"Hermes anyone know??||325226"

Does the LVMH group make Hermes? If so, could someone answer this question for me: in a catalog I have, one of the Hermes Kelly purses is $12,000.00, could someone tell me what type of material this purse is made out of to justify this price. I purchased a Gucci Kelly off eBay that looks just like the Hermes Kelly and cost me no where near $12, 000.00 "2002-10-17 bettle"

"Hermes anyone know??||325236"

No, Hermes is not owned by LVMH. Hermes uses the most exquisite leathers in the world and they only have just a handful of craftsman that make the bags. Also, the exclusivity (sp.) of Hermes bags which drives the prices up too! You just can't walk into Hermes and say "I want a black Birkin or Kelly". They will just laugh! :o) "2002-10-17 nvancamp"

"Hermes anyone know??||325251"

Are there any Hermes stores in the US? If so, where? What is the "Hermes" way of asking for a purse? :-) "2002-10-17 bett1e"

"Hermes anyone know??||325262"

There's a Hermes store near where I live. South Coast Plaza of Orange County in Southern California. It's not Berverly Hills of this city, so I'm guessing that major cities would have Hermes store. As far as the "Hermes" way of asking for a purse... hmm, not rich enough to even WALK into that store! haha. "2002-10-17 Lily"

"Hermes anyone know??||325265"

I grew up in a major city in Alabama but there is not a Hermes there. I guess I need to see if there is one in Atlanta on my next visit. Our most exclusive store is Saks which only showed up a couple of years ago which is odd considering the fact that it is the Saks headquarters. "2002-10-17 bett1e"

"Hermes anyone know??||325293"

maybe this will help: list of Hermes boutiques in US - http://www.hermes.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Hermes/en/adresses/frame.jsp?page=USA "2002-10-17 hehehahagirl"

"Hermes anyone know??||325315"

Thanks. I figured it would be in the Atlanta location listed. "2002-10-17 bett1e"

"Hermes anyone know??||325342"

I believe that Hermes is THE luxury brand. The Kelly and the Birkin are the Rolls-Royces of handbags and its worth selling all your LV's just to have the honour of carrying one of these. In Japan, these are highly regarded and there's about a few year's waiting list to have one made for you. Here in Australia its usually an 18-month wait. Its so exclusive that if ever there is a sample Kelly or Birkin in an Hermes shop, its just for show, you have to order it to be made. And only one person completes a whole bag (The Kelly takes about 17 hours, with the handle being the most difficult), not like a line-up assembly sort of thing. The more outrageous the colour of the leather like electric blue or gold the more desirable, the more its says about the owner - that you can afford not to stick to safe black and have more than one. But if you want all colours in one, check out the new 'Vibrato' Kelly, where no two are ever the same. There's even a Special Orders department where you can have that hide you shot in Africa made into the most delectable Kelly handbag 'Mou' or 'Rigide' as a souvenir for that trip. That how exclusive these bags are! I find that sales assistants at Hermes are quite friendly over here in Australia and is more than willing to answer your questions. I can't say if it would be the same with those in America. (Don't you just hate snobby sales people who give you the once-over to see if you're even worthy to even cast a shadow in their shop? Its as if they're fitted head-to-toe with the goods they're selling..but that's another issue). If you want one made, Ostrich is the best leather to choose, because it is very strong and very easy to use. So there's my opinion in Hermes. Ditch the trip to the South of France 'till next year, go get one! "2002-10-17 uncreated"

"Hermes anyone know??||325351"

Thanks for the add'l information. I guess I'll have to pass on having the Roll Royce of purses. Unless that purse actually drives me to work and does my work, it will have to stay at the store. I have a Japanese Catalog that lists all the swatches and Hermes bags and assumed it was mass produced. I have to admit and just like me the one I like costs $21, 520.00 which is OUTRAGEOUs. I can't read the writing but it looks like Navy Blue Crocodile and even the lock is Crocodile which is awesome. As for snotty salespeople, it kills me too. We have a mall in the wealthy part of town that people kept asking me to help them find stuff. I finally broke down and told a lady "look everyone keeps asking me for stuff but I am shopping just like you." She replied "oh that happens to me all the time, I kind of gave her a look like "yeah, right." Anyway, that's what I get for wearing jeans and a tee - shirt. Now the other two times I have gone, I have been in shorts but the key was the Charles David shoes and Gucci or LV purse. In those instances, the salespeople drooled so badly it was annoying beyond belief. Why customers feel like they have to impress sales people I'll never know. In addition, their drooling is really annoying when you are just looking. So annoying was a shoes sales who told me I had to have these Issac Mizrahi shoes because only they carried them (Saks). Low and below, I walked down the street and saw them at Parisian. I started to go back and point out his salesman lie but let it go. Anyway, salespeople need our business, we don't need theirs. "2002-10-17 bett1e"

