Everyone Must Read This!!!!!!!!! 6/29/08 - Page 7

olive519 · Jul 3rd, 2008, 01:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Baggaholic

All I have to say is "Thanks To Everyone" whom supports TPF and thanks to those who help this place grow with knowledge and devoting their time and effort (for free) for people whom are not acquainted with the Hermes Brand and Stamp etc.. ect.. and help save thousands of dollars and pain and suffering to those people who just happen to bump into fakes.

There are so many fakes out there and all the help from all the people who are familiar with the brand "In and Out" is truly appreciated.

I will go crawl back under my rock now!

OMG where have you been hot stuff?(Jag, don't get jealous now)....

You have been missed....don't be such a stranger....

hello2703 · Jul 3rd, 2008, 03:04 PM

Great rule. Thanks for setting it in stone!

India · Jul 3rd, 2008, 03:46 PM

At age 64, I don't exactly think of myself as naive but I was totally unaware that people were PMing other tpf members and telling them that their bag/scarf was fake.

What I think needs to be made clear, is that it was NOT our authenticators who were PMing people and telling them their bags were fake. It was OTHER tpf members who apparently felt they had the knowledge to do this. And they should NOT have done so.

It sounds like we now have a great new rule and one can only hope that it will be respected by tpf members. I have the greatest respect for our authenticators and believe they always act with the greatest honesty and thoughtfulness. They are an ENORMOUS asset to this forum and I greatly appreciate all their efforts for all of us. I also want to thank our moderators - they have a thankless job and they are what makes tpf "go". Thank you all - authenticators and moderators!!!

boxermom · Jul 3rd, 2008, 03:48 PM

Thanks for making it very clear, Jag. I've asked for opinions on several designer forums as well as the general authenticate forum and appreciate when people take time to assist me. I always realize I'm getting their best judgment, not a guarantee. It's been my experience that most stores won't touch a question regarding authenticity, so we're fortunate to have members here who contribute what they've learned.

miss_white_lily · Jul 3rd, 2008, 04:32 PM

hermeslady · Jul 3rd, 2008, 10:21 PM

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Originally Posted by olive519

I must be feeling hormonal because I want to give JAG a big wet sloppy kiss for all the hard work, blood, sweat, and occasional tears that accompany this selfless work!

Go on with your bad self, J, take a bow!

Ditto ! Thank you and all the mods for your hard work.

Y'all rock !

saligator · Jul 4th, 2008, 05:43 AM

thanks, jag!

BalenciagaLove · Jul 4th, 2008, 06:27 AM

Jag is the best! Thanks so much for handling this matter with the class that you do!

It's great to have clarification on what is allowed and not allowed once again.

For all our authenticators out there, Thanks for your tireless efforts! There are some of us (namely me!) that wouldn't be able to really tell a real one from a fake one based on pictures alone. While my bank account screams in terror, my heart skips with each little Hermes sitting on my shelf!

OnyxBear · Jul 4th, 2008, 10:49 AM

Thank you, Jag! Your hard work is appreciated by all.

Raz · Jul 4th, 2008, 02:24 PM

I totally agree with Baggaholic. I have bought 2 bags direct from the store, 1 bag from a very trusted member and 1 from eBay. I still really cant see the subtleties between them, so I always love to see the members opinions who take their time to look and comment. None of them have ever said their word is gospel, they are sharing their accumalated knowledge with us. I trust them , but in the same breath, if I was to buy a bag and it wasnt authentic, I would never blame them. What you have to remember is that someone might be posting pics of an authentic bag, then sending you something else. I would truly hate to not hear the members opinions, and the authenticate thread is always one of my first stops, even if I am not buying anything!! And sadlythe fakes are getting more and more sophisticated.
I think everyone should be mindful and respectful when sending a PM. You are actually intruding on someones privacy in a way.
And as jag says, if you really have a problem with someone, you should approach the mods, who will look at it in a non-personal way and try to resolve the problem. PMs are not for venting your dislike or anger at another member.
Even now on this thread, I see a couple of posts questioning the knowledge and qualifications regarding the members who take their own time and knowledge to answer the questions. It makes me mad!! If you dont want to listen to their opinion, dont waste their time!!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Baggaholic

All I have to say is "Thanks To Everyone" whom supports TPF and thanks to those who help this place grow with knowledge and devoting their time and effort (for free) for people whom are not acquainted with the Hermes Brand and Stamp etc.. ect.. and help save thousands of dollars and pain and suffering to those people who just happen to bump into fakes.

There are so many fakes out there and all the help from all the people who are familiar with the brand "In and Out" is truly appreciated.

I will go crawl back under my rock now!

harleyNemma · Jul 4th, 2008, 02:45 PM

^Well said, Raz

Baggs - so good to see you - don't stay under that rock for too long!

