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justonemore · Jul 1st, 2009, 10:30 PM

Wow, that is so wrong!
Hope you get it all straightened out.
Sounds like you got excellent service, ordered yesterday - received today! - my orders always take a week!
Keep us posted on any updates on the "real" BV purchase.

leilani01 · Jul 1st, 2009, 11:12 PM

What a disappointment! Hope everything works out and your real Ball bag is on it's way....

noddanard · Jul 2nd, 2009, 01:30 AM

I'm sorry to hear that.
Though I'm sure Saks will work it out for you.
Can't believe it tho.

FYI, the fake copper RAME has been around for years!
I've seen them here in Bangkok over 2 years ago : )
Isn't that funny?

jburgh · Jul 2nd, 2009, 10:17 AM

Originally Posted by LT bag lady

My GF is a top Saks exce, we were having a conversation just this past weekend about how someone returned a fake B-bag to the store and the Store Mgr spotted it back on the selling floor, had it removed immediately and the investigation began. They have identified the thief! She also said that most of the big names have sent trainers to the stores to teach the store Mgrs and Asst. Mgrs how to spot fakes of their brands. Guess they will have to do the same with the online shipping location/warehouse! I will be sure to tell her about this incident. WOW! Some very dishonest people out there!

wt80014 hope you get the 'Real Ball Bag' in ebano soon!!

Cheers,

LT - This is great news to hear. Sometimes you wonder where the ball (no pun intended) was dropped. Regardless of the reason, I am glad the stores are addressing the issue.

jmcadon · Jul 2nd, 2009, 12:53 PM

Originally Posted by noddanard

I'm sorry to hear that.
Though I'm sure Saks will work it out for you.
Can't believe it tho.

FYI, the fake copper RAME has been around for years!
I've seen them here in Bangkok over 2 years ago : )
Isn't that funny?

I didn't know they had been out that long. Isn't this color new for 2008?

beth001 · Jul 2nd, 2009, 12:54 PM

I would also hope that Saks and other fine retailers would have records of who purchased what and who returned what... hopefully they could then press criminal charges against these... well, criminals!

wt880014 · Jul 2nd, 2009, 01:45 PM

^^Yes, I really hope they can track the person down!! LT - I'm happy to hear Saks caught their store thief! This incident will make me leary of ordering again. (Of course, after I receive the REAL ball.)

howardu09 · Jul 2nd, 2009, 06:48 PM

Thats so sad. I really hope you get your refund and you likely will. Its ridiculous that some people and bait and switch with no shame....Sad...

hotshot · Jul 2nd, 2009, 08:22 PM

Glad to know that the stores at least Saks is aware that this is going on and are training sales associate how to spot these FAKES..

Longchamp · Jul 2nd, 2009, 11:12 PM

A good friend of mine is an SA w/ Chanel at Saks, and people try this more than you would imagine to return a fake bag and try to get their money back. Chanel has been to Saks store across the nation, to continue education w/ the SA's on their merchandise.

The problem is getting bigger.

Baggiana · Jul 3rd, 2009, 12:15 AM

Yes, counterfeiting and scamming are an ever increasing problem! Glad to know that Saks and NM are training their SA's to recognize the problem and the authentic bags. If they will catch and prosecute some of the scammers that will reduce the amount of counterfeit substitution-returns that they get.

ohgirlll · Jul 3rd, 2009, 12:30 AM

The zipper wasn't even complete?!?! Wow great replica, huh?

I'm glad it's going smoothly so far! Keep us updated!!

Originally Posted by The Linds

I've seen this happen first hand! I was with my husband at a department store (watch shopping) and noticed that one of the Movado's looked weird. I tried it on and noticed it was really light! Then on a second look, I noticed that on the bottom it said "Swiss Courts" instead of "Swiss Made"! I told the SA and she said, "People buy a watch/necklace/bag from a store and then "return it" with a
fake item. In turn they are getting the real thing at the fake price."
It's reallllly messed up! How do they feel good about wearing a stole item:(
I'm glad you noticed!

That is crazy!!! Good thing you noticed... I should keep that possibility in mind from now on.

LLANeedle · Jul 3rd, 2009, 06:27 AM

I've heard of this happening not only from the department stores' internet sites but also in the actual department stores. I wish they would implement a security tag system much like BlueFly's.

boxermom · Jul 3rd, 2009, 03:08 PM

What a disappointing experience! Saks will make it right, I'm sure.

If the fakers would as hard at a real job instead of trying to cheat people, they would make enough money, but there will always be those who try to scam others. So sad and unfortunate. Thank goodness you knew enough about BV to tell it was fake.

Good luck getting a quick resolution.