"Hermes anyone know??||325365"

Buy one of their scarves...lot cheaper than their handbags! "2002-10-18 Carol"

"Hermes anyone know??||325433"

Ok, if you're quite keen of having at least a bag that bears the trademark of Hermes, ask for the 'Herbag', its got similar handle and lock system as the Kelly but the main body of the bag is cotton canvas (uncoated) and you get two bag sizes for the price of one - interchangeable in either black or natural. Quite smart and practical - can fit heaps of stuff 8D "2002-10-18 uncreated"

"Hermes anyone know??||325530"

Thanks. I was interested more than owning a Hermes. I liked the Kelly and got the Gucci so I am happy with that. "2002-10-18 bettle"

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"auth epi Noé for $135?||325242"

is this too good to be true? http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=969858631 the bag look like it's in VERY good shape. "2002-10-17 hehehahagirl"

"Auth epi Noé for $135?||325316"

It does seem too good to be true. The bag appears to be in good condition. I have the same bag and from this single photo (which really is not enough for authentication), it appears authentic. If you don't scoop it up, I might. Do ask the seller for details of the interior, the date code, why it is being sold for such a low price and, if possible, a close up of the stamping on the bottom of the bag. "2002-10-17 Poupette"

"Auth epi Noé for $135?||325733"

You should get it! I was so sorry to see that beautiful blue color no longer made. My girlfriend got that bag when she went to Monte Carlo 2 years ago and it is a stunner of a bag! I love that blue on the Noé ! Get it quick!!!! What a deal!!! "2002-10-18 nvancamp"

"Authentication of current eBay LV handbag||325793"

I tried to email for authentication of an eBay auction item but rec'd message that Angie would be away and to try the board. I would like an opinion on eBay item 970323651 - LV Large Looping Bag. Seller claims only used a few times and it is authentic. There are photos of inside/outside posted. When I emailed some questions to seller (aui le), she told me the original buyer fell through and I can have it if I'm still interested. `there is no other info to answer the other pre- auth questions. I would value anything you can tell me. P Alfano "2002-10-19 Phyllis"

"Authentication of current eBay LV handbag||325815"

Hi, I have looked at the auction. Definitely need the date code. Also, I would like seller to answer why interior's color looks so different in the two photos?! "2002-10-19 Carol"

"Monceau auth?||326358"

Does this Monceau look real? The hardware looks like it doesn't line up with the bottom of the LV logo right. http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=971649895 Thanks!!! "2002-10-20 Wendy"

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http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=943976649 ___ This seller sells several LVs at NR. He or she generally gets a decent price but I am wondering how he or she could have access to SOOOO many AUTHENTIC LV items- look at his feedback. Any thoughts?... Has anyone ever thought that maybe some of the sellers on eBay may be LV thieves. Everyone mentions counterfeits but isn't it possible that LV personnel are thieves? "2002-10-16 bett1e"

"Ever any HOT LV sellers?||324928"

The seller's from Hong Kong and its no surprise to me that he can stock on such items regularly and at no reserve even. Hong Kong is THE shopper's paradise! A trip once a year is well worth it. If i were you, i'd just take advantage of this "no reserve" auctions for authentic LV. Cheers! (note: uncreated is in no way afiliated with the said seller, this is purely opinion) "2002-10-17 uncreated"

"Ever any HOT LV sellers?||324967"

This could be a consignment seller. In HK, if it is not the latest, greatest bag, nobody wants it. So the trade in business is probably booming for consignment shops. "2002-10-17 Poupette"

"Ever any HOT LV sellers?||325102"

Thanks for the info. I am interested in a drouout and may would consider the seller's items if everyone had the opinion that he was on the up and up. "2002-10-17 bettle"

"Ever any HOT LV sellers?||325290"

Hi,Angie I saw a message a few days ago asking about seller lvlady99 and terima-kashi. You approved those sellers. I visited their auction and looks very good. I'm just curious to know why they did not make your recommended seller list. What criterias do you have for recommended seller list? Thanks "2002-10-17 Christie"

