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the Oracle · Sep 1st, 2008, 12:08 PM

Originally Posted by Minimouse

Well, the seller of this bag is (at least) not claiming it to be an authentic Kooba Marcelle, but even to suggest it is 'designer inspired'... well, I'm certainly not inspired!!!

Well, to say it's "designer inspired" is to stay legal, even though it would be hard to find someone who'd think this was a real Kooba. If the maker of this bag were inspired, I'd think the word camel would be in there somewhere.

Well, finally a bag that makes the Chinese fakes look good. Only one plus--free shipping, as if you'd ever want shipping. lol

BTW, if you sniff this bag, be sure you're sitting down first.

Minimouse · Sep 1st, 2008, 12:29 PM

All it does is inspire me to puke.

As for free shipping.... in the opposite direction please!

ejbfelton · Sep 1st, 2008, 12:45 PM

Seller is keyword spamming for using Kooba in the title-not allowed

KoobaMe · Sep 2nd, 2008, 11:12 AM

Please be careful of this bag!!

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...E:B:SS:US:1123

Look at the close up of the leather, which is finely pebbled. I owned a NWT Ivory Marcelle and this leather is off. As well, several of the pictures the seller has listed (the ones with the pink background and one of the close ups of the interior) are from the Posh Vintage website. If they knew their Kooba's they would know the pics they took from PV are of a fake. I almost bought this bag from them a couple of years ago until I noticed the leather and lacing wasn't right. I had it authenticated to be sure and it is indeed a replica, though the owner of the business insists it genuine.

Here is the site some of those pics were lifted from:

http://www.poshvintage.com/search_res.cfm

There are already 10 bids on this bag.

lulu3955 · Sep 2nd, 2008, 12:05 PM

Originally Posted by KoobaMe

Please be careful of this bag!!

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=180284500648&ssPageNam e=ADME:B:SS:US:1123

Look at the close up of the leather, which is finely pebbled. I owned a NWT Ivory Marcelle and this leather is off. As well, several of the pictures the seller has listed (the ones with the pink background and one of the close ups of the interior) are from the Posh Vintage website. If they knew their Kooba's they would know the pics they took from PV are of a fake. I almost bought this bag from them a couple of years ago until I noticed the leather and lacing wasn't right. I had it authenticated to be sure and it is indeed a replica, though the owner of the business insists it genuine.

Here is the site some of those pics were lifted from:

http://www.poshvintage.com/search_res.cfm

There are already 10 bids on this bag.

That's a shame someone is going to be disappointed. I've always been weary of marcelles on ebay. There seems to be allot of them. I keep on seeing this green marcelle being passed around ebay.

mancho · Sep 2nd, 2008, 10:28 PM

can someone authenticate this Halle for me?

http://cgi.ebay.com/Authentic-Kooba-...QQcmdZViewItem

i think it's a pretty new style (i'm not familiar with koobas at all) but i've only ever seen it in red, honey and black on the luxury department store websites. this one is chocolate brown--fake or just special??? thanks in advance! :)

Minimouse · Sep 3rd, 2008, 03:08 AM

Originally Posted by KoobaMe

Please be careful of this bag!!

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=180284500648&ssPageNam e=ADME:B:SS:US:1123

Look at the close up of the leather, which is finely pebbled. I owned a NWT Ivory Marcelle and this leather is off. As well, several of the pictures the seller has listed (the ones with the pink background and one of the close ups of the interior) are from the Posh Vintage website. If they knew their Kooba's they would know the pics they took from PV are of a fake. I almost bought this bag from them a couple of years ago until I noticed the leather and lacing wasn't right. I had it authenticated to be sure and it is indeed a replica, though the owner of the business insists it genuine.

Here is the site some of those pics were lifted from:

http://www.poshvintage.com/search_res.cfm

There are already 10 bids on this bag.

