I Lost $7,000 on Fake Luxury Items.. or did I?

[@hopescope]

SHOP the lost cargo items from this video on my website! (ships worldwide) www.shophopescope.com/collections/lost-cargo

[@bruhbruhbruh575]

hi please like this comment

[@acp3764]

Ok I know for a fact the “hermès bags” are fake and I feel sorry for the people that got them from you. First of all, the receipt envelope is 100% fake. That’s not how Hermès do them at all. Also, the platic little bag inside the canvas bag is also a huge red flag. And the receipt itself is fake. That’s not how they do receipts at all. You did a poor job authenticating those pieces and you are scamming your subcribers by saying they are real when you know nothing about the products and ask someone on the phone to say they are legit. Shame on you.

[@yours._.respectfully2200]

👋 hi

[@alexandrasmith7682]

Yes, it was one of the Hermes items that I know wasn't real. I own one. And you are right, the invoice weren't correct. I don't think she purposely did it but did go to a consignment store that had no idea what they were talking about.

[@MikeSmith-cn6ub]

@@acp3764 those are real shame on you she had them authenticated. Shame in you troll

[@EmmaLindaL]

I’m so glad that some of it turned out to be real! I was worried that the entire box would be fake. You actually got some really good stuff!

[@EmmaLindaL]

@@adriantexas5403 why are you looking at comments before watching the video? Also I don’t think me saying that some stuff was fake and some was real is some big spoiler. It’s a KZbin video, calm down.

[@jeanettehamilton7588]

@@EmmaLindaL right. What a noob lol

[@mohamedaminebennouna8591]

Me too!

[@AsminaRahman]

Thanks for your comment!! I am reading the comments before watching the video specifically because I don't have the time to watch it right now but I just can't wait to know if some of the stuff was real at least. Your comment is perfect - it doesn't give anything away but reassures people like me (who were rooting for Hope) that it wasn't all fake!! Ignore the noobs and haters!

[@tiffaaaanye1]

Way to ruin the video for the rest of us 🤦🏽‍♀️ keep in mind that your comment is the first one to pop up on the list .. so even if we weren’t looking for the comments, yours automatically shows up first.

[@nicoleabed2480]

I love how dedicated you are to this and I'm glad not everything was fake

[@celina9152]

HI GUYS 💕 I’m new to KZbin and just uploaded my first videos ,maybe someone wanna have a look at it 💕💕💕

[@nethranagaraj57]

Yep

[@yui_chan326]

When you realize you are the top comment and spoiled it but yes I’m glad it’s not all fake

[@MableTaylor-kq2nf]

I used to spent on auth for more than $80k before. I was so regret and wished I would know about high quality repliacas earlier so I could save a lot. I have bought more than 7 bags from *suluxs* and really cannot distinguish the differences between them. I even sold some of my auth ones and buy more reps from them

[@bethmiller2749]

I was so scared when you left those bags with somebody (because supposedly the expert would be in “the next day”). That’s like a classic jeweler Scam- where they switch out your stuff for a fake and then tell you it’s a fake. Just as an FYI for anybody reading this. Usually, never let the stuff out of your sight!

[@akherousia]

Happened to my mom once. Her wrist-watch broke after years of use - and that watch was a gift from some rich japanese woman. The glass was in fact sapphire and the mechanism itself was Swiss. The guy at the repair shop said like wow you have a genuine Swiss watch. So my mom left it with him and got it back the next day. A year later the watch stops working again. Mom takes it to another repair shop and the guy in there says, well, what did you expect from a cheap Chinese mechanism - these break easily. .... The guy who fixed it before simply stole the original Swiss thing and replaced it with Chinese crap.

[@HoneyDewDaBABfrgg-pw6xv]

Aww I feel bad sorry that happened😢

[@jaybee4118]

@@akherousiahow do you get a watch fixed without leaving it? You’re going to stand over them for hours, maybe days?

[@ashlynwelch4529]

It is interesting to see how the experts on shoes, purses and other stuff notice the very small details that are off on fakes. It would be cool to see an update video of how much you actually made off all the stuff once it was sold.

[@candicecart9786]

A lot of it is pretty easy even for collectors - a major thing is quality - the knockoffs are all made in China and generally they don’t really care about the quality unless it’s something super super valuable in a case where the buyer is more likely to spot a fake that they’re trying to pass off (like old coins- albeit they will do practice runs on run of the mill coins to see if they pass the test at a certain level)... they figure a lot of ignorant ppl will buy Louis and such in the secondary market and be completely ignorant on the item... in Europe they don’t allow photos in the shops bc of counterfeiting (the Chinese send spies to get the designs to copy)- the security on photos is like the secret service 😂.... and any Asian person that walks in (if they even allow them in) is definitely monitored like a hawk 🤷🏼‍♀️ The counterfeiting is part of the reason Asians (who Europeans label all as Chinese) are treated so badly in Europe - they counterfeit not just couture items, but cultural items like Venetian glass...