"Ever any HOT LV sellers?||325310"

That's a fair question. I sometimes offer outstanding sellers the option to be listed and did so with both of these sellers. One chose not to be listed, the other was listed for a while, but we had differing views on key issues required to hold this title, so, by mutual agreement, she was removed. I still trust both for authentic LV. The criteria are listed on this page: http://www.my"Poupette.com/consider.html. "2002-10-17 Poupette"

"Ever any HOT LV sellers?||325748"

Yeah I agree with Angie! There are many consignment stores in HK. People buy brand new LV and just use it for couple months and resell them to consignment stores. It is very common in HK. Also those bags are usually 90% new. I'm from HK and thatz why I know. But guys you have to pay special attention when the buyer is from HK too since HK is one of the country where so many counterfeit can be found. "2002-10-19 Joyce"

"Ever any HOT LV sellers?||325834"

I guess one would want to know how to determine an authentic LV seller from a fake. Is the risk worth it? "2002-10-19 bett1e"

"Ever any HOT LV sellers?||325883"

I tend to be risk adverse. I shy away, because Hong Kong is too far away to settle claims without great headaches. "2002-10-19 Carol"

"Ever any HOT LV sellers?||326288"

Good day lazybear. I would just like to know if youre THE Joyce Ma. Or am i just being my usual silly self for thinking that? "2002-10-20 uncreated"

"Ever any HOT LV sellers?||326307"

Hi I'm Joyce but not Joyce Ma! U know a Joyce Ma? "2002-10-20 Joyce"

"Ever any HOT LV sellers?||326315"

OK, guys--who is Joyce Ma? "2002-10-20 Carol"

"Ever any HOT LV sellers?||326334"

You do know who Joyce Ma is right? "2002-10-20 uncreated"

"Ever any HOT LV sellers?||326335"

Well she's probably one of the most powerful women in HK (terribly rich and fashionable to boot) who owns HK retail giant "Joyce". "2002-10-20 uncreated"

"Criteria for LV recommended seller?||325385"

Hi,Angie I saw a message a few days ago asking about seller lvlady99 and terima-kashi. You approved those sellers. I visited their auction and looks very good. I'm just curious to know why they did not make your recommended seller list. What criterias do you have for recommended seller list? Also, can you take a look at this auction http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=968842394 and let me know if you have any experience with this seller? Thanks Date=10-17-02 Christie Kim, "2002-10-18 Christie Kim"

"Criteria for LV recommended seller?||325426"

See my response under "Ever any HOT LV sellers?" dated 10/17/02. Thanks. "2002-10-18 Poupette"

"Reputable LV seller?||325626"

Can you take a look at this auction http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=968842394 and let me know if you have any experience with this seller? Thanks "2002-10-18 Christie Kim"

"Reputable LV seller?||325675"

This is a perfectly gorgeous bag! Also, date code is fine. Drawback is seller is in Indonesia. If you buy, and deal ends up bogus, seller is on other side of planet--difficult to get your money back. Now, for the plus side. I really can't find a thing wrong w/bag or auction. Gone through feedback, and 2 negatives seller does have are not w/in last 6 months...not too worried about them. I like that the seller does the following: excellent description of product; good pix; states purchase terms effectively; is a member of Square Trade; her "about me" page is very organized, informative and goes to great lengths to explain business terms and expectations. It would be easy to say, "good Lord, Indonesia? Ugh!" There are 3 LV stores in Indonesia so there is a possibility she has a legit bag. All-in-all, if I were the consumer, I would probably go for it. (Hope this helps) Get back w/me if you have more questions. "2002-10-18 Carol"

"Reputable LV seller?||326030"

Thanks Carol for taking your time to look at the acution for me. I do agree with you that everything sounds very good. I think I should go for it. I'll let you know how it goes thru. Thanks again!!! Christie "2002-10-19 Christie Kim"

"Reputable LV seller?||326031"

Christie, please do. I wish you the best of luck! "2002-10-19 Carol"

"Reputable seller||326245"

Any info on this seller? What about the pochette saying made in USA? http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=970306645&rd=1 "2002-10-20 Wendy"

"Reputable seller||326319"