I agree with you KoobaMe. The laces clearly determine it's fake status.

whitemamacita · Sep 3rd, 2008, 11:10 AM

I totally agree and thought that it was the bag from that store, or at least usring the pics. I owned, just sold my marcelle, and I agree 100% that the leather on this one is way too pebbled. It just dones't look that way. I hope no one falls for this and it sells, at the very least not for a lot.

whitemamacita · Oct 14th, 2008, 09:38 AM

I am pretty sure that this Kooba is fake. Anyone elses FB is welcome on it but the leather is way too pebbled in the close up shots. IMO I would stay clear of this bag.

http://cgi.ebay.com/Kooba-Sienna-Bou...d=p3286.c0.m14

Lexie2000 · Oct 14th, 2008, 10:53 AM

Originally Posted by whitemamacita

I am pretty sure that this Kooba is fake. Anyone elses FB is welcome on it but the leather is way too pebbled in the close up shots. IMO I would stay clear of this bag.

http://cgi.ebay.com/Kooba-Sienna-Bourbon-Super-Soft-Leather-Handbag-Purse_W0QQitemZ200263409118QQcmdZViewItem?hash=ite m200263409118&_trkparms=39%3A1%7C66%3A2%7C65%3A10% 7C240%3A1318&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14

I agree. Yucky Yucky Icky Poo! LOL

Minimouse · Oct 22nd, 2008, 02:15 AM

Please ladies, run a mile from this fake Kooba Ginger. It's such a bad fake. I have reported it.

http://cgi.ebay.com/AUTHENTIC-GINGER-KOOBA-HOBO-HANDBAG-HTF-NUTMEG-650-00_W0QQitemZ220297441228QQihZ012QQcategoryZ63852QQ ssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Rosenpetals · Oct 27th, 2008, 10:08 PM

Unfortunately, that weird looking Ginger did sell, even though it was reported. $200. best offer.

Here's a sad imitation of the Marcelle (looks like a kindergartner laced it!):

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...ayphotohosting

whitemamacita · Nov 1st, 2008, 07:22 PM

This bag is up AGAIN, seller says can't remember the name of the style - well Kooba never made anything as horrid looking as this. Please please stay away from the below. I wouldn't even take it for free........shame on you whomever is selling it!

http://cgi.ebay.com/Kooba-Bag_W0QQit...QQcmdZViewItem

Alberta Mommy · Nov 19th, 2008, 06:22 PM

Good news it was removed!

ciatta · Nov 23rd, 2008, 12:32 PM

Oh, my..does it get much sadder than this? This "Sienna" is just all wrong. Texture, color, and look at how the braids end in tassels. Sad, very sad indeed.
http://cgi.ebay.com/Kooba-Sienna-Bag-in-Nutmeg-NWT_W0QQitemZ150311639337QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUS_CSA _WH_Handbags?hash=item150311639337&_trksid=p3286.c 0.m14&_trkparms=66%3A2%7C65%3A10%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A 1318

Sep 1st, 2008, 12:29 PM	#572
Minimouse Member Joined: May 2007 Location: The Oil Capital of the World Posts: 3,758	All it does is inspire me to puke. As for free shipping.... in the opposite direction please!
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Sep 1st, 2008, 12:45 PM	#573
ejbfelton Member Joined: Apr 2007 Posts: 322	Seller is keyword spamming for using Kooba in the title-not allowed
ejbfelton Member Joined: Apr 2007 Posts: 322

Sep 3rd, 2008, 11:10 AM	#578
whitemamacita Member Joined: Apr 2008 Posts: 151	I totally agree and thought that it was the bag from that store, or at least usring the pics. I owned, just sold my marcelle, and I agree 100% that the leather on this one is way too pebbled. It just dones't look that way. I hope no one falls for this and it sells, at the very least not for a lot.
whitemamacita Member Joined: Apr 2008 Posts: 151

