eBay Scam? | F@kes From Japan | Helpful Tips to Avoid Being Scammed

[@CalebSnell]

What are your thoughts on this issue? Have you ever had this experience while shopping?

[@DeeDee_Bean]

Hey 👋 Caleb, I have to admit this is a hard video to watch but as I said I totally want people to be aware!! I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart ♥️ for all the help you gave me. You have so much knowledge about Coach and gosh have I learned a lot in the last few days. Thank you for all the help. And thanks for the collaboration although I wish our first collaboration would have been on a different subject I’m still extremely honored. Thanks for sharing and being there for me. 👛🛍️🚢🙏🦆🤦‍♀️

[@DawnDonuts]

Dee Dee where is your video?

[@ZaneAnderson1]

🫂

[@CalebSnell]

Hi Dee Dee! I'm glad you were up for sharing your experience on this- hopefully your story will help someone else in the future. I'm glad that Yota and I were there to help you out. That's what I love about our community, we're always there to help each other out. Our next collaboration will be on a much more fun topic, I'm sure!

[@DeeDee_Bean]

@@CalebSnell I’ll hold you to that 😆

[@danielintheantipodes6741]

How awful. Poor Dee Dee! I will be more cautious in future though it is a long time since I have bought a luxury bag on eBay, even from Japan. I had a bad experience which was my blunder, not the seller. Even so, I now like to see what I am buying even at a lower price point. Thank you for the video.

[@joecarroll8286]

The timing is wild! I was JUST looking at some Rogues on eBay, all from “Japan”, and all suuuuuper sus. Glad I listened to my instincts. I thought the same thing about stuff coming from Japan usually being solid, so that’s a bummer.

[@CalebSnell]

Hi Joe! That really is wild! I'm glad we got this video out in time. I'm starting to wonder if these sellers are truly in Japan or not- maybe they're sellers from elsewhere who've set their profiles up to look like they're in Japan.

[@JerseyJuliaStyle]

This could not have come at a better time! I have a few vintage bags on my ebay watchlist, but I've never actually purchased through ebay before.

[@CalebSnell]

Luckily eBay has pretty decent buyer protection- but definitely have them authenticated before buying just to be extra sure!

[@ceenc1266]

If they are coming from Japan it’s highly unlikely the items are fake. Unless it’s obviously fake and shopping from somewhere other than Japan, I wouldn’t worry. I’ve seen some sellers say they are from Japan but the bag ships from somewhere else. Japans laws are very strict about counterfeit items. Sellers would be stupid to sell and ship from Japan.

[@MsJelly1]

Great video Caleb! I’ve heard a lot of these Japanese sellers aren’t actually Japanese…. Another deep dive for another day….

[@CalebSnell]

That's a really good point! I had a suspicion, but I wasn't sure how I could prove it without buying something. I'm going to look into this!

[@ceenc1266]

@@CalebSnellask followers to check shopping. Your friends bag, what was tracking info on it? I buy bags from Japan and they all ship from Japan. No issues.

[@milliegalier]

Ugh! I also see these all over ebay and mercari since the tabby became popular. I am very detail oriented so I've learned how to pick up on these over time. Another red flag I notice is when the C has plastic on it - I've never seen Coach actually do this. Thank you for supporting DeeDee Bean with this and sharing this information with the community! ❤

[@CalebSnell]

That's good advice about the C, Millie!

[@MariaLouiseLovesLuxuries]

I feel so bad that this happened to Dee Dee, but it could happen to absolutely anyone! Thanks so much for continuing the conversation on this and for posting this helpful video to help us learning and careful! ❣

[@CalebSnell]

Me too, Dee Dee is such a great person, and I hated seeing this happen to her. But I'm glad her story is having a happy ending, and hopeful this helps others stay safe in the future!

[@MariaLouiseLovesLuxuries]

@@CalebSnell Indeed! 🫶🏼

[@jamesjamm]

OH wow. This was just a fantastic video. The time you took to really show why/how things are fake is so important to get out there and help us consumers not get a fake bag. Thank you for sharing this.

