I got a fake Coach charm

titania029 · Mar 16th, 2007, 08:00 PM

Seriously, there are fake charms???

Here is the one I got:

eBay: Coach 5 Charm Keychain (item 330096539503 end time Mar-08-07 15:22:52 PST)

Here is the real one:

Coach - RAINY ACCESSORIES KEYFOB

She didn't actually use the word authentic, and I should have known better given the price. Since it was so cheap, I doubt I'm going to get any help from eBay or Paypal, and frankly, it isn't worth my time to try and get $15 back.

So my question, what do I do about the feedback? She already left me positive, so I think there is no chance she can change that. Should I just leave her negative, or write her first, or do nothing?

86leo · Mar 16th, 2007, 08:05 PM

If you go to the Coach forum you can authenticate ALL Coach products before you buy!

And fact is. Majority of Coach charms/keyfobs on eBay are fake.

It doesnt matter if she used the word authentic. She used the word COACH.

I think you should contact her FIRST and tell her she sold you a fake Coach item and you want your money back. Then go from there.

Let us know how it goes!

86leo · Mar 16th, 2007, 08:06 PM

peacocky · Mar 16th, 2007, 08:12 PM

File with eBay as significantly not described, first: Item Not Received or Significantly Not as Described Process

Then file with Paypal, if you paid that way.

Since the Seller already left feedback, she cannot change her feedback, so feel free to leave a negative without retaliation.

titania029 · Mar 16th, 2007, 08:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 86leo

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It feels lighter than the one in the Coach store. Also, the handle of the green umbrella, if you zoom in on the one on Coach's website, you can see the jewels. On the one I got, there are little Cs.

spiralsnowman · Mar 16th, 2007, 08:18 PM

OmiGOSH! I did not know that they made fake Coach accessories! Why do they bother- can there much profit in the small accessories?

Anyway, I agree, file w/ Paypal. eBay owns the company and lately they have been strict w/ the selling of fakes. You should definitely get your money back.
Good luck!

shiba · Mar 16th, 2007, 08:42 PM

As 86leo said, post it in the Coach forum to be authenticated first. Did the one in the store have Cs in the umbrella? Sometimes stock pictures are different than the actual production item. The regulars in the Coach forum will help you out.

Judge Judy 58 · Mar 16th, 2007, 09:26 PM

Right. 99.9% of key fobs on eBay are fake. Go to IOFFER.com and you'll see where they get them for 4.00 each. Coach wallets are just as bad.

titania029 · Mar 16th, 2007, 09:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shiba

As 86leo said, post it in the Coach forum to be authenticated first. Did the one in the store have Cs in the umbrella? Sometimes stock pictures are different than the actual production item. The regulars in the Coach forum will help you out.

The ones in the store also had the jewels.

86leo · Mar 16th, 2007, 10:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by titania029

It feels lighter than the one in the Coach store. Also, the handle of the green umbrella, if you zoom in on the one on Coach's website, you can see the jewels. On the one I got, there are little Cs.

LOL! I checked out the pictures AGAIN and saw the difference after I posted that

However, I would post this here: http://forum.purseblog.com/coach/aut...ach-21893.html And have others give you their opinion. I have read a few times, that sometimes the stock photo for charms on the Coach site is a tad different then what they end up producing and selling. Its their way of keeping fakes from looking EXACTLY like what they produce.

But get some more opinions before contacing her!

GL!

shiba · Mar 16th, 2007, 10:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by titania029

The ones in the store also had the jewels.

I would still post for the experts to judge.

I LOVE LV · Mar 16th, 2007, 10:41 PM

I think nowadays, they fake EVERYTHING! I agree with others, get it authenticate first, then contact the seller to get a refund if it is indeed fake. If the seller refuses to refund, file a dispute with eBay/paypal. It doesn't matter if it's only $15, it is still a fake charm anyway. For me, if I knew it is fake, I wouldn't even pay $0.15 for it. Lol... And also, you shouldn't let the seller get away so easily for selling a fake and continues on scamming other buyers. No wonder some sellers can continue selling fakes with such glowing feedbacks, and people judge whether their items are authentic or not by solely refering on their feedbacks alone.

JMHO.

Good luck and hope your charm is authentic so you don't have to go through all these hassle.

titania029 · Mar 16th, 2007, 11:28 PM

I put up the link to the auction on the Authenticate This Coach forum, and they are leaning toward fake. I'll e-mail the seller now. I'll give her a chance to explain, then I'll report it.

I did buy this today at the Coach store to make myself feel better, anything for a good cause, right?

Coach - PINK COACH MULTI-CHARM KEYFOB

titania029 · Mar 17th, 2007, 06:42 PM

Well, I heard back, here is what the seller said:

As always we want all our customers to be satisfied. We offer a full refund to any unsatified customer. Please ship the item back at our expense and your money will be refunded through pay pal. Our products are as stated, Coach keychains.

I also just received a payment of $1.50 to cover the return shipping.

sea0fyears · Mar 17th, 2007, 08:10 PM

Send it back, and after you get your refund post a negative stating her "coach keychains" are not authentic just because they say 'coach' on them.

