the outlet bags were made by a totally different Coach manufacturer than the boutique bags, hence the subtle, and sometimes, not so subtle differences. Do you know if this is true? I did have an experience once where I walked into a Coach store and one of the SAs gave me a nice comment on the Coach bag that I was carrying and then said “ the outlet has nice bags”. I asked how he knew it was from the outlet and he said because the boutiques (stores) don’t offer that particular style in their collection.
There is a distinct difference between outlet bag and retail COACH bags. They’re both made by COACH but the outlet bags are made specifically for the outlet. And it’s also true that the styles are different. That’s how you can tell. Of course the outlet quality is not on the same level as the retail quality, but it’s still pretty good. And some outlet pieces rival retail quality in my opinion. It just depends on the bag. But overall the retail bags are made of more expensive leathers, the hardware tends to be more substantial, and the linings are eiither leather or premium micro fiber. Also the outlet bags don’t come with dust bags, but the retails bags do. If you pay close attention, you will notice that COACH will sometimes make outlet silhouettes very similar to the their more expensive retail bags. Thx for watching 🥰
@@Drelovesbags thank for re I ding us to b e kind even though emotionas might be high about receiving a fake bag. I know pre stroke I’d be mad and snapping forr real for real neck rolling on the salesperson. I’m so glad thst you mentioned THat not everyone is a handbag enthusiast like I am. I don’t know why I feel like because I am a hand bag lover thst other ladies are handbag lovers too. I have acollection of bags. And my momisjust appalled. Telling me I have too many bsgs and I don’t need to buy another one. Sh is no gonnastop mefrom getting something I want that’s not already in my collection…I still purchased. A birthday bsg for thi year.ifi could get upstairs to my collection I would switch bsgs every other day. Because I love the bsgs I my ollection. Ad in my condition one bag might work better for mer right now.I’m glad you are doingbetter. You look so well andI am glad you made this video. I had no idea I could go into the store and come out with a fake out with s fake bag. Or order online from the b Rand and get a fake. I know that could happen on the second hand market butmygoodness I would have never guesses getting a fake ordering from coach.com or dooney websites…I’m pretty good at spotting fake dooneyflorentines on eBay., and fskevinakev vintage coach.,notso much new coach though
@mushroomngrass. Yeah I didn’t want people to take this video and blame coach or dillards or whoever sold them the bag. I’m almost certain they wouldn’t purposely sale a fake, and if they do, 9 times out of 10 it means somebody returned a fake and store associates couldn’t tell the difference. It’s really not their fault that people are dishonest. Thank you for watching and for your well wishes! It’s good hearing from you and glad you’re doing better as well!
Oh wow fake bags straight from the warehouse?! Shut the front door! Dre I swear I don’t need another bag… I know everything in my collection is genuine. Vintage coach included…. WOW I’m so not liking this fake business 👩💼 😮😢
@@babyyvie I welcome all opinions here as long as everyone remains respectful. I value your opinion and I’m sure your customers love you. I did not take it personally at all. You are clearly someone who loves what they do which is a blessing in itself. A lot of people can’t say that about their work. You’re the type of associate I will ask for and leave when they say you’re not working that day.😂. But people like you are rare so it’s not an expectation of mine.Thank you for watching and commenting.🥰
Great content Dre! Thank you for sharing. I had heard about people buying bags from retailers and returning knockoffs. 😳 We all needed this information.
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I’m so glad you brought up the point about extending grace to the sales associates in the stores. Great video Dre. Thank you for sharing! 🙏🏽
You’re welcome! Thank you so much for watching. I don’t want us to start mistreating the lovely sales associates who show up every day to serve us. They can’t be expected to know everything about every bag. COACH ain’t paying them enough for all of that lol
Sweetest vlogger! Love your style, tired of some vloggers who look so commercial nowadays. Love your friendship and banter with your boyfriend too! Thanks for the recommendation *preluxz* too!
Wow! This was eye opening. I knew about the fakes on Mercari but now they’re in the dept stores?! That’s crazy! I have a few reps of other brands so I know how well they can be made but the scamming is out of line smh thank you for dropping this video. Love your content ❤️
I was mortified to learn that fakes are making their way into department stores. I’ve seen some really good replicas myself. But we know what they are. These people out here passing off replicas as the real thing are getting out of hand! We aren’t safe anywhere. Thank you so much for watching🥰
Thank you so much for actually opening each bag and describing it in detail. Definitely made me consider adding some new bags *preluxz* to my wish list, but also made me reconsider other bags.
i love you so much! I recently just found your *hotdups* and i’m in love!! Your videos are so fun and you energy is just MWAH! keep living your life.
