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    Gone, but not forgotten 🪦
    Sadly our beloved subreddit has permanently closed to the public and access to the historic wiki has been revoked. There have been numerous discords, WhatsApp and Wechat groups that have splintered off since, but the core info from the wiki is fragmented across these platforms and difficult to follow. This wiki is a gently modified replica† of the original RepLadies wiki and guides, before the content disappears forever.

    RepLadies is was a happy place for discussion about women’s replica (and authentic) handbags, shoes, clothing, and accessories. The r/RepLadies subreddit was formed in hopes of creating a community where we can all enjoy fashion at any level, share our experiences, reviews, likes, dislikes, and everything in between!

    Please refer to this replica of the wiki, and utilise the search function in Social Grep for remnants of the subreddit.

    †References to moderators, posting rules and general Reddit-specific things that don’t apply here have been removed. Links to inaccessible comments or pages have been redirected to Wayback Machine and Unddit where possible. If a guide or link looks useful, it’ll be added.

    RepLadies Wiki & Guides
    The Newbie Guide
    Frequently Asked Questions
    Acronyms and Terms Glossary
    Buying Direct from Sellers
    Buyer Etiquette and Expectations
    Sellers and Agents List
    Untrustworthy Sellers List
    W2C Guide
    Group Buy FAQ
    Factory Guide
    Factory Directory
    Shipping and Returns
    WeChat
    Taobao
    AliExpress and DHGate
    Quality Check 101
    Bag Care and Alterations
    Special Features

    Ordering
    Sellers
    Buyer Etiquette and Expectations
    Sellers and Agents List – no longer updated
    Seller Albums List
    Sellers Airtable List
    Untrustworthy Sellers List
    Seller feedback thread
    The Newbie Guide – Choosing a Seller
    The Newbie Guide – How to Communicate With Sellers in Chinese
    General
    The Newbie Guide – How to Order
    Ordering FAQ
    W2C Guide
    Factory Guide
    r/LuxeLife Pricing Transparency Database
    Payment
    TransferWise – Getting Started
    Western Union – How to Send Money Online, in Person, or by Phone
    Payment FAQ
    Other
    Group Buy FAQ
    Luxury Consignment Buying Guide

    The sellers list is a snapshot from June 2022, shortly before the list was removed entirely. It won’t be kept up to date and exists merely for posterity. Contact details have been password-protected for seller privacy and safety, but you can click here to send a DM to u/rlwiki on Reddit for the password.

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    For the best rep buying experience, please read the Buyer Etiquette and Expectations page first.

    RL does not, cannot, and will not guarantee that your seller and agent experience will be seamless or problem-free because we can’t. It’s erroneous to assume that the very existence of this list somehow eliminates all aspects of risk and unpredictability associated with an illegal industry.

    You, the buyer, are responsible for yourself, for your money, for your transaction, and for your seller interaction. Simply put, we will not intervene or help if your rep ordering experience goes awry. Caveat emptor.

    Sellers List
    Aadi
    Infraction: CD/Hutaoli Factory Issue + comments
    Aaliyah
    Note – Works with Martha and specializes in shoes.
    Aaron
    Infraction: CD/Hutaoli Factory Issue + comments
    Alice and Madcat
    Alingbags
    Alisa
    Infraction: CD/Hutaoli Factory Issue + comments
    Anna
    Infraction: CD/Hutaoli Factory Issue + comments
    Angie
    Aooko
    Note – Specializes in Ray-Bans and other sunglasses.
    Apple
    Audrey (Pandora Boutique)
    Note – If you are having trouble accessing the site, please contact Audrey for an alternate url.
    Bank
    Bela
    Candy
    Note – Stock photos shared on IG only.
    Darcy
    DDMode
    2022 Price list
    Elaine
    Emily
    Erica
    Fang
    Fisherman
    Note – Specializes in shoes particularly Chanel Espadrilles.
    Heidi
    Note – Contact directly for website url. Option for seizure insurance available.
    James (HermesSale)
    Li
    Note – Specializes in high-end (i.e. genuine 18k gold and GIA-certified diamonds) rep jewelry. Prefers to communicates in Chinese. Translator recommended.
    Linda
    Note – Prefers to communicate in Chinese. Translator recommended. Contact directly for album link.
    Infraction: CD/Hutaoli Factory Issue + comments
    Marcia
    Martha
    Min
    Miss Chen
    Note – Specializes in high-end (i.e. genuine 18k gold and GIA-certified diamonds) rep jewelry.
    PLEASE NOTE: Miss Chen will only give her payment information through WeChat or WhatsApp – if you have received payment information through another source (email or Instagram), do not send payment.
    Morgan
    Mr. Birkin
    Note – Specializes in Hermès bags from SYmode Factory.
    Mr. Gary
    Infraction: Mr. Gary is former TS Alex // CD/Hutaoli Factory Issue
    Nancy and Henry
    Nina
    Note – Add only one of the accounts listed above not all of them.
    Old Cobbler
    Note – PSP is not standard with every order, but exceptions will be made. Confirm before paying.
    Oli
    Pink
    Redden
    Redden’s WeChat accounts are set to private and she is not accepting new customers at this time.
    ReppinReps
    Note – Specializes in rep jewelry. PM for email address if needed.
    Rita
    Note – Specializes in Mansur Gavriel reps.
    Sandy
    Note – PSP incurs an additional 15% fee.
    Tina
    Note – May not provide PSP.
    Vincent
    Note – Specializes in prescription eyewear and sunglasses.
    Vken
    Note – Takes limited PSP and/or video, but will provide additional pictures upon request.
    Wei
    Note – Specializes in rep jewelry.
    Wendy
    Wenzhi and Yomi Chen
    Note – Specializes in high-end (i.e. genuine 18k gold and GIA-certified diamonds) rep jewelry.
    Zippy (ZP)
    Note – Specializes in shoes.
    Agents List
    Basetao
    Website – basetao.com
    WhatsApp – +86 316 2113 7599
    Email – basetao2you@163.com
    Reddit username – u/Basetao
    CSSBuy
    Website – cssbuy.com
    Email – info@cssbuy.com
    Email – manager@cssbuy.com
    Reddit username – u/cssbuy
    Subreddit – r/cssbuy
    Superbuy
    Website – superbuy.com
    WeChat – SuperbuyClub
    Email – care@superbuy
    Telephone – +86 755 3308 5566
    Reddit username – u/TommyZhangSuperbuy
    Subreddit – r/Superbuy