[@CalebSnell]

Thank you, Jame! I'm hopeful that this story helps keep others safe from these sellers in the future!

[@lindap7719]

I just watched Dee Dee's video. I'm so glad you & Yota were here to help her. 🤗🌻

[@CalebSnell]

Me too- Dee Dee is such a sweet person, so it made me mad to see what had happened. I'm just glad eBay accepted the return for her!

[@mellel5594]

Yorkdale Mall is my neighborhood mall! 😀 I can't believe that they used a fake receipt stating Yorkdale! That is so crazy! And you've shopped there, Caleb! That's awesome! They continue to renovate and add more high-end stores, so you will be very impressed the next time that you visit! Great video! Very informative! ✌🏾

[@CalebSnell]

I love Yorkdale! Sadly we haven't gotten up there since pre-pandemic days, but I can't wait to get back! I'm glad you enjoyed the video too!

[@TerasBoutique]

I’m so glad you guys are here to help us 😊

[@CalebSnell]

Thank you, Tera! I'm glad you found this video helpful!!

[@carlastamos4484]

Hi Caleb! Here from DeeDee’s channel ❤️ Thank you for helping our fav girl out! Thank you for making this very informative video so we can shop safer online 😊

[@CalebSnell]

Hi Carla! Dee Dee is the best!

[@Anneke_Kusumodiardjo]

It pains me to see Japan based resellers who have worked so hard to gain the reputations that they have to be on the verge of losing them due to new variables coming into the market. Reputation is everything in business. I recently had to break the bad news to a long standing reputable Japan based reseller who has been in business for a very long time that her item might be one of those which slipped into her inventory from overseas. Third party professional authenticators further complicates the equation albeit another layer of safety net not available to us 20 or so years ago. I suspect this is one element of a bubble that’s about to burst. The so called “luxury” market is so saturated now that every system we had in the past which helped us guard a delicate balance in the pre-love market seems to be finally bursting at the seams. Thank you for your video.

[@CalebSnell]

Thank you so much. And I think you're right- we're on the verge of a bubble burst and it's going to be interesting to see what happens next.

[@DeeDee_Bean]

Hi 👋 Orangeels… absolutely what I am sadden about as well that this is so bad for those legitimate Japanese sellers on eBay and that this will damage their business. I personally have unfollowed all my favorites from Japanese sellers, I thought my bag was the exception but 😳 once Caleb said he found several it shocked me. Not that US only vendors will be perfect but it’s closer to home and it feels a bit safer. I have been so excited to be opened up to a new market where they receive different inventory at times than we do, or vintage items so now for my collection I won’t have this avenue. 😔 I’m so sorry about this news. I’m so glad though that Caleb and @yotastyles were there to help me

[@Anneke_Kusumodiardjo]

Hello Dee Dee....! The Japanese reseller I dealt with has been in business for decades and they have a brick and mortar shop in Japan and a police license number such as mentioned by one of the comments here. They have been absolutely amazing in all this and I would definitely return to them if I see an item I like. Something else to mention: Caleb is clearly an authority on Coach given his history with Coach, plus he gave us blow by blow argument based on the facts as he knows them, to conclude why some of these bags are not authentic. My "fake" verdict on hand was obtained from a paid third party professional authentication service which "authenticate" multiple brands. As we all know none of them can have 100% accuracy rate. Some often got it wrong. Because my authenticator could not explain clearly whey they decided mine was a fake, I have my doubts. You can see how misjudgements in "authenticating" can affect legitimate businesses. Thank you so much once again for sharing your experience! Both of you! 🌷

[@DeeDee_Bean]

@@Anneke_Kusumodiardjothanks for info so much to unpack and process so sorry you went through this. Thank you for your support 👛🛍️🚢🦆🙏

[@DawnDonuts]

Wow. I haven’t bought from Japanese sellers on eBay because I’ve been too afraid. I feel bad for Dee Dee and anybody who gets sold these fakes. Great educational video Caleb.

