How can they sell these for that????

desirusso · Jul 13th, 2007, 08:27 PM

I have a fendi spy I want to sell on eBay brand new with tags still attached and I searched to see what other spy bags are going for and they are selling for around $300-$500.... How is that possible for a bag that's $2000?????? Are they just all fakes?

lorihmatthews · Jul 13th, 2007, 08:31 PM

Unfortunately, yes, they're fakes if they're only $300. No one would sell a $2K bag for $300.

canada's · Jul 13th, 2007, 08:31 PM

probaly.

desirusso · Jul 13th, 2007, 08:38 PM

Well there are people buying them that makes it hard for me to sell mine when they can get a fake for practically nothing in comparision

Lvbabydoll · Jul 13th, 2007, 08:38 PM

Yup, fake. It's sad but true and so many people believe they're getting the same thing for a cheaper price.

Miss Sooky · Jul 14th, 2007, 07:52 AM

They are fakes and shouldn't be sold, but I don't think it means that your item will look expensive next to them. Anyone who understands bags and wants a Fendi Spy for its quality will at least surmise that the price differential reflects authenticity. I wouldn't look twice at ridiculously low priced designer bags, but I would take seriously those priced at a realistic level for high end goods. Whilst high price is by no means a guarantee of authenticity and I would remain wary before I had assured myself, I do think low price is almost always revealing of counterfeit products.

Judge Judy 58 · Jul 14th, 2007, 08:05 AM

Thats why authentic bag sellers are getting thoroughly disgusted with eBay. Too many fake bag sellers selling their garbage at unbelievable prices so next to the price of the real thing yours looks really overpriced. The fees will flatten you if you have to keep relisting. Fee free to put in your auction something about fakes, like
***'Don't be fooled by counterfeits! Other bags you see being auctioned are illegal fakes and thats why the prices are so low! If it sounds too good to be true with a designer bag, it probably is! Know what you are bidding on! Research the sellers of these bargain priced handbags. Research the bag itself and compare the characteristics of an authentic bag. Designers construct a style of a bag in EXACTLY the same way including stitches, buckles and linings. Don't be a victim!' ****
Those that KNOW your bag will KNOW what to look for. Keep in mind that people DO knowingly buy fakes and don't care because they think its still cool to carry a designer bag even if its fake. They don't realize what people are saying behind their backs as they carry these hideous copies walking down the street. Your true collectors will respect what you're saying. You can also use the SAIC referance which means 'Sellers against Illegal Counterfeits'. Alot of buyers are aware of it.

Litigatrix · Jul 14th, 2007, 10:15 AM

I just sold a spy on eBay for almost $1600. There are savvy buyers who can tell the difference and will pay accordingly.

desirusso · Jul 14th, 2007, 12:49 PM

Thanks for the tips...it just makes me so irritated to see this especially when I have something AUTHENTIC to sell. I guess I will try it and see what happens

Miss Sooky · Jul 14th, 2007, 12:53 PM

Good luck and remember how many members there are here who wouldn't touch a fake bag - you do have a market I promise!

moniqueevertse · Jul 14th, 2007, 02:22 PM

This is part of the reason eBay is so popular, people think theyre getting these unbeleivable deals on designer stuff but really its all knockoff. its sad because most fake bags sell for about $100 theyre not worth $400 and i hate seeing people pay that much for a fake.

missmustard · Jul 16th, 2007, 01:26 PM

They're most likely fakes. I know I wouldn't sell an authentic Spy for that! Or they could be stolen, I guess.

SophiaLee · Jul 16th, 2007, 01:51 PM

They DEFinitely could be stolen but more likely fakes...

gacats · Jul 17th, 2007, 03:57 PM

I agree with the poster who said to make it a point to include a paragraph about conterfeit bags- there are many knowledgable buyers who will buy your authentic bag, you wouldn't want to fool with people who don't know their bags anyway.
Good luck with your auction!

etagaya · Jul 18th, 2007, 11:54 AM

Yes, I agree with everyone. A $300 "Fendi Spy" on eBay is 9.9999 times out of ten a fake! I just bought lorihmatthews' (hi!

) beautiful chocolate spy which I am so in love with. I'd been searching eBay for quite a while, and I always "sort by price: high to low." The authentic ones are usually the most expensive (but not always--you'd be surprised at some peoples gall! or ignorance...), and then around the $600 mark and below it's all fakes.

So, don't worry. There is definitely a market for your lovely bag, and don't feel like you like will get showed up by these fakers. Best of luck!

Jul 13th, 2007, 08:27 PM	#1
desirusso Member	How can they sell these for that???? I have a fendi spy I want to sell on eBay brand new with tags still attached and I searched to see what other spy bags are going for and they are selling for around $300-$500.... How is that possible for a bag that's $2000?????? Are they just all fakes? __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

Jul 13th, 2007, 08:31 PM	#2
lorihmatthews Persian Love Location: San Francisco	Re: How can they sell these for that???? Unfortunately, yes, they're fakes if they're only $300. No one would sell a $2K bag for $300.

Jul 13th, 2007, 08:31 PM	#3
canada's Member	Re: How can they sell these for that???? probaly.

