Real vs. Fake Comparison Pictures

Teena · May 6th, 2007, 11:09 AM

I'm new here and I'm still trying to learn. I was wondering if it'd be possible to start a thread with real purses and the fakes that have been made for it.

For me, it helps me learn when I see pics and know what to look for and what to beware of. The authenticity threads are great, but it'd be really neat to also compare/contrast side-by-side the pics.

Just a suggestion. I'm a newbie so I was just thinking it would prevent me from posting every single link for every purse I'm looking at.

Thanks!

elongreach · May 6th, 2007, 11:16 AM

I think the Authenticity questions thread that Kallison started has a lot of compare and contrast pictures.

krispin41 · May 6th, 2007, 01:07 PM

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Originally Posted by elongreach

I think the Authenticity questions thread that Kallison started has a lot of compare and contrast pictures.

It sure does!

kallison · May 6th, 2007, 01:47 PM

lol, it does.

(btw, where have you been elongreach?!)

i get what you're saying though...like here's a picture of fake, say, signature stripe totes. and next to it is the authentic one. right?

theoretically, good. but that's a ton of work. i can put one together though, if need be.

finzup · May 6th, 2007, 01:51 PM

It's a good idea.. if anyone posts pictures of a fake.. they could just also post the real one from the drilldown (or other known authentic)...

Hyacinth · May 6th, 2007, 02:46 PM

You could also just start your own "library" on your computer. Set up a new folder in your Pictures folder and start saving examples of each, or concentrate on the bags you especially like.

One problem with doing a dedicated thread here is that there are so many different fakes of so many different Coaches that the thread would become huge and almost unuseable after a while, even just using thumbnails.

To be useable, the thread would have to be searchable, which means that the poster would have to be sure to include the actual name of the bag and the Coach style number with every comparison.

kallison · May 6th, 2007, 02:47 PM

if you want to see fakes, just search ioffer. if you want to see real ones, your best bet is searching the forum.

batgirl0711 · May 6th, 2007, 08:53 PM

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Originally Posted by kallison

if you want to see fakes, just search ioffer. if you want to see real ones, your best bet is searching the forum.

Best advice ever

stacmck · May 6th, 2007, 09:01 PM

OT, but kallison, I love your new avatar. Your niece and nephew are adorable

kallison · May 6th, 2007, 09:12 PM

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Originally Posted by stacmck

OT, but kallison, I love your new avatar. Your niece and nephew are adorable

aren't they cute? my nephew is too adorable and my niece...well...she loves her aunt katherine!

court811 · May 6th, 2007, 09:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Hyacinth

You could also just start your own "library" on your computer. Set up a new folder in your Pictures folder and start saving examples of each, or concentrate on the bags you especially like.

One problem with doing a dedicated thread here is that there are so many different fakes of so many different Coaches that the thread would become huge and almost unuseable after a while, even just using thumbnails.

To be useable, the thread would have to be searchable, which means that the poster would have to be sure to include the actual name of the bag and the Coach style number with every comparison.

well said. plus since there are new coach bags all the time, there are new fakes all the time.

knuttybar · May 7th, 2007, 01:59 AM

And there are so many bags from other "collections" as well. I have a satchel that I bought from Dillards about 2-3 years ago that doesn't even show up in the DD (#9545). I also just bought a demi from Sam's that was probably from their corp gift divison that will not be on DD either, but both of these bags are authentic. What's a newbie shopper do do with all these different collections floating around?

May 6th, 2007, 11:09 AM	#1
Teena Purse Obsessed!	Real vs. Fake Comparison Pictures I'm new here and I'm still trying to learn. I was wondering if it'd be possible to start a thread with real purses and the fakes that have been made for it. For me, it helps me learn when I see pics and know what to look for and what to beware of. The authenticity threads are great, but it'd be really neat to also compare/contrast side-by-side the pics. Just a suggestion. I'm a newbie so I was just thinking it would prevent me from posting every single link for every purse I'm looking at. Thanks!

May 6th, 2007, 11:16 AM	#2
elongreach Fellow Iphone Owner Location: Maryland	Re: Real vs. Fake Comparison Pictures I think the Authenticity questions thread that Kallison started has a lot of compare and contrast pictures. __________________ I've been shot with the shopping bug!!!!! Add me as a friend on Myspace! Willie is too sexy for his own good.

May 6th, 2007, 01:47 PM	#4
kallison wake up.you're alive Location: atlanta then anchorage in december!	Re: Real vs. Fake Comparison Pictures lol, it does. (btw, where have you been elongreach?!) i get what you're saying though...like here's a picture of fake, say, signature stripe totes. and next to it is the authentic one. right? theoretically, good. but that's a ton of work. i can put one together though, if need be. __________________ [the people who are crazy enough to think they can change the world are usually the ones who do.] [love is a revolution.]

May 6th, 2007, 01:51 PM	#5
finzup Addicted Belenista! Location: The BE RAOK Island	Re: Real vs. Fake Comparison Pictures It's a good idea.. if anyone posts pictures of a fake.. they could just also post the real one from the drilldown (or other known authentic)... __________________ "Indecision may or may not be my problem..." What I think about sometimes @ http://finzup.blogspot.com

May 6th, 2007, 02:46 PM	#6
Hyacinth Member Location: Chicago	Re: Real vs. Fake Comparison Pictures You could also just start your own "library" on your computer. Set up a new folder in your Pictures folder and start saving examples of each, or concentrate on the bags you especially like. One problem with doing a dedicated thread here is that there are so many different fakes of so many different Coaches that the thread would become huge and almost unuseable after a while, even just using thumbnails. To be useable, the thread would have to be searchable, which means that the poster would have to be sure to include the actual name of the bag and the Coach style number with every comparison.

May 6th, 2007, 02:47 PM	#7
kallison wake up.you're alive Location: atlanta then anchorage in december!	Re: Real vs. Fake Comparison Pictures if you want to see fakes, just search ioffer. if you want to see real ones, your best bet is searching the forum. __________________ [the people who are crazy enough to think they can change the world are usually the ones who do.] [love is a revolution.]

May 6th, 2007, 09:01 PM	#9
stacmck Happy Holidays! Location: Pittsburgh	Re: Real vs. Fake Comparison Pictures OT, but kallison, I love your new avatar. Your niece and nephew are adorable __________________ Add me on Myspace! (but send me a message so I know you're from tPf!

May 7th, 2007, 01:59 AM	#12
knuttybar Bullys are my Buddys Location: Oh so bitten by the LV Bug!	Re: Real vs. Fake Comparison Pictures And there are so many bags from other "collections" as well. I have a satchel that I bought from Dillards about 2-3 years ago that doesn't even show up in the DD (#9545). I also just bought a demi from Sam's that was probably from their corp gift divison that will not be on DD either, but both of these bags are authentic. What's a newbie shopper do do with all these different collections floating around?