Everyone Must Read This!!!!!!!!! 6/29/08

jag · Jun 29th, 2008, 04:21 PM

I want to make this rule crystal clear to everyone who chooses to participate in the Hermes subforum.

If you suspect that someone has posted or purchased a fake bag, DO NOT contact that member. Contact either myself, Kellybag, Megs or Vlad and let us look into it and we will decide if that member should be contacted. We go to great lengths to make sure that we get several opinions from our resident experts before ever contacting a member about a questionable bag.

There is good reason for this rule. We have had some very well-meaning members wrongly accuse other members' bags of being fake, and as a result, many people's feelings have been truly hurt- and for no good reason! These are JUST BAGS and it isn't worth upsetting someone or sending another person into hysterics because you feel the need to point out that their bag might be fake.

I ask that everyone follow the proper protocol in reporting those bags that you think are fake so that we can handle the matter discreetly and respectfully. Thank you!

lumchan · Jun 29th, 2008, 04:25 PM

Jag, can you make this a sticky post?

jag · Jun 29th, 2008, 04:26 PM

Yes!!

fromparis · Jun 29th, 2008, 04:30 PM

fr2nc1z · Jun 29th, 2008, 04:32 PM

Good rule! :)

Lyanna Stark · Jun 29th, 2008, 04:40 PM

Thank you!

toonie · Jun 29th, 2008, 04:45 PM

good idea

PennyD2911 · Jun 29th, 2008, 05:05 PM

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.

olive519 · Jun 29th, 2008, 05:14 PM

Thanks Jag! People's feelings have been hurt from less...

Road to hell paved with good intentions and all...don't ruin someone else's day because you want to be a know it all.

Sus · Jun 29th, 2008, 05:33 PM

Will do Jag & thanks.

liness92 · Jun 29th, 2008, 06:07 PM

Good idea for making this a sticky. I agree Jag, there is no point hurting others' feelings over a bag with snide/ backhanded remarks.

VickyB · Jun 29th, 2008, 06:11 PM

Thanks. Mea culpa in advance if the answer to my question is already posted some place. These "resident H experts" that authenticate, is there a certain criteria here at tpf that must be met for them to be qualified as such? Is their expertise certified via outside special university or trade classes and or experience, or do they just learn on their own from SAs and by examining H product?

jag · Jun 29th, 2008, 06:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by VickyB

Thanks. Mea culpa in advance if the answer to my question is already posted some place. These "resident H experts" that authenticate, is there a certain criteria here at tpf that must be met for them to be qualified as such? Is their expertise certified via outside special university or trade classes and or experience, or do they just learn on their own from SAs and by examining H product?

No, just members who have a history and hands-on experience with Hermes. There is no special criteria- just trust and respect that has been earned over time. Many of these experts generously and graciously donate their time for free to authenticate bags. But from what I have learned, those who are worthy of such trust would never encourage people to take their word as the holy grail, but rather encourage people to get second and third opinions. I think we should all be a bit skeptical of anyone who touts themselves as being "all knowing" and their opinions as being unequivocal.

VickyB · Jun 29th, 2008, 06:40 PM

Thanks, Jag! This authentication is a sticky business!

KatsBags · Jun 29th, 2008, 06:45 PM

JMO... but this should be a rule in every sub-forum.

I've been amazed at some of the things I read regarding members' "fake" handbags

Jun 29th, 2008, 04:21 PM	#1
jag Joined: Jan 2006 Location: Michigan Posts: 18,283	I want to make this rule crystal clear to everyone who chooses to participate in the Hermes subforum. If you suspect that someone has posted or purchased a fake bag, DO NOT contact that member. Contact either myself, Kellybag, Megs or Vlad and let us look into it and we will decide if that member should be contacted. We go to great lengths to make sure that we get several opinions from our resident experts before ever contacting a member about a questionable bag. There is good reason for this rule. We have had some very well-meaning members wrongly accuse other members' bags of being fake, and as a result, many people's feelings have been truly hurt- and for no good reason! These are JUST BAGS and it isn't worth upsetting someone or sending another person into hysterics because you feel the need to point out that their bag might be fake. I ask that everyone follow the proper protocol in reporting those bags that you think are fake so that we can handle the matter discreetly and respectfully. Thank you! __________________ Last edited by jag; Jun 29th, 2008 at 04:41 PM.