[@CalebSnell]

Thank you, Dawn! Don't get me wrong, there are still so many awesome sellers out there- I'm starting to wonder if these sellers we looked at today are actually in Japan or if they were able to manipulate their profile somehow to give buyers a false sense of security?

[@teoleno4019]

And here I tought Japanese were so relayable when I comes to vintage luxury bags. I guess not. 😅

[@tarreemhacaruso2687]

I’ve purchased 2 bags. Great experience and confirmation that the products were real. I’d say be careful and know your products.

[@ceenc1266]

@@teoleno4019they are. If the bag is sold from and ships from Japan you’re safe. But anyone can say they are in Japan on eBay, then ship the bag from any other country such as India.

[@ginacook1208]

Caleb, what a great collab I watched DeeDee Beans video and I felt so bad for her... However, this is a great educational video for us all out here. Appreciate y'all

[@CalebSnell]

Thank you so much! Dee Dee is so fabulous, I've really enjoyed watching her grow her channel and improve her video craft! She's the best!

[@dcjimr1]

Thank you for this. I feel so sorry for the folks who have been duped by these people. So far I have only bought pre-loved bags at a shop near where I live that has its own staff of authenticators and where I can touch and examine the bags myself. I know I need to branch out if I want some of the bags on my wish list but it makes me very nervous.

[@CalebSnell]

It's better to be safe than sorry. There's still tons of reputable sellers on eBay- but just be careful when buying.

[@melissajaine_]

This is totally scary.. I don’t buy coach but I buy a lot of second hand luxury bags from Japanese resellers so seeing this really puts me off.. luckily I’ve had everything authenticated afterwards anyway

[@CalebSnell]

It's good to have things authenticated just to be sure!

[@lavendarlounge67]

Thanks Caleb for the detailed deep dive video. As a handbag lover and this is a great video for many of us in the community. I agreed with another person who commented earlier : these are not originally from Japan , they are posting as they are ( which eBay should have been more strict on location listing ). Most of these are listed as pre- owned & if buyers look into all their items listed should realize: can seller have that much quantity as pre-owned in new conditions. There’s even a fake Japanese seller listed as “ all their goods are bought from North America Outlets “. If that’s the case why are they selling and shipping from Japan ? These are completely red flags 🚩 😂for Coach lovers. This can happened to anyone, especially since Coach made a comeback from the tabby’s line & the soft tabby’s messenger bags. If anyone else have different points on red flags … let’s share it. **PS : Coach also have engraved Coach on their hardwares such as on the zipper tabs, connector rings and on magnetic closures.

[@CalebSnell]

These are all awesome tips!

[@Raellescloset]

Hi Caleb! Great information! Glad you and Dee Dee did this collab! TFS ❤

[@CalebSnell]

Hi Raelle! Me too- Dee Dee is the best!

[@appleblond]

Very informative video that will help everyone shopping in the pre-loved market. New subscriber here thanks to Dee Dee. Your collab with Dee Dee taught me a lot on what to look for when shopping! ❤❤❤

[@CalebSnell]

Thank you so much, appleblond, and I'm glad you found this collab helpful. Dee Dee is the best!

[@AKBBags]

Yes educating yourself is key! I just got my denim soft Tabby from Neiman! Love it so much! They also have them at Belk. 😀💙

[@CalebSnell]

100! You can never be too careful! Congrats on your new Tabby! I love mine- it's such a great bag!

[@myPursesuitOfHappiness]

Great video Caleb. I feel so bad for Dee Dee. Thanks for all the great information. 🤗

[@CalebSnell]

Thank you, Ivana! I feel bad for Dee Dee too- I hate that she went through this, but hopefully her story will save other people from the same issue.

[@QueenShanine]

Oh my! This came just on time. I was just on eBay considering buying some items from Japanese sellers.

[@CalebSnell]

I'm glad you found this helpful! I still think the majority of items from Japan are authentic, but definitely do your due diligence before ordering!

