Juicy Couture Carrier - HELP!!

[JCarlson2004]

Originally Posted by Laur

You need to STOP posting these!!!! You are tempting me to get yet another carrier for Diamond hahahaa

I am DYING to get the LV carrier but it's just a BIT expensive. I love it.

Anyway, about the eBay Juicy carriers...I am just a little hesitant. I have bought authentic handbags on eBay but I always make sure it says "Guarantee Authenticity or your money back" or something similar. Not only that but they seem ridiculously cheap?

They are pretty cheap ... that's why I am nervous. I HATE fakes -- I am a true name brand snob! LOL! I'll just end up buying one from Neiman Marcus.

[Nikki+2]

Originally Posted by JCarlson2004

They look great -- I like this one:

http://cgi.ebay.com/BEIGE-PINK-JUICY...QQcmdZViewItem

So what do you guys think ... are they real or fake??

That's the exact one I have. I really love it and it does seem to be very good quality. I am (like many of you) a handbag junky and I have several Kate Spades and Coaches and my newest, a really cute, funky, lime green Cynthia Rowley, so I do know what a good quality bag should look like. I think this is the real thing, really, really hope it is but I know what you mean about the price... It does make you wonder.

[Laur]

Originally Posted by JCarlson2004

They are pretty cheap ... that's why I am nervous. I HATE fakes -- I am a true name brand snob! LOL! I'll just end up buying one from Neiman Marcus.

Why don't you get one from Glamour Dog? Are they cheaper? I am pretty sure those are authentic too. For some reason, the variety at Neiman Marcus isn't the best

[JCarlson2004]

Originally Posted by Laur

Why don't you get one from Glamour Dog? Are they cheaper? I am pretty sure those are authentic too. For some reason, the variety at Neiman Marcus isn't the best

Yes they are real ... Glamour Dog is a Juicy Couture seller (Juciy has them listed on their website).

[Laur]

Originally Posted by JCarlson2004

Yes they are real ... Glamour Dog is a Juicy Couture seller (Juciy has them listed on their website).

Oh okay, well that is always good to know

[Nikki+2]

I just had a thought about the ebay shop I posted and why they might be able to sell authentic bags at such low prices. It seems like all of her bags are not current styles. They aren't on the Juicy site at all. They are on pamperedpuppy but that takes you to glamourdog and the bags aren't there any more. Maybe they are a style that is a few years old. I would think that would make a difference.

[Shanatink]

Originally Posted by Nikki+2

Here are her current listings: http://home.search.ebay.com/_Pet-Sup...Zabbysboutique

I dont want to upset you but I am pretty sure those are not real and let me tell you why. How is it possible for her to sell them for half of what everyone else is selling them for? If that Ebay seller is actually getting her bags from Juicy couture, I guarantee she had to sign a contract stating that she would not sell on ebay AND that you CAN NOT sell under the MSRP. So I doubt they are real. HUge designers like Juicy Couture will not let thier retailers sell on ebay and sell under their MSRP because it lowers the value of thier products.

Their are lots and I mean LOTS of over seas manufacturers that make Juicy replica bags and they look GOOD, they have the charms, the tags, the lining fabric, leather trim... EVERYTHING! And they sell them to retailers for about $30-$50 and it is my bet that this is what this seller is selling.

I have actually contacted Juicy becasue of a huge debate on a chi forum I was on. I also have spoke to them in the past because I was interested in someday carrying thier products so I spoke with them about some of the criteria. I know for a fact that juicy only let companies that have a brick-and mortor stores carry thier products, they do not sell to strictly online retailers. Which is why I am not eligible right now , bUt maybe someday. BUt anyways that is one thing to look for when you are looking at these companies that claim to sell authentics.


IMO the only way to get an authentic bag on ebay is if someone bought it from Neiman marcus(or some other official Juicy retailer) and they no longer want it. If anyone is ever selling a bunch of them, that would be a big no-no in my book.

Sorry guys if I seem so pessimistic. I just used to be a HUGE ebay shopper and like I said before I used to be addicted to buying AUTHENTIC coach bags. Through trial and error I've really figured out what to look for with these ebay sellers, feedback and all that good stuff on ebay. Ive done lots of research and stuff like that.

Im not an expert on spotting fakes but I feel I am really good at knowing seller behavior if that makes any sense.

I just want to make sure you dont fall for any of the same stuff I fell for

[JCarlson2004]

Thank you Shana!! Everything you said makes sense!!

