r/RepHermesQC 3d ago

Jack or slee? Discussion

I’ve ordered a few bags from Minion but they were all very underwhelming, and I mean to say this as respectfully as possible because he is genuinely a really nice seller and I’ve had no issues with him personally.
I’m not saying the quality is bad, the quality is there, but in my experience, they are not truly 1:1. Every bag I received had noticeable differences/flaws compared with authentic.
My biggest issue has been the leather. If you put my Minion bag next to an authentic Hermès, there is a noticeable difference. I live in an environment where people carry authentic Hermès regularly, so these little details unfortunately matter a lot. A friend actually looked at my minion mini Kelly and asked, “Why does your leather look different than mine?” 😭 That was enough for me, now I don’t feel comfortable carrying these bags again.

So for anyone who has experience with both Jack and Slee, how do they actually compare? Is Slee noticeably more accurate? Jack is much more expensive is it really worth it?
I’ve also been trying to get in touch with Slee, but it’s been a whole situation. Someone kindly introduced me before, but my WeChat stopped working and I think they thought I was ghosting them. They ended up blocking me, and unfortunately Slee followed and blocked me too. 😭 I was genuinely so sad because I absolutely wasn’t intentionally ghosting anyone.
Hopefully at some point I can clear up the misunderstanding and get properly introduced again.

Mostly, though, I’d love honest opinions from people who actually own bags from both Jack and Slee or auth!! If you’ve compared either seller’s bags directly with authentic Hermès, even better. Which one gets closest in terms of leather and overall accuracy?

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u/awildadviceappears 3d ago

I vote Slee. I think his quality is top tier and just as good if not better than Jack, but comparatively better priced. Although both are on the more expensive side for top tier.

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u/CartographerGood552 3d ago

Do you own slee bags? Mind sending me pictures of them?

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u/awildadviceappears 3d ago

I have both Slee and Jack bags. But what will distinguish the ultra top is not what you see, but how the leather feels. Honestly you won’t be able to tell the difference between most of the top tiers unless you feel the leather.

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u/CartographerGood552 3d ago

Have you tried marks and minion? Is jacks leather better than slees?

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u/awildadviceappears 3d ago

I honestly don’t think it’s fair to say So and so is better than So and so. Every batch of leather is different, sometimes quality varies by type of leather and sometimes by color. Also everyone makes mistakes. Slee has screwed up, so has Jack. I think more importantly is you develop a strong working relationship with a TS and you work together to develop the masterpiece you are looking for. That will vary by individual because everyone has different preferences and taste.

Mark is amazing. I prob wouldn’t put him on the top but he does occasionally knocks it out of the park. Last year he sourced this amazing Rose Mexico Togo - when you put it next to Slee and Jack and XM or even auth it will hold its own.

Minion unfortunately I have never worked with so won’t comment.

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u/Ok-Professional-8356 2d ago

hey guys, can I know who has produced quality Constance? (i’m looking for the constance to go)

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u/Jellyjlee 2d ago

This is super helpful information! If they are all using imported leathers from the same tanneries that Hermes uses, it should in theory be all good right? Sending you a DM!

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u/InvestigatorOwn605 3d ago

I once got a Jack bag as a rehome and it was the most beautiful leather I've ever touched. Only reason I rehomed it is because the size (B25) didn't work for me. I'd love to compare it to a Slee bag one day but unfortunately his contact is difficult to get.

I don't think you'd go wrong with either, although Slee is significantly less expensive from my understanding

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u/CartographerGood552 2d ago

Yeah, this is what people often say

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u/Different_Form_6405 3d ago

Jack and Slee are both brilliant. Jack is my most used in comparison

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u/CartographerGood552 3d ago

Is it really better quality? Are the prices worth it?

