Just a quick RANT about CATTY
Just a quick RANT
Hi Ladies,
Hope everyone is well and ready to have a great weekend. I wanted to check in with everyone and hope that all of you are lovely. I also wanted to make a quick post to the board just to say how
frustrated I've been lately regarding these purchases.
I've been a customer of
Jacky since 2005 and I cannot simply say enough words to describe the amazing quality of his handbags.
His bags are always great and never let me down. In fact, one specific Gucci bag (a classic fabric monogram which he no longer makes), was my staple/everyday work bag; which I bought from him in 2006 and carried it to work almost every day since. Well, that bag was so well made that it was only just last week that I discarded it because it was starting to wear at the bottom. But other than that - the bag was still in amazing condition considering the 3.5 years of wear and tear and none of the gold hardware ever changed, rusted or turned color. My only complaint with Jacky, is that his selection in the recent years has been a bit minimal and almost non-changing; and there's also the western union inconvenience as well as the 5 piece minimum. (I wish he would get on the bandwagon with PayPal!!). Other than that, Jacky and his products are truly top-notch stuff!
Now, onto
Catty. I've been a customer of hers since last year or so. I've purchased a few shoes from her...and some were better than others (kinda hit or miss if you ask me), but with the handbags I've bought from her -
every single handbag has broken, damaged, or fell apart within weeks - if not DAYS of receiving!!! 
I had been ordering from her because of the paypal convenience and she doesn't have that 5 piece order minimum either. She's great at getting back to you almost right away, and her pieces arrive quickly but I cannot believe I've wasted so much money on her crap. A few examples are: Chloe Paraty (which I posted here a few weeks ago) - the entire handle came off less than 10 days after receiving, Dior Pouchette - the zipper pull broke off two weeks later, Fendi Peek-a-boo - the closing clasp fell off.
Catty's selection is tempting, and she keeps classic models in stock way more than Jacky does, but this has got to be said: Her bags are crap!
I just really want to refrain from buying bags from her, because it will be a waste for me. Luckily I've been taking advantage of some of the end of season sales like Net-A-Porters which make these coveted bags much more affordable, so I've been able to buy the auths. But still all of this is very frustrating; and I wanted to let you all know so that you are cautious with your next buy from her.
ALSO, one thing to beware of is that Catty's prices are also usually $30-50
more than Jacky's prices. So pay attention and choose wisely.
Have a fab weekend dolls!