[@PrinceFiuki]

they are used to the original stuff, so their eyes are already trained to identify real and fake.

[@multa7053]

@@candicecart9786 To be honest, I don't think Asians are being treated bad in Europe. In most boutique shops I could do everything I wanted, including making photos. The shops actually care more about money than a few photos and Asians like to make photos.

[@zymeria.r]

a little bit of advice , Louis Vuitton bags can be easily told if they are fakes if the pattern isn’t upside down on one side of the bag since they tend to only use one design sheet . since fakes are getting better this will probably be easy to cover up now but that’s a little the more you know :)

[@emachine310]

an easy thing to spot is usually the stitching on items like shoes and purses. the high end stuff uses thicker stitching and i dont really understand why counterfeiters skimp on it

[@nithi4468]

I thinks this really shows how much dedication is put into her videos ✨

[@AndSoWeLaughed]

Some “fakes” are just manufacturing fails too. They act like they hardly have any manufacturing fails because they’re so “impeccably made” but they do.

[@spinningprodigy4330]

They burn them

[@messymont]

I was told that as well... from the counterfeit sellers though 😅 I think high-end brands (Gucci, LV, Hermes, Chanel... from what I've heard) normally destroy their products that do not pass the quality control. But for shoes/sneakers (Nike, Adidas, Sketcher... from what I've seen), *sometimes* the one that has some tiny imperfections but made in the same factory did make it to the market at a much lower price. Although I've seen only the commonly sold ones, not the rare/collection pieces. Though, most of the times, if you see some items that has a very suspiciously cheap price tag, they normally are fakes. The one to be careful for is actually the one that is 'slightly' cheaper than the store set price, because they are really well made and look passible as real ones for untrained eyes.

[@nntflow7058]

This is correct, many low value items (like $200 card holder) are manufactured in China. Many of the factories actually produces the knock off in the same factory secretly. Many of the flawed items tend to be thrown aside into the fake packing line and sold for the black market.

[@spinningprodigy4330]

@@nntflow7058 they don’t make them in china

[@spinningprodigy4330]

The real items are made in Europe or the US. There’s a LV factory near me in Texas. Burberry make thing in China. Some of their items do have made in China tags. They moved operations there a few years ago. Some items sold at Bloomingdales are from there.

[@lindsay26258]

Buy another luxury pallet! That was a lot of fun to see what was what. Also- it would be fun to see an update video of how much you made from the sales of the items.

[@LiamCrane2121]

i'm so happy for you and that you did not just lost 7,000 dollars

[@PorshiaVonne]

What a HUGE difference $55,000 estimated value and $13,000 actual value. But girl 😅 thank God you still came out on top 💪🏾

[@designerauthentication7439]

It's unfortunate but at least she made a few thousands for profit. Fakes are being made to really fool the masses that if you don't have the expertise and awareness about the specific designer brands, you'll be easily fooled.

[@calliew311]

I didn't think any of it was going to be real, especially the Hermes, because there were several of each of them. I'm so happy that not only was the most expensive stuff real, but that you made your money back plus some extra to buy even MORE! 😂

[@luce7380]

The Hermes bags that she got are really really popular in Korea so resellers buy a lot of them when they restock on the US or Europe Hermes website. They usually send them to a shipping company(?Don't know what it's called in English) in the US or Europe and then the companies send them to Korea.. so I'm thinking it was a Korean who bought them.

[@purplerain1975]

I use to work in a store where rich people (insanely wealthy people) sometimes they bought the same style of bag for all their family members (Hermes, LV, Gucci, Chanel etc..), the same people coming 2/3 times a week and spend over 50k in accessories.. I remember twins girls coming to pick up the same Hermes bags they ordered few months before (2 each, 2 different colours)

[@purplerain1975]

@@luce7380 yea, sometimes personal shoppers living in EU, have many customers in Asia/ Middle East and they are buying the more popular items for them, so it is not unusual to see people buying the same bags

[@fatisummer9106]

@@luce7380 and theyg seized,I had a friend who brought five bags in EU as a request of some friends and they got taken away from her at airpot in Korea

[@micheleandheryorkie4496]

Regardless of their authenticity, thank you so much for diving in and spending $7k ☺️ Your videos are my favorites on KZbin and you are a total ray of sunshine in my day 🥰🥰

[@HoneyDewDaBABfrgg-pw6xv]

Tryhard much?🙄

[@babes5726]

I feel relieved for you, I’m so glad you didn’t get completely scammed! It’s wild, how half the box was fakes.. Is this intentionally done when they are loading up the pallet, or is it a random luck of the draw situation, as to how much of it is real? I have so many questions!