Jun 29th, 2008, 04:25 PM	#2
lumchan Member Joined: Feb 2008 Location: Bay Area Posts: 238	Jag, can you make this a sticky post? __________________ -- To me, boxing is like a ballet, except there's no music, no choreography, and the dancers hit each other. -- Jack Handey [snatch ban!]

Jun 29th, 2008, 04:26 PM	#3
jag Joined: Jan 2006 Location: Michigan Posts: 18,283	Yes!! __________________

Jun 29th, 2008, 04:30 PM	#4
fromparis waiting... Joined: May 2006 Location: Paris Posts: 3,864	!!! __________________ Sorry for my english...

Jun 29th, 2008, 04:32 PM	#5
fr2nc1z Member Joined: Mar 2006 Posts: 2,590	Good rule! :) __________________

Jun 29th, 2008, 04:40 PM	#6
Lyanna Stark Addict In Rehab Joined: Dec 2006 Location: SG Posts: 2,710	Thank you!

Jun 29th, 2008, 04:45 PM	#7
toonie Member Joined: Apr 2006 Posts: 1,962	good idea

Jun 29th, 2008, 05:05 PM	#8
PennyD2911 ~Southern Charm~ Joined: Oct 2006 Location: ~~~ROLL TIDE~~~ Posts: 5,201	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. __________________ *~Penny~* *Jeremiah 29:11* *.... a future and a hope.* "Mama wanted me to be a preacher. I told her preachin' and coachin' were a lot alike." --from the legendary Alabama football coach Bear Bryant *ROLL TIDE*

Jun 29th, 2008, 05:14 PM	#9
olive519 Member Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 1,004	Thanks Jag! People's feelings have been hurt from less... Road to hell paved with good intentions and all...don't ruin someone else's day because you want to be a know it all. __________________ Your shutter is disturbing me...

Jun 29th, 2008, 05:33 PM	#10
Sus Member Joined: Sep 2006 Location: Never Never Land Posts: 4,991	Will do Jag & thanks. __________________ If anyone sees these pls PM me : Aux Pays Des Epices (A. Faivre) in red/white Plates Et Deserts sometimes called Gastronomie (C. Vauzelles) A La Glorie De La Cuisine Francaise (P. Dumas) Cave Felem (Any colors but esp. black cat) Chiffres Et Monogrammes Elephant Gris Matte Croc Birkin 35cm

Jun 29th, 2008, 06:07 PM	#11
liness92 Member Joined: Dec 2007 Posts: 825	Good idea for making this a sticky. I agree Jag, there is no point hurting others' feelings over a bag with snide/ backhanded remarks. Last edited by liness92; Jun 29th, 2008 at 06:22 PM.

Jun 29th, 2008, 06:11 PM	#12
VickyB Member Joined: Sep 2007 Posts: 141	Thanks. Mea culpa in advance if the answer to my question is already posted some place. These "resident H experts" that authenticate, is there a certain criteria here at tpf that must be met for them to be qualified as such? Is their expertise certified via outside special university or trade classes and or experience, or do they just learn on their own from SAs and by examining H product?

Jun 29th, 2008, 06:40 PM	#14
VickyB Member Joined: Sep 2007 Posts: 141	Thanks, Jag! This authentication is a sticky business!

Jun 29th, 2008, 06:45 PM	#15
KatsBags Have a Nice Day~Jon Joined: Sep 2006 Location: Amid Mountains of Handbags Posts: 1,551	JMO... but this should be a rule in every sub-forum. I've been amazed at some of the things I read regarding members' "fake" handbags __________________