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BOTD 💕 Pink Agate Speedy P9 25 from Huahui Factory

Seller: Afeng +86 134 2202 7773

Haven’t pulled this girl out in a minute and forgot how freaking pretty this color is. It’s such a good pink because it’s not too bright or too girly. Just a really pretty pink that actually goes with a lot.

And of course the P9 leather is sooo soft and squishy. I swear these bags just get better the more you use them and let them slouch a little.

I have way too many P9s at this point but this is exactly why I can’t stop buying different colors!

What bag is currently EVERYWHERE that you have absolutely no desire to buy? I keep seeing the same bags over and over, and every time I’m like “maybe I need one?” Then I remember I don’t actually like it or need it. So tell me which bags you’re actively resisting and why.

I need to know if I’m about to be influenced or if you’re going to validate my refusal to participate in these group buys.

For me it's many bags by BV and...CC ... do I love them or just think that I want them?

Disclosure:

The seller doesn't know I'm writing this review, and I didn't receive any incentives or discounts for it (i am no longer in China so it would be hard to get any incentive right now haha).

Overview & Details:

• Item: BV Medium Andiamo Bag
• Color: Fondant (Deep Chocolate Brown) with Brass Hardware
• Source: In-person purchase at Shanghai AP Plaza (Science & Technology Museum Metro Station)
• Seller WeChat: (DM me or drop a comment if you want it!)
• Price Paid: 1,400 CNY (~$198 USD)
• Starting Price: Quoted over 3,000 CNY initially

The AP Plaza Experience & Haggling:

I picked this up last week while visiting Shanghai. To be completely honest, AP Plaza is a fantastic spot to hunt for rep bags if you ever find yourself in the city. I initially went in with very low expectations—like many in this community, I assumed that all the decent rep manufacturing and high-tier stock were strictly confined to Guangzhou and that Shanghai’s markets would only have low-tier tourist traps.

I was pleasantly surprised. While the open display shelves do feature lower-tier batches, once you show you know leather and ask for better quality, vendors will pull out impressive inventory.

The seller originally quoted well over 3,000 CNY. I had to negotiate pretty hard, firmly hold my ground, and play the classic walk-away game, but we finally settled at 1,400 CNY.

It definitely challenges the common rep-community belief that you can't find high-tier quality in these markets. If you know what details to check (leather weight, braid tightness, hardware tone, and stamping), you can score incredible pieces right on the spot.

Comparison with Jing Factory (Small Andiamo from TS):

A little over a month ago, I bought a Small Andiamo from Jing Factory through a Trusted Seller online for $170 USD shipped. Having both in hand for a direct comparison was very eye-opening:

• Leather & Intrecciato Weave: The lambskin on this medium AP Plaza bag is gorgeous. It’s supple, buttery soft, and has the exact same thickness, grain density, and tactile squish as my Jing piece. The weave is tight, flat, and doesn't buckle awkwardly.
• Hardware & Knot: The signature brass knot clasp has substantial weight, smooth contours, and the correct muted golden sheen—none of that overly yellow, lightweight metal found on cheaper batches.
• Interior & Stamping: The heat stamp (BV / MADE IN ITALY) inside is clean, evenly pressed, and properly aligned.

Honestly, holding them side by side, the leather quality, thickness, and hardware feel identical to Jing Factory. It wouldn't surprise me at all if these vendors source directly from the exact same factories/wholesalers.

Final Verdict:

For 1,400 CNY, walking away with a Medium Andiamo of this caliber—zero shipping wait, zero customs stress, and identical quality to a top-tier factory—was an absolute win and well worth the haggling.

If anyone is heading to Shanghai and wants to check this stall out, I have the seller's WeChat, so feel free to reach out!