[@Mod0308]

Louis, Dior, etc isn’t shipping in a manner where THAT much stuff is going to be misplaced. Their shipments are insured through the company (mine have always come UPS)….so those companies are going to make sure they take the utmost care getting them to their destination

[@marvinjuliusmag-aso1137]

The hermes bags are fakes,u can see on the leather plus the dustbag, and i dont think the authenticator know its fakes or she is legit authenticator,because a true autheticator will not tell brown hermes bag? Comeon its a fucking hermes picotin bag if ur a true authenticator u will describe it well not just saying brown hermes bag and brown lv bag...

[@onceyouwheeinyoucantwheeout]

@@marvinjuliusmag-aso1137 she said in the video those heremes merch came with receipts and was bought in New York so those are legit. Lady on the phone probably didn’t care for the details

[@marvinjuliusmag-aso1137]

@@onceyouwheeinyoucantwheeout fyi alot of superfakes now have so called receipt so to make look it was really brought from the store...

[@onceyouwheeinyoucantwheeout]

@@marvinjuliusmag-aso1137 never heard of fake receipts 😂

[@Ch4rl0773_]

I’m glad everything isn’t fake and I’m pretty happy for you! The Hermès necklace is stunning I understand your excitement so much haha

[@marybedenbaugh3075]

Exactly and its an h just like her name!!

[@stillfangirlingtoday1468]

Why do people say everywhere that necklace is stunning? It's just from a recognized brand and it looks quite tacky...

[@Ch4rl0773_]

@@stillfangirlingtoday1468 everyone has their own opinion, I think it’s pretty because of the gold color and the tiny diamonds on there and it’s the letter H just like her name Hope :)

[@knecting]

Love how transparent you are and realistic on any potential gains. Thanks for keeping it real!

[@rosalindavanbennekom3771]

Loved this whole process! And the Hermès Picotins, wow! These bags are so hard to get your hands on. Been trying to buy one in store for like a year now. So if you’re selling… would love to know how and where 🙏🏻

[@hopescope]

They’re probably going to be for sale on my website but send Tyler a DM @tyler1allen so we can make sure you get a chance to get one!

[@blktauna]

inorite, those picotins were cute.

[@PattycakesGaming]

This was so interesting! Glad some of it was real haha

[@hopescope]

Thanks!! ME TOO 😆

[@tonimaliszewski2782]

I loved them all and would buy the fakes

[@averywilson7000]

@@tonimaliszewski2782 I agree! Even though they were fakes, they didn't look bad!

[@fabulousfangirl9069]

I'm so gullible that I didn't even consider they could be fake

[@jules_11]

😂😂 wow bruh I thought they was all fake lol I’ve watched this video multiple times and every time I still get shocked that it’s real cause I forget and think it’s fake😂

[@desiree28897]

I feel like the best items were real! So happy to hear that the shoes went to people that needed them!

[@celina9152]

HI GUYS 💕 I’m new to KZbin and just uploaded my first videos ,maybe someone wanna have a look at it 💕💕💕

[@zoe7417]

I wonder if there were people on the website who knew a lot of the box was fake who were just bidding you up! Either way, im so glad you turned a profit on this box!

[@hinu1987]

Oh you best believe that was happening! I'll bet at least a few of the bidders were the people selling the pallets driving up the price!

[@andre-raphaelkoch1179]

Omg so the Hermès Picotins and necklaces were real… that’s great! I mean that alone makes that whole box worth it. Though I feel I if I had been the person unboxing this I’d have been very disappointed at first because you could tell so many of the items weren’t the real thing. I’m glad it worked out to be worth it in the end!

[@briandaitzel]

I love how your videos are edited so wonderfully, you didn’t make it overly dramatic and I love all the information. Super interesting content, Hope! ♥️

[@EverizPR]

I agree ♥️

[@raylaofsunshine11]

I’ve been waiting for this one. Thank you for going through all of the work to get it appraised for our entertainment 💕

[@FairyRosee_]

This was such a fun adventure! I've seen fake DVF and real D&G stuff at thrift stores so I've had my own authentication research. I've even seen fake items returned to places due to their return policy and end up on the shelves next to real items.

[@justinenorombaba763]

This is so crazy to see the way people have been playing us when we buy things online haha love these videos !

[@PorshiaVonne]

For real! I go to the actual website lol I only have 2 pair of Versace shades but I want them to be real.

[@Claire_bty]

@@PorshiaVonne yep

[@tracireitchel1018]

I love the update! And so glad that the box wasn’t a total scam. It was awesome to see the real shoes and fake ones side by side, once you know what to look for it was obvious, but at first glance it was hard to tell.

[@roxim3931]

Oh my, I'm so glad you didn't loose everything you invested in this lost cargo box It was too good to be true ( real). I own a couple of LV and I can't tell a real from a fake. Thanks for the update of the previous video and for the tips.

[@jennisauser9298]

So glad you didn’t lose money on this! And I’m always happy to see you donate a bunch a stuff. Such a great way to use all that stuff.

