Help - I think I bought a fake?

Ms. Twilly · Feb 20th, 2007, 11:08 PM

I just won an auction for a bag I really wanted - but didn't know much about. What in the world I was thinking, not checking the seller here beforehand - I feel like an idiot (so please, try not to rub it in, k?)

Seller is angtao... two posts in Chanel forum say seller is bad news (the bag I won is not Chanel) and I just hit the paypal button. I take my eBay reputation very seriously but I am willing to take the hit on a negative feedback if it means not losing $$$. Any thoughts on this seller? Ugh...

Here is the bag:
eBay: Tods Black Leather Document Shoulder Bag (item 330088601629 end time Feb-20-07 18:04:48 PST)

Bitten · Feb 20th, 2007, 11:48 PM

Hi I don't know about authenticity of the bag itself - sellers can just show stock photos of an authentic bag and then ship you a different one. Go to the following site: Toolhaus.org and type in her eBay id. THis will give you an idea of her negative feedback.

She does have quite a bit of negative and there is some reference to fakes. THe thing that concerns me the most is that she appears to remove the photos of auction items once feedback is left (although not sure if you can do that?!). Also, she offers no refund.

I'm sure you'll have a lot of advice from other PFers soon! Good luck!

justonemore · Feb 21st, 2007, 12:03 AM

Why do think it is a fake?

Ms. Twilly · Feb 21st, 2007, 12:10 AM

Thanks for replying - I don't have any reason to think the pictures are of a fake bag; I just freaked out when I read what others had posted on tPF about the seller and admittedly, I hadn't read all of the seller's feedback b/c someone with that kind of volume is bound to have one or two negatives...

I emailed the seller and told her I was concerned about authenticity. She replied quickly and said she would guarantee or money back (NOT what the auction states). I'm going to calm down and wait for the bag at this point.

macbagger · Feb 21st, 2007, 12:11 AM

Assuming the photos are actual photos, nothing immediately jumps out at me as fake (my Tods bags have that embossed "genuine leather" and some kind of code, too) -- fingers crossed for you that the bag you get is the one pictured.

Ms. Twilly · Feb 21st, 2007, 12:22 AM

Thank you!! I really appreciate the support.

lvgodiva · Feb 21st, 2007, 12:41 AM

I saw her LV & Chanel since 2-3 years ago & all her items are authentic even if I correct she's MPRS ( sorry, not sure, please check MyPoupette for it ).

Westiegirl · Feb 21st, 2007, 01:58 AM

If you click on her feedback and the 200 items per page it seems odd to me that quite a few of her buyers are no longer registered users. It may be legitimate, but just a little strange to me.
Also she doesn't accept paypal so if it is a fake then you are not covered.
I would be very, very hesitant to go through with the purchase.

lvgodiva · Feb 21st, 2007, 05:13 AM

Ooh doesn't accept PayPal? May she's new policy? coz a few times ago, I noticed she state PayPal as her payment method. Maybe something wrong or what so she is no longer accept PayPal...

Michele · Feb 21st, 2007, 09:39 AM

I have seen a good few fake Chanels (and even posted some of the listings). I could tell by the wrong screws used on the bags. However, that does not mean all the sellers bags are fake, and yours has a good chance of being real. When you get it just have some members look at it.

Here is a current Chanel that is being sold, which is fake. You can see that the screws behind the turnlock closure are phillips, but Chanel purses only use flat head screws.

eBay: Chanel Blue Jean Clear CC Logo Shoulder Bag (item 330089038838 end time Feb-21-07 19:14:49 PST)

Ms. Twilly · Feb 21st, 2007, 10:26 AM

Thanks everyone,

I did pay with Paypal for this auction. That's the only way I'll buy anything on eBay!

Judge Judy 58 · Feb 22nd, 2007, 12:38 PM

See:

iwonafake-whatnow

Ms. Twilly · Feb 28th, 2007, 11:14 PM

Update: 8 days since payment and I have no bag. I have requested shipment/tracking information twice with no response. If I have no bag and no email tomorrow night, I'm planning to contact eBay and paypal.

lara0112 · Mar 1st, 2007, 06:07 AM

well, the only thing I would be wary about is if they send you the bag, and it is a fake but you filed a claim i don't think you can change it from not received to not as described.

before I'd do anything I would call paypal to see what you can do if you file for not received but it turns out to be fake. tell them your concerns, they should give you the best advice.

Bitten · Mar 1st, 2007, 08:11 AM

This whole situation blows! I hope it works out for you.

