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Cheekers · Mar 6th, 2007, 10:41 PM

Is this the bag?

Bluefly - Product Details - #2007512 - Kooba pink studded leather 'Helena' large tote

KoobaBagLover · Mar 7th, 2007, 10:25 AM

Hey Rebecca, yea this is a real Kooba it's called the Helena.

Originally Posted by Rebecca04

Hi all,

I am so thrilled to have found this site! My great uncle at one time owned a purse manufacturer and I am always looking for his bags, which were made in the 1950s-70s. The brand is Michels-Drew, so if you ever come across one please let me know.

Also, I am a big Kate Spade fan and have many of her bags. I have recently started to look at Koobas--saw a friend with one and fell in love. There's an unusual Kooba bag in pink listed on eBay for very cheap. Could it possibly be real? I read someone's blog about authenticating Koobas, and she said the older bags had the white lining with the multi-color logo.

Please take a look and let me know what you think. Or, possibly if any of you know the name of this bag.

eBay: KOOBA Blush Pink Satchel with Studded Detailing (item 300065087100 end time Jan-05-07 08:32:47 PST)

Thanks!

Rebecca

Ilikemike65 · Mar 7th, 2007, 10:31 AM

It looks to me like the seller reported an item she purchased.She bought something fake from someone else and in turn reported THAT seller. Not the other way around. Her negatives were not for selling fake bags.

Addy · Apr 12th, 2007, 01:35 PM

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Cheekers · Apr 12th, 2007, 02:15 PM

Thanks Addy! We're official.

bethann · Apr 12th, 2007, 11:13 PM

woohoo! What do you girls think of this one?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...1631&rd=1&rd=1

jadejett · Apr 13th, 2007, 02:32 AM

Looks good to me. Ladies? Thoughts?

Originally Posted by bethann

woohoo! What do you girls think of this one?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...1631&rd=1&rd=1

helpl!!! slush · Apr 13th, 2007, 02:54 AM

obviously i will never ever be chiming in on this thread hehe!! :) i SUCK @ this game as we all discovered just yesterday!

Lexie2000 · Apr 13th, 2007, 08:27 AM

I don't know. I am going to decline judgement. Someone in here bought a Butter Ginger I thought so maybe they can tell better. The seller sold a Sienna That she called "Rust" previously. When someone asked if it was Luggage she said yes. She says she thinks it was purchased at NM. And the auction is almost identical to this one. The Sienna like this bag has no close-up of the zippers and the Sienna has no closeups of the tassles but when I looked as close as I can they seem not to be braided.
Personally to me it seems like this seller does not know what she is selling. To buy Koobas on Ebay is a very Iffy proposition and to me this fits in the Iffy catagory. But I tend to only buy from people who have large reputations. I won't make a call on this one.

ladysalesrep195 · Apr 13th, 2007, 08:55 AM

The color looks a tad off for some reason, not sure why, maybe lighting.

BabyK · Apr 13th, 2007, 05:43 PM

^ I agree. The Butter color on this Ginger does look darker than I thought it should be, but like you said, it could be the lighting. But other than that, it looks good to me. Did you ask where she purchased it from?

BabyK · Apr 13th, 2007, 05:46 PM

OK, I have one...what do guys think of this one?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...6194&rd=1&rd=1

maggie7 · Apr 13th, 2007, 07:12 PM

Bag looks ok, BabyK, her feedback looks pretty decent, just put off by "boughten by me" and "two woman", don't people check their listings..?

Doesn't mean the bag is fake, though, just feel people lose credibility when there are obvious spelling mistakes...

JudieH · Apr 13th, 2007, 07:36 PM

What about this one???

Thanks!

http://cgi.ebay.com/KOOBA-SIENNA-BAG...QQcmdZViewItem

iluvmybags · Apr 13th, 2007, 08:16 PM

Does anyone know whether or not the older (original) Sienna bags were faked much? I'm talking about the ones with the brown canvas signature lining w/the name embossed on the end of the bag. You don't see too many of those around, so Im guessing those were made before the counterfeit market go hold of them

Mar 6th, 2007, 10:41 PM	#16
Cheekers Coach Me Joined: Sep 2006 Location: Palm Beach, FL, USA Posts: 1,356	Re: First time post: Help! is this Kooba authentic? Is this the bag? Bluefly - Product Details - #2007512 - Kooba pink studded leather 'Helena' large tote
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Mar 7th, 2007, 10:31 AM	#18
Ilikemike65 Time for me to fly.. Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 570	Re: First time post: Help! is this Kooba authentic? It looks to me like the seller reported an item she purchased.She bought something fake from someone else and in turn reported THAT seller. Not the other way around. Her negatives were not for selling fake bags.