    Let’s Talk about Factories, Sellers & Answering “Who sells the best (insert item here)?”
    Discussion
    Recently on RL, I have seen many requests asking if a certain seller’s quality is good, or who has the best (insert item here). I thought I would put my views on factories & seller quality into a post for education purposes.

    I see a lot of people on RL view sellers (like our TS) in the same way you would view a traditional retail store like H&M, Madewell, even an Etsy shop. However, I feel like this viewpoint is harmful to having a good transaction with a trusted seller.

    Relevant Reads: Important Topics Thread – Trusted Sellers Wiki – Buyer Etiquette & Expectations Wiki

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    Scenario:

    Let’s use the example of a traditional retail store experience. You want to buy something from Zara but there isn’t a Zara store near you. So you hire someone (like a personal shopper) who can go to Zara and get the item you want for you, but you have to pay them a fee to retrieve it.

    TLDR: A trusted seller is your personal shopper, the factories are Zara. You can’t expect the personal shopper to change the quality of a shirt Zara is selling or to know if the shirt has your favorite kind of button. But you can ask them to buy a better shirt from Sandro for you!

    You want to buy something from (Factory) but there isn’t a (Factory) near you. So you hire someone (like a Trusted Seller) who can go to (Factory) and get the item you want for you, but you have to pay them a (commission) to retrieve it.

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    Why are factories important?

    There is a lot of talk about factories in this subreddit, like 187 / GF / OF for Chanel or Grey Couch / Marble for Celine. You should view the factory as the ‘traditional retail store’ / Zara in this scenario.

    Many factories make the same products, but every factory has different standards & different raw materials. The factories select the leathers, the factories do the stitching, stamping & hardware outfitting, the factories decide what details to include.

    Example: Maje and Urban Outfitters both carry black ankle boots, but they are different because of materials used, details included, etc.

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    How can I tell factories apart?

    Usually a factory will have a standard (maybe more than one) background for their stock photos. So if two bags have the same background photo (like a beige couch), most likely they come from the same factory.

    It’s mainly just experience. Please also note that any “factory names” like 187, God Factory, Marble Factory, Grey Couch Factory are all just fake names that RL members have made up. If you ask a seller for a 187 Factory bag, they probably have no idea what you’re talking about, because the 187 Factory is not named “187” in real life / in China. Send the exact factory photo instead.

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    How can I tell which factory is better?

    Read reviews! RL has a huge treasure trove of information just waiting for you! Community members have kindly spent much time giving their opinions on how the bags are in real life, and lucky you, it’s all free for you to read & use for your own benefit!

    Do your own QC assessment! Compare different factory stock photos to the real deal. Is the logo font wrong? Does the texture of the leather look off? Is there an extra hole in the strap? Is the inside missing a pocket?

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    Why is my question about “which factory makes the best (blank)” being downvoted?

    Because there is so much information out there & because many community members spend so much of their own time doing their own QC & then releasing it into the world through RL posts, these kind of questions can come off as ignoring all the hard work & resources the subreddit offers.

    I understand that RL and Reddit in general is very daunting, and it can be hard to parse through all of it. But you are spending your hard-earned money! You should know what you’re getting yourself into, and make sure you are 100% happy with the bag you will get.

    No one wants to give their personal opinion & say “this is the best factory”. Everyone has their own idea of what flaws bother them most. Everyone has their own personal price bracket. No one wants to be held accountable if you get something on their recommendation & you think the bag is a waste of money! Everyone has different standards.

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    Why are sellers important?

    With the exception of sellers who source from one factory or do custom orders (like Symode, Angel, Peltiano, Miss Chen & friends), you should view your seller as a middleman / your personal shopper who helps you get what you want. You ask them to find you something (or they find something & post on their WeChat moments), they source that item & hopefully, sell it to you!

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    Why do people say some sellers have better quality than others?

    Like if you were to hire a personal shopper, every shopper would be different. Let’s say you’re trying to find a pair of black boots.

    Example: One shopper gets you the perfect pair of boots, but the boots they found you are $500 & you don’t have the budget for that. Maybe another shopper finds you a pair of $50 boots that are way off, but hey, they’re $50. And even another finds you a pair of $150 boots that are close to what you wanted, and in your budget. Do you see what I’m getting at?

    Different sellers have access to different factories. The sellers have to make contacts with factories in order to buy stock, and not everyone knows about the same factories. Because factories have control over their products, as we discussed before, sellers offer varying levels of accuracy / quality depending on their source / factory contacts.