[@__Renee]

The fake stuff looks really convincing, I’m glad you made a profit in the end!

[@marial.1203]

This is amazing! I'm always amazed when people can spot a fake or say that it's the real deal. And as someone said in the previous comments: You can sell the knock-offs as well. Maybe for $10 per piece, if not even more. Some people can't afford the real deal or wanna buy a look-a-like, so that'd be perfect for them

[@Manu-vh6ny]

I was actually stressing and I’m not even the person with the damn items- when she was getting the bags checked I was hoping the outcome would be good. It was amazing!!!!! Congrats

[@corrietwinb]

I recently stumbled upon your channel on my suggested list, and I’m completely obsessed!! I binged watched TONS of your videos for an entire day! Lol 😂 I was super excited for the follow up to your 7k luxury buy, and I’m so happy for you that you at least broke even and then some! It made my heart smile when you gave the shoes to be donated! So kind! You have a beautiful heart!❤️

[@tiad2125]

I'm glad you are least got your money back on some of the bigger ticket items...and you also got to help out some people with new shoes! It's a win win all around.

[@TimeBucks]

I’ve been waiting for this one

[@vicky-bw2zf]

This is amazing for the all person

[@mooobear4427]

I would be keeping one of the Hermes bags for myself just as a keepsake love the style 😍

[@christykang9670]

So glad you did the follow up video!!!! I was so curious after seeing your unpacking video!

[@michellegomez5429]

Coming from a person who use to work at Marshall Fields in Chicago, Macy's (Handbag dept) and retail, a lot of products are rejects or many didn't make the cut so the shop that made the items either throw them in the garbage or sell them. Just because it didn't make it to the store doesn't make them not mfg by the brand (ex: Fendi wants 10,000 bags made, come and pick up products, inspects but only take 6,000 bags instead of all the bags made. Now, this means the rest of the bags were still made for Fendi but either something was wrong with them or Fendi just didn't want them and now they go in the garbage or ppl sell them for 70% cheaper). Reason I love Hermes because they're not as wasteful although I wouldn't personally spend that much on a bag or pair of sandals (shoes). Also, since when does LV authenticate items??... They've been told they can't tell people if their item is real or fake (due to the SA could be wrong and something else, I forgotten. I was told this by an LV SA and a lady right here on YT who use to work at LV and who's channel is about LV).. Yes, replicas now aren't knocks off but look like the real thing..

[@andre-raphaelkoch1179]

LV actually doesn’t authenticate items for you that’s correct. I don’t think she took the items to LV though but to a luxury consignment store. However, if you take an item to LV for repairs they will check if it’s authentic before they do it. So let’s say you buy something on eBay that’s not in the best condition and intend to get it fixed by LV, you can do it and be sure that it’s authentic

[@potatotomatoschmewtato8590]

So glad it was worth it in the end for you Hope. Kind of was scared there for a minute that you wasted $7,000 on fakes and couldn’t get your money’s worth.

[@the.blue_alien]

Its nice to see you almost profited double of what you spent. Keep up the great content girl💖

[@giannabrooks9112]

I can’t imagine how stressful it must have been waiting for the authenticity checks😅

[@kay123x3]

I love that there are places to help you find this out!!! You are so dedicated!! 💛

[@melissawheatley4970]

So glad some of it was real!! Love you & your channel Especially Leo

[@tiataqtoe]

Well I'm glad you did get a lot out of it in the end, and I'm sure you had fun filming too! It's actually really interesting seeing fakes and authentication wow

[@janejones7638]

I live vicariously through your purchases. So I was excited you purchased this in the first place. I'm glad you did the follow up showing the places where you got them priced and showing us the differences between the two. I don't purchase name brands in consignment or anything like that because I couldn't tell if it was real or not. Also, I tend not to buy things because of it's label. I want to buy quality items. With these designer brands, the quality doesn't match the price.

[@Freda-Jamilla]

Love the video, I was waiting since the last one, hehe, Thank god u updated, ☺☺

[@JessVach]

So… basically I am officially (self)verified to have the most expensive taste ever (come at me, Cosmo!) because the only bag I was even remotely interested in, was the Hermes! Ugh. I’m so glad you didn’t get completely duped and got some nice pieces. I think it was super sweet that you donated those sneakers too. You’re a superstar, Hope xxoo

[@nettenee9926]

Girl me too cause those Hermès wasn't even cute in my opinion. Every where I go I get compliments on what I wear and I'm always told that I'm super Boujee but I say it's my money.

[@wwaxwork]

I love that you gave that guy the shoes. If they can't be genuine it's great the fakes went to someone that will love them for all their fakeness and not try and pass them off as real.

[@TwistedLyfofTV]

I'm so untrustworthy I kept thinking they are real but they said those weren't so they could keep them for themselves. Smh.

