Authenticate This Chloe

[Lescoy]

Originally Posted by sunnydaygirl

Hi Lescoy, do you know anything about the edith satchel? If so, could you take a look at these pics and let me know what you think? http://s214.photobucket.com/albums/c...t=DSC00524.jpg and http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...ksid=p3907.m29

Hi there - this one is throwing me for sure. I looked at the listing again and it looks ok but we did need to see the heatstamps. For me I'm not sure on them. Particularly the heatstamp on the small flap. The lettering looks different on it. When you look at the 'h' and the 'l' they are very pointed at the top. It may be because this is white. I haven't really seen a white IRL. You do also notice marking around the heatstamp on the flap - but again this could be pronounced with the white leather. I wish there was someone who could compare their white leather Edith. I know it is bought from NM so it should be absolutely fine - but there is always a possibility that even there it could have been sold, taken home and 'switched'. I'm not saying that is what has happened here - but its why I really personally like to be absolutely certain about a bag. Hopefully someone else will be able to 'chime in' and give their opinion

[kelly's bag]

[quote=Lescoy;4039668]

Originally Posted by kelly's bag

kelly's bag - this is an 05 paddy, everything looks good on it - but more photos are required just to make absolutely sure. The 05 serial/date tags are used most often by the counterfeiters - so its not a surprise that your bag did have similar tag in it. Again, we can't just go by the serial tag - its 'the bigger picture' we must look at.

Hi Lescoy, I guess I'm just getting totally paronoid about bags with that code, especially when you can't see the key hole properly and now tend to think the worse!! Good job you are here to let us know what's what!! Thanks Lescoy!!

[leanbeanee]

Originally Posted by Lescoy

Dear kooky - I think when that happens, isn't it a 6 month stint with one buyer and a 6 month stint with the other!! PS I did of course mean mois being the weirdo - I mean I live with Uncle Fester.................

LOL. That should be my username!!!

Nah. I admit it. I'm weird too. You have an uncle fester? And gomez? Do you have a *thing* too? <- I think this could be interpreted wrong...

Yes, 6 month at each buyer's house. That sounds fair. Or half each?

[leanbeanee]

Originally Posted by Lescoy

Hi there - this one is throwing me for sure. I looked at the listing again and it looks ok but we did need to see the heatstamps. For me I'm not sure on them. Particularly the heatstamp on the small flap. The lettering looks different on it. When you look at the 'h' and the 'l' they are very pointed at the top. It may be because this is white. I haven't really seen a white IRL. You do also notice marking around the heatstamp on the flap - but again this could be pronounced with the white leather. I wish there was someone who could compare their white leather Edith. I know it is bought from NM so it should be absolutely fine - but there is always a possibility that even there it could have been sold, taken home and 'switched'. I'm not saying that is what has happened here - but its why I really personally like to be absolutely certain about a bag. Hopefully someone else will be able to 'chime in' and give their opinion

Hehee... I've never seen the heatstamp up so close! You see all the imperfections, that makes it so much harder to tell. Maybe ask for pics that are not so close up?

[sunnydaygirl]

Thanks so much Lescoy. I see what you mean now that you mentioned it. I think that that might just be something with the white/ivory bag, but hopefully someone else can chime in too. I really love this bag and am kicking myself for not buying it when it was on sale at Nordstrom. What did you think of the datestamp and stitching, etc? I did email the seller so hopefully she will get me another pic sometime soon.

[sunnydaygirl]

Haha! Thanks leabeanee for the suggestion. I just emailed her and asked her for pics a little farther back. Do you guys think it's a good sign at all that she's been so helpful and communicative, getting me whatever I need? She said if I get the bag and then can prove it's inauthentic, she will take it back. You guys rock....I would be so lost without you all.

[sunnydaygirl]

Ooo, I'm sorry for spelling your user name wrong leanbeanee!

[Lescoy]

Originally Posted by sunnydaygirl

Haha! Thanks leabeanee for the suggestion. I just emailed her and asked her for pics a little farther back. Do you guys think it's a good sign at all that she's been so helpful and communicative, getting me whatever I need? She said if I get the bag and then can prove it's inauthentic, she will take it back. You guys rock....I would be so lost without you all.

