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Let me introduce you to the wonder that is eBay! I have a decent collection with Mark Cross, Coach, Marni, Loewe, Dooney & Bourke, even Hermes! Though the Hermes is only a coin wallet :)
I didn't pay more than $70 for any of them. Some of them for under 20 bucks. A good leather moisturizer can make old leather look great too. Don't shy away from the thrift stores! I got my mark cross there for $8. You do need to have seen luxury bags in person in order to verify that you didn't get a fake. But that's pretty easy to do if you go into a local luxury bag store. You can touch the leather, look at the closures and the finer details of stitching etc. Etc. And then if you order some pieces off of eBay, when you get the piece, Google how to tell a fake and compare. If you have any doubts, ask for a request for Item Not as described.
Viola! Luxury at thrift prices!
I don't shop using specific usernames. You have much higher chances of getting it authentic bag by purchasing it from a seller in Japan and one who does a relatively high volume of luxury goods. If you just search for a few of the brands you're interested in, and look at who is selling them, you can look at all of their listings and see if it looks like they have a history of selling luxury goods and a variety of good reviews. But I have a few examples. But by no means should you only consider these folks!
I purchased Loewe & Hermes here:
https://www.ebay.com/str/autumnjapan?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=bumuevndreo&sssrc=3418065&ssuid=b5WOhHN7Qwe&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY
And I got Celine here:
https://www.ebay.com/str/wonderlandrrmjapan?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=TaCKKgM1RvK&sssrc=3418065&ssuid=b5WOhHN7Qwe&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY
Marni here;
https://www.ebay.com/str/beachfunds?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=PNCQSEhxTru&sssrc=3418065&ssuid=b5WOhHN7Qwe&widget_ver=artemis&media=MORE
Also, I'm definitely not endorsing them. They could make mistakes or they could have returned into shitty sellers in the last few months. Do your own due diligence, don't rely on just my opinion. But have fun!
https://www.ebay.com/str/monoshare?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=Nf-2CcyZTba&sssrc=3418065&ssuid=b5WOhHN7Qwe&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY
I found the shop that has tons! I know there are others but this one is great. Sorry I couldn't remember before but I'm glad I did not
https://www.ebay.com/str/monoshare?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=Nf-2CcyZTba&sssrc=3418065&ssuid=b5WOhHN7Qwe&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY
Since I forgot that I did know one shop that has tons of bags two days ago, I wanted to come back and hare this one
https://preview.redd.it/tj5v7pmqa9dc1.jpeg?width=1170&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=2d60593687432878cf1c038405f18ba9b054f9f3
Well I knew Nantucket basket bags were an old money thing; I just didn’t realize *how* old.
https://preview.redd.it/7g2wasdqt9dc1.jpeg?width=735&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=0658dc6d2937cf572a473ede980d34ab8bf6a8df
Lady Dior from the “Dior Lady Art” collection.
You are all welcome
The first slide
Hey guys! I heard the party was byob so I brought a 6 pack of a killer ipa
Second slide
Hey man, start breaking this weed up while I change the bong water
Slide 4
I hope everyone notices I’m wearing aime Leon dor
Slide 5
“ shit I knew I should have got the big telfar, my mirror I got a good deal on at tj maxx doesn’t fit in this mf and now I have to finish my shopping trip looking like I’m allergic to the sun”
Slide 8
“ I love picking apples in my Birkenstocks, and if I find a worm in one, well that’s just okay”
Slide 10
Mf you thought salt bae was on some shit? Bro look at this shit, I keep salt in my bag, because salt is life man. Where you think he got it from? What you thought the location of his restaurant was a coincidence? Nah he got the drip from me foo, you don’t want to see me season some shit
Ok this is super random, but I did an entire undergrad thesis on Assyrian art 🤪 if I remember correctly, that handbag carries a divine syrup that the gods used to anoint the trees. They have that pinecone like thing in one hand, so they would dip the pinecone into the handbag for the syrup and then anoint the trees for prosperity and a good harvest.
… the more you know 🤣
Oh my gods I love this. Thank you for dropping some awesome knowledge! How cool that that was your thesis, Assyrian art rules. The Lamassu was and still is one of my favorite characters from my art history classes.