[@NinaScottt]

​@@TwistedLyfofTVomg that's so smart 😭

[@jennybrueske8828]

So much time and effort put into this. I love these big box buys and seeing everything you get

[@sharl92]

I so needed this follow up! I’d be so suspicious but at the same time I would absolutely not be able to tell a fake from the real deal 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@designerauthentication7439]

It takes a discerning eye as well as years of knowledge and expertise so it's understandable that you would not be able to tell. 💚

[@ddd1hhh]

Good job!! Legit, non-clickbait content!! Hard to find these days!!

[@MrsJolene-]

See! I knew it couldn't all be fake! Also good fakes are worth something too. You go girl, you've got a nose for this. Loved these videos, so exciting and I looove a good ending ♥

[@candicecart9786]

Actually they’re trash (illegal) and if you roll into Europe with the fakes (that are European brands like gucci, Hermès, Louis, etc) you could end up being fined tens of thousands of euros (or more) - essentially more than each fake item you have on you is worth if it were real 🤷🏼‍♀️ Around 15 years ago they started more brand integrity protection enforced by special police units and boy oh boy they loveeeee catching foreigners doing bad things and publicizing it 😂😂😂😂 if you want to roll the dice on some fake 💩 and risk it go for it.... but if you can’t afford it, there are some really great artisans who make various goods that are as high quality as the couture and not as pricy (and not fake)

[@MrsJolene-]

@@candicecart9786 yeah I know, I live in Europe, and they try really hard. I've visited the Antwerp harbor and seen all the fakes they destroy, but it's mopping with an open hose as we say here. Everywhere you go, you can buy fakes, usually they're bad and obviously fake though. Brussels, Paris, Rome, there's a vendor on every corner that quickly packs up and runs when you yell "Police!" 😂

[@MrsJolene-]

@@candicecart9786 and yea personally, I wouldn't buy fake designer, because I don't have a thing for designer, I do also prefer good materials and neat stitching, from someone that's hopefully paid his workers a just wage. But there's definitely a market for it, the French love fake designer by the looks of it, and the few Polish people I know do too. It is probably risky to sell them, but I don't think they're after single items, they're looking for containers full of the same product. You'd be fine reselling a fake I think. As long as you don't charge "real" prices, that's scamming imo.

[@KrimsonRose87]

I’m so glad the Hermes items were authentic. I was hope that if nothing else was at least those would be for you guys to possibly keep or make a profit

[@DoraFerreira-r3r]

The variety of textures in the amzrepo pack is impressive. From smooth leather to textured suede, there's something for everyone.

[@kterhune100]

I've seen quite a few fakes of the Louis Vuitton brown purse. I work at a second hand store and see LV, Coach, Gucci everyday... I HIGHLY doubt anyone would just give away any of those bags. I AM glad that some were real though.

[@mallorytaylor6203]

I’ve seen knock offs for that LV purse as well! What gets me is how she’s acting like she won’t recoup the $7k in AdSense from the next months worth of videos 😂

[@candicecart9786]

Yeah actually I would think there would be more knockoffs of the classic louis pattern vs any others- I feel like the newer designs are trendy, but the the iconic classic Louis is just that and so more fakes would be produced 🤷🏼‍♀️ The purse ppl I don’t think necessarily knew too much about what they were talking about

[@teenygozer]

I'm so glad some of it was real! Plus, you got 2 excellent, interesting and fun videos out of it! I bought a pretty red leather Coach bag in a consignment store last week and thought of your video and the excitement of finding a steal. I was able to authenticate it by searching for the serial numbers and comparing images I found online. Wow, once you see the sneakers next to one another, you can really see the difference.

[@1324Hairdoist]

Love how you give so much to people who need shoes no matter if they’re real or not! The LV Nikes were pretty cool

[@1324Hairdoist]

Honestly I’m not sure what the box of the LV ones was made of but if it’s made if a material that would last it would be a super cute box to have on a dresser or bathroom vanity if you opened it up and set lotions in pretty bottles, a pretty box of tissues or even some costume jewelry in it ! I kinda wish I had that lol

[@vlithium23]

The video started with some losses so I got worried, but SOOO HAPPY most of the stuff turned out to be real. Congrats on the come up

[@Officiallyayanna444]

Also worth noting that “fakes/replicas” are not always fakes, they are sometimes just less than perfect… Also might have even came out the same warehouse

[@jamiesue131]

No

[@ladyoflove1551]

That wont happen with these name brands. They have to be inspected and passed that inspection to even sell. They would destroy any bad ones, would not sell for less.