Girl the way I hollered at the phone when you got to your 3rd example!! I was recently sent the wrong item from Macy's but it has the correct product tag on it. The scammers are on top of their jobs. Meanwhile these retailers need to pay attention! Great video ❤
Sis I was like how did the manage to put the wrong tag on this bag lol. They really don’t know.😂
Love *preluxz* the way you show it! You really focus on showing off the bag. I don't think any other RUclipsr can show off bags in as much detail as you.
Fabulous finds and absolutely timeless pieces. Shopper, the queen of thrifting reigns supreme! Thanks for sharing. *hotdups*
I bought a *hotdups* bag and I think for the price the quality of the leather is much better than most designer bags I own.
Thanks so much for bringing this up! I recently got a fake Coach tea rose bag. I always wanted one but it ended up being a counterfeit. Luckily,they allowed me to return it. I never thought Coach would have counterfeit bags but I was wrong.
Yep! If someone returns a fake to a retail store it’s possible the employees may not realize it’s fake. I’m glad you got your money back, though. Thx for watching!
I notice many resellers are now selling fakes Coach and even Juicy Couture online, I am being extra careful and I take the time to look at my bags like a crazy person. I notice TJ Maxx will take fakes and I know it must have been a return and someone wasn't paying attention. I will give them grace but I hope a return won't be an issue for the customer who discovers the truth.
And that is what I most afraid of! An honest customer getting stuck with a fake bag .
You are so right about the top handle bag. It’s not practical for busy people. I really wish I had the *preluxz* for that very reason.
Thanks for sharing this video. This is so messed up people need to stop 🛑 this is outrageous😢
Thank you for watching! It’s scary that nowadays you can’t even trust the retailers because they’re getting scammed too😩
i love you so much! I recently just found your *preluxz* and i’m in love!! Your videos are so fun and you energy is just MWAH! keep living your life.
It was a great harvest, the replicas are great, and it’s always worth it to find designer pieces! I love all the bags, they are all timeless pieces, awesome *hotdups*
🤦♀️🤦♀️I hate when I know more about the products than the associates/managers at stores. I work retail and I make it my business to know everything about the products.
It doesn’t bother me. It makes the experience more pleasant if they’re knowledgeable, but I don’t expect them to be able to authenticate a bag or spot a fake. That’s an unfair expectation to place on a sales associate.
@@Drelovesbags i’m just saying how I view my job in whatever store I work. I make it my business to know exactly what I’m selling and knowing more than the buyer so I can be of service.❤️
@babyyvie you’re probably a gem to work with and I bet the customers love you 🥰
You look very comfortable. Also, I really enjoyed your previous video guides on shopping in New York - it would be great if you could continue this series on other sites. For example, I live in the suburbs of London but I’m new to *esluxy* shopping so I have no idea where to go or what to buy in my city.
Great content Dre! Thank you for sharing. I had heard about people buying bags from retailers and returning knockoffs. 😳 We all needed this information.
I kept seeing and hearing stories and thought I really need to come on here and let you guys know just in case you hadn’t heard. I’m glad you found it helpful. Thx for watching!
Wow! This is why I always ask for a brand new bag that’s not been unwrapped. Be careful!
Right!
This was a really great video and im so glad you touched on having grace towards the SA. These fakes are called super fakes for a reason. A lot goes into making them look as close to the real thing as possible. These department stores and boutiques are simply going to have to be more diligent and offer training to their staff. Now I wonder if Coach like LV if you took a bag in for repair would do an authentication first. And catch the issue then.
You’re right! Training staff is probably going to have to be a next step in the near future. Because these fakes are getting too good and staff can’t be expected to always know. Thank you so much for watching!
I bought a *preluxz* bag and I think for the price the quality of the leather is much better than most designer bags I own.
