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Post by Deleted on Jan 26, 2015 22:00:38 GMT
Has anyone heard of a fake Chico's (new with tag)?
Have a buyer accusing me of that, and that it also doesn't fit (I give measurements).
Just smells of a buyer wanting it for free.
Thanks!
Jean (nomoaa)
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Post by Deleted on Jan 26, 2015 22:05:39 GMT
Anything is possible but no I've never heard of a fake Chico's. I'd just tell them to return for a refund (as long as tags are still attached). Reminds me of a guy I had that bought a Tommy Bahama from me, nwt. He wore it then claimed fake because it didn't fit him exactly like his other one. I fought the case and won.
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Post by zoesam on Jan 26, 2015 22:06:21 GMT
Never heard of it. Do you have a link?
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Post by Deleted on Jan 26, 2015 22:06:47 GMT
I have never heard of a fake Chico's. This would even be a stretch... but someone putting a Chico's label in another garment and tagging it NWT? Is she quite sure she purchased the proper size? They have their own sizing. And buyers ignore measurements sometimes.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 26, 2015 22:14:13 GMT
item # 391026722536.
Not sure if I can / should post her id. Have a bad feeling about this.
I'm good to work with. Except when I am told I am selling a fake item. That doesn't sit well with me.
She is already blocked. I told her to mail it back.
How about those choices ebay gives for a return? They basically want you to tell the buyer, "Ah, go ahead, and keep it. And while we are at it, here's all your money" (sarcasm).
This is when I tell my husband, that's it. I'm done selling. lol
Thanks for your inputs.
Jean
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Post by Deleted on Jan 26, 2015 22:16:12 GMT
Oh, and her final words of advice, "you might want to check the rest of your Chico's"
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Post by Deleted on Jan 26, 2015 22:22:44 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Jan 26, 2015 22:24:29 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Jan 26, 2015 22:26:27 GMT
Wow, thanks.
That looks just like it!
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Post by Deleted on Jan 26, 2015 22:29:52 GMT
If you compare the style #'s from your tag and their site it's the exact jacket. I would send her another email telling the jacket is authentic but if she'd like to return you will refund her bid price only and it must be in new with tag condition as it was sent. See what she says.
If she refuses tell her you are sorry but there is nothing else you can do, that you can't refund without the jacket back in your possession. Honestly I would want her to file. You will win. In fact I would probably go ahead and call ebay and get ahead of it by telling them she is claiming it's a fake and provide them with the chico's page to show it is authentic and even shown on their website.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 26, 2015 22:32:00 GMT
Thank you for your help!
I appreciate it.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 26, 2015 22:33:15 GMT
Be sure to post back what she says when you tell her to return it for a refund. My guess is she wants the jacket and the money.
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Post by jellybeanscloset412 on Jan 26, 2015 23:00:50 GMT
Jean she sounds like a real numpty!
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Post by Deleted on Jan 26, 2015 23:02:49 GMT
No counterfeit ring would seriously entertain the brand "Chico's". Your buyer is either mistaken, a crackpot or has a fit issue and needs to find a way to get return shipping paid.
Think about all that would be involved to set up a counterfeit copy of a designer product. It might be worth the trouble or risk for a handbag in the 1k range or even clothing from a very high end designer, but for a mall brand such as Chico's it would be asinine. They are thieves, yes, but not morons necessarily.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 26, 2015 23:44:12 GMT
Too funny!
I have not heard from her since I told her that the tag was compared to one on Chico's site. And not a fake.
You all really made me feel a lot better.
In her long winded complaint, she basically said that I should be honored that she bought from me, since she - only buys from sellers with good fb. lol
Isn't it something that for the most part 99% of the buyers are good. And it only takes the 1, for me, and then I want to call it a day.
Ebay's msg states that they will help me after Jan 30 - must be because I just have a basic store.
And I was having such a great last 3 days.
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Post by zoesam on Jan 27, 2015 0:00:15 GMT
I've not sold that piece, but it looks exactly like Chico's, I sell a ton of it. The label, tag, etc all look correct & the style is one they've been using for years. Nothing suspicious abt that piece in the least. Even the print is typical Chico's.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 27, 2015 0:10:08 GMT
You may not hear back, she might have just been fishing to see if you'd refund her. I would go to the BBL thread in the private section and post her ID there so other Chico's sellers (like me LOL) won't have to deal with her.