[@michellegomez5429]

@@ladyoflove1551 Yes it does happen with these name brands.. Just because an item is luxury doesn't mean rejects or items the company didn't want isn't real. I know this for a fact because I worked at Marshall Field's and Macy's in the designer handbag area and I know some history. Also, when you have a great SA at Bloomingdales as we'll, you learn somethings as my mother and I did. Gucci would put a order in for 10,000 bags (as an example), come in do an inspection, reject the one's that doesn't meet their perfection and most of the time will not take all the bags. Out of 10,000 bags they will only take 4,000-6,000 bags. The rest are either thrown in the garbage or people take them and sell them for 70% cheaper... Also, not all bags are made the same and some rejects slips through the passing as well. Hermes is about the only non wasteful luxury company.

[@newmovies1695]

not a bad review,but I always want to to say COPYCATFRANCE😁 real leather, box,dustbag,authenticity cards. Trust me,trust me! Much love

[@TintedThrift]

A tip for Hermès! At least the boxes - take a black light and shine it on the orange box. Real ones have a repeating horse pattern. If you’re has this it’s a good indication (although not the only indication) that the item inside is authentic.

[@hanC21317]

I’m so happy that a lot of it was real!!! You guys did great work, what a fun and unique way to flip some cash! Nice work, team Hope & Tyler 👏🏼

[@MeganAcuna]

This has been such a fun saga to follow! Plus honestly this was a super smart business decision because even if everything had been fakes the revenue on these videos alone probably would’ve covered it and then some!

[@AliaslsailA]

This just furthermore shows how ridiculous this whole label/brand thing really is. With replicas this exact, where really lies the difference in worth? It's just all so weird. Edit: just to clarify, I'm aware that many fake items are not up to par quality wise, but there are replicas out there that come very close. And come on, especially sneakers are such a cheap product to begin with and they are charging hundreds if not thousands for rubber and glue. It's also been proofen time and time again that the quality of designer items has going down significantly for years now, while prices go up. Most high end labels produce just as cheaply as fast fashion brands. Chanel is a good example, the hardware on the flap bag used to be real gold plated and the leather used to be much thicker, they were all handmade and the warranty has gone down. The quality is nowhere near what is charged for that bag today and in 2021 they raised their prices by 15% while the product has gotten worse because they're trying to reach Hermes exclusivity which is artificially created anyway. People are getting scammed by these brands. Even the image that came with these luxury brands is void by no because literally everyone and their dog is running around in these labels. Not that that's solely a bad thing because this whole 'I'm better than the working class and need to show it' thing is disgusting anyway, but how special does a Dior saddle bag or a Cartier love bracelet really feel if I see it on Instagram 12.000 times a day?

[@orysyaf8337]

Right I don’t get it either . It’s a scam the real stuff . You are paying for all the advertising and then becoming a walking billboard . I love great quality items but not over paying for the label .

[@judiihu]

@@orysyaf8337 But also the thing is just because some things look the same doesn’t mean that they’re made of the same quality. Also some were clearly not made well and not like the original at all

[@ximenasalazar661]

i mean the quality of the items is probalby different. it may look almost the same but the materials are probably better if they are real yk

[@boop6169]

i get the material Value everyone is commenting on…. Bt most of the time when people buy these kinds of things it’s bc of the brand not the quality. Like i GET spending a tad more for better quality. Bt in reality you can get decent quality things for a Lower price tag jst bc they don’t say LV or SUPREME on them. Like a white shirt with SUPREME written on it…. How easily is that shirt gonna get stained and now you Paid $200 for a cLeaning day shirt 😂🤦‍♀️

[@orysyaf8337]

@@judiihu not saying I’d rather get a good quality knockoff either . Just a good quality item. I know what that looks like I look at the fabric and the stitching.

[@priyaranjan399]

I love how she tests stuff out so we don't have to😭😂 love you hope😁❤

[@ClintDenman37]

IVE BEEN ANTICIPATING THIS VIDEO ALL WEEK!!!! Such good content! Also, so happy that some of it was real. Nice find, girl!

[@johnrowlette7430]

Even if I was able to turn a $5K profit, I would be so stressed. I am glad that you take all this with a smile. You are hysterical. I really enjoyed watching you two.

[@kloverwise7317]

Yay!!! I have been waiting on this video!!!! I’m so glad it turned out mostly positive for you. I seriously just told my husband about your box today so the fact that this video came out today makes me so happy. You were feeling my vibes:)

[@heatherflynn1318]

These are fun videos. I appreciate how chill you seem when it comes to whether or not the stuff is real. Keeps everything entertaining rather than stressful.

[@SuphaphitJaisuksai]

Love niceshopx the way you show it! You really focus on showing off the bag. I don't think any other KZbinr can show off bags in as much detail as you.

[@seaglassmomma4040]

I’d never leave stuff for a supposed authenticator, especially one who has a shop that sells knock offs. Who’s to say if they’re completely honest with you? I’d also get it back and sell it myself.

[@skankfaceBECCA]

I’m so confused too because isn’t selling knock off a crime?? It’s illegal. How are they able to sell them in their outlet?? Weird.

