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Biee · Aug 31st, 2009, 02:14 PM

WOW!!! i cannot belive Saks sell fake ****! im never going there again!!!!

maria-mixalis · Sep 2nd, 2009, 02:58 PM

Hi..I am a little worried besause i want to buy a fendi peek a boo from Saks..There is an option to be fake???
please if anyone know!!

bikedogs · Sep 6th, 2009, 05:56 PM

I have bought several bags from Saks Off Fifth and have never bothered to authenticate them. I bought a Velextra and a Marc Jacobs. I would be shocked!

JessieRose · Sep 6th, 2009, 09:09 PM

Originally Posted by maria-mixalis

Hi..I am a little worried besause i want to buy a fendi peek a boo from Saks..There is an option to be fake???
please if anyone know!!

I wouldn't be concerned about Saks...just the outlet for Saks (Saks off 5th). I feel Saks would be more cautious with which vendors they do business with. Although, you can never be too safe!

JessieRose · Sep 6th, 2009, 09:10 PM

Originally Posted by bikedogs

I have bought several bags from Saks Off Fifth and have never bothered to authenticate them. I bought a Velextra and a Marc Jacobs. I would be shocked!

I would have them authenticated just to be safe.

shibumiflowers · Sep 9th, 2009, 11:49 PM

I had just read this thread from beginning to end and I'm completely disheartened that even Saks sells fake bags. I purchased a Fendi fabric bag from Saks about three years ago and no long have the receipt or tags. I apparently have no real recourse. What's even worse is the feeling that one can't trust even a Saks!

JessieRose · Sep 17th, 2009, 06:00 AM

Originally Posted by shibumiflowers

I had just read this thread from beginning to end and I'm completely disheartened that even Saks sells fake bags. I purchased a Fendi fabric bag from Saks about three years ago and no long have the receipt or tags. I apparently have no real recourse. What's even worse is the feeling that one can't trust even a Saks!

I still trust Saks, just now the Saks Outlet..I feel Saks is much more regulated than Off 5th is and this would never happen at Saks... I wouldn't be concerned if you purchased it directly from Saks.

tolliv · Sep 17th, 2009, 11:34 PM

I have read this entire thread and all I can say is WOW and unbelievable! I guess it is just best to purchase bags directly from the vendor, in this case, that would be a FENDI boutique.

addiction316 · Sep 18th, 2009, 11:43 PM

you really don't have to worry about Saks off 5th carrying fake bags anymore. i've talked to a manager and found out that the buyer purchased fendi handbags from a middle man and not through fendi. they have pulled all fendi off the floor about three years ago. 95% of their handbags come directly from the vendor itself. once in awhile they'll receive handbags (gucci, chanel, balenciaga, marc jacobs, and other premium designer brands) from the full-line Saks.

Hi_im_new · Sep 23rd, 2009, 07:41 PM

Originally Posted by Litigatrix

Yes, this whole matter is rather distressing. Both BagLady and I are convined that Julz and Titania's bags are fake. Considering these bags came from different stores, Julz bought more than one of them, and now it sounds like we have more coming out of the woodwork, it looks like a major scandal to me.

Please, anyone else who has bought a bag--especially a FF logo print bag--at Off 5th, please take pics of your bag, and especially its hologram, leather serial strip, and authenticity card and post them in this thread for us.

It really ticks me off that Saks would use its goodwill to pass off fakes on unsuspecting buyers. Yes, it is "Off 5th", but it still is owned by Saks and carries the Saks name, and IMHO there is no way Off 5th should be selling fakes (aside from the simple fact that it is illegal).

This is quite comical and sad.

I know there are some websites selling fendi and prada at discount prices, a good chunk of that merchandise is fake, but some of the items are real. They buy through third parties so either they have no idea how to authenticate the merchandise and relay on the third parties word or they know and just sell the fake stuff to keep their inventory at a certain level when authentic merchandise at a discount gets scarce.

I'm guessing Off 5th purchases their bags from third parties where Ashford, Dellamoda etc. get their bags. What's sad is that most people are already suspicious of web vendors but I'm sure they are completely unaware this is a problem for public retailers as well.

amnasaif · Sep 24th, 2009, 09:44 AM

This is sad, I can't believe such thing could happen!

melanierez · Sep 27th, 2009, 11:45 PM

Has anyone heard of any fakes being sold at Off Fifth recently? While most of my bags are Fendi, I just bought a Chanel bag at Off Fifth, and the salesgirl said that while they don't usually carry Chanel, it was a return from another Off Fifth that did have Chanel bags. Having previously read this thread, it made me a little nervous. I don't have a camera to post pictures, or I would do so on the Chanel forum, but I did check for all appropriate markings, and it looks good.

