Authenticate This Kooba

Rebecca04 · Jan 2nd, 2007, 04:03 PM

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

Compass Rose · Jan 2nd, 2007, 11:00 PM

I'd check out all of the other postings regarding Koobas on this board, if I were you.

TheImportersWife · Jan 2nd, 2007, 11:11 PM

I think it's real. I believe the bag is from their 2004 line. I have the Kim in black which is the satchel version and it has the same lining. I doubt it's a fake b/c Kooba didn't really become popular until 2005 with the Sienna, so most have no idea about their earlier designs.

Lexie2000 · Jan 3rd, 2007, 12:39 AM

This is one of the older Kooba bags. I believe it to be real although I never saw them with shoulder straps. However, I wouldn't buy from the seller who has a neg for selling a fake LV. If you can't get to 63 feebacks without getting 4 Negs then you aren't doing something right.

Rebecca04 · Jan 3rd, 2007, 11:53 AM

Thanks for the advice!

SNG · Jan 5th, 2007, 10:40 PM

Rebecca04 -
Hello. I am an experienced seller on eBay. I cannot say for sure if the Kooba bag is real or a fake however let me offer you some advice. When purchasing items that are highly copied/fakes(actually all items) - look very closely at their feedback. This particular seller had several bad feedbacks regarding selling fake bags. That should be the signal to steer clear! I know that purchasing authentic bags is a huge concern on Ebay. As a buyer really examine the seller feedback and auction details before making any purchase. Hope this helps.

Boca · Jan 10th, 2007, 04:41 PM

Hi, I was just given a Michels-Drew patent frame bag to sell on eBay for a friend. Her mother carried it and she did not know about the designer. Where were they made?

lovekoobabags · Jan 10th, 2007, 05:32 PM

I've been really into Kooba for almost 2 years and I have to say - but not swear to - that I do not think this is authentic. I don't remember them making this particular color or style...

JNH14 · Jan 10th, 2007, 06:54 PM

Is the Kooba tag inside metal?

migrantt@aol.co · Jan 18th, 2007, 12:02 PM

Hi Boca-

Ive been banned

Rebecca04 · Feb 1st, 2007, 05:29 PM

Hey Boca,

Just wanted to say that I'm the one who bought your bag on eBay--thanks! xxxxxxxx
Rebecca

SharalynneC · Mar 6th, 2007, 09:41 PM

Bye tPF.... Ive been banned

helpl!!! slush · Mar 6th, 2007, 09:52 PM

the plate inside is what looks a little funny to me.,,, id have to see a better picture but something looks a little off,,,,

Cindi · Mar 6th, 2007, 10:12 PM

I thought the inside zipper pulls on Kooba are metal. The one on that bag looks like leather? I am not an expert on Kooba. Hopefully someone can tell you for sure.

KoobaLover · Mar 6th, 2007, 10:37 PM

^The older Koobas do have leather pulls on the zippers. However, I am not familiar with Kooba before the ultra suede lining came out.

Jan 10th, 2007, 05:32 PM	#8
lovekoobabags D-I-V-E-R-S-I-F-Y!!! Joined: Jun 2006 Location: Northeast USA Posts: 2,356	I've been really into Kooba for almost 2 years and I have to say - but not swear to - that I do not think this is authentic. I don't remember them making this particular color or style... __________________ Truffle Margot!! Come back to me!! Bag Goals: [] Balenciaga Flat Messenger in any beautiful color! [] Bottega Veneta Pyramid in Ferro [] MJ Bal Harbour Satchel in Army Green [] MJ Chocolate Capra with Raspberry Trim <~~~

Jan 10th, 2007, 06:54 PM	#9
JNH14 Midlife...no crisis! Joined: Nov 2006 Location: Somewhere South... Posts: 1,968	Is the Kooba tag inside metal? __________________ You will never be happy with what you want- if you are not happy with what you have... (Unknown)

Jan 18th, 2007, 12:02 PM	#10
migrantt@aol.co Sofa King Banned Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 1	Hi Boca- Ive been banned Last edited by Prada's Meadow; Mar 7th, 2007 at 07:44 AM.

Feb 1st, 2007, 05:29 PM	#11
Rebecca04 Member Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 3	Hey Boca, Just wanted to say that I'm the one who bought your bag on eBay--thanks! xxxxxxxx Rebecca Last edited by Swanky Mama Of Three; Mar 7th, 2007 at 08:27 AM.

Mar 6th, 2007, 09:41 PM	#12
SharalynneC Sofa King Banned Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 1	Bye tPF.... Ive been banned Last edited by Prada's Meadow; Mar 7th, 2007 at 07:45 AM.

Jan 2nd, 2007, 04:03 PM	#1
Rebecca04 Member Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 3	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

Jan 2nd, 2007, 11:00 PM	#2
Compass Rose Opie, My Schmopie!! Joined: Jul 2006 Location: Southwest Florida Posts: 5,144	I'd check out all of the other postings regarding Koobas on this board, if I were you.

Jan 3rd, 2007, 12:39 AM	#4
Lexie2000 Former Kooba Queen Joined: Jan 2006 Location: Wild Wonderful West Virginia Posts: 4,832	This is one of the older Kooba bags. I believe it to be real although I never saw them with shoulder straps. However, I wouldn't buy from the seller who has a neg for selling a fake LV. If you can't get to 63 feebacks without getting 4 Negs then you aren't doing something right.

Jan 3rd, 2007, 11:53 AM	#5
Rebecca04 Member Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 3	Thanks for the advice!

Jan 5th, 2007, 10:40 PM	#6
SNG Member Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 34	Rebecca04 - Hello. I am an experienced seller on eBay. I cannot say for sure if the Kooba bag is real or a fake however let me offer you some advice. When purchasing items that are highly copied/fakes(actually all items) - look very closely at their feedback. This particular seller had several bad feedbacks regarding selling fake bags. That should be the signal to steer clear! I know that purchasing authentic bags is a huge concern on Ebay. As a buyer really examine the seller feedback and auction details before making any purchase. Hope this helps.

Jan 10th, 2007, 04:41 PM	#7
Boca Member Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 2	Hi, I was just given a Michels-Drew patent frame bag to sell on eBay for a friend. Her mother carried it and she did not know about the designer. Where were they made?

Mar 6th, 2007, 09:52 PM	#13
helpl!!! slush workin' hard Joined: Aug 2006 Location: Brooklyn New York City where they paint murals of Biggie Posts: 4,188	the plate inside is what looks a little funny to me.,,, id have to see a better picture but something looks a little off,,,, __________________ *Bessie* THE CUTEST CATS EVER!Updated 2/18/08! :) see P 7 http://forum.purseblog.com/animalici...ve-103925.html

Mar 6th, 2007, 10:12 PM	#14
Cindi Member Joined: Aug 2006 Location: PA Posts: 1,632	I thought the inside zipper pulls on Kooba are metal. The one on that bag looks like leather? I am not an expert on Kooba. Hopefully someone can tell you for sure. __________________ Looking for the perfect summer bag...or 2....or 3... Wish List: Any Stella or Sophia (cloth lining only) that I don't have. Currently have: black, cream, faded brick, meadow, gray, blue, pink.

Mar 6th, 2007, 10:37 PM	#15
KoobaLover I Want That Bag Joined: Aug 2006 Location: Minneapolis, MN Posts: 3,247	^The older Koobas do have leather pulls on the zippers. However, I am not familiar with Kooba before the ultra suede lining came out. __________________ B A L E N C I A G A