I think in the listing the bag looks absolutely fine. It is just the heatstamps which are throwing me. As I said I haven't seen a white one - so thats part of the problem, but I'd really rather be sure! The seller is obviously nice and helpful - which is great. She does have another Chloe listed, and I'm pretty sure that its ok. I think if she is offering a refund if the bag is found not authentic then that is good. The worst thing then is actually getting it authenticated. Chloe won't do it - the boutiques and stockists are no longer authenticating (most of the SA's aren't experienced enough and there are so many fakes). So it would be down to say MyPoupette. I don't think it will come to that - lets see what we see with photos from a little farther back. She is going to think we are all nuts!!

[Lescoy]

Originally Posted by leanbeanee

LOL. That should be my username!!! Nah. I admit it. I'm weird too. You have an uncle fester? And gomez? Do you have a *thing* too? <- I think this could be interpreted wrong... Yes, 6 month at each buyer's house. That sounds fair. Or half each?

Yes, Uncle Fester he is an absolute gem and Cousin It - a constant joy. Gomez and I dance divinely remember!? 'Thing' well - least said about that I think!! Wednesday, Pugsley and Pubert are all happy little campers - but growing up SO quickly!! Who'd have thought Wednesday would now be 20, Pugsley 18 and little Pubert 16....................ah time flies...............

[leanbeanee]

Originally Posted by sunnydaygirl

Ooo, I'm sorry for spelling your user name wrong leanbeanee!

heheee.. That's ok. Call me LB for short. I agree with Lescoy, it's a good sign that the seller is being cooperative. The bag itself does look ok, serial number tag is fine, so once we get a better view of the bag...we'll be able to tell for sure. Also, it's an 07 bag so this could explain the quality. Most of us are more familiar with the older style ediths and paddies.

[sunnydaygirl]

Haha! Thanks again Lescoy! I was thinking the same thing...I emailed her so many times that she is going to be bombarded with my emails this morning when she checks it.

I checked her feedback too and not sure if you guys think this is a good sign but I found it somewhat comforting that she doesn't sell tons of handbags. In her first email she told me she was selling both of her Chloe bags so that she can buy the edith messenger bag. And when I first asked her for pics of the heatstamps, she emailed me back right away and said that that was a great idea and great way to verify the authenticity. If I get it, I can also run the bag by a friend of a friend who is the assistant department manager of designer handbags at Nordstrom. So I am sure she wouldn't mind taking it to her to check out.

[sunnydaygirl]

Great, thanks LB! Again, I know I've said it already but I can't tell you how much I appreciate the patience everyone has shown with me. I really wouldn't be able to tell what to look for on my own without seeing the bag in person. You guys have just been immeasurably helpful.

[saz123]

The datecodes wrong in comparison to my bag, completely different format!!

Originally Posted by Lescoy

Hi there - this one is throwing me for sure. I looked at the listing again and it looks ok but we did need to see the heatstamps. For me I'm not sure on them. Particularly the heatstamp on the small flap. The lettering looks different on it. When you look at the 'h' and the 'l' they are very pointed at the top. It may be because this is white. I haven't really seen a white IRL. You do also notice marking around the heatstamp on the flap - but again this could be pronounced with the white leather. I wish there was someone who could compare their white leather Edith. I know it is bought from NM so it should be absolutely fine - but there is always a possibility that even there it could have been sold, taken home and 'switched'. I'm not saying that is what has happened here - but its why I really personally like to be absolutely certain about a bag. Hopefully someone else will be able to 'chime in' and give their opinion

[Lescoy]

Originally Posted by saz123

The datecodes wrong for the bag, completely wrong format!!

saz123 - I just knew you'd say that!!

Is it though? We seem to still be seeing this format, along with a couple of others. Now I don't think we can totally go with the serial/date tag. The bag looks ok - but the heatstamps are the main worry for me. Even on the 06 bags, we saw some with the 6 digits, and also some with the other tag, letters and numbers. So - can we be certain that this one is wrong?

[saz123]

Ha ha, yeah I know its frustating when there are so many differences, yes my ediths an 07 with the XX-BM-0107, format on the date code!! I know ive had a look at the heatstamps and the inside one is strange.

Originally Posted by Lescoy

saz123 - I just knew you'd say that!! Is it though? We seem to still be seeing this format, along with a couple of others. Now I don't think we can totally go with the serial/date tag. The bag looks ok - but the heatstamps are the main worry for me. Even on the 06 bags, we saw some with the 6 digits, and also some with the other tag, letters and numbers. So - can we be certain that this one is wrong?