You got your vintage, your costume, your fine, and your HIGH jewelry. It’s like, where do you even *start*? And then, you gotta figure out which batch is, like, the *best* batch. That’s where things get tricky, ya know?
First off, let’s be real, “best” is subjective, right? Are we talking best quality for the price? Best looking from afar (because let’s face it, nobody’s gonna get that close)? Or best at fooling your frenemy at brunch?
Saks is all about the designer stuff, new arrivals, free shipping and returns – which is great if you’re, you know, actually *buying* designer. But what if you’re trying to, uh, expand your “collection” without, like, taking out a second mortgage?
That’s where the whispers start. People talking about “batches.” Like it’s some kinda secret society. And don’t even *get* me started on the spreadsheets… CNFans spreadsheets… *shudders*. It’s a whole other world. Honestly, trying to navigate those things is like trying to understand quantum physics after a bottle of wine.
Then there’s the pre-owned market. FASHIONPHILE, bless their hearts, has a ton of used Chanel stuff. But you gotta be careful, right? Is that “vintage” necklace *actually* vintage, or is it just…old? And are those “used” earrings just, like, someone else’s cast-offs? It’s a risk. A delicious, potentially rewarding risk, but still a risk.
And the dupes. Oh man, the dupes. I saw some on [unnamed website, because I don’t wanna get sued] that were, like, *scarily* good. But then you gotta ask yourself, is the little thrill of fooling people worth the guilt? I’m still wrestling with that one, TBH.
But back to the “best batch” thing. Honestly, I don’t think there *is* a definitive answer. It depends on what you’re looking for. If you want the real deal, head to Saks. Got a bit more of a budget constraint? Pre-owned might be your jam. Feeling a bit risk-ay? Dive into the dupe world at your own peril.