First off, you gotta think about what “EU Stock” even *means*, right? Does it mean wallets that were, like, originally sold in Europe? Or wallets that are *currently* in Europe, waiting to be shipped? It’s kinda vague, and honestly, the websites aren’t always super clear about it. You see stuff like “Dior Site Officiel en France,” which, duh, *is* in Europe, but doesn’t really specify if you’re getting something from a warehouse in, I dunno, Belgium, or if it’s just a general thing.
Then you get into the whole resale game. StockX, Vestiaire Collective… all these places where you can buy “StockX Verified” Dior wallets. Which is cool, I guess, ’cause it means they’ve been checked to make sure they’re not, like, some dodgy Canal Street knockoff. But even then, you gotta be careful. I saw one, a “Dior x Jordan Wings Zip Wallet,” which, okay, kinda cool collaboration, but is it *really* worth the markup? Honestly, prob not. It’s just hype, ya know?
And speaking of markup, don’t even get me started on the pre-owned market. You see listings like “Long Flap Wallet Black Dior Gravity Leather —-2021… Condition: GOOD… minimal.” “Minimal,” my butt. I’ve seen “minimal” that looks like it’s been run over by a bus. So, you really gotta look at the pictures *closely*. And read the descriptions, even if they’re kinda jumbled. Like, one description mentioned a “30 Montaigne Compact Wallet small wallets,” like, what even *is* that? Is it a wallet? Is it several small wallets? It’s just… messy.
Honestly, buying a Dior wallet, especially an “EU Stock” one, feels like a gamble. You gotta navigate the official website (which is probably gorgeous and intimidating), then the resale sites (which are full of hype and questionable “minimal” wear), and then you gotta figure out if you’re actually getting a good deal.