Cassie and Jaidi are like-minded bag lovers: this is definitely a "rainbows and no neutrals" town. *hotdups*
Great info Dre! A few years ago there was a surge of fake Tory Burch handbags! That was the first time I had heard of fake contemporary handbags!😮
Yeah I didn’t know that was a thing until recently. But the fact that stores like Dillards and even Coach are getting fakes is super scary. Thx for watching
This use to happen way back in the day with Dooney & Bourke bags. Back in the early 90's when they were very popular. People were actually going to department stores exchanging for genuine ones or requesting a refund. And the stores obliged! The fakes were just that good!
That’s crazy!
Thanks for the mention, your right some workers don’t know what they are bagging, they probable just pulled from where they are supposed to pull from and don’t know the different, great point and great video.
Thank you for bringing it to our attention! I hate that happened to you and I wanted people to be aware. Thx for watching
@@Drelovesbags I appreciate that, I see it’s a big problem now, I really hope these videos reach a lot people and they know what to look out for, I just saw someone on fb with a fake as well🤦🏽♀️
@handbagfanatic1692 people are just so shady nowadays, it’s really scary. You have to know exactly what to look for otherwise you’re bound to get scammed 😩
@@Drelovesbags that’s a sad reality at this point. 🤦🏽♀️
@handbagfanatic1692 facts
TFS❤❤. This is why I have slowed down my online ordering if I have not seen the bag in person. When I do see it in person I am sure to inspect it and take pics/short video so I can remember what I saw just in case I don’t purchase that day. I remember seeing an Amazon review of the small MJ tote bag. Because I own multiple tote bags and have seen most colors in person, I knew she had received a fake bag. I felt sooooo bad because she was sooooo happy about the “deal” she received on her designer bag 😢😢😭😭😭
It’s getting crazy out here with all of the fakes. But I like your solution. I may start doing that. Thx for watching 🥰
Yup! Happened to me except I received non Coach items -two non Coach dresses- directly from a Coach store. It was an online purchase that should’ve been the Coach Tabby 40. They refused my return and I had to involve AMEX. Amex took the charge off my card but had i not used AMEX I don’t think I would’ve been so fortunate. I haven’t felt comfortable buying online from them since.
Wow. This is scary. I’m glad you were able to get your money back. Thx for watching!
Yeah these stores are trying to stick us with their merchandise and it’s getting BAD.
For me, I can easily afford the authentic ones but I choose not to. I am not blown away by the quality at all. I am totally fine with the *hotdups* . I would rather use my money wisely than waste it on luxury items.
That was very informative. Tfs❤
You’re welcome!
I was scammed by a seller on Mercuri. I purchased the black denim tabby 20. I received it, and it was not the same handbag
pictured on the website. The stitching was the wrong color and the handbag was dark grey instead of black. Mercuri customer service was amazing, and made sure I received a refund.
I am so happy that Mercari refunded you your money! That’s what I calll Great customer service. Thank you so much for watching!
Wow that is crazy !! I saw handbag fanatics video ! Tfs
It’s super scary. Especially if you’re not familiar with the brand. You assume if you purchase the bag from COACH or Dillards it’s authentic. Now no one is safe. Thx for watching
I saw that episode where The Handbag Housewife was showing the differences. I appreciated her candid review. ❤. This is sad
Yes it is. And scary. Thx for watching
Great video! Thanks for sharing. This is so good to know. Have a great day. 🥰
I hate sounding all doom and gloom but the scammers are out, so we have to stay informed 😂. Thx for watching!
Thanks for sharing an informative and helpful video. It is a great reminder to extend grace to the retailers too. Peace and love..Suz What ☮️💛
They’re victims also. Thx for watching!
A while back, I think it was sometime last year, someone made a video regarding the outlet bags vs the boutique bags -they said that the outlet bags were made by a totally different Coach manufacturer than the boutique bags, hence the subtle, and sometimes, not so subtle differences. Do you know if this is true? I did have an experience once where I walked into a Coach store and one of the SAs gave me a nice comment on the Coach bag that I was carrying and then said “ the outlet has nice bags”. I asked how he knew it was from the outlet and he said because the boutiques (stores) don’t offer that particular style in their collection.