Kathy K · Jul 6th, 2009, 11:49 AM

Wow, this is interesting. A while ago, I posted a message on the PF saying that I had a similar experience at Saks. I was walking through the bag department with another forum member, and we saw a Balenciaga sitting on the counter. This particular Saks doesn't carry Balenciaga so we were pretty intrigued. The bag was a clear fake, so we called over an SA and talked to her about it. She wasn't terribly familiar with Bal, so it took a LONG time to convince her we weren't loony. She did finally believe us and pulled the bag.

So sorry this happened to you. Guess it's a pretty common scam.

Jul 1st, 2009, 11:12 PM	#17
leilani01 Member Joined: Jan 2008 Location: California Posts: 1,053	What a disappointment! Hope everything works out and your real Ball bag is on it's way....
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Jul 2nd, 2009, 12:54 PM	#21
beth001 Purse Slut Joined: Dec 2006 Location: Western NY Posts: 2,453	I would also hope that Saks and other fine retailers would have records of who purchased what and who returned what... hopefully they could then press criminal charges against these... well, criminals!
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Jul 2nd, 2009, 01:45 PM	#22
wt880014 OP Member Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 113	^^Yes, I really hope they can track the person down!! LT - I'm happy to hear Saks caught their store thief! This incident will make me leary of ordering again. (Of course, after I receive the REAL ball.)
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Jul 2nd, 2009, 06:48 PM	#23
howardu09 Give & Receive Joined: Feb 2008 Location: Over the Valley & Through the Woods Posts: 2,905	Thats so sad. I really hope you get your refund and you likely will. Its ridiculous that some people and bait and switch with no shame....Sad...
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Jul 2nd, 2009, 08:22 PM	#24
hotshot Member Joined: Apr 2007 Posts: 2,859	Glad to know that the stores at least Saks is aware that this is going on and are training sales associate how to spot these FAKES..
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Jul 1st, 2009, 10:30 PM	#16
justonemore Scream Real Loud Joined: May 2006 Location: Left Coast Posts: 1,258	Wow, that is so wrong! Hope you get it all straightened out. Sounds like you got excellent service, ordered yesterday - received today! - my orders always take a week! Keep us posted on any updates on the "real" BV purchase.

Jul 2nd, 2009, 01:30 AM	#18
noddanard Member Joined: Aug 2007 Location: Bangkok Posts: 503	I'm sorry to hear that. Though I'm sure Saks will work it out for you. Can't believe it tho. FYI, the fake copper RAME has been around for years! I've seen them here in Bangkok over 2 years ago : ) Isn't that funny?

Jul 2nd, 2009, 11:12 PM	#25
Longchamp Member Joined: Aug 2006 Location: Lost and found Posts: 3,976	A good friend of mine is an SA w/ Chanel at Saks, and people try this more than you would imagine to return a fake bag and try to get their money back. Chanel has been to Saks store across the nation, to continue education w/ the SA's on their merchandise. The problem is getting bigger.

Jul 3rd, 2009, 12:15 AM	#26
Baggiana Member Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 1,994	Yes, counterfeiting and scamming are an ever increasing problem! Glad to know that Saks and NM are training their SA's to recognize the problem and the authentic bags. If they will catch and prosecute some of the scammers that will reduce the amount of counterfeit substitution-returns that they get.
Baggiana Member Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 1,994	__________________

Jul 3rd, 2009, 06:27 AM	#28
LLANeedle Member Joined: Oct 2007 Location: Maryland Posts: 1,445	I've heard of this happening not only from the department stores' internet sites but also in the actual department stores. I wish they would implement a security tag system much like BlueFly's.

Jul 3rd, 2009, 03:08 PM	#29
boxermom Member Joined: Aug 2006 Location: North Carolina Posts: 13,688	What a disappointing experience! Saks will make it right, I'm sure. If the fakers would as hard at a real job instead of trying to cheat people, they would make enough money, but there will always be those who try to scam others. So sad and unfortunate. Thank goodness you knew enough about BV to tell it was fake. Good luck getting a quick resolution.

Jul 6th, 2009, 11:49 AM	#30
Kathy K Member Joined: Feb 2006 Location: Virginia (near Washington DC) Posts: 1,319	Wow, this is interesting. A while ago, I posted a message on the PF saying that I had a similar experience at Saks. I was walking through the bag department with another forum member, and we saw a Balenciaga sitting on the counter. This particular Saks doesn't carry Balenciaga so we were pretty intrigued. The bag was a clear fake, so we called over an SA and talked to her about it. She wasn't terribly familiar with Bal, so it took a LONG time to convince her we weren't loony. She did finally believe us and pulled the bag. So sorry this happened to you. Guess it's a pretty common scam.

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