[@ksmiley013]

Exactly what she said..

[@joyfuljaj]

@@skankfaceBECCA I was thinking the same. The counterfeit market is illegal.

[@seaglassmomma4040]

@@joyfuljaj I believe if you state that it’s a knock off you can get away with it. It’s still a problem though.

[@hopescope]

Yeah I probably will. I just wanted to use them for the authentication mostly haha

[@RachelStrickland]

I am so glad you did this video authenticating the items. I hate to hear that the shop is going to sell the fakes. Those fakes will continue to fool other unsuspecting buyers in the future. Someone will buy them and sell them as authentic to some poor girl who saved her money for one. It's actually illegal in the US to sell counterfeit goods. I feel if more people understood the industries behind counterfeit products and the child labor, sex trafficking and worse tied to these products, we would be able to see them for what they are, not simply a cheap bag. I've read news articles of reporters undercover witnessing children being chained to the floor in the warehouses creating these bags. The bags are often toxic materials you would not even want near your skin. No way these should be resold. I know you didn't know this or I don't think you'd have allowed them to sell them. Just wanting help others to know.

[@darkslayer709]

While I agree, do you think the genuine article isn't made the same way these days? Designer fashion is a far cry from what it used to be and I'd say is actually far more insidious than the fakes because at least with a fake more people are going to be clued in on where it may have come from. How many people save up their money to buy the real thing so they aren't supporting that abuse, not realising they're still supporting it only now they've paid hundreds or thousands more. I was surprised to see them mention re-selling the fake bags though, I thought proven counterfeit goods had to be destroyed and I'm also surprised the designer brands are on board with this store selling their goods running a secondary outlet selling fakes of their goods. It's all round not a good look. Likewise I'm not entirely sure donating very convincing fakes of very desirable, rare trainers is a good idea. How many people who receive those shoes will be assaulted and have them stolen?

[@codegirl2069]

thank u for sharing this

[@HericaneHannah]

I had the same concern about counterfeit bags. It's especially dangerous for the business & the consumer to knowingly conduct a transaction for counterfeit items.

[@designerauthentication7439]

That's exactly what I said in my first comment. They don't know who they are re-selling to and there are untrustworthy individuals ready to snag them up and sell them back as genuine. The consignment shop should have never sold those fakes. They should know better than that!

[@whoatheretaylor]

How do they have an outlet location for the faux items if it's illegal to knowingly sell counterfeits?

[@shannonblakelykeating9524]

Lol that was my thought…

[@designerauthentication7439]

This shop should have known better. It was a huge faux pas to have done so. The people who end up purchasing these replicas then come to an authentication house like us because they were sold a fake from a place who they thought to be a sound resale site. It's not a good idea to go to a consignment shop for authentication. Instead visit a place like ours whose sole interest is in authenticating designer goods.

[@Indi]

If any of those kicks were real, you coulda easily got jugged lol. I was even thinking, "if she leaves these with them..." 🤣

[@amandajones5691]

I have been WAITING for this. Thank you!

[@latorw]

Nice value on the box! I’m so glad everything wasn’t fake! I love the Gucci eyeglasses if you sell anything you should let us know when and where 😁

[@kyata1078]

I loved seeing everything get authenticated! I could tell with most of the purses, but I don't really know much about sneakers so that was pretty interesting to see. Glad you got some good stuff out of it!

[@Visdemhvemduer]

I am someone who deals in luxury products on a daily basis. I personally don't see the appeals in wearing them. And the process you went through, not knowing if things were fake or not, and especially ending up with the majority of stuffs either fake, not your size or not to your liking altogether, I would suggest spending your 7000$ on an Hermès bag at the boutique would be more satisfying than this. But all and all, this content is an eye opening and pretty educational for a lot of people out there so good job.

[@kyleeh6922]

I'm am so thankful for you, Hope, the dedication and effort to give us entertainment is amazing!

[@farrylmcloughlin2122]

Hey Hope, I’m not sure if you you’ll see this but I just wanted to let you know that you’re amazing ana will always brighten my day, keep up the amazing work ! 💋

[@Mellalala577]

I watched only one of your videos so far and immediately you became my most favorite KZbinr♥️♥️ I love your energy and personality!!!

[@heidiquayle5054]

I wonder about the sneaker guys, maybe it's my cynical nature but they had 'friends' who could use shoes.... really? smh

[@skylersoup]

I love how dedicated you are to this and I'm glad that not everything was fake! I'm still down for stitch bag besties👀

[@manarmeziani857]

You legit copied a comment

[@skylersoup]

@@manarmeziani857 I didn’t even read the other comments but sure if you think so

[@manarmeziani857]

@@skylersoup litterally everything is the same even the punctuation... and the other comment git 3k likes you're fooling nobody😂😂😂

[@skylersoup]

@@manarmeziani857 now I found what comment you mean but no I did not copy the comment, even if I did it wouldn't change the world.