Jul 13th, 2007, 08:38 PM	#4
desirusso Member	Re: How can they sell these for that???? Well there are people buying them that makes it hard for me to sell mine when they can get a fake for practically nothing in comparision __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

Jul 13th, 2007, 08:38 PM	#5
Lvbabydoll ♥'s Cupcakes Location: California	Re: How can they sell these for that???? Yup, fake. It's sad but true and so many people believe they're getting the same thing for a cheaper price. __________________ My Collection!(slideshows on p. 95). My other addiction-Juicy Couture charms! (posts 1779, 1780) Please visit my Etsy site, www.RitzeeRebel.etsy.com (or here for more pics) for my felt pins!

Jul 14th, 2007, 07:52 AM	#6
Miss Sooky Member Location: Curled up with a book	Re: How can they sell these for that???? They are fakes and shouldn't be sold, but I don't think it means that your item will look expensive next to them. Anyone who understands bags and wants a Fendi Spy for its quality will at least surmise that the price differential reflects authenticity. I wouldn't look twice at ridiculously low priced designer bags, but I would take seriously those priced at a realistic level for high end goods. Whilst high price is by no means a guarantee of authenticity and I would remain wary before I had assured myself, I do think low price is almost always revealing of counterfeit products.

Jul 14th, 2007, 08:05 AM	#7
Judge Judy 58 Member	Re: How can they sell these for that???? Thats why authentic bag sellers are getting thoroughly disgusted with eBay. Too many fake bag sellers selling their garbage at unbelievable prices so next to the price of the real thing yours looks really overpriced. The fees will flatten you if you have to keep relisting. Fee free to put in your auction something about fakes, like *'Don't be fooled by counterfeits! Other bags you see being auctioned are illegal fakes and thats why the prices are so low! If it sounds too good to be true with a designer bag, it probably is! Know what you are bidding on! Research the sellers of these bargain priced handbags. Research the bag itself and compare the characteristics of an authentic bag. Designers construct a style of a bag in EXACTLY the same way including stitches, buckles and linings. Don't be a victim!' ** Those that KNOW your bag will KNOW what to look for. Keep in mind that people DO knowingly buy fakes and don't care because they think its still cool to carry a designer bag even if its fake. They don't realize what people are saying behind their backs as they carry these hideous copies walking down the street. Your true collectors will respect what you're saying. You can also use the SAIC referance which means 'Sellers against Illegal Counterfeits'. Alot of buyers are aware of it.

Jul 14th, 2007, 10:15 AM	#8
Litigatrix new 'do, same cat Location: Capitol Hill	Re: How can they sell these for that???? I just sold a spy on eBay for almost $1600. There are savvy buyers who can tell the difference and will pay accordingly. __________________ PLEASE do not PM me for authentications. My Collection: http://forum.purseblog.com/your-bag-showcase/litigatrixs-im-modest-collection-144948.html Also, check out the Authentic Spy Picture Reference & Drool! Yay! http://pics.livejournal.com/fendi_spy_list/

Jul 14th, 2007, 12:49 PM	#9
desirusso Member	Re: How can they sell these for that???? Thanks for the tips...it just makes me so irritated to see this especially when I have something AUTHENTIC to sell. I guess I will try it and see what happens __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

Jul 14th, 2007, 12:53 PM	#10
Miss Sooky Member Location: Curled up with a book	Re: How can they sell these for that???? Good luck and remember how many members there are here who wouldn't touch a fake bag - you do have a market I promise!

Jul 14th, 2007, 02:22 PM	#11
moniqueevertse Member Location: Vancouver Island	Re: How can they sell these for that???? This is part of the reason eBay is so popular, people think theyre getting these unbeleivable deals on designer stuff but really its all knockoff. its sad because most fake bags sell for about $100 theyre not worth $400 and i hate seeing people pay that much for a fake.

Jul 16th, 2007, 01:26 PM	#12
missmustard Prima Donna Assoluta Location: Monterrey, Mexico	Re: How can they sell these for that???? They're most likely fakes. I know I wouldn't sell an authentic Spy for that! Or they could be stolen, I guess. __________________

Jul 16th, 2007, 01:51 PM	#13
SophiaLee Guest Star Location: Matthews, NC	Re: How can they sell these for that???? They DEFinitely could be stolen but more likely fakes...

Jul 17th, 2007, 03:57 PM	#14
gacats love me some bags! Location: Georgia	Re: How can they sell these for that???? I agree with the poster who said to make it a point to include a paragraph about conterfeit bags- there are many knowledgable buyers who will buy your authentic bag, you wouldn't want to fool with people who don't know their bags anyway. Good luck with your auction! __________________ GaCats Proud Navy Mom My 2009 wish list: Chanel Ultimate Soft medium handbag in black Louis Vuitton Panda pochette ( in the works) Something Goyard- yeah, that'll happen.....

Jul 18th, 2007, 11:54 AM	#15
etagaya Fun size. Location: Marin County, CA	Re: How can they sell these for that???? Yes, I agree with everyone. A $300 "Fendi Spy" on eBay is 9.9999 times out of ten a fake! I just bought lorihmatthews' (hi! ) beautiful chocolate spy which I am so in love with. I'd been searching eBay for quite a while, and I always "sort by price: high to low." The authentic ones are usually the most expensive (but not always--you'd be surprised at some peoples gall! or ignorance...), and then around the $600 mark and below it's all fakes. So, don't worry. There is definitely a market for your lovely bag, and don't feel like you like will get showed up by these fakers. Best of luck!