How Do I Get Out of Paying for This Fake

lissat · Dec 29th, 2006, 08:58 PM

Help!

I don't know what I was thinking --- I must have been asleep at the wheel --- to bid on this fake but the seller keeps saying it is authentic and he guarantees it. But, how do I prove it is not authentic? I don't think the accent is correct and I have never seen the logo used like this or a bag that looks like this. What do I do?

Thanks very much.

24, Faubourg · Dec 29th, 2006, 09:06 PM

OMG, Hermes does make a bag like that (called the Caucase) but this particular one looks fake. May I ask if you bid on eBay?

HiHeels · Dec 29th, 2006, 09:11 PM

if it is fake, there is a HUGE lesson to be learned here - there is no bag that is beyond being replicated.
buyer be so so so so ware!

lissat · Dec 29th, 2006, 09:16 PM

Yes, I did buy it on eBay. It was not that much money - but I don't know if I should let it go or not.

24, Faubourg · Dec 29th, 2006, 09:18 PM

Lissat, do you mind posting the auction #? I've never seen a real Caucase in person but in pictures it does not have the "Hermes Paris..." on the front as it seems to have in the first picture. Or maybe I'm just seeing things.

Pepper · Dec 29th, 2006, 09:18 PM

Ugh, sorry...I am not familiar with the style of the bag, but the stamp definitely looks fake...someone else must be able to help...

24, Faubourg · Dec 29th, 2006, 09:20 PM

Lissat, if it sold for "not that much money" that's another good sign it's a fake. Even the lesser known styles command a relatively high price. I'd love to see the auction, if you don't mind! You can PM me if you're not comfortable posting it here.

lissat · Dec 29th, 2006, 09:22 PM

Here is the eBay auction number
110069420051
My main concern is the logo. I have not seen it used on a handbag in that style and the accent is straight instead of at an angle.

24, Faubourg · Dec 29th, 2006, 09:27 PM

Never saw that kind of font, either. The seller said it's 11 in. wide, which is 28cm. As far as I know, the Caucase only comes in 24cm width. Just from the looks of the bag, it's very likely a fake. Sorry! I understand that when you bid, you entered a contract but there's no way I'd pay for that. Let the seller know and I'm hoping he'll understand. Good luck!

lissat · Dec 29th, 2006, 09:34 PM

Thanks. Yes, the font is a serif and the font used on ALL the bags is sans serif. The serif is only used on the packaging, tags etc. The bag does scream fake. And that is why I was the first person who bid on it and almost the last. I really think I must have been looking at something else because I can't believe I would bid on that logo! I am having a hard time with the seller. Are there any more facts about the Caucase model that you can provide? I don't want a fake in my house! At lease since I was the only bidder it is only pocket change - but still.

HiHeels · Dec 29th, 2006, 09:35 PM

24, faubourg WE LOVE YOU!!!

oh... uh... sorry lissat about the very unfortunate turn your experience took. next time, post the bag in the "authenticate this" thread before you bid. brilliant people like 24, faubourg will let you know the truth.

Pepper · Dec 29th, 2006, 09:35 PM

The font of the "HERMES" lettering looks wrong to me, as does the proportion and spacing of the other words...

24, Faubourg · Dec 29th, 2006, 10:05 PM

HH, I don't know what else to say but thank you!

primeraclase · Dec 29th, 2006, 10:06 PM

DO NOT contact the seller and refuse to pay!! You're risking an immediate neg that way. Here's what you do. Follow this link. Report the item, stall the seller and tell 'em you're having problems with PayPal, etc. It'll take a few days, but eBay will cancel the auction and send you an Email that you're not obligated to complete the transaction. Done!

TammyD · Dec 29th, 2006, 10:13 PM

I would simply refuse to pay. It may attract you a negative feedback, but if you're honest, you should stand your ground.

Dec 29th, 2006, 08:58 PM	#1
lissat Member	How Do I Get Out of Paying for This Fake Help! I don't know what I was thinking --- I must have been asleep at the wheel --- to bid on this fake but the seller keeps saying it is authentic and he guarantees it. But, how do I prove it is not authentic? I don't think the accent is correct and I have never seen the logo used like this or a bag that looks like this. What do I do? Thanks very much.