[@maryannbecker9666]

Great information, Caleb! Thank you for sharing your expertise.

[@CalebSnell]

Thank you, Maryann!

[@Mirella_MtOlympia]

I've also seen fake quilted Coach heart bags from these sellers. The bags look ridiculous and they usually have plastic or scotch tape on top of the hardware. Like Coach does that--no way! Thank you, Caleb, for this info. It should help unsuspecting buyers.

[@CalebSnell]

Thank you so much, I'm glad you enjoyed the video. And thank you for sharing the tip with the hardware!

[@Pinkbear20]

I am sorry about what happened to DeeDee. Buying anything preloved or from sites that are no reputable one runs the risk of being taken advantage of. I once bought what I thought was a cartier necklace from ebay and then the seller sent me some random email about not contacting him and that he had to go get the necklace from the store and it would take a while so don't cancel. It was seriously sketchy so I contacted ebay and they refunded me my money.

[@CalebSnell]

I'm glad you got your money back! I can't believe they thought that whole story would work!

[@foodandlipstick]

OMG it’s the cross-eyed Daisy for me 😂

[@CalebSnell]

Right!? Literally so bad! Whoever's making these bags can't even get the C's right- what made them think they could embroidered Disney characters?! 😂

[@crimsonmai]

Was the shipping label actually postmarked from Japan? There are Chinese sellers that list items as shipping from Japan because it has a better reputation for only selling authentic items.

[@CalebSnell]

That's a very good point. I think Dee Dee said that it wasn't actually postmarked from Japan, so I suspect maybe sellers from other countries are taking advantage of Japan's reputation and listing their profiles as being in Japan.

[@ChiGuyLux]

What a great topic! Thanks for the deep dive into identifying fakes (are you sure you don't work for the FBI?...😆). Keep up the awesome content!😊

[@CalebSnell]

Thank you, ChiGuy! Haha- I should work for the FBI- do they have a Luxe Division? 😂

[@DeeDee_Bean]

Hi 👋 ChiGuy 😂 I was so impressed at the depths Caleb went through. I have no idea 🤷🏻‍♀️ how he does it. I try and I get lost. 😆 👛🛍️🚢🦆🙏

[@ddbookie]

Great video Caleb, definitely informative and helpful! I hope you are well😊

[@CalebSnell]

Thank you, Deandra! I'm doing well, and I hope you are too!

[@ChristinePEsq]

Great video! Coming through with actual receipts!

[@CalebSnell]

Thank you, Christine! Literal receipts haha!

[@Debbiesdilemmas]

Yorkdale Mall is THE MALL for luxury shopping. What just caught my eye is that we pay a lot more than 5% tax. It’s actually our taxes that make me think twice with luxury prices.😩 That being said I may make my way out to Yorkdale soon as it’s my birthday next month.🥰 Great video Caleb.👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@jaekyl]

Oh my, those envelope packets and receipts 😂😂 great video!

[@CalebSnell]

Haha! I got a good laugh out of the receipts- it almost became a game to find more Cara from the Yorkdale Mall receipts 😂

[@Whatif211]

Always authenticate and always buy from sellers that accept returns.

[@CalebSnell]

That's good advice, Whatif!

[@angellakeshiatisdale7929]

Yes I was worried I just ordered an LV Ellipse MM. And the seller does except returns.

[@Whatif211]

@@angellakeshiatisdale7929 I’m so glad for you. I used to not pay attention to that, but I wised up. 😩

[@AdriLo2022]

Thank you for making this video! I bought a fake Chanel bag from Japan via a 3rd party website because I thought it was safe to purchase from Japan sellers given their “strict counterfeit laws.” Boy was I wrong to assume! Can you please make a video on the eBay authentication? I thought that was safe as well and switched over to purchasing via eBay instead of the 3rd party site. I would like to know what to look out for.

[@CalebSnell]

I absolutely can make a video on that topic! I think it would be an interesting video!

