Authenticate This Fendi

[rosed]

hi, could someone authenticate this fendi?their prices are unbelievably cheap.
http://www.yoyobag.com/fendi19.html

[daisyfay13]

Originally Posted by rosed

hi, could someone authenticate this fendi?their prices are unbelievably cheap. http://www.yoyobag.com/fendi19.html

They sell fakes

[cambonlover]

Originally Posted by Youngbrands

Embossed serial numbers on a vintage bag? I think not.

To make it very clear: this bag was authenticated at Palazzo Fendi in Rome, which this is their flagship store.

I think we all agree that they are the only ones who really know whether an item is authentic or not.

They have their own system to identify their serial numbers and this one was made in 2005 according to the number (baglady.1 knows her stuff and was right about the fabric being from 2005!) and is a prototype/preproduction item for their 80th anniversary collection or the new Palazzo Fendi opening. The desk manager couldn't remember which one, but remembered selling them in 2006 eventually.

[jemi]

Originally Posted by Litigatrix

We need to see clear, legible pics of the hologram, leather serial strip, and auth card.

Someone else won it with a best offer. Hope for their sake it was authentic!

[Litigatrix]

Originally Posted by cambonlover

To make it very clear: this bag was authenticated at Palazzo Fendi in Rome, which this is their flagship store. I think we all agree that they are the only ones who really know whether an item is authentic or not. They have their own system to identify their serial numbers and this one was made in 2005 according to the number (baglady.1 knows her stuff and was right about the fabric being from 2005!) and is a prototype/preproduction item for their 80th anniversary collection or the new Palazzo Fendi opening. The desk manager couldn't remember which one, but remembered selling them in 2006 eventually.

I think we're just going to have to agree to disagree. I think, and I believe many on this board would share this opinion, that the authenticators on this board are actually the best source of information about what is authentic and what isn't. Just because someone works at Fendi or at Neiman Marcus, or even at the magical Fendi flagship store does not mean they know more than a basic amount on how to spot a fake. I'm sure they must know some, but I really doubt they go through intensive training to learn, and I also doubt that most of them have been working there for so long that they have a large bank of knowledge about older bags. On the other hand, baglady has been collecting Fendi for a long time, and takes the time to study it so that she knows what is real and what is fake. Store employees are trained to sell, not authenticate. Personally, I really doubt that Fendi would ever make a bag where the logo print doesn't line up, and I also think they do not make bags without linings! It is Fendi, after all. That sort of attention to detail is one of the things that separates them from lesser brands and the fakers.

[cambonlover]

Originally Posted by Litigatrix

I think we're just going to have to agree to disagree. I think, and I believe many on this board would share this opinion, that the authenticators on this board are actually the best source of information about what is authentic and what isn't. Just because someone works at Fendi or at Neiman Marcus, or even at the magical Fendi flagship store does not mean they know more than a basic amount on how to spot a fake. I'm sure they must know some, but I really doubt they go through intensive training to learn, and I also doubt that most of them have been working there for so long that they have a large bank of knowledge about older bags. On the other hand, baglady has been collecting Fendi for a long time, and takes the time to study it so that she knows what is real and what is fake. Store employees are trained to sell, not authenticate. Personally, I really doubt that Fendi would ever make a bag where the logo print doesn't line up, and I also think they do not make bags without linings! It is Fendi, after all. That sort of attention to detail is one of the things that separates them from lesser brands and the fakers.

No dout bag lady was right about the fabric, and i'm still grateful at her to made me doubt about it. But you sound very controversial, i don't think Fendi hires dumb people after all plus they have computers where they can write down serial numbers and enough sources to spot a fake or in this case to spot a celebrative rare piece. As you say it is Fendi after all.
I'm not judging your ideas even if i could... in the same way doubt about the sellers knowledge, but i like this forum and i love sharing with you ladies another opinion. As you noticed the bag is foldable, soft, so taking a good pic was hard that's probably why the logo print to you don't seems to line up. Anyway i'm thanking you ladies again for your toughts, but to me the story ended at the "magical" Fendi store. Love*

[cambonlover]

Originally Posted by cambonlover

I'm not judging your ideas even if i could... in the same way doubt about the sellers knowledge

Ooops i meant in the same way you ligatrix doubt about the seller knowledge.
Love*

[Irie]

Hey together, can somebody help me with this auction:

http://cgi.ebay.de/ORIGINALE-FENDI-L...2em118Q2el1247

thanks to you!