Any new info? Thanks.

LOREBUNDE · Sep 29th, 2009, 06:51 PM

just wondering, and hope I'm posting in the right place, but would this just be handbags, in particular Fendi handbags at this store that are fakes? Wondering because I never really knew what store this thread was about, never bothered to read it. Well, today went outlet shopping and saw Saks off 5th which I did go into to look around. Anyway, my ? is what about ex. Fendi sunglasses, or the other stuff they sell there? I did see some Missoni and Burberry scarfs. Will they be ok to purchase?

highsnlows · Nov 14th, 2009, 10:53 PM

I think they sell fake clothes there, too. I bought a Vera Wang dress and Juicy heels at the one in Philly.

Aug 31st, 2009, 02:14 PM	#181
Biee Member Joined: Aug 2009 Posts: 16	WOW!!! i cannot belive Saks sell fake ****! im never going there again!!!!
Biee Member Joined: Aug 2009 Posts: 16

Sep 6th, 2009, 05:56 PM	#183
bikedogs Member Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 26	I have bought several bags from Saks Off Fifth and have never bothered to authenticate them. I bought a Velextra and a Marc Jacobs. I would be shocked!
bikedogs Member Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 26

Sep 17th, 2009, 11:34 PM	#188
tolliv Handbag Junkie Joined: May 2009 Location: Santa Monica, CA Posts: 140	I have read this entire thread and all I can say is WOW and unbelievable! I guess it is just best to purchase bags directly from the vendor, in this case, that would be a FENDI boutique.
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Sep 27th, 2009, 11:45 PM	#192
melanierez Member Joined: Apr 2007 Posts: 509	Has anyone heard of any fakes being sold at Off Fifth recently? While most of my bags are Fendi, I just bought a Chanel bag at Off Fifth, and the salesgirl said that while they don't usually carry Chanel, it was a return from another Off Fifth that did have Chanel bags. Having previously read this thread, it made me a little nervous. I don't have a camera to post pictures, or I would do so on the Chanel forum, but I did check for all appropriate markings, and it looks good. Any new info? Thanks.
melanierez Member Joined: Apr 2007 Posts: 509

Sep 2nd, 2009, 02:58 PM	#182
maria-mixalis **fashion** Joined: Sep 2008 Location: Greece Posts: 117	Hi..I am a little worried besause i want to buy a fendi peek a boo from Saks..There is an option to be fake??? please if anyone know!!

Sep 9th, 2009, 11:49 PM	#186
shibumiflowers Member Joined: Sep 2009 Location: Chicago area Posts: 330	I had just read this thread from beginning to end and I'm completely disheartened that even Saks sells fake bags. I purchased a Fendi fabric bag from Saks about three years ago and no long have the receipt or tags. I apparently have no real recourse. What's even worse is the feeling that one can't trust even a Saks!

Sep 18th, 2009, 11:43 PM	#189
addiction316 Member Joined: Dec 2008 Location: Sunny California Posts: 167	you really don't have to worry about Saks off 5th carrying fake bags anymore. i've talked to a manager and found out that the buyer purchased fendi handbags from a middle man and not through fendi. they have pulled all fendi off the floor about three years ago. 95% of their handbags come directly from the vendor itself. once in awhile they'll receive handbags (gucci, chanel, balenciaga, marc jacobs, and other premium designer brands) from the full-line Saks.

Sep 24th, 2009, 09:44 AM	#191
amnasaif Member Joined: Jul 2009 Location: Dubai Posts: 5	This is sad, I can't believe such thing could happen!

Sep 29th, 2009, 06:51 PM	#193
LOREBUNDE Member Joined: Nov 2006 Location: Rhode Island Posts: 5,087	just wondering, and hope I'm posting in the right place, but would this just be handbags, in particular Fendi handbags at this store that are fakes? Wondering because I never really knew what store this thread was about, never bothered to read it. Well, today went outlet shopping and saw Saks off 5th which I did go into to look around. Anyway, my ? is what about ex. Fendi sunglasses, or the other stuff they sell there? I did see some Missoni and Burberry scarfs. Will they be ok to purchase?

Nov 14th, 2009, 10:53 PM	#194
highsnlows Member Joined: Feb 2009 Location: Japan & US Posts: 32	I think they sell fake clothes there, too. I bought a Vera Wang dress and Juicy heels at the one in Philly.

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