Bought Fendi at Off 5th? Your bag may not be authentic!

titania029 · Jun 24th, 2007, 12:57 AM

This incident has made me so paranoid. I bought a Prada at Neiman's today. Because the SA told me it was a store return, I got all suspicious. I made him look it over just to make sure it's real. I'm sure he thought I was crazy. I don't think I can shop at any Saks anymore.

baglady.1 · Jun 24th, 2007, 09:52 AM

T - I don't blame you for being paranoid about a Prada, along with the Fendis, they are one of the most faked bags & you really need to know your stuff to authenticate some of them....even IRL

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Daloo3aJulz · Jun 24th, 2007, 04:18 PM

Stupid ppl!!! I got sent a letter saying that they don't have the jan05 and feb05 statements....well i dun care,
CAUSE I ASKED FOR THE 06 STATEMENTS REJECT!!!

what the hell is up with Saks yo????

anyways, my aunt checked my other aunts bag and her hologram sticker is coming off too. she got her purse from a store called ANNIE SEZ in Staten Island, NY.....

while I know that this store may have had some real Fendi and they do sell real 7 for all mankind jeans, they muct have gotten these from an off 5th or the same ppl
that off 5th got them from.....

I wonder just how many ppl think they are holding real and they aren't...and paid so much for a fake, when they coulda bought a fake for $50....bull shit

titania029 · Jun 24th, 2007, 07:50 PM

I'm sorry Julz, looks like neither of us are getting anywhere. I'm not out as much $ as you, so I'm tempted to say "forget the refund!" and I'm just going to turn my story over to as many magazine and newspaper publication as I can find.

NYCBelle · Jun 24th, 2007, 07:53 PM

hmmm maybe someone who works there just did a switcharoo between the real and the fakes

titania029 · Jun 24th, 2007, 08:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NYCBelle

hmmm maybe someone who works there just did a switcharoo between the real and the fakes

We considered the switch scenario, but given how many of these bags there were, and from various Off 5th locations, it's more likely that Off 5th purchased (accidentally or not) a large batch of fakes.

Oh, I dug up Fendi's corporate information from LVMH's website, or at least I think this is corporate.

Fendi North America
720 Fifth Avenue
New York
TEL :+ 1 212 767 01 00
FAX :+ 1 212 767 05 45

Fendi Hawaii Inc.
2255 Kuhio Avenue, Suite 1400
HI 96815
Honolulu
TEL :+ 1 808 971 8450
FAX :+ 1 808 971 8459

Daloo3aJulz · Jun 27th, 2007, 09:00 PM

any news???

i'm still waiting for my statements to arrive....and then i'm just gonna return it!

titania029 · Jun 27th, 2007, 10:24 PM

No nothing, I tried calling the last two days, but was told she's out, so she might be sick. Actually, one of my co-workers called for me today, after I told her that I'm not that great at being confrontational. Since the manager wasn't there, obviously nothing happened.

But I asked my co-worker what she would have said. She replied "Hi, this is xxx representing xxx in her consumer fraud case against you. My client has been patiently waiting for a response."

In Texas, this type of case gets treble damages, so I offered her 1/3 if she keeps representing me, and then we can go shopping, hehe.

titania029 · Jun 28th, 2007, 10:25 PM

Ok, I got an update. The manager told me that she talked to her boss, who talked to Corporate. Corporate wished to convey to me that Saks would never "knowingly" sell a counterfeit, but since I'm not "happy" with the item, they'll take it back. However, the Saks card that I purchased the bag with is closed, so I was offered a store credit, to Off 5th ONLY, no regular Saks.

I called the credit card customer service, and they said a refund can be issued to a closed card, and I'll get a refund check in about 30 days. So I'm going to opt for that instead. I don't think I can shop at Off 5th anymore.

Litigatrix · Jun 28th, 2007, 11:01 PM

Good for you. The whole refund only to be used at off 5th thing is completely lame.

I'm glad you're getting your money back, but this resolution still leaves me completely dissatisfied. What about all the other people Off 5th unloaded fakes on who are still none the wiser??

titania029 · Jun 28th, 2007, 11:04 PM

Oh, I'm not done with Saks yet

, but I'm going to wait and get my money back first. And I'll need your and baglady's help in a little writing

kavnadoo · Jun 29th, 2007, 12:52 AM

Ooo... I sense some plotting... I like.

Daloo3aJulz · Jun 29th, 2007, 01:47 AM

i got my statements today, so i guess i'm returning my bag tomorrow. i wish i had a printer so that i can show them the difference of my tags and a real one....

wish me luck!

titania029 · Jun 29th, 2007, 08:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kavnadoo

Ooo... I sense some plotting... I like.

Hehehe

Good luck, Julz!

Daloo3aJulz · Jun 29th, 2007, 07:34 PM

didn't get to go today, prob tomorrow...any advice for what i should say??

