Purchased fake bag

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Abbiedabbiedoo
Abbiedabbiedoo Posts: 18 Forumite
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I know I’m an idiot. Purchased a fake Louis Vuitton bag on a Facebook selling page. I collected it from her house and paid £600. It is such a good fake. I had it authenticated and it is fake. I have all the photos and messages back and forward but no receipt. I have sent a Rec delivery letter saying it’s fake and I want my money back which she has signed. Any suggestions on what to do next thanks in advance
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  • glentoran99
    glentoran99 Posts: 5,821 Forumite
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    take her to court
  • Abbiedabbiedoo
    Abbiedabbiedoo Posts: 18 Forumite
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    Yes I hope too not sure how to go about it? Any ideas
  • JJ_Egan
    JJ_Egan Posts: 20,281 Forumite
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    Small claims court .
    Local Trading Standards for the fake .
  • Abbiedabbiedoo
    Abbiedabbiedoo Posts: 18 Forumite
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    Any idea how I start proceedings or how much it costs thanks
  • DCFC79
    DCFC79 Posts: 40,598 Forumite
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    Abbiedabbiedoo wrote: »
    Any idea how I start proceedings or how much it costs thanks


    Google is your friend
  • agrinnall
    agrinnall Posts: 23,344 Forumite
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    https://www.moneyclaim.gov.uk/web/mcol/welcome
  • pinkshoes
    pinkshoes Posts: 20,082 Forumite
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    Abbiedabbiedoo wrote: »
    I know I’m an idiot. Purchased a fake Louis Vuitton bag on a Facebook selling page. I collected it from her house and paid £600. It is such a good fake. I had it authenticated and it is fake. I have all the photos and messages back and forward but no receipt. I have sent a Rec delivery letter saying it’s fake and I want my money back which she has signed. Any suggestions on what to do next thanks in advance

    What did the letter you sent say?

    Did you give her a deadline to refund by?

    Do you now have a letter stating it is fake?

    Before going down the small claims court route, you need to prove you have given the seller adequate time to refund you.

    As it is such a good fake, I imagine the seller paid a decent amount for it? Although if it wasn't sold with a receipt then it is likely to be a fake.
    Should've = Should HAVE (not 'of')
    Would've = Would HAVE (not 'of')

    No, I am not perfect, but yes I do judge people on their use of basic English language. If you didn't know the above, then learn it! (If English is your second language, then you are forgiven!)
  • Abbiedabbiedoo
    Abbiedabbiedoo Posts: 18 Forumite
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    Thanks for your reply yes I have her 2 weeks to respond to letter which she has signed for. I have a certificate of authenticity to say it’s fake. I phoned a solicitor today. £100 for half hour appt. just thought maybe I could do something else. I had heard of small claims court but when I google it brings up other lawyers
  • waamo
    waamo Posts: 10,298 Forumite
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    Post 7 has a link to all the information you need.
  • bigisi
    bigisi Posts: 925 Forumite
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    Abbiedabbiedoo wrote: »
    I have a certificate of authenticity to say it’s fake.

    Surely a "Certificate of Authenticity" would prove it's real (i.e. "Authentic"). What exactly have you got?
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