    A high price does not necessarily mean a better quality or a more accurate replica or better service.

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    If many sellers can source from the same factory, then does it matter which seller I go for?

    Yes and no.

    Yes, it matters: Because your seller is finding you something you want, you need to pay them for their service. They add commission into the price they give you. How much they choose to charge is up to them.

    Now you need to decide, what is the service like between all the sellers who offer the same thing? Do they have seizure policies? If you are unhappy with the bag PSPs, do you care how accommodating they are? Do you care about service? Do you care if they offer PayPal or not?

    What is the price they’re offering? Do you care about getting the cheapest price available? Would you pay more if someone else could offer you better service? What is most important to you?

    No, it does not matter: All sellers will receive the same item quality if buying from the same factory.

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    If a seller has good reviews for a bag (e.g. Alex or Bela for Nano Luggages), can I assume their other products are good as well?

    No, you should not assume everything will be good across the board. Like I mentioned, the seller does not control the quality or accuracy of the items they sell.

    Yes, they pick what they sell using their own criteria. The sellers can do their own QC work too & have their own standards; they all have their own definitions of “best” quality.

    You should still do your own QC assessment. The sellers are stocking tons of brands, tons of bags. They do not know if your Chanel stamp font is wrong. You need to protect yourself by educating yourself on what is accurate. They are not trying to trick you, they just don’t have time to be checking every bag on Fashionphile / TPF / designer site to make sure they’re perfect.

    As an example, I buy a lot from Alex, I trust his opinion, & I trust him to provide me excellent service. After receiving a stellar Nano Luggage from a well-known factory, I inquired about the Celine Strap wallets. He sent me pictures of a factory he sources from & I thought the font stamp on the front was very off. He wasn’t trying to sell me bad product and just because one of his items was great doesn’t mean all of them will be.

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    Okay, so just tell me, how do I get the best rep?

    Decide on your standards. How close to perfection does this bag need to be? Am I willing to pay $$$ if it means every detail will be perfect? Am I willing to sacrifice quality for a lower price? Do I care about great service? What does ‘best’ mean to me?

    Know that perfection does not exist, and that a higher price does not always mean a better product.

    Read reviews & do your own QC / research to get a sense of which factories fit your criteria best.

    Read reviews & talk to different sellers to get a sense of which sellers fit your criteria best.

    Buy your dream bag!

    Please also note, just like how a personal shopper can’t change the quality of Topshop’s jeans, a trusted seller cannot change the quality of whatever the factory gives them. You can only expect from the factory & the seller whatever you see in the factory photos; if there are wrong details then you should assume they will remain that way. Please also refer to u/dogmomlife’s great comment & example below in regards to this!

    Putting in the time to educate yourself about every step of the rep chain will give you the absolute best experience. I promise!

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    This all seems like a lot of work. What if I just want to buy a damn bag?

    No worries, I get that not everyone has the time to do all of this. But if you’re not going to put in the work to ensure for yourself that you’re getting exactly what you want, then you also have to take responsibility for any disappointment in the end.

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    Please feel free to add any comments about what I may have missed, or to ask any questions you’d like. I will do my best to answer!

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    4 yr. ago
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    ok but who carries the best neverfukl for my GF. Which factory do I go to

    I don’t have WeChat or the internet

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    4 yr. ago
    😂 can I just say I love reading your posts and comments. You totally crack me up. Wish I could be as funny and cool as you

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    4 yr. ago
    This should be a mandatory read for all new members and anyone new to this world! Thank you so much 😊

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    4 yr. ago
    Thanks for this CliffNotes edition of RepLadies FAQ. I’d suggest adding a section that emphasizes that you should QC your bag compared to the factory photo and NOT the authentic. I think this is where a lot of people become confused and then are unhappy with their bag because they don’t understand the QC process.

    Example: You want a Neverfull MM (LOL) in Damier Azur. You look at some factory pics. You notice that the Rose ballerine lining is the complete wrong color, but all the other details look ok. You should order the bag IF and ONLY if you are ok with the wrong color lining because the stock photo is basically the best that particular factory can do.

    TLDR: find the flaws in factory pics and decide if you can live with those flaws or not. 😁

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    4 yr. ago
    Agree, I try QC the factory photos against the auth first as best as I could, find flaws, THEN , compared in PSP against those flaws (that’s how I know they source from the correct factory and not just use factory photos as stock photos). Of course through QC factory photos agains Auth, I can tell which flaws I can and cannot live without. The ONLY elements that I can’t QC is the feel of the bag (leather smoothness or pebbleness, weight, etc). Sometimes I asked the TS for their opinions against those elements, or try to search for reviews, but most time I just have to wait for the bag to arrive.

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    4 yr. ago
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    excellent, excellent point!! i will make an amendment right now!

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    4 yr. ago
    I had no idea the names of the factories were made up by RL. 😂😁

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    4 yr. ago
    They do not know if your Chanel stamp font is wrong. You need to protect yourself by educating yourself on what is accurate. They are not trying to trick you, they just don’t have time to be checking every bag on Fashionphile / TPF / designer site to make sure they’re perfect.

    I always thought this would be the most obvious and common sense thing to do. Before I ever glanced at this subreddit I used to buy auth items that were pre-loved sometimes and the process I would go through before making a decision is quite similar to what I do when I’m buying reps.