Denise, I've been at the grocery store and just got your message. Read auction and see you won! Congrats--you're in luck, for this is a good Pochette. Not familiar w/seller, but seller's feedback is very favorable. Do not be concerned w/made in USA, because some LV is. I think, but am not positive, that most of the LV sold on Louis Vuitton's eLuxury.com is made in their USA factory. You are getting a beautiful bag. I have one as well, and enjoy it very much. "2002-10-20 Carol"

"Reputable seller||326349"

Whew! I just recently bought a Porte Monnaie from nfamas on eBay and she unknowingly bought a fake from jeanto and passed it on to me . http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=968079142&rd=1 She's now is dealing with a fraud case against this jeanto and I'm trying to help her. Mrs.troppo is helping too! Thank you for having all this info available to us!! This fake seller jeanto first said it was auth and changed her story after we told her why it was a fake. She then said the auction description never guaranteed auth and she won't honor the sale! "2002-10-20 Wendy"

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"Help "Poupette||325965"

Can you please check out this auction on eBay #970726328. I'm selling a Speedy purchased from a friend. Always buy only authentic LV. You and Carol helped me out buying a Noé not too long ago. Well, I'm selling this one and I've had alot of questions about the date stamp being rubbed off. I truly believe this is a real LV. I would never sell a fake. I've got your book and have researched it. Can you please give me your input. Its a Speedy 25 size 10 X 7. Very used but in good overall shape. I just want to make sure I'm in the right here. I put a moneyback guarantee on the auction also. Thanks so much. By the way, got that Noé from MrsTroppo. Love it!! "2002-10-19 Desiree"

"Help "Poupette||325974"

Hi, was wondering how you're doing?!! Mrstroppo is the best..you got a nice bag. About your Speedy, I've looked at the auction. Desiree, where was the date code before it rubbed off? Any idea about how old it is? Answer these questions and we'll go from there. "2002-10-19 Carol"

"A newbie finally finds LV!||323313"

I am so grateful to have found your site. Living in Indiana for most of my life, I was never into "designer" brands too much. I first noticed an LV KeepAll 50 a few years ago sitting in the tiny St. Barts (french island)airport. I had no idea what brand it was, just that I really liked it. I searched high and low for a bag like this when I got home but no luck. I just found out from the eluxury web site that there are no stores in IN that carry LV(even Nordstroms). The closest is Chicago about 3 hours away. Anyway, I forgot about it and then last week my husband and I were in the Barbados airport and I spotted another KeepAll 50! I took this as a sign from God that I have to have one of these :) still not knowing what I was looking for! I searched the internet until I finally found out about LV monogrammed canvas. I was narrowing down my choices on eBay when I saw the ad for your book. I am so glad I did not purchase on eBay. I'm sure I would have bought a fake because I am a sucker for a bargain. I will probably order from eluxury in the near future. I will be in Scottsdale next month so may try to find the LV store there. Thanks again for all your efforts. By the way could you spell Louis Vuitton phonetically so I know how to pronounce his name correctly. My son who is in his 3rd year of French says it is pronounced "Lewy Vitone". Is this right? What can I expect from eluxury...no sales tax, shipping charges?? "2002-10-14 Carolyn"

"A newbie finally finds LV!||323318"

eLuxury.com is a terrific web site. I have purchased a number of Louis Vuitton and other designer bags from this site. They are helpful and very courteous. As far as sales tax, that depends on which state you have the bag shipped. I believe they only charge sales tax in TN and CA. Lucky for you!! I cannot recommend this web site high enough. "2002-10-14 Barb"

"A newbie finally finds LV!||323330"

I am glad you found us, too, and I hope you'll drop by frequently! As for the pronunciation of "Louis Vuitton": If you have Real Audio, this is a great page for help in pronunciating pouplar designer names: http://fashion.about.com/blpronounce.htm. If you do not, the phonetic pronunciation for Louis Vuitton is: louie (standard pronunciation) vee-tawn -- the "n" is silent and "tawn" is pronounced as in "fawn." After saying Vuitton, your lips would be in the same position as if you had just said "wow." There are certain phonics in French that do not have a real equivalent in the American English vocabulary. "2002-10-14 Poupette"

"A newbie finally finds LV!||323331"

I have not purchased from eLUXURY, but I am sure they are great! Further, they are a wholly-owned subsidiary of LVMH (Louis Vuitton Moet Hennessy) and the only company authorized/licensed to sell new and authentic LV products online. "2002-10-14 Poupette""

"A newbie finally finds LV!||323348"