Dec 29th, 2006, 09:06 PM	#2
24, Faubourg Member	Re: How Do I Get Out of Paying for This Fake OMG, Hermes does make a bag like that (called the Caucase) but this particular one looks fake. May I ask if you bid on eBay? __________________

Dec 29th, 2006, 09:11 PM	#3
HiHeels united	Re: How Do I Get Out of Paying for This Fake if it is fake, there is a HUGE lesson to be learned here - there is no bag that is beyond being replicated. buyer be so so so so ware!

Dec 29th, 2006, 09:16 PM	#4
lissat Member	Re: How Do I Get Out of Paying for This Fake Yes, I did buy it on eBay. It was not that much money - but I don't know if I should let it go or not.

Dec 29th, 2006, 09:18 PM	#5
24, Faubourg Member	Re: How Do I Get Out of Paying for This Fake Lissat, do you mind posting the auction #? I've never seen a real Caucase in person but in pictures it does not have the "Hermes Paris..." on the front as it seems to have in the first picture. Or maybe I'm just seeing things. __________________

Dec 29th, 2006, 09:18 PM	#6
Pepper Raisinette	Re: How Do I Get Out of Paying for This Fake Ugh, sorry...I am not familiar with the style of the bag, but the stamp definitely looks fake...someone else must be able to help... __________________ "You know, you are going to have to stop someday..." -DH

Dec 29th, 2006, 09:20 PM	#7
24, Faubourg Member	Re: How Do I Get Out of Paying for This Fake Lissat, if it sold for "not that much money" that's another good sign it's a fake. Even the lesser known styles command a relatively high price. I'd love to see the auction, if you don't mind! You can PM me if you're not comfortable posting it here. __________________

Dec 29th, 2006, 09:22 PM	#8
lissat Member	Re: How Do I Get Out of Paying for This Fake Here is the eBay auction number 110069420051 My main concern is the logo. I have not seen it used on a handbag in that style and the accent is straight instead of at an angle.

Dec 29th, 2006, 09:27 PM	#9
24, Faubourg Member	Re: How Do I Get Out of Paying for This Fake Never saw that kind of font, either. The seller said it's 11 in. wide, which is 28cm. As far as I know, the Caucase only comes in 24cm width. Just from the looks of the bag, it's very likely a fake. Sorry! I understand that when you bid, you entered a contract but there's no way I'd pay for that. Let the seller know and I'm hoping he'll understand. Good luck! __________________

Dec 29th, 2006, 09:34 PM	#10
lissat Member	Re: How Do I Get Out of Paying for This Fake Thanks. Yes, the font is a serif and the font used on ALL the bags is sans serif. The serif is only used on the packaging, tags etc. The bag does scream fake. And that is why I was the first person who bid on it and almost the last. I really think I must have been looking at something else because I can't believe I would bid on that logo! I am having a hard time with the seller. Are there any more facts about the Caucase model that you can provide? I don't want a fake in my house! At lease since I was the only bidder it is only pocket change - but still.

Dec 29th, 2006, 09:35 PM	#11
HiHeels united	Re: How Do I Get Out of Paying for This Fake 24, faubourg WE LOVE YOU!!! oh... uh... sorry lissat about the very unfortunate turn your experience took. next time, post the bag in the "authenticate this" thread before you bid. brilliant people like 24, faubourg will let you know the truth.

Dec 29th, 2006, 10:05 PM	#13
24, Faubourg Member	Re: How Do I Get Out of Paying for This Fake HH, I don't know what else to say but thank you! __________________

Dec 29th, 2006, 10:06 PM	#14
primeraclase Member	No no no no NO NO NOOOOOOO! DO NOT contact the seller and refuse to pay!! You're risking an immediate neg that way. Here's what you do. Follow this link. Report the item, stall the seller and tell 'em you're having problems with PayPal, etc. It'll take a few days, but eBay will cancel the auction and send you an Email that you're not obligated to complete the transaction. Done!

Dec 29th, 2006, 10:13 PM	#15
TammyD Rising Star Location: the global village	Re: How Do I Get Out of Paying for This Fake I would simply refuse to pay. It may attract you a negative feedback, but if you're honest, you should stand your ground.