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amelialogan · Sep 7th, 2006, 12:17 PM

What is the best way to tell a Double Saddle fake? Is all leather distressed and vintage looking? I want to buy one, but now I think I am better off spending the extra $$ for an in-person sale.

MayDay · Sep 7th, 2006, 02:18 PM

Originally Posted by amelialogan

What is the best way to tell a Double Saddle fake? Is all leather distressed and vintage looking? I want to buy one, but now I think I am better off spending the extra $$ for an in-person sale.

Hi amelialogan,

The best way to tell is to compare the pics of the bag you want to buy with pictures from Eluxury as well as pictures of the same bag on Ebay from reputable sellers (because they most likely have real bags, especially those approved by My Poupette). Compare little details like Mr. Christian Dior's face (and the indentations in his face...his face shouldn't appear smooth), the Dior logo, the studs that are supposed to be entirely concealed by the belt buckle on the front of the bag, the logo jacquard lining, and the leather tag inside the bag that says "Christian Dior PARIS". If the one you want to buy is missing one or two details, it's most likely fake.

I hope this helps!

Sunnydqt · Sep 7th, 2006, 10:36 PM

I need Dior experts to look at this for me and let me know if this is authentic or not. Thanks in advance!

eBay: New Christian Dior Small Blue Logo Shoulder Handbag Bag (item 160028276367 end time Sep-14-06 12:48:03 PDT)

Cat Lover · Sep 8th, 2006, 03:25 AM

Hmm if it's newer than the dustbag is wrong, which would mean it's a fake. But I do remember people saying this bag was 3 to 5 years old, and other than that it looks good, so I would just ask for more pictures (maybe a closer up of the inside?). Hope it works out!

Saich2 · Sep 8th, 2006, 06:57 AM

I do not know if this will help anyone but I have 4 Dior gauchos bought from Harrods and Selfridges. Their are ways to tell a gaucho fake on ebay 1. If the seller lists for 3 days or less this gives warning signs because hes listing just 3 days before Ebay can chuck him off. 2 On the double saddle underneath the flap is a strap that is part of the shoulder strap this should be all in one bit with 3 poppers to undo it, some of the fakes have this strap cut just tucking under the saddle or it does not have the 3 poppers. 3. On the medium saddle their is a strap at the sides the fakes have the strap end the wrong way round. So if you are going to buy a gaucho on ebay look for these points also no one is going to sell a authentic gaucho for $400 or less. Hope this helps

deanokins · Sep 8th, 2006, 12:00 PM

Hi ladies
This is my very first post

.
I've been purusing the forums for a while, mainly in Dior and Chanel, and thought I would start here.

Is this an authentic Dior? eBay.ca: 100% AUTHENTIC CHRISTIAN DIOR BLK DOCTOR / TOTE BAG (item 230026244719 end time 13-Sep-06 15:11:22 EDT)

Would appreciate any opinions from the experts. TIA

Saich2 · Sep 8th, 2006, 12:26 PM

Hello, Have to say I am more a "so called" expert on gauchos. I do not know what this bag retails for but if its being sold a lot cheaper then would have doubts. Ask seller if she has the receipt and if she would send it with the bag. Her feedback looks pretty good. The best thing is to talk to the seller and see what you think. Maybe someone else who has this bag can help more. it looks a lovely bag.

Cat Lover · Sep 8th, 2006, 02:52 PM

Deanokins,
I almost bought that bag in the store a couple months ago, and it retails for $1,095. On that grounds alone, I would say that one is fake. But it also looks to be the wrong shape and lower quality than the actual Dior bag (you can see it on eluxury.com). The leather is too pebbled. Good luck with your search for a Dior bag, however! Dior and Chanel are my two favorite brands as well

MayDay · Sep 8th, 2006, 03:52 PM

Originally Posted by Cat Lover

Deanokins,
I almost bought that bag in the store a couple months ago, and it retails for $1,095. On that grounds alone, I would say that one is fake. But it also looks to be the wrong shape and lower quality than the actual Dior bag (you can see it on eluxury.com). The leather is too pebbled. Good luck with your search for a Dior bag, however! Dior and Chanel are my two favorite brands as well

Yeah, I agree with CatLover, except the seller sells a Dior Malice bag that I know for sure is authentic. I can't tell if the doctor bag you want is authentic, especially from the pics provided, but the Malice is defintely authentic (and made of python).

deanokins · Sep 8th, 2006, 05:44 PM

Thanks, ladies.

It's hard to buy these bags nowadays, there are just so many fakes!

Thanks for your advice.

Smides · Sep 9th, 2006, 08:38 AM

Can someone tell me if these are authentic or not?
Is it even possible to get a good deal on a Gaucho on eBay?

White Gaucho / Brown Gaucho

anilouann · Sep 9th, 2006, 09:21 AM

Originally Posted by VistaPop

Can someone tell me if these are authentic or not?
Is it even possible to get a good deal on a Gaucho on eBay?

White Gaucho / Brown Gaucho

Sorry,both are definitely fake...(not the right shape,medal doesn't look like that)

Smides · Sep 9th, 2006, 09:27 AM

Thanks for the help! I have no clue about authentication.

naughtymanolo · Sep 10th, 2006, 06:28 AM

i dont know much about dior is this real? TIA

MayDay · Sep 10th, 2006, 11:57 AM

Hi naughtymanolo,

I can't really tell from the pictures because they're so blurry, but I seem to be able to see two exposed studs right below the top of the decorative belt buckle, and I shouldn't be able to see them (the ones on my double bag are well concealed by the belt buckle). Unless I'm seeing something that's not actually there, this bag is a fake.

