[Vlad]

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[Baggiana]

Originally Posted by Vlad

Please post authenticity questions related to Bottega Veneta in this thread.

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Ok, I'll bite, Vlad... or anyone -- because I am confused! Why did our last Authenticate this BV thread close, and this one open?

Thanks, in advance for an explanation,... I am a little slow, I guess...

[eminere™]

Ooops the other thread got closed before I got the opportunity to post a reply so I'll just post here. Thanks so much boxermom and Baggiana for your authentication help!

Now I'm just waiting to hear back from the other seller for the additional photo of the certificate with numbers.

[BookerMoose]

Originally Posted by Baggiana

Ok, I'll bite, Vlad... or anyone -- because I am confused! Why did our last Authenticate this BV thread close, and this one open?

Thanks, in advance for an explanation,... I am a little slow, I guess...

I think the threads get too big and start to be unstable, but you could fit my knowledge about technology on the head of a pin so what do I know?!?

[doloresmia]

Yipes! do my eyes deceive???????

http://cgi.ebay.com/Authentic-Botteg...ayphotohosting

[viv4v]

Dear All,

I got a bit worried when I received this item which I won on eBay this morning and would appreciate if someone could verify its authenticity. The bid has ended and I'm not sure if this link would work?

The stamping on the chain looks a little funny and that's what arouse my suspicion and also there's no BV stamp, label or whatsoever inside the leather pouch. The care card label that came with it with the model no. is handwritten 156402 V4641 6200. TIA!

http://cgi.ebay.com.sg/ws/eBayISAPI....3D50%26fvi%3D1

[Nymph]

But but but! What happened to our old authenticate this thread? It had loads of good info in there

[alisonanna]

It's hiding down admidst the other threads
it's closed, but I think we can still refer to it, although it may become hard to find among all of the other threads
could we keep it up top with the stickies? It is really useful!

[Baggiana]

Ok, let make it easier to find it on the first page of this edition. I am going to leave a link to the last page of the old edition of the authenticate this... Then we can easily refer back to it:
Authenticate This Bottega Veneta

[Baggiana]

Originally Posted by doloresmia

Yipes! do my eyes deceive???????

http://cgi.ebay.com/Authentic-Bottega-Veneta-2008-Python-Shoulder-Bag_W0QQitemZ300242672383QQihZ020QQcategoryZ63852Q QssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem#ebayphotohost ing

Wow! And I just got an earlier edition of the duette in gold intrecciato! Huge and gorgeous, and I am a python addict - do I need 2???

OK, needs a picture of the authenticity tag, front and back, as well as a picture of the metal plate without glare. Seller states Nw/oT, but says barely touched... this should be clarified.

[Baggiana]

Originally Posted by viv4v

Dear All,

I got a bit worried when I received this item which I won on eBay this morning and would appreciate if someone could verify its authenticity. The bid has ended and I'm not sure if this link would work?

The stamping on the chain looks a little funny and that's what arouse my suspicion and also there's no BV stamp, label or whatsoever inside the leather pouch. The care card label that came with it with the model no. is handwritten 156402 V4641 6200. TIA!

http://cgi.ebay.com.sg/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=130236776618&ru=http%3 A%2F%2Fsearch.ebay.com.sg%3A80%2Fws%2Fsearch%2FSal eSearch%3Fsofocus%3Dbs%26satitle%3D130236776618%26 sacat%3D-1%2526catref%253DC5%26dfsp%3D1%26from%3DR7%26nojsp r%3Dy%26pfid%3D0%26fsop%3D1%2526fsoo%253D1%26fcl%3 D3%26frpp%3D50%26fvi%3D1

The link works. I believe that this was discussed in the last edition, see the link that I have provided above, and read through the last 10 pages. Unfortunately, I am not very familiar with BV small goods, like this. Can you show us a picture of the stamping on the metal? If it is not authentic, you can file with eBay and paypal. Let's see what other think... Can anyone else help?

[boxermom]

Originally Posted by viv4v

Dear All,

I got a bit worried when I received this item which I won on eBay this morning and would appreciate if someone could verify its authenticity. The bid has ended and I'm not sure if this link would work?

The stamping on the chain looks a little funny and that's what arouse my suspicion and also there's no BV stamp, label or whatsoever inside the leather pouch. The care card label that came with it with the model no. is handwritten 156402 V4641 6200. TIA!

http://cgi.ebay.com.sg/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=130236776618&ru=http%3 A%2F%2Fsearch.ebay.com.sg%3A80%2Fws%2Fsearch%2FSal eSearch%3Fsofocus%3Dbs%26satitle%3D130236776618%26 sacat%3D-1%2526catref%253DC5%26dfsp%3D1%26from%3DR7%26nojsp r%3Dy%26pfid%3D0%26fsop%3D1%2526fsoo%253D1%26fcl%3 D3%26frpp%3D50%26fvi%3D1

I remember saying the photos didn't show enough to tell if it's authentic or not. I've never seen this item before (doesn't mean the style isn't something BV has made), but I'd think there would be a white tag and a stamped font inside.

Is there any way you can get a clear photo of the printing on the chain? Sorry I can't be of more help.

[styletherapytx]

Please forgive me if I am doing this wrong... it is my first post! I am trying to find out what the style name of this Bottega bag. A client has asked me to sell it, but without all the details, I worry that authenticity will be questioned and I won't be able to do the bag justice! It looks like a hobo, but opens wide to look similar to a duffel.
Thank you for any input/ help!

[doloresmia]

Thanks baggiana, this bag is so beautiful..... i have no business buying a bag at the moment.

when i saw it i was just itching to hit the BIN, then i went to sleep and woke up. hopefully someone from tPF will ask for pix and buy it and then post action shots for us! it is such a great deal if authentic.

Originally Posted by Baggiana

Wow! And I just got an earlier edition of the duette in gold intrecciato! Huge and gorgeous, and I am a python addict - do I need 2???

OK, needs a picture of the authenticity tag, front and back, as well as a picture of the metal plate without glare. Seller states Nw/oT, but says barely touched... this should be clarified.

[boxermom]

Originally Posted by styletherapytx

Please forgive me if I am doing this wrong... it is my first post! I am trying to find out what the style name of this Bottega bag. A client has asked me to sell it, but without all the details, I worry that authenticity will be questioned and I won't be able to do the bag justice! It looks like a hobo, but opens wide to look similar to a duffel.
Thank you for any input/ help!

Can you post clear pics of the stamped name font inside, front and back of any authenticity tag inside, and the name of the zipper? A pic of the interior helps, too. any idea how old the bag is?