    Months before I even made my first purchase, I always knew to:

    Read up on the auth

    Read pretty much all reviews of that specific item (and read up on flaws you didnt even know existed and were common)

    Dissect pre-shipment photos

    Dissect the reviewer’s photos of the item received

    And determine which flaws I could live with/were not a huge deal

    It definitely helps answer your own questions that have to do with QC/W2C/”Who has the best __________?”

    I’ve also have yet to be incredibly disappointed or surprised with any of my rep purchases because of this. I guess I over analyze an item once I become interested in My Next Purchase™.

    That’st just my 2 cents no one asked for though lol.

    TL;DR: You can’t ever educate yourself enough, and that’s a statement that applies not only to reps, but life in general. If you just take a bit more time before pulling the trigger on anything, you’ll have a little to no regrets or disappointments.

    TL;DR 2: **Always read everything fully**. It must be frustrating to the mods to have to answer questions whose answers are literally in the third sentence of the post the question is being asked in. “What is _______’s WeChat?” I have found that in RL posts that are reviews/group buys the contact info of the seller will always be in the post, like, at the top lol. Even if just a name of a seller it’s provided, there is a giant TS Seller’s list where their contact info will be in 🤷‍♀️🤷‍♀️.

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    4 yr. ago
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    Couldn’t upvote this fast enough – thanks again for taking the time to write this 💕

    Even with the plethora of information readily available at people’s disposal on this forum, time and time again we will see people asking questions like “How do I get the best rep?”, or “Who is the best seller for XXX?”, etc.

    Having made purchases myself, I found that many of these questions are really subjective. On the one hand, you can read a review which gloats about a bag from a certain TS, but another person who buys the same bag from the same TS might not enjoy the bag all the same. People have to realize that they are often their own harshest critics and need to evaluate their wants/needs before they purchase reps. Like u/dogmomlife has stated in an earlier comment, not all reps are gonna be 1:1 and can have just tiny things that make them off, whether or not that will make/break buying a rep is gonna be decision you’re gonna have to make.

     

    TLDR: Reps are not for everyone, do your research before you buy! There’s no excuse not to and it’ll be for your own benefit.

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    4 yr. ago
    Fantastic write up!!!!

    I always say higher price does NOT always mean better quality. The example I always use is designer discreet. She sells a lot of bags from “birdcage factory” for an exorbitant up charge and the sheeple believe because the price is higher it’s the absolute 1:1 best.

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    4 yr. ago
    This is Repladies in a nutshell. The perfect CliffNotes. This should definitely be a sticky!

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    4 yr. ago
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    Sossala dahlink, this is RL Nobel prize material🙏. “Livin up to that rep we just chatted about. 😉

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    4 yr. ago
    This is beautiful. Being in education, this resonates so hard. Ultimately you are responsible for your own learning.

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    4 yr. ago
    Can we add this to the sidebar/newbie starter kit or whatever that’s called?

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    Buying Direct from Sellers Factory Guide Factory Directory
    Factory Directory
    There are hundreds of rep factories in China. Learning to recognize just a handful takes time, patience, and acute attention to detail. A number of factories don’t have a name or they’ll refuse to disclose it due to security concerns. What they’re doing is copyright infringement after all. Stock pictures are typically taken by contracted photographers using multiple backdrops further rendering an already strenuous task all the more frustrating. That’s not even the half of it. What’s worse is figuring out who makes the best products at the right price. It might as well be comparable to lighting your money on fire.

    Thankfully, you’ve found us and we’re not stingy when it comes to sharing intel. Over the years, foreign buyers have granted monikers to their favorite factories as a means of identification. A majority of what you see here are nicknames not the actual factory names. A few predates RL’s existence like GF and 187. You should assume any seller you talk to is not aware of, nor do they use our nicknames. That goes for sellers who are familiar with RL and RL buyers, too. We did not include every seller who works with each respective factory, but we listed as many as we could off the top of our heads. It is up to you to confirm if your preferred seller works with the factory you’d like to purchase from. Since not all sellers have access to the same places, you will need to send stock photos to verify whether they can buy from the supplier specified. However, be forewarned there is no shortage of dishonest sellers who, despite your request, will source from elsewhere assuming you won’t know the difference, charge you an inflated price, then deliver inferior goods. This practice is known as bait and switch (B&S) and is quite prevalent in the rep world. There isn’t always a reliable way to tell if the product you bought came from a certain factory, so it’s important that you know and trust the seller you are transacting with.

    This guide will help you distinguish the more well-known vendors. As is the case with the sellers and agents list, it is not all-inclusive and mainly comprised of factories RL members have reviewed. You should not take the descriptions to heart as details or quality can vary by bag, batch, and opinion. Although we’ve done our best to be objective in describing a factory’s strengths and weaknesses, there will be some inherent bias depending on who is writing about said factory and the personal experience that informs their knowledge. Basically, use this as a general guide to help you figure out who is who, who makes what, who sells what, and nothing else.

    Important Disclaimers
    It is absolutely critical to understand that this is NOT a list of the “the best” reps and sources. We keep harping on this point and we will continue to be repetitive about it until it becomes universal, conventional knowledge. Everyone’s expectations and standards are different. While having such a reference would be wholly convenient, it would also be highly subjective thus, inaccurate, which is why creating a “best of” ranking would be a colossal waste of time. Even highly commended factories fuck up and make subpar products. There will never be any guarantees that you’ll get exactly what you want no matter where you buy from or how much you shell out. Over time through trial and error, you will discover what qualifies as “best” for you.