Feb 20th, 2007, 11:08 PM	#1
Ms. Twilly Orangina	Help - I think I bought a fake? I just won an auction for a bag I really wanted - but didn't know much about. What in the world I was thinking, not checking the seller here beforehand - I feel like an idiot (so please, try not to rub it in, k?) Seller is angtao... two posts in Chanel forum say seller is bad news (the bag I won is not Chanel) and I just hit the paypal button. I take my eBay reputation very seriously but I am willing to take the hit on a negative feedback if it means not losing $$$. Any thoughts on this seller? Ugh... Here is the bag: eBay: Tods Black Leather Document Shoulder Bag (item 330088601629 end time Feb-20-07 18:04:48 PST)

Feb 20th, 2007, 11:48 PM	#2
Bitten Chic, not cheap. Location: On campus.	Re: Help - I think I bought a fake? Hi I don't know about authenticity of the bag itself - sellers can just show stock photos of an authentic bag and then ship you a different one. Go to the following site: Toolhaus.org and type in her eBay id. THis will give you an idea of her negative feedback. She does have quite a bit of negative and there is some reference to fakes. THe thing that concerns me the most is that she appears to remove the photos of auction items once feedback is left (although not sure if you can do that?!). Also, she offers no refund. I'm sure you'll have a lot of advice from other PFers soon! Good luck!

Feb 21st, 2007, 12:03 AM	#3
justonemore Member Location: Left Coast	Re: Help - I think I bought a fake? Why do think it is a fake?

Feb 21st, 2007, 12:10 AM	#4
Ms. Twilly Orangina	Re: Help - I think I bought a fake? Thanks for replying - I don't have any reason to think the pictures are of a fake bag; I just freaked out when I read what others had posted on tPF about the seller and admittedly, I hadn't read all of the seller's feedback b/c someone with that kind of volume is bound to have one or two negatives... I emailed the seller and told her I was concerned about authenticity. She replied quickly and said she would guarantee or money back (NOT what the auction states). I'm going to calm down and wait for the bag at this point.

Feb 21st, 2007, 12:11 AM	#5
macbagger Member	Re: Help - I think I bought a fake? Assuming the photos are actual photos, nothing immediately jumps out at me as fake (my Tods bags have that embossed "genuine leather" and some kind of code, too) -- fingers crossed for you that the bag you get is the one pictured.

Feb 21st, 2007, 12:22 AM	#6
Ms. Twilly Orangina	Re: Help - I think I bought a fake? Thank you!! I really appreciate the support.

Feb 21st, 2007, 12:41 AM	#7
lvgodiva Member	Re: Help - I think I bought a fake? I saw her LV & Chanel since 2-3 years ago & all her items are authentic even if I correct she's MPRS ( sorry, not sure, please check MyPoupette for it ). __________________ LVGodiva.

Feb 21st, 2007, 01:58 AM	#8
Westiegirl Member	Re: Help - I think I bought a fake? If you click on her feedback and the 200 items per page it seems odd to me that quite a few of her buyers are no longer registered users. It may be legitimate, but just a little strange to me. Also she doesn't accept paypal so if it is a fake then you are not covered. I would be very, very hesitant to go through with the purchase.

Feb 21st, 2007, 05:13 AM	#9
lvgodiva Member	Re: Help - I think I bought a fake? Ooh doesn't accept PayPal? May she's new policy? coz a few times ago, I noticed she state PayPal as her payment method. Maybe something wrong or what so she is no longer accept PayPal... __________________ LVGodiva.

Feb 21st, 2007, 09:39 AM	#10
Michele Member Location: Maryland	Re: Help - I think I bought a fake? I have seen a good few fake Chanels (and even posted some of the listings). I could tell by the wrong screws used on the bags. However, that does not mean all the sellers bags are fake, and yours has a good chance of being real. When you get it just have some members look at it. Here is a current Chanel that is being sold, which is fake. You can see that the screws behind the turnlock closure are phillips, but Chanel purses only use flat head screws. eBay: Chanel Blue Jean Clear CC Logo Shoulder Bag (item 330089038838 end time Feb-21-07 19:14:49 PST) Last edited by Michele; Feb 21st, 2007 at 09:42 AM.

Feb 21st, 2007, 10:26 AM	#11
Ms. Twilly Orangina	Re: Help - I think I bought a fake? Thanks everyone, I did pay with Paypal for this auction. That's the only way I'll buy anything on eBay!

Feb 22nd, 2007, 12:38 PM	#12
Judge Judy 58 Member	Re: Help - I think I bought a fake? See: iwonafake-whatnow

Feb 28th, 2007, 11:14 PM	#13
Ms. Twilly Orangina	Re: Help - I think I bought a fake? Update: 8 days since payment and I have no bag. I have requested shipment/tracking information twice with no response. If I have no bag and no email tomorrow night, I'm planning to contact eBay and paypal.

Mar 1st, 2007, 06:07 AM	#14
lara0112 Member	Re: Help - I think I bought a fake? well, the only thing I would be wary about is if they send you the bag, and it is a fake but you filed a claim i don't think you can change it from not received to not as described. before I'd do anything I would call paypal to see what you can do if you file for not received but it turns out to be fake. tell them your concerns, they should give you the best advice. __________________ I have a and a ....DONE.... (for now, shshs, hihi) WANT now: neverful damier ebene

Mar 1st, 2007, 08:11 AM	#15
Bitten Chic, not cheap. Location: On campus.	Re: Help - I think I bought a fake? This whole situation blows! I hope it works out for you. __________________ I appreciate fine things, but most of all, fine people.