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gro3602 · Dec 19th, 2008, 04:50 PM

AmazingMax,

Do a search here:

http://forum.purseblog.com/authenticate-this/

for the website you have questions about.

Also see the link in my signature, it does list some of the websites that sell counterfeits.

steladl · Jan 25th, 2009, 09:01 AM

I love this blog it is so well organized! The authenticity issue bothers so many people. I would like to post a question to about a new method to authenticity an item. A friend on main is developing a hidden tag that will be part of the bag. If you are interested in a bag you will point your cell phone at the bag, if the bag is real, (it will have the hidden tag) and you will get a response massage to your cell phone with the bag information approving it is authentic. Would you like to use it?

redney · Jan 25th, 2009, 04:54 PM

^^^are you advertising for your friend? if so, advertising is not allowed here, sorry.

steladl · Jan 26th, 2009, 02:24 AM

No, I am not selling; as there is no product for sell, (the tag is for the manufacture).
I am interested in authentication and I have heard about his solution and wondered if people will like it. I am interested in the social aspect.
As we, all can see it is a major issue for many, which are not familiar with the original item. Some of the fakes are so well done! when you buy an item for 100$ that cost at the retailer 1500$ do you believe it could be the real item? On the other hand, when you buy it for 700$ and the price is good but not cheap and you get a high quality fake. What is the motivation? Does one convince herself that it is real?

gro3602 · Feb 14th, 2009, 08:52 PM

Bumping this because I'm getting discouraged.

aok · Mar 1st, 2009, 11:19 PM

Originally Posted by Swanky Mama Of Three

I just added a link to every designer sub-Forum we have here, this should make things VERY easy for people

It took me forever, help me out by using them!

Hello Swanky! I'm new to using this thread, and I have a question: If I do not see a sub-forum for Cartier bag, can I start a new thread under this general forum to have a Cartier bag authenticated? Just want to make sure. thank you!

Swanky Mama Of Three · Mar 2nd, 2009, 03:01 PM

we have very few Cartier questions so just feel free to start your own thread

aok · Mar 2nd, 2009, 04:30 PM

Thanks again, Swanky!

Mad about Bags · May 11th, 2009, 09:57 AM

Dear Mod,

I saw you started a sub forum for Isabella Fiore Authentication but no one seemed to be using. Should I start using your subforum now since you started one. I don't want to start another thread just to ask my question since it s authentication question parties. Please let me know what I should do. Thank you for your help.

Swanky Mama Of Three · May 11th, 2009, 03:17 PM

Hi!
oh wow, that's from 2007! I went ahead and "stuck" it for use, not sure what happened before{?}

Mad about Bags · May 11th, 2009, 06:16 PM

Originally Posted by Swanky Mama Of Three

Hi!
oh wow, that's from 2007! I went ahead and "stuck" it for use, not sure what happened before{?}

Thank you Mod for making it a sticky! You rock!!

pursechatter · Jun 14th, 2009, 02:16 PM

My first Purse Forum entry... hope I'm doing this correctly! I love Gryson and own two bags, the small Elissa and the Ava. Thus I'm familiar with the characteristic of these older bags: the beautiful leather that smells yummy, the suede linings, the great hardware and the "made in Italy" tag inside. I have my eye on a Hannah in Leaf on ebay, but I see it has a cotton lining and a "made in China" tag. Obviously that doesn't look good, but the ones I see online (ie. Saks & Revolve Clothing) also have a cotton lining. Also, why hasn't the company's own website been updated in so long? Can anyone help clarify for me? Thanks!

GailF · Jun 22nd, 2009, 07:56 PM

I bought 3 jackets recently at a local thrift store. All three are marked with Thierry Mugler's blueish tag. However, one tag is slightly different. As well, inside this third jacket are tags which appear to have Japanese writing on them. This is 100% wool just like the other 2 and the quality is amazing and the jacket is from the 1980s - that I am sure of. Does anybody know if Thierry Mugler had items made in Japan years ago. I can't believe this is a knockoff and in fact, I don't think Thierry Mugler's designs are forged? Are they?? Anybody know. Thanks

Swanky Mama Of Three · Jun 23rd, 2009, 12:44 AM

Hi, read this thread please

waryshopper · Jul 31st, 2009, 03:52 PM

Thanks for the use advice.
As a newbie, it does take a while to get used to the system.