Apr 12th, 2007, 01:35 PM	#19
Addy Bal~Burberry~LV MOD Joined: Apr 2006 Location: The Purse Forum Posts: 40,653	Authenticate This Kooba Please post authenticity questions related to Kooba in this thread. Should one of your items be questioned in this thread, you are welcome to provide additional pictures or materials supporting its authenticity. Do not handle your disputes with other members in this thread but take your differences to Private Messages. Failure to do so can result in banning. Please utilize the "Quote" feature when responding directly to another post. Disclaimer All Authenticate This threads on tPF are meant to provide assistance to shoppers who are uncertain about the legitimacy and authenticity of designer goods. The evaluations posted by tPF's members are only opinions that stem from personal experiences as shoppers and collectors. They are not legally binding or professional authentications and are not to be treated as such. For questions or suggestions, please do not hesitate to contact the forum administration via the forum's contact form.
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Apr 12th, 2007, 02:15 PM	#20
Cheekers Coach Me Joined: Sep 2006 Location: Palm Beach, FL, USA Posts: 1,356	Re: Authenticate This Kooba! Thanks Addy! We're official.
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Apr 12th, 2007, 11:13 PM	#21
bethann needs something new Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 932	Re: Authenticate This Kooba! woohoo! What do you girls think of this one? http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...1631&rd=1&rd=1
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Apr 13th, 2007, 02:54 AM	#23
helpl!!! slush workin' hard Joined: Aug 2006 Location: Brooklyn New York City where they paint murals of Biggie Posts: 4,193	Re: Authenticate This Kooba! obviously i will never ever be chiming in on this thread hehe!! :) i SUCK @ this game as we all discovered just yesterday!
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Apr 13th, 2007, 08:27 AM	#24
Lexie2000 Member Joined: Jan 2006 Location: Wild Wonderful West Virginia Posts: 6,653	Re: Authenticate This Kooba! I don't know. I am going to decline judgement. Someone in here bought a Butter Ginger I thought so maybe they can tell better. The seller sold a Sienna That she called "Rust" previously. When someone asked if it was Luggage she said yes. She says she thinks it was purchased at NM. And the auction is almost identical to this one. The Sienna like this bag has no close-up of the zippers and the Sienna has no closeups of the tassles but when I looked as close as I can they seem not to be braided. Personally to me it seems like this seller does not know what she is selling. To buy Koobas on Ebay is a very Iffy proposition and to me this fits in the Iffy catagory. But I tend to only buy from people who have large reputations. I won't make a call on this one.
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Apr 13th, 2007, 08:55 AM	#25
ladysalesrep195 Member Joined: Feb 2007 Location: near Cincinnati, Ohio Posts: 2,489	Re: Authenticate This Kooba! The color looks a tad off for some reason, not sure why, maybe lighting.

Apr 13th, 2007, 05:43 PM	#26
BabyK Member Joined: May 2006 Posts: 2,795	Re: Authenticate This Kooba! ^ I agree. The Butter color on this Ginger does look darker than I thought it should be, but like you said, it could be the lighting. But other than that, it looks good to me. Did you ask where she purchased it from?
BabyK Member Joined: May 2006 Posts: 2,795

Apr 13th, 2007, 05:46 PM	#27
BabyK Member Joined: May 2006 Posts: 2,795	Re: Authenticate This Kooba! OK, I have one...what do guys think of this one? http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...6194&rd=1&rd=1
BabyK Member Joined: May 2006 Posts: 2,795

Apr 13th, 2007, 07:12 PM	#28
maggie7 Member Joined: Sep 2006 Location: Australia Posts: 2,792	Re: Authenticate This Kooba! Bag looks ok, BabyK, her feedback looks pretty decent, just put off by "boughten by me" and "two woman", don't people check their listings..? Doesn't mean the bag is fake, though, just feel people lose credibility when there are obvious spelling mistakes...

Apr 13th, 2007, 07:36 PM	#29
JudieH Member Joined: Mar 2007 Location: Making my dreams come true Posts: 3,259	Re: Authenticate This Kooba! What about this one??? Thanks! http://cgi.ebay.com/KOOBA-SIENNA-BAG...QQcmdZViewItem
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Apr 13th, 2007, 08:16 PM	#30
iluvmybags Countdown to S/S10! Joined: Sep 2006 Location: The Windy City Posts: 14,654	Re: Authenticate This Kooba! Does anyone know whether or not the older (original) Sienna bags were faked much? I'm talking about the ones with the brown canvas signature lining w/the name embossed on the end of the bag. You don't see too many of those around, so Im guessing those were made before the counterfeit market go hold of them

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