The quality is not as advertised, I received a horrible plastic bag from China after 4 weeks and when trying to contact there is no response anywhere. For the price that was paid its robbery.
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The seller advertised an 80% closing down sale with a location in Johannesburg. After purchasing two leather bags, and numerous follow up emails I realised that they are fraudulently advertising. When... See more
Was ready to make a purchase but some of their human images seem AI generated which brought me to trust pilot, only to learn about other people's negative stories. Better safe rather than sorry.
This company is a scam, placed the order over a month ago only to realise that the goods are coming from another country I.e China. The quality is terrible NOT leather as advertised but plastic cheap... See more
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Welcome to my store! I am Zanele, the proud owner of a unique leather bag store located in the heart of Johannesburg. After years of planning and dreaming, I have finally realized my vision—not only through my online store, but also through a physical location where I can connect directly with our community. My goal has always been to offer a carefully curated collection of timeless, high-quality, and stylish leather bags that celebrates individuality. Whether you're shopping online or visiting us in person, we're here to help you find something that feels just right for you. Thank you for being part of my journey!
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Johannesburg, South Africa
- info@myleatherbags.co.za
- myleatherbags.co.za
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The quality is not as advertised
The quality is not as advertised, I received a horrible plastic bag from China after 4 weeks and when trying to contact there is no response anywhere. For the price that was paid its robbery.
Do not trust ANYBODY
I ordered a handbag for my Grandaughters 16th birthday.
I order it from their website in South Africa.
Now we see that it is arriving from china.
scammed again !!!
I really am crying.
Glenys Heramb
Hoedspruit
Limpopo
Definitely a scam out of china
Definitely a scam out of china. Mass produced plastic products. I saw another site this morning called marli cape town with the very same products. Also scam from china.
I ordered a handbag for £29.99 and the…
I ordered a handbag for £29.99 and the company took £150 instead I am unable to contact them to return the bag and it’s not the bag I paid for have reported to
It to my bank
Red flags are the AI-generated images…
Red flags are the AI-generated images and the claim that the company is supposedly closing down, thus offering major discounts. Plus no physical address or phone number.
They sell fake leather goods
They sell fake leather goods. Advertised as made in SA. But it come from China. Quality is shit.
Be cautious
Was ready to make a purchase but some of their human images seem AI generated which brought me to trust pilot, only to learn about other people's negative stories. Better safe rather than sorry.
Scam
Scam. Do not buy from them. Cheap Chinese kak that they sell as real leather.
Pleassssssssse
Pleassssssssse
Can these scammers be blocked on all banks.
Just lost R750.
Scam Alert
Scam Alert! Do not buy from them they are scammers, order not received. Its not a South African company as claimed and the tracking numbers does not exist. Lost R2200. Hope this review will help others not to fall into a trap like I did
SCAM!!!!
SCAM!!!!! Will never see my money!! So many of us in the same boat. It’ll catch up to them!
This company is a scam
This company is a scam, placed the order over a month ago only to realise that the goods are coming from another country I.e China. The quality is terrible NOT leather as advertised but plastic cheap quality. Please don’t support these scam companies
Ahhhh I messed up.
Ahhhh I messed up.
I should've came and look at the reviews first.
However, it's terrible. Been running a 48hour closing sale for the last month.
Yes you do get products. But it's fake leather and of terrible quality
Scammers
Scammers. Purchased a leather bag!!! Waited for weeks when it arrived it was poor quality synthetic bag from China!!! They refuse to pay me back my money!!!
Scammers!!
Scammers!!! Closing down sale of fake leather bags. Waited forever for my order to be delivered only to receive fake leather bag. Waste of precious money.
Don't buy from them.
SCAM - My Leather Bags
SCAM - DO NOT BUY
I purchased 3 bags, following a closing down sale. Waited 3 weeks for delivery. Also threatened with SAPS then I received 3 cheap bags. I emailed, no replies. R1500 down the drain. Is there no way that these fraudsters can be caught? Seems like it's ongoing.
SCAM,,,,I see so many others also got…
SCAM,,,,I see so many others also got scammed. Hopefully people will read these reviews before they get caught. Disgusting. Hopefully they closed up shop.
Scam
Scam! I was hesitant to buy from the online shop, so I went looking for the rosebank shop so I could buy my bags in person. The shop doesn't exist. The phone number doesn't even exist.
Scam scam scam
Scam scam scam. They got me for R 630. Disgusting that people do this !!! Paid them the money and haven’t received my order
I would like to give them zero stars
I would like to give them zero stars - it is a scam. So called leather bags looks like plastic
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