Irie

[agentpink]

Hi! I'm just new here..I was searching for some forums to authenticate Fendi bags and came across this forum.. Anyway,I really wanted to own my first Fendi bag but i don't really don't know if its the real deal or fake..
http://cgi.ebay.ph/Auth-FENDI-Mogano...QQcmdZViewItem
The seller sold a lot of Fendi bags already but i just wanna make extra sure before placing my bid...I see that hologram but I'm thinking maybe fakes already have that hologram too..Price is set in peSos by the way..That is probably around $210..it's cheap,i know..thats why I'm having second thoughts..

[MonAmie]

Originally Posted by baglady.1

The 2nd & 3rd are real IMO (I had the middle style, it is Epi Leather & very slinky soft...nicer than LV epi IMO ) the first one - we need to see a picture of a serial # imprinted on the pocket lining or interior of bag...

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...:X:RTQ:US:1123
A picture of a serial # is added to the listing:)

[Duchess f State]

Hi Sweetpeax.. personally from the photos I would say it is a fake. I own (4) beaded Fendi Baguette bags & they vary from gold to silver hardware but they were not that color of yellow gold as the one in the photo shows & the chain. On the photos you can not even make out grain of any sort on the leather.. though smooth should still look less "plastic". Remember that all Fendi cardware is stamped with the word Fendi on it. Should say "Made in Italy" & have a serial number (which anymore are easy to fake) good luck. Hope it helped.

[baglady.1]

Originally Posted by agentpink

Hi! I'm just new here..I was searching for some forums to authenticate Fendi bags and came across this forum.. Anyway,I really wanted to own my first Fendi bag but i don't really don't know if its the real deal or fake.. http://cgi.ebay.ph/Auth-FENDI-Mogano-Nero-Speedy-SHOPPER-Satchel-BAG-BNEW_W0QQitemZ370059481935QQihZ024QQcategoryZ63852 QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem The seller sold a lot of Fendi bags already but i just wanna make extra sure before placing my bid...I see that hologram but I'm thinking maybe fakes already have that hologram too..Price is set in peSos by the way..That is probably around $210..it's cheap,i know..thats why I'm having second thoughts..

AP - this is a fake, so are all of sellers Fendis...

[baglady.1]

Originally Posted by Irie

Hey together, can somebody help me with this auction: http://cgi.ebay.de/ORIGINALE-FENDI-LUXUSTASCHE-8-BR-563-TABACCO-NEU_W0QQitemZ300230699798QQihZ020QQcategoryZ80597Q QrdZ1QQssPageNameZWD1VQQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp163 8Q2em118Q2el1247 thanks to you! Irie

We generally consider those with the large sans serif fonts on the auth card to be very good black market European Fakes....we would need more photos to confirm this, but why bother...

[baglady.1]

Originally Posted by MonAmie

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=270244874728&ssPageNam e=ADME:X:RTQ:US:1123 A picture of a serial # is added to the listing:)

MA - I am just not sure on this one...have never seen a Fendi like this with the unlined interior. It reminds me of an AWL Dooney Bag. Not sure if Fendi made it to compete with that market (always possible) or if it is a really good knock off. The serial # font & format looks OK IMO....

[agentpink]

Thanks a lot baglady...I was this close to placing my bid.Im glad i found this site..Big big thanks....But poor buyers.....Many already bought bags from her thinking they got authentic fendi.tsk tsk..Bad seller....Might as well report this one to ebay....