[@SuzWhat]

Great info. It’s scary out here on these resale streets. Thanks for sharing! Peace and love..Suz What ☮️💛

[@CalebSnell]

Thank you, Suz!

[@luxpetite]

Great information Caleb! I love that you were able to help DeeDee! I’m coming to you for my perfect brown Coach bag 🤎😇

[@CalebSnell]

Thank you, Jamie! Me too- and yasss! We need to find you the perfect brown Coach!

[@evanleal2714]

Great video! Was about to purchase a gorgeous Tom Ford Wallet from a Japanese ebay seller! After some research I have a gut feeling it is a fake. An expensive fake!

[@CalebSnell]

Ugh- better safe than sorry! You could always have it authenticated before buying- just to be safe!

[@susanm9824]

Thank you for such great information!!!❤

[@CalebSnell]

You're welcome, Susan! I hope it was helpful!

[@onegreenvoice]

The receipt from Yorkdale also has the wrong tax rate on it. 5%. We wish!

[@CalebSnell]

Haha! I didn't even notice that- good eye!

[@narutofan4545]

Lmao I was about to buy from sushi today?!!

[@karinarthur6985]

Obviously some of those were fake bags, but is there anyway that the ones with poor stitching or other defects were real bags that did not pass inspection for coach and somehow found there way onto the market anyway?

[@CalebSnell]

I highly doubt it- aside from the really bad stitching, there were other signs that that one wasn't authentic.

[@steph____]

Great video! Hopefully all of those listings were reported!

[@CalebSnell]

Thank you, Steph! I agree- hopefully this doesn't happen to someone else!

[@Smilingcats_couture]

Great video! I’ve noticed weird things on EBay like that, they will put a stock photo and slip in photos of fakes in between. Also when I was looking for a cherry blossom print, no two bags are alike but somehow two different sellers had the same photos? I’m like what kinda scam is this? Is it the same seller with multiple accounts? I asked the one seller, did your photos get stolen because why is there two listings with the same pics. Didn’t get an answer, 🚩 red flag! eBay I think is still sketchy, I bought one item in December but it was a numbered limited edition, I was worried til I received it even though it passed authentication, thank goodness it was an honest listing.

[@CalebSnell]

Thank you, Laurie! I've noticed multiple sellers with the same bags too- especially with the Celine Boogie.

[@fashioncrimespodcast2699]

UGH I hate that people do this. So awful and thank you for this information.

[@CalebSnell]

Thank you, I hope you find it helpful!

[@nancywheeler8359]

Can you please do the same with ysl bag? I would like to purchase a preowned ysl bag

[@CalebSnell]

There are definitely some great deals for preowned YSL on ebay!

[@tara_nguyen]

I kinda wish you didn't censor the seller. I wanna know so I can avoid them.

[@CalebSnell]

That's a valid point. I was also protecting myself from potential action from the sellers- you can never be too careful!

[@tara_nguyen]

@@CalebSnell lol you didn't do anything wrong.

[@dannydanny8510]

i think those sellers just have their location set to japan. but theyre not actually selling from japan.

[@CalebSnell]

I think you're right about that!

[@bimblaq]

People forget that in order to buy real items in Japan one should buy in Japan in person or buy from reputable vintage Japanese boutiques. Random seller, who is simply selling items on ebay aren’t safe. Also shopping on ebay keep in mind many sellers are reselling items that are being sold by other people in Japan on domestic Japanese apps!🤦🏻‍♀️

[@CalebSnell]

This is all great advice, thank you!!

[@ZaneAnderson1]

What a great video!

[@CalebSnell]

You are so kind

[@plywood7894]

I think the scammers learned that the easiest way to sell is to make it look like they are from Japan. (Or actually sell from Japan)

[@CalebSnell]

I think you're right!