Jun 24th, 2007, 12:57 AM	#61
titania029 Member Location: Dallas	Re: Bought Fendi at Off 5th? Your bag may not be authentic! This incident has made me so paranoid. I bought a Prada at Neiman's today. Because the SA told me it was a store return, I got all suspicious. I made him look it over just to make sure it's real. I'm sure he thought I was crazy. I don't think I can shop at any Saks anymore. __________________ 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

Jun 24th, 2007, 09:52 AM	#62
baglady.1 Serious Bag Addict Location: In My Handbag Closet	Re: Bought Fendi at Off 5th? Your bag may not be authentic! T - I don't blame you for being paranoid about a Prada, along with the Fendis, they are one of the most faked bags & you really need to know your stuff to authenticate some of them....even IRL! __________________ *I'm Baaaaack....Happy Thanksgiving everyone!* *Friends don't let friends buy fake bags!*

Jun 24th, 2007, 04:18 PM	#63
Daloo3aJulz luf fendi Location: Cleveland!!!	Re: Bought Fendi at Off 5th? Your bag may not be authentic! Stupid ppl!!! I got sent a letter saying that they don't have the jan05 and feb05 statements....well i dun care, CAUSE I ASKED FOR THE 06 STATEMENTS REJECT!!! what the hell is up with Saks yo???? anyways, my aunt checked my other aunts bag and her hologram sticker is coming off too. she got her purse from a store called ANNIE SEZ in Staten Island, NY..... while I know that this store may have had some real Fendi and they do sell real 7 for all mankind jeans, they muct have gotten these from an off 5th or the same ppl that off 5th got them from..... I wonder just how many ppl think they are holding real and they aren't...and paid so much for a fake, when they coulda bought a fake for $50....bull shit __________________ On My Arm: ZUCCA SPY On My Wishlist: SPALMATI SPY

Jun 24th, 2007, 07:50 PM	#64
titania029 Member Location: Dallas	Re: Bought Fendi at Off 5th? Your bag may not be authentic! I'm sorry Julz, looks like neither of us are getting anywhere. I'm not out as much $ as you, so I'm tempted to say "forget the refund!" and I'm just going to turn my story over to as many magazine and newspaper publication as I can find. __________________ 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

Jun 24th, 2007, 07:53 PM	#65
NYCBelle It's in my Louis bag Location: NYC	Re: Bought Fendi at Off 5th? Your bag may not be authentic! hmmm maybe someone who works there just did a switcharoo between the real and the fakes __________________ I shop for purses while I walk out the door Don’t cry, buy a bag and then get over it "Labels or Love" by Fergie

Jun 27th, 2007, 09:00 PM	#67
Daloo3aJulz luf fendi Location: Cleveland!!!	Re: Bought Fendi at Off 5th? Your bag may not be authentic! any news??? i'm still waiting for my statements to arrive....and then i'm just gonna return it! __________________ On My Arm: ZUCCA SPY On My Wishlist: SPALMATI SPY

Jun 27th, 2007, 10:24 PM	#68
titania029 Member Location: Dallas	Re: Bought Fendi at Off 5th? Your bag may not be authentic! No nothing, I tried calling the last two days, but was told she's out, so she might be sick. Actually, one of my co-workers called for me today, after I told her that I'm not that great at being confrontational. Since the manager wasn't there, obviously nothing happened. But I asked my co-worker what she would have said. She replied "Hi, this is xxx representing xxx in her consumer fraud case against you. My client has been patiently waiting for a response." In Texas, this type of case gets treble damages, so I offered her 1/3 if she keeps representing me, and then we can go shopping, hehe. __________________ 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

Jun 28th, 2007, 10:25 PM	#69
titania029 Member Location: Dallas	Re: Bought Fendi at Off 5th? Your bag may not be authentic! Ok, I got an update. The manager told me that she talked to her boss, who talked to Corporate. Corporate wished to convey to me that Saks would never "knowingly" sell a counterfeit, but since I'm not "happy" with the item, they'll take it back. However, the Saks card that I purchased the bag with is closed, so I was offered a store credit, to Off 5th ONLY, no regular Saks. I called the credit card customer service, and they said a refund can be issued to a closed card, and I'll get a refund check in about 30 days. So I'm going to opt for that instead. I don't think I can shop at Off 5th anymore. __________________ 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

Jun 28th, 2007, 11:01 PM	#70
Litigatrix new 'do, same cat Location: Capitol Hill	Re: Bought Fendi at Off 5th? Your bag may not be authentic! Good for you. The whole refund only to be used at off 5th thing is completely lame. I'm glad you're getting your money back, but this resolution still leaves me completely dissatisfied. What about all the other people Off 5th unloaded fakes on who are still none the wiser?? __________________ 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/

Jun 28th, 2007, 11:04 PM	#71
titania029 Member Location: Dallas	Re: Bought Fendi at Off 5th? Your bag may not be authentic! Oh, I'm not done with Saks yet , but I'm going to wait and get my money back first. And I'll need your and baglady's help in a little writing __________________ 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

Jun 29th, 2007, 12:52 AM	#72
kavnadoo Member Location: Melbourne, Australia	Re: Bought Fendi at Off 5th? Your bag may not be authentic! Ooo... I sense some plotting... I like.

Jun 29th, 2007, 01:47 AM	#73
Daloo3aJulz luf fendi Location: Cleveland!!!	Re: Bought Fendi at Off 5th? Your bag may not be authentic! i got my statements today, so i guess i'm returning my bag tomorrow. i wish i had a printer so that i can show them the difference of my tags and a real one.... wish me luck! __________________ On My Arm: ZUCCA SPY On My Wishlist: SPALMATI SPY

Jun 29th, 2007, 07:34 PM	#75
Daloo3aJulz luf fendi Location: Cleveland!!!	Re: Bought Fendi at Off 5th? Your bag may not be authentic! didn't get to go today, prob tomorrow...any advice for what i should say?? __________________ On My Arm: ZUCCA SPY On My Wishlist: SPALMATI SPY