I just wanted to share my experience with China direct buys. I went with sheshopping.com. I wanted a Provonias Oleje but could not afford an original. Not even a used original! lol I emailed back and forth sheshopping told them what I wanted, sent SEVERAL photos of the dress, and they quoted me $265 total including shipping. The dress arrived 3-4 weeks later... and I loved it. I get married on November 1, 2008 and cannot wait to wear this dress!

Please ignore the ugly black dot on my face. I did have to alter the dress some because I flubbed on the measurements but it fits me perfectly now.