Price reductions clearly above the VAT rate are regarded as untrustworthy, since they can indicate stolen goods or counterfeits; in addition, filled-in warranty papers are often missing, which is why later repairs would have to be paid for in full. A purchase in the boutique or at authorised specialist retailers (e.g. Haufler in Stuttgart) is therefore preferable, also for trying on wallets. Not all Meisterstück wallets have a slot for the German national identity card; models with an ID slot are, however, in the range, which is why a personal selection is recommended. Individual buyers do however report satisfactory experiences with the eBay seller mentioned.