Oct 14th, 2008, 09:38 AM	#579
whitemamacita Member Joined: Apr 2008 Posts: 151	I am pretty sure that this Kooba is fake. Anyone elses FB is welcome on it but the leather is way too pebbled in the close up shots. IMO I would stay clear of this bag. http://cgi.ebay.com/Kooba-Sienna-Bou...d=p3286.c0.m14
whitemamacita Member Joined: Apr 2008 Posts: 151

Oct 22nd, 2008, 02:15 AM	#581
Minimouse Member Joined: May 2007 Location: The Oil Capital of the World Posts: 3,758	Please ladies, run a mile from this fake Kooba Ginger. It's such a bad fake. I have reported it. http://cgi.ebay.com/AUTHENTIC-GINGER-KOOBA-HOBO-HANDBAG-HTF-NUTMEG-650-00_W0QQitemZ220297441228QQihZ012QQcategoryZ63852QQ ssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
	__________________ MY MULBERRY FAMILY Rosemary in black, olive, oak, lavender and chocolate *Roxanne in chocolate* *Small Antony in chocolate* *ON THE LOOKOUT FOR A ginger Rosemary*

Sep 2nd, 2008, 11:12 AM	#574
KoobaMe Hardware Junkie ♥ Joined: Apr 2007 Location: SoCal Posts: 1,566	Please be careful of this bag!! http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...E:B:SS:US:1123 Look at the close up of the leather, which is finely pebbled. I owned a NWT Ivory Marcelle and this leather is off. As well, several of the pictures the seller has listed (the ones with the pink background and one of the close ups of the interior) are from the Posh Vintage website. If they knew their Kooba's they would know the pics they took from PV are of a fake. I almost bought this bag from them a couple of years ago until I noticed the leather and lacing wasn't right. I had it authenticated to be sure and it is indeed a replica, though the owner of the business insists it genuine. Here is the site some of those pics were lifted from: http://www.poshvintage.com/search_res.cfm There are already 10 bids on this bag.

Sep 2nd, 2008, 10:28 PM	#576
mancho shoesnbagsnshoes Joined: Apr 2007 Location: canada Posts: 329	can someone authenticate this Halle for me? http://cgi.ebay.com/Authentic-Kooba-...QQcmdZViewItem i think it's a pretty new style (i'm not familiar with koobas at all) but i've only ever seen it in red, honey and black on the luxury department store websites. this one is chocolate brown--fake or just special??? thanks in advance! :)

Oct 27th, 2008, 10:08 PM	#582
Rosenpetals Member Joined: Mar 2007 Location: Northern California Posts: 989	Unfortunately, that weird looking Ginger did sell, even though it was reported. $200. best offer. Here's a sad imitation of the Marcelle (looks like a kindergartner laced it!): http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...ayphotohosting

Nov 1st, 2008, 07:22 PM	#583
whitemamacita Member Joined: Apr 2008 Posts: 151	This bag is up AGAIN, seller says can't remember the name of the style - well Kooba never made anything as horrid looking as this. Please please stay away from the below. I wouldn't even take it for free........shame on you whomever is selling it! http://cgi.ebay.com/Kooba-Bag_W0QQit...QQcmdZViewItem
whitemamacita Member Joined: Apr 2008 Posts: 151

Nov 19th, 2008, 06:22 PM	#584
Alberta Mommy Member Joined: Jun 2007 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 512	Good news it was removed!
	__________________ Love my handbags!

Nov 23rd, 2008, 12:32 PM	#585
ciatta Member Joined: Aug 2006 Posts: 1,520	Oh, my..does it get much sadder than this? This "Sienna" is just all wrong. Texture, color, and look at how the braids end in tassels. Sad, very sad indeed. http://cgi.ebay.com/Kooba-Sienna-Bag-in-Nutmeg-NWT_W0QQitemZ150311639337QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUS_CSA _WH_Handbags?hash=item150311639337&_trksid=p3286.c 0.m14&_trkparms=66%3A2%7C65%3A10%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A 1318
ciatta Member Joined: Aug 2006 Posts: 1,520

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