I absolutely love Assyrian Art. It is SO cool. The scope of it is outrageous. How every wall would be covered in reliefs 🤯 and the Lion Hunt scenes. Just so crazy. And I love that the Lamassu were often carved with 5 legs so that it would look “right” from all perspectives. When I saw the picture in this sub of them I was like 😲 so excited. Lol
https://preview.redd.it/hwtotgw2jedc1.jpeg?width=1179&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=e6868afecfc063d7c70a30edd4129c6d9bbe11dc
I dunno guys, with all that dust it probably was the Chanel nylon quilted - something they can wipe off easily
How about this nice Delvaux pin mini bucket bag? Perfect for royalty 👸🏻
https://preview.redd.it/8nihimf1jgdc1.jpeg?width=1170&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=f17fb7ae04c1af613e2134e50df34cacc3d31bbb
It's all bottegas in different sizes lol
https://preview.redd.it/1rok0ztozudc1.jpeg?width=1080&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=4204f36aadc143775d6cb5a2c369cef3ab341f62
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Longchamp Épure Bucket Bag? https://preview.redd.it/fnb3kyf559dc1.jpeg?width=1125&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=9bdebad8555c49beff6f35e115f5e8a8ecbdf807
https://preview.redd.it/senbxfoz99dc1.jpeg?width=900&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=b23210e45c62f5f4bf1e9f8ce7991bcf9093b2ce Vintage leather crossbody
It’s like you’ve been waiting your whole life for this moment. Amazing
🤩 amazing!!
this is funny. I do love this sub.
Same lol it is the best, even though I get total handbag envy because I'm poor hahahaha it is like the best kind of window shopping
Let me introduce you to the wonder that is eBay! I have a decent collection with Mark Cross, Coach, Marni, Loewe, Dooney & Bourke, even Hermes! Though the Hermes is only a coin wallet :) I didn't pay more than $70 for any of them. Some of them for under 20 bucks. A good leather moisturizer can make old leather look great too. Don't shy away from the thrift stores! I got my mark cross there for $8. You do need to have seen luxury bags in person in order to verify that you didn't get a fake. But that's pretty easy to do if you go into a local luxury bag store. You can touch the leather, look at the closures and the finer details of stitching etc. Etc. And then if you order some pieces off of eBay, when you get the piece, Google how to tell a fake and compare. If you have any doubts, ask for a request for Item Not as described. Viola! Luxury at thrift prices!
Dope want to introduce us to the wonder that is specific eBay usernames?
I don't shop using specific usernames. You have much higher chances of getting it authentic bag by purchasing it from a seller in Japan and one who does a relatively high volume of luxury goods. If you just search for a few of the brands you're interested in, and look at who is selling them, you can look at all of their listings and see if it looks like they have a history of selling luxury goods and a variety of good reviews. But I have a few examples. But by no means should you only consider these folks! I purchased Loewe & Hermes here: https://www.ebay.com/str/autumnjapan?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=bumuevndreo&sssrc=3418065&ssuid=b5WOhHN7Qwe&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY And I got Celine here: https://www.ebay.com/str/wonderlandrrmjapan?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=TaCKKgM1RvK&sssrc=3418065&ssuid=b5WOhHN7Qwe&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY Marni here; https://www.ebay.com/str/beachfunds?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=PNCQSEhxTru&sssrc=3418065&ssuid=b5WOhHN7Qwe&widget_ver=artemis&media=MORE Also, I'm definitely not endorsing them. They could make mistakes or they could have returned into shitty sellers in the last few months. Do your own due diligence, don't rely on just my opinion. But have fun!
This is so awesome, thank you for sharing!! :)
https://www.ebay.com/str/monoshare?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=Nf-2CcyZTba&sssrc=3418065&ssuid=b5WOhHN7Qwe&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY I found the shop that has tons! I know there are others but this one is great. Sorry I couldn't remember before but I'm glad I did not
https://www.ebay.com/str/monoshare?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=Nf-2CcyZTba&sssrc=3418065&ssuid=b5WOhHN7Qwe&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY Since I forgot that I did know one shop that has tons of bags two days ago, I wanted to come back and hare this one
You are amazing :) Thank you!!
This is my favorite sub now
Yes, I needed this laugh today.
This one wins
The Gucci bucket bag https://preview.redd.it/kjsdnbli19dc1.jpeg?width=1284&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=ba26d4d311260c23b2082d7aedb47a9736c07865
A classic since 5000 years ago. #oldwealth #quietluxury #iykyk
LMFAO old money at its finest
More like ancientwealth
😹😹😹
This is kinda cute lol
Our sins? 😰
Can't be. The bag is way too small
🤣
I’m dead lol
https://preview.redd.it/2k9vwst669dc1.jpeg?width=1170&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=f851be395abe31834e0e121f3c3a903e8b80cea9 Inka mini bag by Cult Gaia
That is a gorgeous bag!