Hi Cappearc, Welcome to the web site and bulletin board, our LV home. Your son did a good job with the pronunciation. I live in Indiana, also, hailing from the Indianapolis area. The closest LV store for me is Cincinnati, 126 miles as opposed to Chicago at 186 miles. I have made 3 purchases on eLuxury.com and have been very pleased. Customer Service is excellent as well, always giving wonderful answers to my questions. Regarding sales tax; you will not have to pay any directly to eLuxury, but will need to report the sale on your Indiana State Income Tax form and pay the sales tax that way. It's not truly a sales tax, but a use tax. I would like to hear from you. If you'd like to email me privately, I would enjoy that. "2002-10-14 Carol"

"A newbie finally finds LV!||323652"

Welcome welcome!!! "2002-10-14 nvancamp"

"A newbie finally finds LV!||323709"

Hi Cappearc! So glad you found this site! I found it last week and I've been revisiting this site everyday ever since! Anyway, eLuxury.com is a great place to go and KNOW that you're not getting ripped off at all... it's as if you're buying from the LV boutique. Try to subscribe to their e-mail list so they can infrom you the latest haps. As far as shipping, eLuxury JUST ended their promotion on FREE SHIPPING last month. (I should have taken advantage of that!) I'm hoping that they will have that promotion again. Have fun shopping! "2002-10-14 Lily"

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"FAKES ON YAHOO||323470"

I was going to buy a bag from this seller, until I read this....beware, my fellow lv lovers!! check out the feedback: http://ratings.auctions.shopping.yahoo.com/show/rating?userID=tai_rice& "2002-10-14 Tori"

"FAKES ON YAHOO||323536"

Goodness! Pretty Bad! "2002-10-14 Carol"

"FAKES ON YAHOO||323648"

I honestly believe that 99.9% of the Vuitton bags being auctioned on Yahoo are fake. If you notice, the sellers of these supposed "authentic" Vuitton bags are new or have less than 5 feedback.Also notice the bidders are suspciously zero feedback bidders (makes me think of shill bidders). I consider Yahoo Auction "the land of designer fakes". There is no policing whatsoever. It is a definately "buyer beware/caveat emptor" auction site. "2002-10-14 nvancamp"

"FAKES ON YAHOO||323649"

And on Yahoo, this is only the tip of the iceberg! "2002-10-14 Poupette"

"FAKES ON YAHOO||323720"

I could not have said it better, myself! "2002-10-14 Poupette"

"Sharing my Story||323706"

Hi all! This is my first time here and at Angie's request, I am submitting my story and hope to hear back from some of you with other ideas. On 9/11 I was the winning bidder on a Yahoo auction for a Pegase 60. Please check out the auction: estate_auctions #69283252 (please read her feedback). I had the pictures checked by someone I know is experienced and they looked very real! It took over 3 wks to receive and when I did, I was blown away. Totally fake and a totally different bag than what was pictured. This is my first experience with Yahoo and thank God I used my Visa card. I'm still in the process of filing complaints, etc., so I still don't know if I'm getting a refund, but people tell me I will. Since that time, (since I put my e-mail address in my feedback) seven other people have contacted me who were ripped off by this seller. Sure, I want my money back, but that won't be enough for me. People like this must be stopped!! This seller has obviously done her homework: she bought a few small Halloween items in order to get good feedback, then she started selling all her fake L.V.'s. I am now in the "escalated" part of my Yahoo claim, I have filed a complaint with the IFCC (www.ifccfbi.gov), the FTC (https://rn.ftc.gov) and the U.S. Postal Inspection Service Mail Fraud Division (www.usps.com). One of the 7 people found the address for the general counsel for L.V. and I e-mailed them. Another person contacted the sheriff in the seller's hometown (in Tennessee) and we are all looking for anything else we might do to have this lady prosecuted. She has since removed her auctions, after she switched for a few days to indpndntwoman36us, the sheriff gave this guy her phone number which has been disconnected and her e-mail addresses no longer work. So I guess, if anything, we may have scared her with our feedback comments. Is there anything further I can do? Thanks for reading this, at least it lets me "vent. "2002-10-14 Gail"

"Sharing my Story||323725"

Gail, I am so sorry to hear this has happened to you. It is why I try so hard to spread information about authentic LV and what signs can help you avoid losing your money to fakes. Just disgusts me. What, if any, results have you seen from Yahoo and the other agencies with whom you have filed complaints--including your credit card company? "2002-10-14 Poupette"