    Finally, keep in mind that no one should view this as an infallible resource. Like the sellers and agents list, it is not sacrosanct. The directory is our best guess at identification and not 100% accurate. It will be necessary to make corrections as we learn more and discover factories that may be interconnected, related, or wholly separate. Some factories we’re certain about and others, less so especially if they’re not popular or familiar to a plurality of RL buyers. It doesn’t help that the sellers have different contacts for suppliers and often provide conflicting info as a result. It’s difficult if not impossible to verify operational details of an illegal enterprise when their very existence relies on opacity.

    The Factories
    Table of contents
    Angel Factory
    AKA – AF, Diana (Heidi)
    Speciality – Celine, Dior
    Stock Pictures
    Sellers – Alisa, Heidi, Linda, Oli, Martha, Redden, Vken
    AF produces Celine, Dior, Gucci, YSL, and more recently, Hermès. They purportedly use “original leather,” which is a rep term for imported European leather. They’re most known for their Dior Book Totes and is considered a high-tier factory with the prices to match.

    Baili
    Specialty – Celine, Chanel
    Stock Pictures
    Sellers – Alice, Alisa, Linda, Min, Oli
    Large manufacturer similar in profile to Jxg. Wide variety of brands are replicated from Boyy to Fendi to Chanel to Louis Vuitton. They offer a plethora of choices and good stock at affordable prices. They’re not known for top accuracy. The leather quality can be mediocre. The bags occasionally have messy logo stamps and incorrect glazing colors depending on the brand, style, and color. However, they are an economical option with many bags to pick from and are easily accessible to a large number of sellers. They’re not always easy to identify since they use numerous backdrops for their stock images.

    Beige Couch
    AKA – Beige Marble Factory (RL), Wuxiaojie (Alice)
    Speciality – Celine
    Stock Pictures
    Sellers – Alice, Alisa, Audrey, Linda, Martha, Min, Oli, Redden, Vken
    A high mid-tier factory producing decently accurate reps with varying degrees of quality. They excel at the Celine Trio. Pay close attention to the typeface used for logo stamps as they can be inconsistent with that detail.

    Birdcage
    AKA – Black Marble (RL), Bonica (Bank), Xiajiao (Linda)
    Specialty – Louis Vuitton
    Stock Pictures
    Sellers – Aling, Alisa, Apple, Bank, Elaine, Heidi, James, Linda, Nina, Oli, OC, Tina, Vken, Zippy
    Although they rep numerous brands like Chloé, Loewe, Valentino, Goyard, and Celine, they are most famous for their classic and seasonal LV bags. Many sellers work with this factory, which seemingly has a large operation, are quick to replenish inventory, prices their products competitively, and use a numerous backgrounds for their stock pics, which makes them difficult to identify. Beware of inaccurate details such as the typeface and orientation of logo stamps.

    Black Frame
    AKA – Heiguang (Aaron), JPH (Heidi), JS (Alice, Anna), JP (Redden)
    Speciality – Prada
    Stock Pictures
    Sellers – Aaron, Alisa, Anna, Audrey, Heidi, Linda, Martha, Oli, Redden, Sandy, Vken
    The seller recommended go-to destination for Prada bags, SLG, and accessories such as bag charms and key chains. They are popular on RL for their Cahier, James Jean Bunny Print line, and nylon bags. Also makes Bulgari and Celine.

    Classics Factory
    AKA – 031 Classics (Vken), 1 Classics (Oli)
    Specialty – Chanel
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    Sellers – Alisa, Linda, Oli, Vken
    Specializes in Chanel bags and SLG. Considered mid-tier by sellers although the quality is good plus they’re less expensive compared to 187 and GF. Popular for their budget-friendly Reissues.

    CD
    Specialty – Chanel
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    Sellers – Alice, Alisa, Anna, Elaine, Heidi, Linda, Martha, Min, Mr. Birkin, Pink, Redden
    An up-and-coming factory focusing solely on Chanel bags and accessories that are generally comparable to the high-tier Chanel factories at a lower price range. They advertise that their bags are made using leather from Tanneries Haas and, according to the sellers we’ve spoken to, are less difficult than 187 and GF to work with.

    ESFactory
    AKA – European Station Factory, Ugly Carpet Factory (RL), Water Cup Factory (RL)
    Specialty – Celine
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    Sellers – Alisa, Emily, Heidi, Linda, Martha, Min, Oli, Redden, Vken
    A mid-tier factory that limits production to a small set of brands like Loewe and Givenchy, but known for Celine and Celine SLG. Often uses the incorrect typeface for logo stamps, a common flaw of lower-grade suppliers.

    Feite
    AKA – Feit (Alice)
    Speciality – YSL
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    Sellers – Alice, Alisa, Linda, Martha, Oli, Redden
    Manufactures favorably reviewed YSL bags and accessories.

    Floral
    AKA – Xiaoyi (Alice)
    Specialty – Gucci
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    Sellers – Alice, Alisa, Heidi, Linda, Oli
    Focuses on Gucci classic and seasonal styles.

    GD
    Alias – Panda Factory (RL)
    Specialty – Chanel
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    Sellers – Alice, Alisa, Heidi, Linda, Martha, Oli, Redden, Vken
    Another lesser known Chanel-specialized factory that claims to use imported leather. The general RL consensus is that they are high mid-tier and a good alternative for those unwilling to pay 187/GF prices. According to sellers, the bags are of good quality and well constructed.