If there were more clear pics of the bag maybe I can see thsoe studs better, and also the other details of the bag.

Sep 7th, 2006, 12:17 PM	#91
amelialogan Member Joined: Sep 2006 Location: Boston Posts: 3	Re: Authenticate This! DIOR What is the best way to tell a Double Saddle fake? Is all leather distressed and vintage looking? I want to buy one, but now I think I am better off spending the extra $$ for an in-person sale.

Sep 7th, 2006, 10:36 PM	#93
Sunnydqt Sunny Joined: Apr 2006 Location: Northern VA & NJ Posts: 1,392	Re: Authenticate This! DIOR I need Dior experts to look at this for me and let me know if this is authentic or not. Thanks in advance! eBay: New Christian Dior Small Blue Logo Shoulder Handbag Bag (item 160028276367 end time Sep-14-06 12:48:03 PDT)
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Sep 8th, 2006, 03:25 AM	#94
Cat Lover Member Joined: Aug 2006 Posts: 143	Re: Authenticate This! DIOR Hmm if it's newer than the dustbag is wrong, which would mean it's a fake. But I do remember people saying this bag was 3 to 5 years old, and other than that it looks good, so I would just ask for more pictures (maybe a closer up of the inside?). Hope it works out!
Cat Lover Member Joined: Aug 2006 Posts: 143

Sep 8th, 2006, 06:57 AM	#95
Saich2 Member Joined: Sep 2006 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 3,047	Re: Authenticate This! DIOR I do not know if this will help anyone but I have 4 Dior gauchos bought from Harrods and Selfridges. Their are ways to tell a gaucho fake on ebay 1. If the seller lists for 3 days or less this gives warning signs because hes listing just 3 days before Ebay can chuck him off. 2 On the double saddle underneath the flap is a strap that is part of the shoulder strap this should be all in one bit with 3 poppers to undo it, some of the fakes have this strap cut just tucking under the saddle or it does not have the 3 poppers. 3. On the medium saddle their is a strap at the sides the fakes have the strap end the wrong way round. So if you are going to buy a gaucho on ebay look for these points also no one is going to sell a authentic gaucho for $400 or less. Hope this helps

Sep 8th, 2006, 12:00 PM	#96
deanokins Member Joined: Aug 2006 Posts: 2	Re: Authenticate This! DIOR Hi ladies This is my very first post . I've been purusing the forums for a while, mainly in Dior and Chanel, and thought I would start here. Is this an authentic Dior? eBay.ca: 100% AUTHENTIC CHRISTIAN DIOR BLK DOCTOR / TOTE BAG (item 230026244719 end time 13-Sep-06 15:11:22 EDT) Would appreciate any opinions from the experts. TIA
deanokins Member Joined: Aug 2006 Posts: 2

Sep 8th, 2006, 12:26 PM	#97
Saich2 Member Joined: Sep 2006 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 3,047	Re: Authenticate This! DIOR Hello, Have to say I am more a "so called" expert on gauchos. I do not know what this bag retails for but if its being sold a lot cheaper then would have doubts. Ask seller if she has the receipt and if she would send it with the bag. Her feedback looks pretty good. The best thing is to talk to the seller and see what you think. Maybe someone else who has this bag can help more. it looks a lovely bag.

Sep 8th, 2006, 02:52 PM	#98
Cat Lover Member Joined: Aug 2006 Posts: 143	Re: Authenticate This! DIOR Deanokins, I almost bought that bag in the store a couple months ago, and it retails for $1,095. On that grounds alone, I would say that one is fake. But it also looks to be the wrong shape and lower quality than the actual Dior bag (you can see it on eluxury.com). The leather is too pebbled. Good luck with your search for a Dior bag, however! Dior and Chanel are my two favorite brands as well
Cat Lover Member Joined: Aug 2006 Posts: 143

Sep 8th, 2006, 05:44 PM	#100
deanokins Member Joined: Aug 2006 Posts: 2	Re: Authenticate This! DIOR Thanks, ladies. It's hard to buy these bags nowadays, there are just so many fakes! Thanks for your advice.
deanokins Member Joined: Aug 2006 Posts: 2

Sep 9th, 2006, 08:38 AM	#101
Smides Hey, big spender! Joined: Aug 2006 Posts: 127	Re: Authenticate This! DIOR Can someone tell me if these are authentic or not? Is it even possible to get a good deal on a Gaucho on eBay? White Gaucho / Brown Gaucho
Smides Hey, big spender! Joined: Aug 2006 Posts: 127	Last edited by Smides; Sep 9th, 2006 at 08:42 AM.

Sep 9th, 2006, 09:27 AM	#103
Smides Hey, big spender! Joined: Aug 2006 Posts: 127	Re: Authenticate This! DIOR Thanks for the help! I have no clue about authentication.
Smides Hey, big spender! Joined: Aug 2006 Posts: 127

Sep 10th, 2006, 06:28 AM	#104
naughtymanolo FYI I am a guy Joined: Apr 2006 Posts: 2,810	Re: Authenticate This! DIOR i dont know much about dior is this real? TIA
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Sep 10th, 2006, 11:57 AM	#105
MayDay Member Joined: Aug 2006 Location: Toronto Posts: 1,821	Re: Authenticate This! DIOR Hi naughtymanolo, I can't really tell from the pictures because they're so blurry, but I seem to be able to see two exposed studs right below the top of the decorative belt buckle, and I shouldn't be able to see them (the ones on my double bag are well concealed by the belt buckle). Unless I'm seeing something that's not actually there, this bag is a fake. If there were more clear pics of the bag maybe I can see thsoe studs better, and also the other details of the bag.

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