There is a distinct difference between outlet bag and retail COACH bags. They’re both made by COACH but the outlet bags are made specifically for the outlet. And it’s also true that the styles are different. That’s how you can tell. Of course the outlet quality is not on the same level as the retail quality, but it’s still pretty good. And some outlet pieces rival retail quality in my opinion. It just depends on the bag. But overall the retail bags are made of more expensive leathers, the hardware tends to be more substantial, and the linings are eiither leather or premium micro fiber. Also the outlet bags don’t come with dust bags, but the retails bags do. If you pay close attention, you will notice that COACH will sometimes make outlet silhouettes very similar to the their more expensive retail bags. Thx for watching 🥰
*amzrepe* : canvas tote actually reminds me of Hermes
IKR
OMG...thank god I saw this video! I was really struggling with how to properly wear a non-existent luxury bag *amzrepe* that I couldn't afford.
I'm glad you did this video. I saw Handbag Fanatic's video too. I heard about it happening at Saks and TJ Maxx too 🤦🏾♀️
Thank you for taking the time to watch! We have to be super careful
Oh no not a fake bag from the stores. That’s crazy!
Yep😩
@@Drelovesbags thank for re I ding us to b e kind even though emotionas might be high about receiving a fake bag. I know pre stroke I’d be mad and snapping forr real for real neck rolling on the salesperson. I’m so glad thst you mentioned THat not everyone is a handbag enthusiast like I am. I don’t know why I feel like because I am a hand bag lover thst other ladies are handbag lovers too. I have acollection of bags. And my momisjust appalled. Telling me I have too many bsgs and I don’t need to buy another one. Sh is no gonnastop mefrom getting something I want that’s not already in my collection…I still purchased. A birthday bsg for thi year.ifi could get upstairs to my collection I would switch bsgs every other day. Because I love the bsgs I my ollection. Ad in my condition one bag might work better for mer right now.I’m glad you are doingbetter. You look so well andI am glad you made this video. I had no idea I could go into the store and come out with a fake out with s fake bag. Or order online from the b Rand and get a fake. I know that could happen on the second hand market butmygoodness I would have never guesses getting a fake ordering from coach.com or dooney websites…I’m pretty good at spotting fake dooneyflorentines on eBay., and fskevinakev vintage coach.,notso much new coach though
@mushroomngrass. Yeah I didn’t want people to take this video and blame coach or dillards or whoever sold them the bag. I’m almost certain they wouldn’t purposely sale a fake, and if they do, 9 times out of 10 it means somebody returned a fake and store associates couldn’t tell the difference. It’s really not their fault that people are dishonest. Thank you for watching and for your well wishes! It’s good hearing from you and glad you’re doing better as well!
I bought a Coach bag recently and on the Creed the last word is misspelt. YOUES instead of yours. It's probably a fake right?
Wow! Yeah I would definitely question the authenticity if there’s a misspelling on the creed.
That's so messed up! I just bought my mom some Coach bags on FB. I haven't received any emails. Do you know anything about this ?
Did you buy from a private seller!? a lot of people in my COACH group on Facebook sell bags
@Drelovesbags no. It said Coach outlet but that's not what my credit card says. I'll have to call Mastercard.
That’s weird
@@Drelovesbags I know.
Oh wow fake bags straight from the warehouse?! Shut the front door! Dre I swear I don’t need another bag… I know everything in my collection is genuine. Vintage coach included…. WOW I’m so not liking this fake business 👩💼 😮😢
It’s scary out here in these streets! Thx for watching 🥰
Nice video
Thank you
If they’re not into handbags, they can’t possibly be good at this job.😬
Maybe. Maybe not. But you can be into handbags and still not be able to spot a fake. That was my point.
@@Drelovesbags just giving my opinions. I love your videos. Hope you don’t take what I’m saying personally.❤️
@@babyyvie I welcome all opinions here as long as everyone remains respectful. I value your opinion and I’m sure your customers love you. I did not take it personally at all.
You are clearly someone who loves what they do which is a blessing in itself. A lot of people can’t say that about their work. You’re the type of associate I will ask for and leave when they say you’re not working that day.😂. But people like you are rare so it’s not an expectation of mine.Thank you for watching and commenting.🥰
@@Drelovesbags ❤️
The video is informative but I will continue to buy both real and fake bags. I buy popular fake bags because I can always be fashionable *aceluxs*
Great content Dre! Thank you for sharing. I had heard about people buying bags from retailers and returning knockoffs. 😳 We all needed this information.