    Glass Door
    Specialty – Louis Vuitton
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    Sellers – Alice, Alisa, Darcy, Linda, Martha, OC, Redden, Tina
    Similar to Birdcage Factory, a mid-tier manufacturer that mainly produces classic and seasonal LV including SLG. Their seasonal reps tend to be better overall than their classic offerings.

    God Factory
    AKA – GF
    Specialty – Chanel, Dior, Louis Vuitton
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    Sellers – Aaron, Alice, Alisa, Anna, Bank, Heidi, Linda, Martha, Min, Redden, Oli, Pink, Vken
    Considered one of the best Chanel factories and the second most expensive since 187 introduced their “Extreme/King” tier. GF’s strengths include the 25cm CF and Boy bags. They accept custom orders that allows you to choose leather type (lambskin, calfskin, caviar), quilting (classic quilting, chevron), color, and hardware (e.g. antique gold, light gold, matte gold, RHW, polished GHW and SHW). They will even let you pick between the “Made in Italy” and “Made in France” stamps. It takes approximately two to four weeks if not longer for a custom order. Like many high-end factories, they have a very inflexible return and exchange policy. GF also produces Dior, LV, and Hermès. As of the end of 2019, they have phased out Celine and Loewe. GF replicates products using reverse engineered auth.

    Golden Tile
    AKA – Tile Factory (RL), Saibina (Alice, Vken)
    Specialty – Chanel
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    Sellers – Alice, Alisa, Linda, Martha, Min, Oli, Redden, Vken
    Acknowledgement – Thanks to u/eyebrowsonfleek for contributing to this section
    Excels at seasonal Chanel styles, but also has well priced, relatively accurate Chanel classics like the CF, Boy, and WOC, which is what they’re most popular for. Their Boy bags have the desired snakehead strap. Depending on who you ask, the quality of their leather can be lacking. They are another factory that purchases authentic bags to copy from and regularly photograph their reps alongside the disassembled auth for their stock photos. They’re generally viewed as higher on the mid-tier spectrum and produces a diverse range of brands from LV to fledgling labels like Gabriela Hearst.

    Grey Couch
    AKA – Wood Table Factory (Martha), Debi (Heidi), Shishangbang
    Specialty – Celine, Loewe, Gucci, YSL
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    Sellers – Emily, Heidi, Linda, Marcia, Martha, Min, Oli, Redden, Vken
    A well-reviewed factory that’s quite popular in China, which means they sell out quickly. They were granted the name Grey Couch because they used to photograph their bags on a dark grey couch, but have since switched backgrounds to a wooden table. Celine, Loewe, and Gucci bags are their strong suits. They also make Balenciaga, Bulgari, Burberry, Dior, YSL, seasonal Chanel, and other IG-popular styles.

    Huahui
    AKA – HH (Alice)
    Speciality – Louis Vuitton
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    Sellers – Aaron, Alice, Alisa, Darcy, Linda, Martha, Nancy, Nina, OC, Oli, Redden, Vken
    A popular factory for seasonal and classic LV.

    Jing
    Speciality – Bottega Veneta
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    Sellers – Aadi, Aaron, Alice, Alisa, Anna, Heidi, Linda, Redden, Martha, Vken
    A seller-recommended factory for high quality Daniel Lee-era Bottega Veneta bags. One of three factories currently producing accurate Padded Cassettes and have already switched over to the new branding. Also popular for Givenchy and Chloé.

    Jipin
    Specialty – Loewe
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    Sellers – Alice, Alisa, Heidi, Linda, Martha, Redden
    A highly recommended, popular factory for the Puzzle and other Loewe styles.

    JLH
    Specialty – Dior, Gucci, YSL
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    Sellers – Aaron, Alice, Alisa, Aling, Apple, Candy, Darcy, Linda, Marcia, Nina, OC
    Another factory using multiple backgrounds. They produce reps of many brands with a heavy emphasis on the latest Dior and Gucci styles including SLG.

    Jxg
    Specialty – Celine
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    Sellers – Aaron, Alice, Alisa, Audrey, Bela, Candy, Linda, Martha, Oli, Redden
    A massive factory that nearly all sellers have access to similar to Baili. They rep every brand from BV to YSL. If a style is popular, you’ll find it through them. They are an RL favorite for the Celine Nano and Belt. However, a few colorways have the incorrect edge paint colors (tonal instead of contrasting).

    Kata
    Speciality – Bottega Veneta
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    Sellers – Alisa, Heidi
    A seller recommended factory for Bottega Veneta. Their best style is the suede Padded Cassette. One of the few to use the correct BV branding. They manufacture other brands like Prada and Dior.

    Lotus
    Specialty – Hermès
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    Sellers – Alice, Min, Linda
    Makes both cheaper half-hand and higher priced full hand-stitched Hermès bags, wallets, shoes, accessories using imported leather. They accept custom orders for regular and exotic skin bags, which take about four to six weeks to finish.

    Mango
    AKA – Binli (Alice)
    Speciality – Loewe, Valentino, and Burberry
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    Sellers – Alice, Alisa, Heidi, Linda, Martha, Oli, Redden
    Small factory most known for Loewe.