[@rockkid707]

I feel weirdly vindicated knowing the Louboutins and Hermes were real

[@taylordonders2182]

I feel like she should have actually had the Louboutins authenticated!

[@joyfuljaj]

@@taylordonders2182 as well as the sports memorabilia. Why she didn't think the stickers in the sports stuff couldn't be fake when the shoe people had already told her people copy authentication stickers.

[@Lenzid82]

I’m so glad you’ll be able to turn a profit. I’d want to keep a few thousand dollars worth of the merch myself. Loved this video series. ❤️

[@yaoiblfan]

This was nice. People keep saying they are all fakes. So its nice that you prove them wrong. You didn't lose. In fact, you got more.

[@JustJenRx]

If they’re a 7 or 37 I will buy them heels girl!

[@rodneyp9590]

I was surprised by a couple of them being fake. I’m ok at spotting that stuff but I don’t think I could guess with a pile of stuff like that. Some counterfeit is getting nice.

[@paulinachar]

Love your content!!

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[@sophiasell9255]

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[@NarnianBadger.]

This was so interesting to see who to go to for authenticating and I’m glad you got your money back! I’m also glad that you were so happy to donate the shoes to people who need them. Glad to see you saw value in helping people rather than see it as a loss.

[@gabbycarrion4332]

omg the way you are handling the bags, id be crying happy tears hoping they are real !! big designer fan here!

[@rachaelbrecher9504]

Just FYI it’s totally illegal to sell replicas, even if you disclose that they are fake. And selling them only perpetuates the problem of fakes making it into the market. The proper thing to do is to destroy them and throw in the trash. I know people will say that it’s wasteful but it’s the only way to stop these companies from making them and selling them-often passing them off as the real thing to unsuspecting customers. Some of these fakes are so good that it’s hard to tell the difference-but they are still illegal no matter what way you slice it.

[@designerauthentication7439]

That's right!

[@MikeRuben]

I can almost guarantee even some of the “real” stuff is fake. I’ve done business in Shenzhen China and have seen the Nordstrom tags 🏷 and so much more. I’d have fun with this stuff but wouldn’t be so confident reselling any of it.

[@hansr370]

Legit, there are some super fakes that cost a fortune to buy but when a hermes bag can sell upwards to 40k you can just hire a professional and get a one of one fake made for cheaper than that lol

[@lfriasurzua]

those hermes bags were 100% fake and not even good ones, makes you question the authenticator's experience handling hermes

[@eloschk]

​@@lfriasurzua how can you be so sure when you've only seen them on camera?

[@rockwallcares5084]

@@lfriasurzua 100% fake, even the receipt.

[@lynnestpierre4928]

I love watching you with everything you present on KZbin. You’re the best.

[@karolinalina5056]

I own replicas and authentic designer, and even the replicas cost me a pretty dollar between 200-500. And I can’t tell a difference in them so it’s a win win either way xxx

[@kgal1298]

If they're still using leather materials then that would make sense. I'll pay that much for a good leather item, though I try to buy used these days.

[@designerauthentication7439]

Try to save and put the $200-$500 towards the real deal. It's never cool to buy or wear a knockoff.

[@karolinalina5056]

@@designerauthentication7439 guess I’m just not cool then x

[@feliciaclark3568]

Same! and sometimes i regret how much I spent on the real after I compare. its crazy.

[@tristansuclin5528]

always go to a second shop for authentication, for all you know those "bros" are all bros at the shoe store and they didnt give them away they walked with a good amount of cash, fakes are still worth somthin :/ aka the guy who wanted them as skateboard shoes, well okay good skate shoes are still a couple hundred atleast 100$ :P

[@andrewdoe3488]

I am so glad you didn't get completely scammed. However, I owe few originals such as The neverfull LV, Chanel bags and others. However after many years of spending ten of thousands on genuine products I have decided to get myself a fake for the first time. I wanted Birkin bag so bad and felt it would be insane to spend so much money so after some research I got myself high end rep. There is NO CHANCE anyone can find out it's a fake without extremely careful examination and only by someone who's truly expert. The quality is insane and put lots of those "luxury" brands to shame. I never looked back since then.

[@hannahblake5244]

First

[@gw3bb]

Yes

[@toddmellinger6581]

3:25 you can tell those are fake red bottoms. not even the same insole. gotta get the clicks tho

[@LaQuitaSuggsLCSW]

That’s cool that you cared enough to ensure they were real!

[@DoubleVanilla]

Those Hermes bags and necklaces are fake. The items that she said were authentic were still fake. It's terrible you'll be trying to sell these as authentic when they're not.

[@classicswithaquirk]

Thank you! I saw those bags and knew right away and it was driving me nuts. I appreciate she went to experts for the shoes, but whoever looked at the bags was very wrong.