Garum restaurant review: ‘I'd go back for the carbonara again'
Shall we go to the quick place first, get it out of the way? Great. Tenmaru. It's a nice authentic little ramen joint, everything made on site, proper Japanese values, which opened in Finsbury Park in 2019 and spawned a second site behind Oxford Circus just round the corner from my office
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Daily Mirror
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Cotswolds village dubbed Britain's Beverly Hills has just one pub and a cafe
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- Scottish Sun
I bought a real Louis Vuitton handbag from Japanese eBay & saved £1,050 – it came within 4 days & I'm not the only one
She managed to save over £1,000 on her designer item BAG IT I bought a real Louis Vuitton handbag from Japanese eBay & saved £1,050 – it came within 4 days & I'm not the only one IT'S the ultimate fashion fantasy - a real Louis Vuitton handbag for a fraction of the retail price. But for a growing number of savvy shoppers, it's not a fantasy - it's a reality, and they're finding their epic bargains on Japanese eBay. 2 Lauran showed off her latest designer find Credit: Tiktok/@ One of the latest to join the trend is a TikToker who shared her incredible experience of saving £1,050 on a pre-loved Louis Vuitton bag. In a video that has since gained 326.9k views after three days of being shared, Lauran, 25, who is known as ' on TikTok, revealed how she purchased the bag from a Japanese seller on eBay, had it shipped to the UK in just four days, and confirmed its authenticity. So, how is this possible? Japan has a thriving market for authenticated, pre-owned luxury goods. Strict laws and a culture of meticulous care mean that second-hand items are often in excellent condition. Combined with the strong yen, this creates a unique opportunity for international shoppers to find designer pieces at prices that are often significantly lower than those in Europe or the US Revealing an unboxing video, Lauran revealed she ordered a second-hand Louis Vuitton City Bag PM size which is worth £1,600. But rather than paying the full whack, Lauran paid £550 for the dream accessory. Unboxing it, the fashion fan revealed that it was 'literally perfect'. A quick search on eBay brought up a flood of listings - all from Japan. It was here she discovered a thriving, regulated market for authenticated second-hand luxury goods. I'm a fashion fan and found viral fleece in Dunnes Stores with stunning floral design, perfect for layering Her seller of choice, "Brand Off Tokyo," was a certified professional with an impeccable reputation, boasting 99.6% positive reviews and over 43,000 bags sold. She explained that in Japan, strict laws prohibit the sale of counterfeit items, and sellers are required to provide a used item license number, offering an extra layer of assurance. The bag, which she snagged for £550, was described as "very obviously used," but to her delight, it arrived in what she called "incredible" condition. She found the perfect balance of style and practicality, with the PM size accommodating her 13-inch MacBook Air - making it the ideal new work companion. But perhaps the most jaw-dropping part of the story was the speed. 2 She couldn't believe the price she got the bag for Credit: Tiktok/@ The bag, which was estimated to take two weeks to arrive, made the journey from Japan to the UK in just four days. But she advised fellow shoppers to be mindful of the import tax, which for the UK, is a 20% charge on top of the original price, along with a small handling fee. Even with the added cost, she still made a colossal saving. Her video gained 15.2 likes with 272 people rushing to the comments section to share their thoughts. One wrote: 'I've got two Gucci bags on their way from Japanese eBay.' Someone asked: 'Can you recommend how?' To which they replied: 'Search what you're after and amend the filters to worldwide and it will show Japanese sellers! "I use brand revolution by NEXT INNOVATION and brand street Tokyo!' Another said: 'I bought a mulberry bag for £30.'