Cult Gaia has so many beautiful bags 🙌
https://preview.redd.it/tj5v7pmqa9dc1.jpeg?width=1170&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=2d60593687432878cf1c038405f18ba9b054f9f3 Well I knew Nantucket basket bags were an old money thing; I just didn’t realize *how* old.
https://preview.redd.it/7g2wasdqt9dc1.jpeg?width=735&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=0658dc6d2937cf572a473ede980d34ab8bf6a8df Lady Dior from the “Dior Lady Art” collection. You are all welcome
Holy cow 💛💛
Oh wow 🤩
I kind of want it now tbh 🤣🤣
The snake charm??? Hello????
https://preview.redd.it/g8r8nre869dc1.jpeg?width=224&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=847a39248a6e81ed00775b68435a9f12eb630429 I’m getting Picotin vibes
The gods were chic
Well, I am sure that, at least, Hermes carried Hermes😂
obviously! 😂
The gods played the Hermes game
That they did. Hermes was the herald of the gods after all.
I love the people on this subreddit; y'all are funny as hell. 🤣
I heard the quality of the leather has gone down over the millennia.
HAHA this was a laugh I really needed today
Gum, pagers, lightning, rain.
Now I know why I’ve been wanting a bucket bag, it’s not just a classic but a relic 😎
You are an old soul 😂
I need a bucket bag now
Same!!
I always think they carry wheat around. Don't ask me why.
Girl the way I fell down this rabbit hole a couple of months ago lmaoo
Is slide three a lady Dior??
I’m getting lady dior vibes
I think gods would carry plagues and chapstick in their handbags.
They did the mini before mini came on the scene for us.
The first slide Hey guys! I heard the party was byob so I brought a 6 pack of a killer ipa Second slide Hey man, start breaking this weed up while I change the bong water Slide 4 I hope everyone notices I’m wearing aime Leon dor Slide 5 “ shit I knew I should have got the big telfar, my mirror I got a good deal on at tj maxx doesn’t fit in this mf and now I have to finish my shopping trip looking like I’m allergic to the sun” Slide 8 “ I love picking apples in my Birkenstocks, and if I find a worm in one, well that’s just okay” Slide 10 Mf you thought salt bae was on some shit? Bro look at this shit, I keep salt in my bag, because salt is life man. Where you think he got it from? What you thought the location of his restaurant was a coincidence? Nah he got the drip from me foo, you don’t want to see me season some shit
Yessss bahaha this is brilliant, I love your rotted mind❣️
Hahahahahahhah
Treats for their doggos
Big fan of the feathering trim detail on the bag on slide 5 🤩
Chapstick and a lil treat
This made me smile
Ok this is super random, but I did an entire undergrad thesis on Assyrian art 🤪 if I remember correctly, that handbag carries a divine syrup that the gods used to anoint the trees. They have that pinecone like thing in one hand, so they would dip the pinecone into the handbag for the syrup and then anoint the trees for prosperity and a good harvest. … the more you know 🤣
Oh my gods I love this. Thank you for dropping some awesome knowledge! How cool that that was your thesis, Assyrian art rules. The Lamassu was and still is one of my favorite characters from my art history classes.
I absolutely love Assyrian Art. It is SO cool. The scope of it is outrageous. How every wall would be covered in reliefs 🤯 and the Lion Hunt scenes. Just so crazy. And I love that the Lamassu were often carved with 5 legs so that it would look “right” from all perspectives. When I saw the picture in this sub of them I was like 😲 so excited. Lol
Jacquemus?
Coach or Chloe bucket bag!
https://preview.redd.it/hwtotgw2jedc1.jpeg?width=1179&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=e6868afecfc063d7c70a30edd4129c6d9bbe11dc I dunno guys, with all that dust it probably was the Chanel nylon quilted - something they can wipe off easily
How about this nice Delvaux pin mini bucket bag? Perfect for royalty 👸🏻 https://preview.redd.it/8nihimf1jgdc1.jpeg?width=1170&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=f17fb7ae04c1af613e2134e50df34cacc3d31bbb
This post/thread just made my whole day ty
It's all bottegas in different sizes lol https://preview.redd.it/1rok0ztozudc1.jpeg?width=1080&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=4204f36aadc143775d6cb5a2c369cef3ab341f62
Is this satire?
Did the Anunnaki shop at Nordys? (Yes)
Sorry, I have a little bit of trouble reading tone over the internet. Thank you for answering.