[tangle]

Thanks, jag!

[Encore Hermes]

Thank you Jag. I have been a 'upset' PM recipient myself.

[maria28]

[VickyB]

The Lady doth protest too much! Gee, MrsS, clearly I hit a sensitive note.You responded w/ a lot of text and misrepresentations re my post but hardly any on point substance. I made my thoughts clear – who is really qualified outside of Hermes to authenticate a bag. Opinions , fine, actual authentication, no, Unless you hold auction house credentials from the top players or work/worked for Hermes in a capacity that warrants such knowledge(read much much more that just a SA) are some examples of authenticator skills/training. In response to your points:
A) I did not question the selflessness/generosity/time commitment of tfpers willing to authenticate – nor did I suggest that these folks are paid to do so – not sure where you got that idea b/c it is not from my post. As to your comments re your personal time spent authenticating, no you don’t have to keep participating, but clearly you choose to rather than “having high tea” – good for you, I’m sure many people are thankful for your efforts - end of story. By the way, what types of positions were offered to you at Hermes?
B) I am a fake hater so we agree on the most important point. I have simply raised a question . No more , no less, no secret motive. What exactly are the tpfers authenticators “credentials”? You didn’t respond w/ yours. I’m sure many people are anxious for your reply. Pls do so if you feel inclined.
C) Nice try on a spin but no dice. I am not a reseller, not now or ever have been an H employee , nor do I frown upon not buying exclusively from H. I am just an H lover.

[mrssparkles]

Of course I take offence at your post. Alot of us have been here a long time.

And if you insist that only the people of the calibre you so stubbornly stated are qualified to help authenticate these bags on tPF, then you can take your opinion elsewhere. We form a community for a Hermes loving community. We don't need titles and qualifications to prove our shared knowledge. And we never called ourselves "professionals" or "experts". We help with authentication on our own accord because we can't stand the scammers. And yes, owning many authentic Hermes, made over the years, definitely help. And a keeness for details. Owning a bag here or there, made in one or two years DO NOT COUNT.

Who says people from Auction Houses are experts at authentication too? They will also need expertise in their line of work to get verification. Definitely from trusted sources.

And staff from Hermes who are in the capacity of authentication ... the craftsmen themselves would be best. But do we have the luxury of these people participating in a forum like ours? And no craftsman would help authenticate bags unless the customer has a good relationship with the store. And from all my reading here, it seems the craftsmen in NYC are willing to do so. But not mine. They have strict rules to abide. My store does not participate in authentication. The store will however accept bags for refurbishment and determine authenticity as a by the way thing.

You hold utterly no respect for the members who have been here a long time with a post like yours. I would be inhuman if I do not feel thing that you have posted.

I do not need to be offered a position at Hermes, missy. That is terribly rude of you to even suggest it.

Conduct yourself politely if you are a H lover. Have some class.

[VickyB]

MrsS –I really am at a loss as to why you are so outraged and offended by my simple question and opinion, which is open to adjustment. You seem to have a lot of opinions which should translate to you are are one open to those of others. Why so defensive? We’re talking about purses not open heart surgery. My posts have not been disrespectful to any member and I’ve been part of this forum as long as you. I am a fellow H lover and have nothing against you or anybody else here. Your posts to me are full of vitriol , extreme anger and hatefulness. You yourself posted "for the record, I have never worked for Hermes. I have been asked a couple of times" - do you even recall what you post? If I misunderstood the meaning that you were offered jobs at H , mea culpa and pls set the record straight. To that end, my mother always told me that a person who uses the word “class” is one that has none.

[emila]

thank you for this Jag!!

[chag]

True VickyB have a little class

[Handybags]

Originally Posted by mrssparkles

(for the record, I have never worked for Hermes. I have been asked a couple of times)

For the sake of clarity - I understand MrsS to mean;

I have been asked a couple of times (by people here if I have ever worked for Hermes)

NOT

I have been asked a couple of times (by Hermes to work for them).

[VickyB]

Thanks, Handybags - it really wasn't clear by the way it was written!

[Chipper]

Hello, I just remembered a statement from Vlad on the introduction page of the Authentification forum. It may help clear some things up, or in any case, it does say that any concerns regarding the way this is handled may be pm'd to him:



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Happy Bag Hunting!

[VickyB]

Thanks so very much, ChocoGrace! Wish this had been pointed out in the tfps response to my original post where I asked if this was already clarified. Think of all the key strokes we could have saved!

[star3777]

VickyB, I think your the type of person that barges into rooms and conversations with nothing important to say accept to hear yourself pretend to be smart.

[VickyB]

gee star377, be careful about what you post b/c the same can be said about you. Why so angry?

[bagluv]

Jag ~ thank you for that great reminder.

Vicky maybe you should contact Megs & Vlad (The Owners) if you have questions about authentication.