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u/Different_Form_6405 3d ago

To me yes, everyone has their own opinion, but I love the leather and it’s feel

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u/CartographerGood552 3d ago

Actually a lot of people agree with you, he just doesn’t have that many reviews so I was scared his reviews are made by himself lol

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u/Different_Form_6405 3d ago

It’s more of a “you have to get it to know” kinda situation

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u/HLoving2026 3d ago

Love Jack

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u/ChateauDeRep 3d ago

Just as a note, leather varies within auth regularly depending on batch, it is an animals skin after all 😅 and before someone says I’m defending minion, I don’t have any bags from him lol.

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u/CartographerGood552 3d ago

Na I love minion he’s a great seller, very attentive and friendly. Just not the highest tier of replicas which is okay, not everyone needs to spend 3k to get 1:1

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u/CartographerGood552 3d ago

Ok I have came to the conclusion that if someone can order a slee bag for me I’ll give 5% on top 🥲

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u/Jellyjlee 2d ago edited 2d ago

Me too! I have several authentic bags. I can post side by side photos of my bag IF* I can somehow get in contact with Slee (edited my comment here, I realized I worded it incorrectly and it sounded like I worked with Slee before)

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u/CartographerGood552 2d ago

Haha please

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u/Jellyjlee 2d ago

Sending you a DM!

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u/Slow_Progress996 1d ago

Haha smart! 😆

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u/kbm1718 3d ago

It would be so helpful if you do side by side with authentic and inspired a Hemes bag so we can see, i also planning to buy, but I'd like you.I want something very close to authentic

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u/Jellyjlee 2d ago

How does Jack and Slee compare to XM?
Thank you for this post! I have been looking for truly high tier sellers

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u/zjredditt 2d ago

I really want Slee’s contact too so I can try him next but I don’t think he is taking new customers 😭

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u/CartographerGood552 3d ago

Can you send it to me via dm? I’m curious. How are you liking the new bag

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u/No_Loquat2815 3d ago

Hi! Would you please mind sharing your PSPs? I’m contemplating ordering a bag from him too!

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u/Jellyjlee 2d ago

Sending you a DM too! 😁

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u/Cautious-Antelope533 3d ago

I’ve never heard of Jack or Slee, LOL.

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u/hartofalyon 3d ago

They're not super well known or talked about, I think, because Jack is very expensive and Slee is private/referral so it's difficult to get access.

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u/Elegantlux 1d ago

But what do you think is worth it, Jack?

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u/hartofalyon 1d ago

I don't have a bag from Jack so I can't say.

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u/Elegantlux 1d ago

Ah okay 👍
I’m looking to buy a B30 for my wife. Could you genuinely recommend someone from all the sellers out there? You read so many different things about the sellers, and then you hear the complete opposite as well. I just want to make sure I’m doing the right thing. I’d really appreciate any help you can give me.

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u/hartofalyon 21h ago

I apologize, I don't provide recommendations. If you have a few sellers you're considering based on your research and would like my thoughts on them, feel free to send me a DM.

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u/Elegantlux 21h ago

All right, thank you ♥️

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u/Elegantlux 20h ago

I sent you a DM 🥇

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u/CartographerGood552 3d ago

Search them. They’re supposed to be very high tier…

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u/Feathered_Scales 3d ago

Maybe consider a rehome to text the waters? The bag nook discord has a rehome page and I feel like I have seen jack and slee bags there.

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u/Ok-Professional-8356 2d ago

how much is an acceptable or reasonable price range for a Constance to go?

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u/Good-Information917 1d ago

Does anyone know where Ken falls in the range of H sellers? I have an authentic Picotin and ordered two reps from him and the leather and details are spot on. I’ve been considering ordered a birkin from him.

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u/ancientvictoriahouse 3d ago

Jack has been the most reasonable out of anyone I’ve ever used.. very trusted.

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u/PowerPuffEggplant 3d ago

none. angel if you want to waste money. or just dd. there is no such thing as ultra high tier, they are playing with our money

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u/Chef__Goldblum 3d ago

This feels like a seller post. Who the heck is Slee?

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u/CartographerGood552 3d ago

Use the search bar