Lady*Blue · Jul 8th, 2008, 10:28 PM

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Originally Posted by PennyD2911

This is one of the best rules tPF has!!!! There are too many opinions being given w/o the knowledge and expertise in the Hermes product line to substantiate the opinion!!!!
There is no hierarchy on the Hermes Forum. Just people who love Hermes interacting with one another, enjoying the product.

Very well said

Queenie · Jul 9th, 2008, 01:36 AM

Raz, very well said. And I am so glad you post.

yac2amer · Jul 9th, 2008, 01:58 PM

I am a newcomer...How do you authenticate? With pictures?When do youi do so?after the sale or before?

mooks · Jul 9th, 2008, 03:58 PM

^^^ ALWAYS have authenticated BEFORE buying.....post on this thread with a link to the auction Authenticate This Hermes

Jul 3rd, 2008, 03:04 PM	#92
hello2703 Show Me The Orange! Joined: Jun 2006 Location: Europe. Central. Posts: 7,298	Great rule. Thanks for setting it in stone! __________________ I will not answer any requests for 'private' authentications via PM. If you want an item authenticated, then post it HERE. Please use the following format: item: scarf/bag/whatever listing number: 123456789 seller: fast eddie/Joe doe link: http://www.ebay.com comments: did they ever print 'hermees paris' on the scarf?

Jul 3rd, 2008, 04:32 PM	#95
miss_white_lily Only H will do... Joined: Feb 2007 Location: Wonderland Posts: 326	__________________ "...what flower expresses days go by. And they just keep going endlessly. Pulling you. Into the future...And the florist says: White lily" Laurie Anderson

Jul 4th, 2008, 06:27 AM	#98
BalenciagaLove Plisse Me! Joined: Feb 2006 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 5,158	Jag is the best! Thanks so much for handling this matter with the class that you do! It's great to have clarification on what is allowed and not allowed once again. For all our authenticators out there, Thanks for your tireless efforts! There are some of us (namely me!) that wouldn't be able to really tell a real one from a fake one based on pictures alone. While my bank account screams in terror, my heart skips with each little Hermes sitting on my shelf! __________________ If I could remember all the names of these particles, I'd be a botanist! - Enrico Fermi

Jul 4th, 2008, 10:49 AM	#99
OnyxBear Servant of Dogs+Cat Joined: Sep 2006 Location: NY Posts: 900	Thank you, Jag! Your hard work is appreciated by all. __________________ Have nothing in your houses which you do not know to be useful or believe beautiful. - William Morris (1834-1896)

Jul 4th, 2008, 02:45 PM	#101
harleyNemma Harley & Hermes Joined: Aug 2006 Location: The PNW Posts: 3,185	^Well said, Raz Baggs - so good to see you - don't stay under that rock for too long! __________________ Live Life With Passion

Jul 3rd, 2008, 03:46 PM	#93
India Member Joined: Aug 2007 Location: Upper South, USA Posts: 890	At age 64, I don't exactly think of myself as naive but I was totally unaware that people were PMing other tpf members and telling them that their bag/scarf was fake. What I think needs to be made clear, is that it was NOT our authenticators who were PMing people and telling them their bags were fake. It was OTHER tpf members who apparently felt they had the knowledge to do this. And they should NOT have done so. It sounds like we now have a great new rule and one can only hope that it will be respected by tpf members. I have the greatest respect for our authenticators and believe they always act with the greatest honesty and thoughtfulness. They are an ENORMOUS asset to this forum and I greatly appreciate all their efforts for all of us. I also want to thank our moderators - they have a thankless job and they are what makes tpf "go". Thank you all - authenticators and moderators!!!

Jul 3rd, 2008, 03:48 PM	#94
boxermom Member Joined: Aug 2006 Location: North Carolina Posts: 9,213	Thanks for making it very clear, Jag. I've asked for opinions on several designer forums as well as the general authenticate forum and appreciate when people take time to assist me. I always realize I'm getting their best judgment, not a guarantee. It's been my experience that most stores won't touch a question regarding authenticity, so we're fortunate to have members here who contribute what they've learned.

Jul 4th, 2008, 05:43 AM	#97
saligator Member Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 1,027	thanks, jag!

Jul 9th, 2008, 01:36 AM	#103
Queenie Blessed Joined: Mar 2006 Posts: 5,736	Raz, very well said. And I am so glad you post. __________________ Love all, trust a few. Do wrong to none -- William Shakespeare

Jul 9th, 2008, 01:58 PM	#104
yac2amer Member Joined: Jul 2008 Posts: 3	I am a newcomer...How do you authenticate? With pictures?When do youi do so?after the sale or before?

Jul 9th, 2008, 03:58 PM	#105
mooks Cool Britannia! Joined: May 2007 Location: On The Thames Posts: 6,853	^^^ ALWAYS have authenticated BEFORE buying.....post on this thread with a link to the auction Authenticate This Hermes __________________