[@michelletate6301]

When I was in my very early twenties in 2005 I was a eBay LV buyer thinking it was real. I was so upset when they would show wear so quickly and the straps would break. Embarrassing. I vowed never to buy again. It broke my heart knowing I spent my hard earned money on fakes. During that time I also had an issue with a person who lived with me that had a stealing property problem and would steal EVERYTHING from me. So I know they all disintegrated months after she stole them. Due to all the fakes I basically became an expert on spotting fakes. 😂

[@CalebSnell]

Haha, talk about karma! That's awful, but I'm glad you know what to look for now!

[@murielleaendekerk4601]

I'm too afraid to buy from ebay or online. Only from my local consigment stores 😊

[@CalebSnell]

We have some great consignment stores in my area too!

[@Restless318]

It so sad but with coach you never miss out they always come out with rerealse or cool outlet how many Denim collecation has coach relase as super Dacob says dont do it

[@CalebSnell]

You're right, Hamid! There's always something new coming out from Coach!

[@Restless318]

and if wait you get a coach rouge from oulet @@CalebSnell

[@amde8554]

I’ve got great bags I purchased through Japanese sellers on eBay so it’s scary this is now happening

[@CalebSnell]

Just be careful out there! There's still plenty of trustworthy Japanese sellers out there.

[@greencurls77]

was the ebay seller reported? maybe this is not fom japan, just posing or something…

[@CalebSnell]

I think you're on to something. I'll have to find a way to do more research and see if this is the case.

[@greencurls77]

@@CalebSnell 🙃 i’ve never purchased outside US in ebay, never purchased more than $300 either - for the exact same reason, so scared to be scammed. and yes, i do report items and sellers when i see it is an obvious fake item. unfortunately, these sellers are multiplying like crazy!

[@irishmarie9892]

It’s so funny that this video popped up today, as I was just recently looking at Gucci bags on eBay, all from Japan, and they just looked sus to me. Why would someone have so many VINTAGE Gucci belt bags in EXCELLENT condition lol?? No way. All under $500, too, so that they bypass the eBay authentication process. SUS!! 🤔 🧐 🤨

[@CalebSnell]

No way! I didn't check other brands, but I'll have to do that and see if it goes beyond Coach. Good catch!

[@kaylheecarroll3186]

Wow, this is why I always get things double checked to make sure of it's authenticity,feel bad for DeeDee ❤!

[@CalebSnell]

That's a smart plan, Kaylhee!

[@kaylheecarroll3186]

@@CalebSnell well when we are spending as much on these bags similar to a car 🚗, house 🏠 or a vacation 🤔, I don't want to get screwed over!!

[@shirley751730]

Thanks for sharing

[@CalebSnell]

Thank you, Shirley!

[@donnadeandean2720]

Not surprising. I am skeptical of purchasing products, except for Companies I buy from. I also must say I ordered a Dooney and Bourke from Poshmark. Paid for it and NEVER received it. Scary, you don't know who your really dealing with. 😢

[@CalebSnell]

I had that same thing happen to me on Poshmark a year ago- it was the worst experience!

[@donnamasotti3810]

I received 3 fakes from 3 different Japanese sellers

[@CalebSnell]

Nooo- I'm sorry to hear that Donna!

[@AM-kn4dx]

I got scammed on eBay by the same coach tabby 😢

[@CalebSnell]

Nooo! I'm sorry to hear that!

[@Shanycole]

They’re faking Coach bags!?!?

[@CalebSnell]

Yup! You can't be too careful!

[@bagsandlifestyle]

The devil is always in the details

[@CalebSnell]

So true!

[@MyBryant123]

I wish you can help me to see one item, that i want for crhistmas , if i paste the link , you can check for me i will apreciate allot

[@CalebSnell]

You’re so welcome! Happy to help in any way I can.

[@Pinkexplosion2023]

Such a fun video and I learned a lot. thanks for your tips. I used to have a lot of trust on Japanese resellers but I recently noticed some of them are a little bit dodgy so I try to stay away from them.👻 You are so knowledgeable about bags and I love these contents!

[@CalebSnell]

Thank you so much, I'm glad you enjoyed it!