Opinions requested on this handbag from Etsy. Black or Tan?

[Anonymous]

That's a copy of the Celine tie knot bag. There are probably better dupes out there if you shop around.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Sorry OP, but i can’t let you buy that purse. A 4.0 rating on Etsy is quite low and that’s not a good sign - you’ll be unlikely to love it when you see it in person. I’m usually hesitant if a seller is below 4.8 or so - i buy a TON of things from Etsy and think you need to find a store with better ratings.

I find great deals sometimes on Poshmark?

100% this - Etsy only lets you review within a few weeks of buying, so if there are less than 5 star reviews immediately upon purchase, that's a huge red flag. In general, Etsy is a terrible place to shop nowadays, far too many drop shippers and fake goods. It's hard to find handmade unless you know exactly what you are looking for and read the description, seller profile, and reviews closely.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Sorry OP, but i can’t let you buy that purse. A 4.0 rating on Etsy is quite low and that’s not a good sign - you’ll be unlikely to love it when you see it in person. I’m usually hesitant if a seller is below 4.8 or so - i buy a TON of things from Etsy and think you need to find a store with better ratings.

I find great deals sometimes on Poshmark?

100% this - Etsy only lets you review within a few weeks of buying, so if there are less than 5 star reviews immediately upon purchase, that's a huge red flag. In general, Etsy is a terrible place to shop nowadays, far too many drop shippers and fake goods. It's hard to find handmade unless you know exactly what you are looking for and read the description, seller profile, and reviews closely.

Does anybody of know a list of actual homemade sellers? It is nearly impossible to sort through everything on Etsy.

[Anonymous]

I agree with a PP’s suggestion to look at Madewell. They have a variety of styles and the quality is solid at a decent price point.