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Post by atdahop on Jan 27, 2015 0:33:15 GMT
Sorry you got her. Just added her to my list. I sell lots of Chicos (or back in the day I did). Definitely genuine.
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Post by deltas*delights on Jan 27, 2015 1:17:02 GMT
I got accused of selling a fake WHBM a few weeks ago.. smh
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Post by Deleted on Jan 27, 2015 2:48:03 GMT
I believe I have sold that jacket before. Definitely do as suggested and call eBay preemptively to start a record on the crazy.
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Post by val2525 on Jan 27, 2015 3:48:15 GMT
No counterfeit ring would seriously entertain the brand "Chico's". Your buyer is either mistaken, a crackpot or has a fit issue and needs to find a way to get return shipping paid. Think about all that would be involved to set up a counterfeit copy of a designer product. It might be worth the trouble or risk for a handbag in the 1k range or even clothing from a very high end designer, but for a mall brand such as Chico's it would be asinine. They are thieves, yes, but not morons necessarily. I would be soooo tempted to send this to that dingbat buyer.  |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 27, 2015 11:18:44 GMT
I'm getting ready to list a few Chico's...hope she doesn't find me!
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Post by Deleted on Jan 27, 2015 13:02:03 GMT
Have not heard from this gem, yet.
I will let you know how she reacts. A neg possibly?
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Post by Deleted on Jan 27, 2015 16:53:25 GMT
or has a fit issue and needs to find a way to get return shipping paid. This ^^^ |
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Post by frakinfashion on Jan 28, 2015 1:01:15 GMT
No counterfeit ring would seriously entertain the brand "Chico's". Your buyer is either mistaken, a crackpot or has a fit issue and needs to find a way to get return shipping paid. Think about all that would be involved to set up a counterfeit copy of a designer product. It might be worth the trouble or risk for a handbag in the 1k range or even clothing from a very high end designer, but for a mall brand such as Chico's it would be asinine. They are thieves, yes, but not morons necessarily. YES, YES, YES! I'm am so sick of every idiot claiming that 1. they can spot a fake and 2. that the brand they wear is important/$$$ enough to be faked! C'mon people--get real!!!! Chico's is not Hermes! It's not Prada or Burberry or Kate Spade! I think you should politely call her an numbskull. |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 28, 2015 19:17:15 GMT
Toilet paper is counterfeited. I try not to be hasty enough to say "never"; rather, "not likely based on the fact that we have never heard of it and collectively this is a lot of darn years of experience". There was a problem a few years back with a seller putting genuine Eileen Fisher labels into other garments (and got caught quickly because s/he was putting them into the least EF-like garments ever). If there is a fake accusation on something like Chico's or another mid-end mall brand, it sparks slightly of the EF tale and I wonder briefly if perhaps the label is wrong, hence my original response to the OP. However not the case here with an obviously legitimate item. Just my attempt to un-eloquently caution against a completely closed mind on these matters.  |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 28, 2015 19:34:00 GMT
Anything can be counterfeited. There use to be large rings of Gymboree counterfeiters. Gymbo isn't a high end brand these were $30 dress and $20 tees but it was a huge issue on Ebay for those us that sold chilrens clothing at the time. I don't know if it still goes on or not but some of the scam sellers were making thousands a week by selling their fake clothing. It's not always about the per item cost it's about the popularity. By going with lower price popular brands they can price cheaper and sell in large numbers.
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Post by zoesam on Jan 29, 2015 2:51:29 GMT
Peek & Kim are right, lower end or mid priced items ARE counterfeited & on a regular basis. A walk through most flea markets will make that clear. They tend to be trendy items though, not a mid-level older women's brand. Also, THAT particular Chico's is not a counterfeit & I can't even fathom why she would think it, as everything about it is right on target for Chico's.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 29, 2015 3:24:22 GMT
No that one is definitely authentic, guess she hasn't emailed back since she couldn't get it for free. Wonder how many sellers pay her off just so she goes away?
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Post by Deleted on Jan 29, 2015 16:28:31 GMT
No that one is definitely authentic, guess she hasn't emailed back since she couldn't get it for free. Wonder how many sellers pay her off just so she goes away? There exists hideous literature in which the author teaches the reader to complain about everything in order to try for a refund. eBay and its sellers have created huge piles of pampered complainers. Even if buyers like this have a small success rate, that is still enough to persist at the practice. We all need to make commitments to ourselves and our integrity to never be afraid of retribution from the dishonest. |
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