Dec 19th, 2008, 04:50 PM	#76
gro3602 EX TPFER DONE HERE Joined: Apr 2006 Posts: 7,566	AmazingMax, Do a search here: http://forum.purseblog.com/authenticate-this/ for the website you have questions about. Also see the link in my signature, it does list some of the websites that sell counterfeits.
gro3602 EX TPFER DONE HERE Joined: Apr 2006 Posts: 7,566	__________________

Jan 25th, 2009, 09:01 AM	#77
steladl LoveThatBag Joined: Apr 2008 Posts: 7	I love this blog it is so well organized! The authenticity issue bothers so many people. I would like to post a question to about a new method to authenticity an item. A friend on main is developing a hidden tag that will be part of the bag. If you are interested in a bag you will point your cell phone at the bag, if the bag is real, (it will have the hidden tag) and you will get a response massage to your cell phone with the bag information approving it is authentic. Would you like to use it?
steladl LoveThatBag Joined: Apr 2008 Posts: 7

Jan 25th, 2009, 04:54 PM	#78
redney Lovin' Life! Joined: Apr 2006 Posts: 6,701	^^^are you advertising for your friend? if so, advertising is not allowed here, sorry.
redney Lovin' Life! Joined: Apr 2006 Posts: 6,701

Jan 26th, 2009, 02:24 AM	#79
steladl LoveThatBag Joined: Apr 2008 Posts: 7	No, I am not selling; as there is no product for sell, (the tag is for the manufacture). I am interested in authentication and I have heard about his solution and wondered if people will like it. I am interested in the social aspect. As we, all can see it is a major issue for many, which are not familiar with the original item. Some of the fakes are so well done! when you buy an item for 100$ that cost at the retailer 1500$ do you believe it could be the real item? On the other hand, when you buy it for 700$ and the price is good but not cheap and you get a high quality fake. What is the motivation? Does one convince herself that it is real?
steladl LoveThatBag Joined: Apr 2008 Posts: 7

Feb 14th, 2009, 08:52 PM	#80
gro3602 EX TPFER DONE HERE Joined: Apr 2006 Posts: 7,566	Bumping this because I'm getting discouraged.
gro3602 EX TPFER DONE HERE Joined: Apr 2006 Posts: 7,566	__________________

Mar 2nd, 2009, 03:01 PM	#82
Swanky Mama Of Three OP Joined: Jan 2006 Location: Dallas Area Posts: 42,134	we have very few Cartier questions so just feel free to start your own thread
	__________________ Tweet http://twitter.com/PBSwanky

Mar 2nd, 2009, 04:30 PM	#83
aok Member Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 56	Thanks again, Swanky!
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May 11th, 2009, 09:57 AM	#84
Mad about Bags Member Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 1,018	Dear Mod, I saw you started a sub forum for Isabella Fiore Authentication but no one seemed to be using. Should I start using your subforum now since you started one. I don't want to start another thread just to ask my question since it s authentication question parties. Please let me know what I should do. Thank you for your help.
Mad about Bags Member Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 1,018	__________________ __________________________________________________ ________ Please help me find the following * Emeral Resort 2004 Venetia * Quilted Baby Stam * Icy Stam If you see one please PM me

May 11th, 2009, 03:17 PM	#85
Swanky Mama Of Three OP Joined: Jan 2006 Location: Dallas Area Posts: 42,134	Hi! oh wow, that's from 2007! I went ahead and "stuck" it for use, not sure what happened before{?}
	__________________ Tweet http://twitter.com/PBSwanky

Jun 14th, 2009, 02:16 PM	#87
pursechatter Member Joined: Jun 2009 Location: Northern California Posts: 7	Gryson Authentication My first Purse Forum entry... hope I'm doing this correctly! I love Gryson and own two bags, the small Elissa and the Ava. Thus I'm familiar with the characteristic of these older bags: the beautiful leather that smells yummy, the suede linings, the great hardware and the "made in Italy" tag inside. I have my eye on a Hannah in Leaf on ebay, but I see it has a cotton lining and a "made in China" tag. Obviously that doesn't look good, but the ones I see online (ie. Saks & Revolve Clothing) also have a cotton lining. Also, why hasn't the company's own website been updated in so long? Can anyone help clarify for me? Thanks!

Jun 22nd, 2009, 07:56 PM	#88
GailF Member Joined: Jun 2009 Posts: 11	Can anybody help me with a thierry mugler jacket I bought 3 jackets recently at a local thrift store. All three are marked with Thierry Mugler's blueish tag. However, one tag is slightly different. As well, inside this third jacket are tags which appear to have Japanese writing on them. This is 100% wool just like the other 2 and the quality is amazing and the jacket is from the 1980s - that I am sure of. Does anybody know if Thierry Mugler had items made in Japan years ago. I can't believe this is a knockoff and in fact, I don't think Thierry Mugler's designs are forged? Are they?? Anybody know. Thanks
GailF Member Joined: Jun 2009 Posts: 11

Jun 23rd, 2009, 12:44 AM	#89
Swanky Mama Of Three OP Joined: Jan 2006 Location: Dallas Area Posts: 42,134	Hi, read this thread please
	__________________ Tweet http://twitter.com/PBSwanky

Jul 31st, 2009, 03:52 PM	#90
waryshopper Member Joined: Jul 2009 Posts: 7	Thanks for the use advice. As a newbie, it does take a while to get used to the system.
waryshopper Member Joined: Jul 2009 Posts: 7

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