[Kenzies Grandma]

Sounds very reasonable Shana, especially since she has so many for sale. I'm still happy with mine, hollywoodyorkie said she bought them at Nieman Marcus. The one thing I found frustrating about Juicy bags is that it's hard to determine what size to buy. Different retailers seem to post different recommended size dogs ( up to 8 lbs, up to 12 lbs., under 4.5 lbs, etc.) for the same bags. Oh well, I think mine will do well for Gypsy since she'll never be in it for any long period of time where I can't take her out if she gets upset or annoyed. I've really appreciated all the input from everybody.

[Nikki+2]

Oh Shana, you're making me cry! Everything you said makes sense though and you certainly would know. Darn it! I got duped! I HATE fake bags and I HATE supporting that industry. Oh well as we all know and I forgot, if it sounds too good to be true... You have a really cute pink one on your site that I've had my eye on. Now, how to justify this to hubby?

[Shanatink]

Originally Posted by Nikki+2

Oh Shana, you're making me cry! Everything you said makes sense though and you certainly would know. Darn it! I got duped! I HATE fake bags and I HATE supporting that industry. Oh well as we all know and I forgot, if it sounds too good to be true... You have a really cute pink one on your site that I've had my eye on. Now, how to justify this to hubby?

Like I said, Im no expert at spotting fakes so your bag very well could be real So please dont get upset.

I just think the seller is questionable thats all

[Kenzies Grandma]

Hi Shana, just out of curiosity I emailed the lady on ebay who offers so many Juicy bags (all for $98) and asked her how she could do it. I told her I wasn't trying to be rude but I was really curious because they were so expensive everywhere else. She answered and said that "she purchased from a wholesaler, some were closeouts and some were seconds"? What do you think? Think they might be authentic?

[Laur]

Originally Posted by Kenzies Grandma

Hi Shana, just out of curiosity I emailed the lady on ebay who offers so many Juicy bags (all for $98) and asked her how she could do it. I told her I wasn't trying to be rude but I was really curious because they were so expensive everywhere else. She answered and said that "she purchased from a wholesaler, some were closeouts and some were seconds"? What do you think? Think they might be authentic?

First of all, Juicy does not sell to wholesalers and secondly, they do not have seconds. Very rarely Juicy stuff goes on sale and it is usually at Neiman Marcus, Nordstroms, or some websites that are listed on the Juicy site as selling authentic Juicy merchandise.

[Shanatink]

Originally Posted by Kenzies Grandma

Hi Shana, just out of curiosity I emailed the lady on ebay who offers so many Juicy bags (all for $98) and asked her how she could do it. I told her I wasn't trying to be rude but I was really curious because they were so expensive everywhere else. She answered and said that "she purchased from a wholesaler, some were closeouts and some were seconds"? What do you think? Think they might be authentic?

Dont believe it. I've always been told there are no such things as seconds. Ive reserached this many a times on the internet and thats what everythign tells me at least thats the case for coach bags. Seconds are just a way for people to sell replicas and really get away with it.

And as for getting the bag from "wholesalers" she probobly means manufacturers of fake bags from asia. Retailers of Juicy Couture I gurantee you would have to sign contracts and would not be allowed to wholesale out Juicy's products. Big name companies are very strict on Who and Where thier products get sold. Very strict. The only company that could offer legit Juicy products for wholesale would be Juicy Couture themselves. Thats just usually how it works. They wouldnt let thier retailers wholesale out thier products as it would deplete the value of them.

The person sellign those bags on ebay can get into a lot of trouble. Ebay doesnt allow for anyone to sell seconds or replicas.

[Laur]

Originally Posted by Shanatink

Dont believe it. I've always been told there are no such things as seconds. Ive reserached this many a times on the internet and thats what everythign tells me at least thats the case for coach bags. Seconds are just a way for people to sell replicas and really get away with it.

And as for getting the bag from "wholesalers" she probobly means manufacturers of fake bags from asia. Retailers of Juicy Couture I gurantee you would have to sign contracts and would not be allowed to wholesale out Juicy's products. Big name companies are very strict on Who and Where thier products get sold. Very strict. The only company that could offer legit Juicy products for wholesale would be Juicy Couture themselves. Thats just usually how it works. They wouldnt let thier retailers wholesale out thier products as it would deplete the value of them.

The person sellign those bags on ebay can get into a lot of trouble. Ebay doesnt allow for anyone to sell seconds or replicas.

Currently, there are tons of people claiming to be selling authentic bags when in fact they are knock-offs or fakes. I actually do some work for eBay helping them to identify these sellers. You will notice that in the next month or so, eBay will be cracking down on this. It is a serious issue and something needs to be done. I feel bad for the innocent people who think they are getting a real designer bag when it's just a cheap replica.