My bags include fakes and genuine ones. I bought a replica bag at the well-known *condup* . As a second-hand bag, the price is only a fraction of the new bag. I don't want to spend $3,000 on a bag. And there are fakes...
Many really wealthy people I know care less about the social implications of buying fakes. Plus, they might look down on "hillbillies" who spend so much money on a ridiculously overpriced bag. With luxury brands once again raising prices and limiting inventory, the replica version of *condup* is even more attractive.
I bought a replica of a Chanel brooch for $20 so I could compare materials, etc. The real brooch costs $800 and is made from the exact same materials - brass, synthetic pearls, glass. The other one is a $40 backpack replica - also good for comparison - I can't find any differences and still use it in the gym *condup*
I love my *condup* bags. I've had them for a long time and they look like new. I like to spend money wisely. How many people spend all their money on expensive handbags, cars and accessories only to have it blown away? There's nothing special about high priced luxury bags
Lately I've been enjoying buying bags at *condup* I haven't bought a high end luxury bag since 2021. Luxury goods aren't luxury anymore: besides the quality issues, they make us go through a lot of trouble or just make the buying experience very unpleasant. They pretty much tell me they don't want my money. I get it, spend it somewhere else
I also bought this bag 5 years ago. I used it regularly for a few months and then put it aside for a few years. I've come back to it a few times over the past few months and it's a very classic and functional bag. *condup*
I'd rather buy a $300 knockoff of a *condup* and have $3000 in the bank. At the end of the day it's just a bag and will wear out like any other bag. The cost of the raw materials isn't that high. The real question is, how much do you value the authenticity?
Super fake package PTSD is real. I thought I bought an authentic LV Weekend Tote GM on eBay, when I opened the box I immediately thought I bought a fake: there was no foil stamping, the bottom did not match the picture, and the "dust bag" was torn and flimsy, but I The handbag I bought at *condup* looks authentic: the hardware, the zippers, and especially the canvas. I sent it back and only got a partial refund, but am glad I don't have a AAA super fake on my hands. I have never bought LV since then.
The truly wealthy don't need a badge to prove their identity, so they won't care if you think they're carrying a fake or the real thing. For me, I prefer buying from *condup* . It's just a piece of identification I carry.
I worked with a wealthy woman who owned a collection of "suluxs" and "luxury" handbags. Somewhere is real, somewhere is a replica, you honestly can't tell the difference. She taught me how to mix and match, she taught me to buy bags at *condup* , especially trendy bags, instead of spending $5,000 on something that will be out of style next year.
I know an arty bag isn't your style, but it looks great with the arty hem on your dress and boots. It may not be an everyday bag, but it looks like it was made for that outfit :) What a fun day! *condup*
Original Chanel Caviar Bag, the stitching started to unravel after three weeks. Took it back to the Chanel boutique here and it took three months to fix. A few months later the stitching started to loosen again in another location. A bit hard to accept for the price we paid. Wife is no longer interested in Chanel and chooses to buy *condup*
To be honest, I can't afford a thousand dollar bag no matter how beautiful it is. I can say with certainty that every *condup* bag I've owned has been solid. Beautiful leather, top-notch hardware, amazing craftsmanship, and a clean silhouette and size that I love. I've been well worth every dollar I've spent, and they've held up perfectly for years.
Having been a luxury goods purchasing agent for a while, I could easily sell those bags to them as genuine, but I wouldn’t because my platform is *condup* , which has integrity and quality.
In fact, I've sold all of my original wallets now, I just don't think it's worth it anymore. I can get cheaper and more durable bags than the *condup* , depending on how I care for them.
