Authenticate This KATE SPADE!

[elviscostellofan]

sara_g: Thanks so much for your kind thoughts. My "real life" job takes about 12 hours per day and I just do not have the time to update the website, and have not had the time for a few years. It makes me sad, too.

princessfashion: Your bag is most assuredly authentic. This is a "Claire" bag and I'd date it at 1999. I believe this is from the 1999 collection. There is no concern regarding the labels and zipper; these are all correct for a bag of this age. Enjoy!

Kat

[elviscostellofan]

Incidentally, here is the link to the label page on a new website that I've been building on and off for a long time. It has mostly the same pictures, but a few additional ones.

http://www.handbagobsessions.info/labels

[mzedith]

Originally Posted by elviscostellofan

sara_g: Thanks so much for your kind thoughts. My "real life" job takes about 12 hours per day and I just do not have the time to update the website, and have not had the time for a few years. It makes me sad, too. princessfashion: Your bag is most assuredly authentic. This is a "Claire" bag and I'd date it at 1999. I believe this is from the 1999 collection. There is no concern regarding the labels and zipper; these are all correct for a bag of this age. Enjoy! Kat

hi, i don't know you, but it seems you are very verse in KS. are you the author of the site that is linked here often?

welcome to tpf.. , i would be awesome to get Kate Spade on the map , such a wonderful designer line. im carrying my Blecker Street Paige this week, i love that bag so much! So classy, nylon is nice and light, the tan leather handle looks lovely on the bLack, the animal print lining is beautiful , and the signature gold logo on the front .. so pretty..

haha.. listen to me.. i wish i had more Blecker street bags.!!

[elviscostellofan]

I am the author, yes.

I used to post here several years ago and just rediscovered the site recently after a long absence. I mostly just post on eBay.

I look forward to "chatting" with you!

~Kat

[PrincessFashion]

Originally Posted by elviscostellofan

sara_g: Thanks so much for your kind thoughts. My "real life" job takes about 12 hours per day and I just do not have the time to update the website, and have not had the time for a few years. It makes me sad, too. princessfashion: Your bag is most assuredly authentic. This is a "Claire" bag and I'd date it at 1999. I believe this is from the 1999 collection. There is no concern regarding the labels and zipper; these are all correct for a bag of this age. Enjoy! Kat

Thanks for your input!

[jerilee]

Hi everyone, can you please help me find which of these, if any, are authentic?

http://cgi.ebay.com/NWT-Kate-Spade-Y...d=p3286.c0.m14

http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-KATE-SPADE-Y...d=p3286.c0.m14

http://cgi.ebay.com/KATE-SPADE-BLACK...d=p3286.c0.m14

http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-KATE-SPADE-Y...d=p3286.c0.m14

[sara_g]

Originally Posted by jerilee

Hi everyone, can you please help me find which of these, if any, are authentic? http://cgi.ebay.com/NWT-Kate-Spade-Y...d=p3286.c0.m14 http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-KATE-SPADE-Y...d=p3286.c0.m14 http://cgi.ebay.com/KATE-SPADE-BLACK...d=p3286.c0.m14 http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-KATE-SPADE-Y...d=p3286.c0.m14

The 2nd and 3rd could use some clearer/closeup pictures, but all of them look authentic to me.

[elviscostellofan]

I concur, they are all authentic.

~Kat

[orbaya]

Can someone check out this Kate Spade diaper bag and give your opinion? Thanks!

http://cgi.ebay.com/NWT-Kate-Spade-B...4.c0.m14.l1262

[mzedith]

Originally Posted by orbaya

Can someone check out this Kate Spade diaper bag and give your opinion? Thanks! http://cgi.ebay.com/NWT-Kate-Spade-B...4.c0.m14.l1262

Authentic , but the pics are Stock photos. seller seems to sell in bulk, so if you purchase the item.

the pics showing are more than likely not the bag your going to get.

[orbaya]

Originally Posted by mzedith

Authentic , but the pics are Stock photos. seller seems to sell in bulk, so if you purchase the item. the pics showing are more than likely not the bag your going to get.

Thank you! One more question is if they are stock photos and not of the bag I would actually get, how would I know that the seller wouldn't send me a fake one?

[mzedith]

Originally Posted by orbaya

Thank you! One more question is if they are stock photos and not of the bag I would actually get, how would I know that the seller wouldn't send me a fake one?

IMO? i like to see what i am buying, but that doesn't mean the seller would send you a fake bag. bulk sellers don't seem to post pics of the actual item since it would appear to be a lot of work. he has "3" available.

you can check his feedback and make a decision. And return policy

you might check and see if the outlet has what your looking for:

Kate Spade labor day sale!!!! Addl 40% off.. tons of pics..

i don't see that classic Noel in the pics (scroll down that thread for the correct album link)

the team is awesome, and i am pretty sure they had that style at the beginning of Sept. the Classic Noel is a great style. i have the Rain hat.. lol

[orbaya]

Originally Posted by mzedith

IMO? i like to see what i am buying, but that doesn't mean the seller would send you a fake bag. bulk sellers don't seem to post pics of the actual item since it would appear to be a lot of work. he has "3" available. you can check his feedback and make a decision. And return policy you might check and see if the outlet has what your looking for: Kate Spade labor day sale!!!! Addl 40% off.. tons of pics.. i don't see that classic Noel in the pics (scroll down that thread for the correct album link) the team is awesome, and i am pretty sure they had that style at the beginning of Sept. the Classic Noel is a great style. i have the Rain hat.. lol

Thanks again! I would love it if they Classic Noel diaper bag in their outlet. I didn't see it though in those pictures though. Bummer!!

This ebay seller won't accept returns which I'm not too fond of.

[mzedith]

Originally Posted by orbaya

Thanks again! I would love it if they Classic Noel diaper bag in their outlet. I didn't see it though in those pictures though. Bummer!! This ebay seller won't accept returns which I'm not too fond of.

i would call the outlet and ask if they have it.

[elviscostellofan]

Plus, don't forget that, to the extent you ever received a counterfeit, a seller's return policy is basically meaningless.

I will also add that I have NEVER, EVER seen a convincing fake of the Classic Noel line. Too many features to bother counterfeiting. I really, really doubt you would receive a counterfeit Classic Noel (particularly one that wasn't COMPLETELY obviously fake). It's not really a concern with this particular collection.

I do agree with mzedith, though - there is something more "fulfilling," if you will, about purchasing something directly from the store (in addition to the fact that you are assured of authenticity).