    Marble
    AKA – Yipin, YP
    Specialty – Celine, Loewe
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    Sellers – Aaron, Alisa, Anna, Elaine, Emily, Heidi, Linda, Martha, Min, Oli, Pink, Sandy
    As of Fall 2020, Marble has been shut down by Chinese authorities and is closed for the foreseeable future. Nicknamed for their original stock photo background, which had a white marble surface. It has since been replaced by (less visually appealing) wood. A highly rated, go-to factory for the Celine Box, Nano, and Belt. They’re also a good lower-priced option (compared to Angel Factory) for the Dior Book Tote. Other brands available: Chanel, Gucci, Hermès, LV, Prada, and YSL. Marble has limited inventory, and unless it’s one of their best sellers, they will not reproduce styles once the first and second runs have sold out. Preordering is a must. However, be prepared for a long wait as they work very slowly. Marble’s main upsides includes good craftsmanship consistency and branding accuracy. The downside is their leather can be lacking compared to top tier factories like OF and AF. Marble purchases authentic bags for reverse engineering and, unlike most factories, have excellent packaging.

    MBB
    AKA – MBB Uncle (Bank)
    Specialty – Chloé
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    Sellers – Alice, Alisa, Bank, Linda
    Popular for classic and seasonal Chloé. Also produces Loewe staples such as the Puzzle and Gate.

    Mingxing
    AKA – Mingx (Alice)
    Speciality – Louis Vuitton
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    Sellers – Alice, Alisa, Linda, Martha, Nancy, Nina, Oli, Redden, Vken
    Known for their classic and seasonal LV bags.

    Nickloe
    AKA – Nick (Alice), Nickole (Heidi)
    Specialty – Fendi
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    Sellers – Aaron, Alice, Alisa, Bank, Darcy, Emily, Erica, Heidi, Linda, Marcia, Martha, Min, Oli, Redden, Vken
    Acknowledgement – Thanks to u/yerbamate420 for contributing to this section
    Nickloe is to Fendi what Marble is to Celine. They’ve earned a reputation among buyers and sellers alike for making the best Fendi in the rep industry. They also make Fendi SLG, accessories (e.g. Strap You and bag charms), and extremely limited quantities of specific Tom Ford bags. There are other factories that have similar backdrops that can easily be mistaken for Nickloe (i.e. Ounifan).

    Orange Couch
    AKA – Judun (Heidi), Jundu (Aaron, Alisa, Anna, Linda), Mona (Zippy), Xinlong (Bank), OCF (RL)
    Specialty – Gucci, Dior, YSL
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    Sellers – Aaron, Alisa, Anna, Bank, Heidi, Linda, Marcia, Martha, Min, Redden, Wendy, Zippy
    Made famous by their Gucci loafers and Dior J’Adior slingbacks, they are now the undisputed RL favorite for YSL specifically the Loulou and Kate. More recently, their LV PSM and Pochette Metis have been gaining popularity, too. Their nickname is derived from one of their stock photo backgrounds which depicts products atop an orange tufted chair. The factory also produces Gucci and Loewe. They offer two qualities levels: regular and the higher tier, more expensive original leather.

    Original Factory
    AKA – OF (RL), Wooman Factory (Marcia)
    Specialty – Chanel
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    Sellers – Aaron, Alisa, Heidi, Linda, Marcia, Martha, Min, Redden, Vken
    OF began as a Chanel-only factory and has quickly branched out to include Bottega Veneta, Bulgari, Celine (some style still use the Philo-era logo with the accent aigu), Dior, Gucci, Givenchy, Goyard, Hermès, Prada, Valextra, and YSL. Considered a top-tier factory, OF has been praised for their impressive leather quality, and according to them, are from Haas and Bodin-Joyeux. Their accuracy level can be inconsistent specifically with branding. They will use incorrect typeface that usually gets corrected in later batches. They will occasionally release fantasy colorways and use incorrect edge paint color for certain colors. Do your research and QC thoroughly before buying.

    Ounifan
    AKA – Ouni (Alice)
    Specialty – Fendi
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    Sellers – Alice, Heidi, Linda, Oli
    According to multiple TS, they are roughly equivalent to Nickloe for Fendi reps although many still insist that Nickloe is best. Their stock photos are very similar to and can be easily confused for Nickloe. The best way to distinguish between the two is the size of the bronze shelves in the background. Ouni’s are thicker with more prominent beveling than Nickloe’s.

    Pomegranate
    AKA – Pomegranate Girl (Heidi), Stripes (RL)
    Specialty – Celine, Gucci
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    Sellers – Aaron, Alice, Alisa, Bank, Heidi, Linda, Martha, Oli, Redden, Vken
    Acknowledgement – Thanks to u/misshufflepuff for clarification
    Specializes in Gucci, Celine, Prada, and recently, Bottega Veneta. They are considered mid-tier and has a tendency to use incorrect branding and medium-grade leather. Related to another factory we previously listed separately as “Stripes.” Pomegranate has two main sales contacts that operate under different names hence the confusion on the part of the seller during the identification process. For now, we’re going to classify them as one factory.

    Qiutian
    Specialty – Loewe
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    Sellers – Alice, Alisa, Linda, Martha, Redden
    Another factory that solely concentrates on Loewe reps.

    Red Brick
    AKA – BSH (Alice)
    Specialty – Gucci
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    Sellers – Alice, Alisa, Candy, Darcy, Emily, Linda, Nancy, Oli
    Mid-tier, lower priced factory that is popular for budget-friendly Gucci.

