Jomashop review: Authentic luxury goods at unbeatable discounts

Having a taste for luxury goods doesn’t often jive with shopping on a budget. For us label addicts, deal hunting is one of the best ways to buy high-end brands at a discount. That’s where retailers like Jomashop come in, who offer incredible savings on luxury fashion and accessories—but how are its prices so low?

Curious if Jomashop’s prices were too good to be true, I tested out the retailer to see if its products were authentic and its service was reliable—here’s what I found.

What is Jomashop?

Jomashop is an online retailer that sells a wide range of luxury goods such as watches, handbags, sunglasses, fragrances, and more. The business is headquartered in Brooklyn, New York, and was founded by Marvin Sternberg in 1999. You can find thousands of deals on Jomashop on nearly every major luxury brand, including Dior, Versace, Gucci, Cartier, Rolex, Fendi, and Ray-Ban, at as much as 75% off the MSRP.

Why is Jomashop so cheap?

Jomashop is what’s known as a gray market seller, which means that it sells its goods through legal but unauthorized trade channels at significantly discounted prices. The majority of its inventory is sourced directly from manufacturer-authorized dealers, however Jomashop itself is not an authorized dealer. Gray market sellers often purchase goods wholesale at a reduced price from authorized dealers who were unable to sell them at full price.

Is Jomashop legit?

Although Jomashop sources its products not from the manufacturer itself but rather from authorized dealers, wholesalers, or distributors, it guarantees that every product it sells is 100% authentic. Though its inventory may be leftover or out-of-season, it’s still totally legitimate.

One thing to note when shopping on Jomashop is whether the green “In Stock” button is listed on the product page. If you see that button, that means Jomashop has inventory of the product ready to ship at its warehouse. If you see, for instance, “Ships in 1-2 weeks” below the “Add to bag” button, that means the product is not available to ship immediately. Jomashop will need to source the product for you from an authorized dealer first, and shipping may be delayed.

What I liked about Jomashop

The savings can’t be beat

Jomashop offers some of the best deals on apparel, beauty, and accessories that are frankly hard to come by on any other reputable site. I purchased a Kate Spade handbag and two pairs of Ray-Ban sunglasses to assess the overall quality, authenticity, and savings appeal, and each product arrived in perfect condition in its original packaging. I was amazed at how much I saved (in total, a whopping $257) on Jomashop rather then shopping directly from the brand.

Here’s what I bought, along with the pricing.

The additional coupons

On top of its highly discounted goods, Jomashop makes it easy to stack savings thanks to its coupon page, which lists all of its active promo codes. I was able to add a code to my order for an additional 10% off at checkout. Many online retailers don’t offer up promo codes like this all in one place, so I appreciated how Jomashop makes its savings so readily available.

The huge selection of brands

If you’re familiar with the top names in fashion, you’re likely to find them at Jomashop. The retailer carries more than 650 luxury brands, from Rolex to Balenciaga to Burberry to Chloe to Marc Jacobs. If you’re searching for savings on a specific product, its search functionality is also excellent—just type in the product name or item number in the search box to see if Jomashop carries it.

What I didn’t like about Jomashop

Most products ineligible for factory warranty

As a gray market seller, Jomashop offers fantastic deals, but the same can’t be said for its after-sales support, services, or warranties. For watches in particular, Jomashop’s website states that it will service every watch sold on its website for a period of one to five years, but for internal malfunctions only. Read: Jomashop likely won’t repair watches with signs of wear under warranty.

Jomashop does however partner with Extend, so for handbags, jewelry, and eyewear, you can also opt in to protect your purchase from accidental damage and defects—for a fee of course.

Overall, if you’re someone who often relies on after-sales support (or you’re buying a product that costs, say, more than $1,000), you may want the peace of mind that a white market purchase provides.

Is Jomashop worth it?

Yes, if you hate paying full retail price—and wouldn’t mind covering the cost of potential repairs

Overall, Jomashop is a reputable retailer and a great place to find heavily discounted designer duds. Of course, there’s always a little risk in buying luxury items from a non-authorized seller, in case that item ever breaks. But for me, a good deal outweighs that risk.

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