Authenticate This Hermes Bag *Archived 07/03/2009*

[Vlad]

This thread is for discussion on authenticity of Hermes bags.

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• Before you submit a request for authentication, please search this thread to make sure that the item has not previously been authenticated. This is not a thread to ask general questions about Hermes, please refer to our reference section for such information. Finally, do not submit requests for something that is obviously a fake, e.g. the item says it is a replica, or a $200 Birkin.

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Item: Listing number: Seller: Link: Comments:

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  NOTE: In the absence of an auction listing (private sale situations), posters to this thread are encouraged to provide the following extra pictures, which need to be large and really sharp. It is recommended to use the macro function of the camera:
  
  - Front view of bag
  - Zipper & its end
  - Hardware
  - Craftsman stamp on strap
  - Hermes stamp + Top stitching
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  - Side view of the strap guides

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[anghelq]

Is this authentic?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...MEWA:IT&ih=027
TIA!

[amamxr]

Originally Posted by anghelq

Is this authentic? http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=400023408147&ssPa geName=STRK:MEWA:IT&ih=027 TIA!

Oh my~ did you not read the rules posted by the man up top with that big black hat!! Please post in the correct format~ so your request can be answered-Thanks

[Megs]

Originally Posted by anghelq

Is this authentic? http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...MEWA:IT&ih=027 TIA!

Please follow the format just above to make it much easier for those who will help out!!!!

[lynne_ross]

Item: Vintage Kelly Bag
Listing number: 160310306036
Seller: nina_furfur_japan
Link: http://cgi.ebay.ca/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?...ies%26_fvi%3D1
Comments: Please authenticate. Also, can someone tell me if Kelly bags can be re-dyed (from a professional not necessarily from Hermes). Thanks in advance.

[mrssparkles]

Originally Posted by lynne_ross

Item: Vintage Kelly Bag Listing number: 160310306036 Seller: nina_furfur_japan Link: http://cgi.ebay.ca/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=160310306036&ru=http%3 A%2F%2Fshop.ebay.ca%3A80%2F%3F_from%3DR40%26_trksi d%3Dm38%26_nkw%3D160310306036%26_sacat%3DSee-All-Categories%26_fvi%3D1 Comments: Please authenticate. Also, can someone tell me if Kelly bags can be re-dyed (from a professional not necessarily from Hermes). Thanks in advance.

Sorry. It's not an Hermes bag. (seller did say it's a Kelly style bag and didn't say it's Hermes) And bear in mind that there are scammers who will come out typically to justify that a bag looks such and such, because it's vintage. There are real lovely vintage H bags out there, but this is not one of them.

Your question >> You can most certainly get a H bag redyed but the results may be dismal. And once it's done, Hermes craftsmen won't want to touch it again.

Hope this helps.

[amamxr]

Originally Posted by lynne_ross

Item: Vintage Kelly Bag Listing number: 160310306036 Seller: nina_furfur_japan Link: http://cgi.ebay.ca/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=160310306036&ru=http%3 A%2F%2Fshop.ebay.ca%3A80%2F%3F_from%3DR40%26_trksi d%3Dm38%26_nkw%3D160310306036%26_sacat%3DSee-All-Categories%26_fvi%3D1 Comments: Please authenticate. Also, can someone tell me if Kelly bags can be re-dyed (from a professional not necessarily from Hermes). Thanks in advance.

This is not an Authentic Hermes Kelly handbag- but as the description states- "Kelly Style"

Ms Sparkles- me hit the post button the same time!!

[colette2]

Hey, I found this bag in a flea market. I can't find any official Hermes markings, but it does have the huge H on the front. There's a small gold seal on the inside, as well, but i cannot read it. I was wondering if it is a real Hermes, and if not what is it?

[anghelq]

Item: HERMES BIRKIN 35 Black Togo
Listing number: 400023408147
Seller: tamparobin
Link: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...3408147&ih=027
Comments: Sorry, I guess I was in a hurry didn't see the new process.

[lynne_ross]

Thanks for your help mrssparkles!!

[Hyeseun]

Hello ladies,

Please authenticate two bags below, thank you in advance...

Item: Authentic Hermes Picotin Bag PM
Listing number: 220344560096
Seller: conworice
Link: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...m=220344560096
Comments: I think this bag is very cute and love the color... do you think the price is reasonable and good for daily use??? I'm debating between Evelyan and this bag, help!!!



Item: BJ 35cm Birkin
Listing number:360123874031
Seller: Sandiaexchange
Link: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...m=360123874031
Comments: I'm also looking at this bag, reputable seller but looks little beat up, is it authentic? ( I'm not questioning the seller, just making sure that the bag is authentic)

[mistikat]

One of the great things about this format is that you can plug in the listing number and see if it has already been discussed. This was discussed on the old authentication thread:

Archive: Authenticate This Hermes

Originally Posted by anghelq

Item: HERMES BIRKIN 35 Black Togo Listing number: 400023408147 Seller: tamparobin Link: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEWA%3AIT &rd=1&item=400023408147&ih=027 Comments: Sorry, I guess I was in a hurry didn't see the new process.

[Pepper]

Hi Gina,
I don't know about the Picotin, but I recognize the seller's name and think he/she had a bag recently evaluated on the now archived thread. Someone else here will know or will be able to give you a useful opinion.
The BJ Birkin is authentic and the seller is reputable but be sure you are OK with the wear (the handles in particular) and given this bag's markings, it is unclear whether it is eligible for "spa" services at H stores.

[Pepper]

Originally Posted by anghelq

Item: HERMES BIRKIN 35 Black Togo Listing number: 400023408147 Seller: tamparobin Link: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEWA%3AIT &rd=1&item=400023408147&ih=027 Comments: Sorry, I guess I was in a hurry didn't see the new process.

There were some discussions about this seller this past summer, I can't remember the specifics, maybe if you go back to the archived thread you can find more, but I remember feeling very uneasy about some of the bags that were offered, am not feeling super comfortable with this one although others may feel differently; and I would probably not take a chance here. Just my opinion though.

[mrssparkles]

Originally Posted by Hyeseun

Item: Authentic Hermes Picotin Bag PM Listing number: 220344560096 Seller: conworice Link: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&it em=220344560096 Comments: I think this bag is very cute and love the color... do you think the price is reasonable and good for daily use??? I'm debating between Evelyan and this bag, help!!!

I first noticed this Picotin in Oct08. And this is a re-listing. I can't find anything that would suggest issues with its authenticity, except that my eyes picked up on the unlined interior of the bag. I have a Picotin in the exact same size, and yes, it's also unlined. This one is more 'furry' . And I can't suggest a reason why that may be so.

The reseller also has a 25cm Birkin for sale. I looked at that. Makes me unsure about this seller.