    SYmode
    Specialty – Hermès
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    Sellers – Elaine, Fang, Mr. Birkin
    Considered one of the best if not best Hermès factory on RL and outside of RL based on numerous reviews. They only produce fully hand-stitched Hermès bags (they also offer Chanel, but there’s some doubt as to whether they produce the bags themselves or source from another high quality factory and up-charges significantly) and claims the leather they use is from Tanneries Haas. Like most H factories, Symode accepts custom orders, which can take anywhere from two to six weeks depending on volume.

    VV
    AKA – Qiqi (Linda)
    Specialty – Chanel
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    Sellers – Alice, Alisa, Candy, Heidi, Linda, Martha, Oli, Redden, Vken
    A well-regarded factory that isn’t as popular as GF, 187, and OF. The Boy bags have the correct strap end shape and most of their bags have the right logotype for the interior stamps, but verify with the seller beforehand and double-check during the QC stage.

    Wenfa
    Speciality – Chanel
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    Sellers – Alice, Aling, Alisa, Bank, Linda, Martha, Nina, Redden, Tina, Vken
    Wenfa produces mid-grade Chanel bags and SLG. A cost effective option for moderately accurate Chanel. They offer exotic skin bags such as python and lizard at low prices ($200 range), but they make fantasy colorways and the interior logo stamp typeface is inconsistent across various styles. They claim to use Haas leather for their higher-grade Chanel reps.

    Xiao C
    AKA – Little C, Small C, 小C (Alisa), Shengchang (Morgan), Walnut (Morgan), Changsheng (Linda), Picao (Oli), SY (Heidi), 元素/Element (Min)
    Specialty – Chanel
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    Sellers – Aadi, Aaron, Alisa, Anna, Heidi, Linda, Martha, Min, Morgan, Oli, Redden
    Acknowledgement – Thanks to u/tripleaw and u/BS_bagsandshoes for clarification
    Previously known as CD-Ming. Xiao C, or Little C is a positively reviewed Chanel factory that may have had some connection to CD factory in the past. Both CD and Xiao C share common sales agents and Xiao C had been previously categorized as CD, but the general consensus is that they are two independent suppliers. Like many rep factories, Xiao C claims to use Haas leather. According to some TS (Morgan and Oli), they also produce limited Dior styles like the Lady Dior, Bobby, and 30 Montaigne. Their speciality is the Chanel 19.

    White Branch
    Specialty – Fendi
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    Sellers – Alisa, Audrey, Candy, Darcy, Linda, Martha, Min, Oli, Redden, Tina, Vken
    Produces several brands such as Chanel and Gucci using good materials with a decent level of accuracy at reasonable prices. Similar in profile to Golden Tile. They favor Fendi and are cheaper than Nickloe and Ouni, but the quality is fairly comparable. Their bestseller is the Peekaboo.

    White Chair
    AKA – Changjiang (Alice)
    Specialty – Chanel
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    Sellers – Alice, Alisa, Audrey, Bank, Emily, Linda, Nina, Oli, Vken, Zippy
    Mid-tier factory with persistent, yet minor accuracy issues spanning hardware and logotype according to the sellers we’ve spoken to. They make both classic and seasonal Chanel styles. Their speciality being the latter.

    Yellow Wall
    Speciality – Louis Vuitton
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    Sellers – Alice, Alisa, Linda, Martha, Redden
    Known for their classic and seasonal LV bags.

    Yi
    Specialty – Chanel
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    Sellers – Alice, Alisa, Linda, Min, Marcia, Martha, Oli, Redden, Vken
    Low mid-tier reps of Chanel bags and accessories. Their interior logo stamp is incorrect. Some of their factory pictures can be easily confused with GF.

    Yisili
    Specialty – YSL
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    Sellers – Alice, Alisa, Linda, Oli
    Similar to Feite and popular for YSL.

    Yoyo
    AKA – Xueling (Oli), Aoao家 (Min), S Factory
    Speciality – Exotic Chanel and Reissues
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    Sellers – Alisa, Linda, Min, Oli, Pink
    Yoyo is both a factory and wholesale distributor, which means they sell products from other factories (i.e. S Factory, Miss Bag known for Givenchy). Yoyo’s factory is primarily known for lower priced, mid-tier Chanel bags. They are popular for their Reissues and python CF and Boy bags. They have access to other factories that claim to use Bodin-Joyeaux lambskin for their Chanel reps along with other brands like Hermès, LV, Loewe, Dior, and more. Since not all sellers have the same sales contacts, not all of them will be able to procure inventory from other factories through Yoyo.

    187
    Specialty – Chanel
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    Sellers – Aaron, Alice, Alisa, Emily, Elaine, Heidi, Linda, Martha, Oli, Pink, Redden, Vken
    187 is one of the top Chanel factories in the market. Their nickname came from the first three digits of the serial number found in their bags at the time they became popular. Their strengths include the CF line most notably the caviar Jumbo, which has the most accurate current seasons flap shape compared to the other top Chanel factories. They are also known to produce the best distressed calfskin Reissues and Gabrielle bags. 187 is expensive. They recently introduced a higher quality tier referred to as “Extreme” or “King, that’s priced between $600-700 per bag and supposedly are made using superior materials compared to their “High,” or regular level bags. They have different pricing depending on leather type and hardware color; something other top-tier Chanel rep suppliers don’t do. Their stock pictures are poor (i.e. bad lighting, taken at a distance, situated at odd angles, no detailed close-ups) and there are (not always valid) criticisms of the piping on their Boy reps. Since they’re so popular, preorders can take several weeks to months to complete. They sell out quickly and are slow to restock. They’ve made fantasy colors from time to time, so do your research before paying.

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