Mar 16th, 2007, 08:00 PM	#1
titania029 Member Location: Dallas	I got a fake Coach charm Seriously, there are fake charms??? Here is the one I got: eBay: Coach 5 Charm Keychain (item 330096539503 end time Mar-08-07 15:22:52 PST) Here is the real one: Coach - RAINY ACCESSORIES KEYFOB She didn't actually use the word authentic, and I should have known better given the price. Since it was so cheap, I doubt I'm going to get any help from eBay or Paypal, and frankly, it isn't worth my time to try and get $15 back. So my question, what do I do about the feedback? She already left me positive, so I think there is no chance she can change that. Should I just leave her negative, or write her first, or do nothing? __________________ I learned to think of shopping as the frosting on a cake. By itself, frosting is unfulfilling. It cannot be consumed on its own or turn a dry cake into a gourmet dessert. Frosting is meant to make what is already delicious and carefully prepared look finished and taste a little sweeter. In the same way, shopping is the polish. It's the final touch-up on your prudently taken-care-of mind, body and soul. - Retail Therapy: Life Lessons Learned While Shopping

Mar 16th, 2007, 08:05 PM	#2
86leo Got Coach? Location: Lower 48 Again! Life is great!	Re: I got a fake Coach charm If you go to the Coach forum you can authenticate ALL Coach products before you buy! And fact is. Majority of Coach charms/keyfobs on eBay are fake. It doesnt matter if she used the word authentic. She used the word COACH. I think you should contact her FIRST and tell her she sold you a fake Coach item and you want your money back. Then go from there. Let us know how it goes!

Mar 16th, 2007, 08:06 PM	#3
86leo Got Coach? Location: Lower 48 Again! Life is great!	Re: I got a fake Coach charm dp Last edited by 86leo; Mar 16th, 2007 at 08:08 PM.

Mar 16th, 2007, 08:12 PM	#4
peacocky Flaunt your Fringe	Re: I got a fake Coach charm File with eBay as significantly not described, first: Item Not Received or Significantly Not as Described Process Then file with Paypal, if you paid that way. Since the Seller already left feedback, she cannot change her feedback, so feel free to leave a negative without retaliation. __________________

Mar 16th, 2007, 08:18 PM	#6
spiralsnowman Member	Re: I got a fake Coach charm OmiGOSH! I did not know that they made fake Coach accessories! Why do they bother- can there much profit in the small accessories? Anyway, I agree, file w/ Paypal. eBay owns the company and lately they have been strict w/ the selling of fakes. You should definitely get your money back. Good luck!

Mar 16th, 2007, 08:42 PM	#7
shiba Member Location: Canadian Rockies	Re: I got a fake Coach charm As 86leo said, post it in the Coach forum to be authenticated first. Did the one in the store have Cs in the umbrella? Sometimes stock pictures are different than the actual production item. The regulars in the Coach forum will help you out. __________________ Shopping List..... Damier Ebene Mini Pochette...still looking Next?

Mar 16th, 2007, 09:26 PM	#8
Judge Judy 58 Member	Re: I got a fake Coach charm Right. 99.9% of key fobs on eBay are fake. Go to IOFFER.com and you'll see where they get them for 4.00 each. Coach wallets are just as bad.

Mar 16th, 2007, 10:41 PM	#12
I LOVE LV Member	Re: I got a fake Coach charm I think nowadays, they fake EVERYTHING! I agree with others, get it authenticate first, then contact the seller to get a refund if it is indeed fake. If the seller refuses to refund, file a dispute with eBay/paypal. It doesn't matter if it's only $15, it is still a fake charm anyway. For me, if I knew it is fake, I wouldn't even pay $0.15 for it. Lol... And also, you shouldn't let the seller get away so easily for selling a fake and continues on scamming other buyers. No wonder some sellers can continue selling fakes with such glowing feedbacks, and people judge whether their items are authentic or not by solely refering on their feedbacks alone. JMHO. Good luck and hope your charm is authentic so you don't have to go through all these hassle.

Mar 16th, 2007, 11:28 PM	#13
titania029 Member Location: Dallas	Re: I got a fake Coach charm I put up the link to the auction on the Authenticate This Coach forum, and they are leaning toward fake. I'll e-mail the seller now. I'll give her a chance to explain, then I'll report it. I did buy this today at the Coach store to make myself feel better, anything for a good cause, right? Coach - PINK COACH MULTI-CHARM KEYFOB __________________ I learned to think of shopping as the frosting on a cake. By itself, frosting is unfulfilling. It cannot be consumed on its own or turn a dry cake into a gourmet dessert. Frosting is meant to make what is already delicious and carefully prepared look finished and taste a little sweeter. In the same way, shopping is the polish. It's the final touch-up on your prudently taken-care-of mind, body and soul. - Retail Therapy: Life Lessons Learned While Shopping

Mar 17th, 2007, 06:42 PM	#14
titania029 Member Location: Dallas	Re: I got a fake Coach charm Well, I heard back, here is what the seller said: As always we want all our customers to be satisfied. We offer a full refund to any unsatified customer. Please ship the item back at our expense and your money will be refunded through pay pal. Our products are as stated, Coach keychains. I also just received a payment of $1.50 to cover the return shipping. __________________ I learned to think of shopping as the frosting on a cake. By itself, frosting is unfulfilling. It cannot be consumed on its own or turn a dry cake into a gourmet dessert. Frosting is meant to make what is already delicious and carefully prepared look finished and taste a little sweeter. In the same way, shopping is the polish. It's the final touch-up on your prudently taken-care-of mind, body and soul. - Retail Therapy: Life Lessons Learned While Shopping

Mar 17th, 2007, 08:10 PM	#15
sea0fyears Ready or not... Location: Arizona	Re: I got a fake Coach charm Send it back, and after you get your refund post a negative stating her "coach keychains" are not authentic just because they say 'coach' on them. __________________ Come visit my purse collection!! (new stuff on BOTTOM of page 3) 2008 Wishlist ~ Black Prada Nylon Backpack ~ Neverfull MM in Damier (got it.. love it!) ~ "Return to Tiffany's" oval bracelet ~ Damier Speedy 30 (got it) ~ Agenda PM, style undecided ~A new Hair style. (got it.. maybe once I'm brave enough I'll post pics)