Learning to spot fakes....

LVgirl_68 · Oct 18th, 2007, 02:45 AM

I heard on a TV show that LV never double stitches and that is a way to help determine if a bag is a fake, is this true?
Here is a pic of what I mean from an eBay listing
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/LOUIS-VUITTON-MONOGRAM-ACCESORRIES-POUCH-POCHETTE_W0QQitemZ300160991135QQihZ020QQcategoryZ6 3852QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
The show also said LV bags are never lined, this isn't correct though is it?

cherry pie · Oct 18th, 2007, 03:20 PM

mono bags arent lined. others have mustard or red laacantra lining. iv never paid attention to the double stitching, maybe john 5 could shed some light on that.

afashionjunkie · Oct 19th, 2007, 02:04 AM

id like to know the answer to that, too! if they DON'T double stitch, i'm bidding on a fake epi pochette from an MPRS (just submitted an offer)!!! http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MEBTOX:IT&i tem=220140402819&_trksid=p3984.cTODAY.m238.lVIsometimes I am skeptical of My Poupette Recommended sellers...I think some of them may just have excellent fakes that fool EVERYBODY..isn't that a scary thought?

But what else can I do when I really want a bag I can't find in the stores anymore :(

lelzkewl · Oct 19th, 2007, 02:11 AM

That's what I thought at first about the double lining, HOWEVER I went to LV store to do some inspection on couple of bags. They DO have some double stitching, especially in the corner or where they place the heat stamp square. So, IMO double stitch does NOT mean fake. Please correct me if I am wrong.

missbanff · Oct 19th, 2007, 02:25 PM

I wish there was a thread with detailed visual examples of what constitutes a fake...kind of like the guide that Fashionphile did on eBay, but with many more examples. I don't think it would be allowed though (or it would be frowned upon) because it could help the counterfeiters make better fakes

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cherry pie · Oct 19th, 2007, 04:16 PM

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Originally Posted by missbanff

I wish there was a thread with detailed visual examples of what constitutes a fake...kind of like the guide that Fashionphile did on eBay, but with many more examples. I don't think it would be allowed though (or it would be frowned upon) because it could help the counterfeiters make better fakes

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its a no no because it would help counterfeiters. label addict once posted a great thread about spotting a real MC, like a colour guide. and it got deleted

dell · Oct 21st, 2007, 03:43 AM

I see people asking WEIRD questions sometimes and it just makes me wonder who they may be working for. If you want help with authenticity then post the item in the AUTHENTICATE THIS thread! Many will be happy to help you!

JuiceBox · Oct 21st, 2007, 07:20 AM

Yeah I'm usually suspicious when people ask.

cherry pie · Oct 21st, 2007, 02:23 PM

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Originally Posted by JuiceBox

Yeah I'm usually suspicious when people ask.

especially if they have a low post count.

JuiceBox · Oct 21st, 2007, 06:15 PM

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Originally Posted by cherry pie

especially if they have a low post count.

Agreed

I questioned someone's posts asking about their "dream bag" and later found all her posts deleted. So my suspicions were true I think.

cherry pie · Oct 21st, 2007, 07:30 PM

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Originally Posted by JuiceBox

Agreed

I questioned someone's posts asking about their "dream bag" and later found all her posts deleted. So my suspicions were true I think.

really? im just a suspicious person. i know some new people really need help and i was one of them once but the way some people word their questions makes me think twice about their motives

Label Addict · Oct 21st, 2007, 07:46 PM

I have red epi pochette it doesn't have black edges like the one above but it does have double stitches bought from LV store about a year ago

Label Addict · Oct 21st, 2007, 07:47 PM

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Originally Posted by cherry pie

its a no no because it would help counterfeiters. label addict once posted a great thread about spotting a real MC, like a colour guide. and it got deleted

yep it just disappeared but I asked about it and that's why it was deleted it's tough because we want to stay safe when buying but we don't want to help the fakey fakers

azhangie · Oct 25th, 2007, 03:54 AM

Do my poupette recommended sellers ever sell fakes? I've seen a few auctions for LV bags on eBay and the handles have the plastic things around it...and i dont ever recall seeing that in a LV store...but the seller has like a million feedback and is a my poupette seller.

John 5 · Oct 25th, 2007, 03:59 AM

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Originally Posted by azhangie

Do my poupette recommended sellers ever sell fakes? I've seen a few auctions for LV bags on eBay and the handles have the plastic things around it...and i dont ever recall seeing that in a LV store...but the seller has like a million feedback and is a my poupette seller.

SA's sometimes do leave the plastic around the handles, although they regularly are supposed to take them off before they are given to the customers or are displayed on the floor.

Oct 18th, 2007, 02:45 AM	#1
LVgirl_68 ::Tag Hag:: Location: Melb, Australia	Learning to spot fakes.... I heard on a TV show that LV never double stitches and that is a way to help determine if a bag is a fake, is this true? Here is a pic of what I mean from an eBay listing http://cgi.ebay.com.au/LOUIS-VUITTON-MONOGRAM-ACCESORRIES-POUCH-POCHETTE_W0QQitemZ300160991135QQihZ020QQcategoryZ6 3852QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem The show also said LV bags are never lined, this isn't correct though is it? __________________ :; ♥ ;: * ♥ :;LVgirl;: ♥ *

Oct 18th, 2007, 03:20 PM	#2
cherry pie Member Location: cloud 9	Re: Learning to spot fakes.... mono bags arent lined. others have mustard or red laacantra lining. iv never paid attention to the double stitching, maybe john 5 could shed some light on that.

Oct 19th, 2007, 02:04 AM	#3
afashionjunkie Member	Re: Learning to spot fakes.... id like to know the answer to that, too! if they DON'T double stitch, i'm bidding on a fake epi pochette from an MPRS (just submitted an offer)!!! http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MEBTOX:IT&i tem=220140402819&_trksid=p3984.cTODAY.m238.lVIsometimes I am skeptical of My Poupette Recommended sellers...I think some of them may just have excellent fakes that fool EVERYBODY..isn't that a scary thought? But what else can I do when I really want a bag I can't find in the stores anymore :( Last edited by afashionjunkie; Oct 19th, 2007 at 02:07 AM. Reason: typo

Oct 19th, 2007, 02:11 AM	#4
lelzkewl Member Location: San Diego, California	Re: Learning to spot fakes.... That's what I thought at first about the double lining, HOWEVER I went to LV store to do some inspection on couple of bags. They DO have some double stitching, especially in the corner or where they place the heat stamp square. So, IMO double stitch does NOT mean fake. Please correct me if I am wrong.

Oct 19th, 2007, 02:25 PM	#5
missbanff Celebrate the Season Location: By my aluminum pole	Re: Learning to spot fakes.... I wish there was a thread with detailed visual examples of what constitutes a fake...kind of like the guide that Fashionphile did on eBay, but with many more examples. I don't think it would be allowed though (or it would be frowned upon) because it could help the counterfeiters make better fakes . __________________ Please help us get justice for Karley Sign the petition today!! http://justice4karley.com/upcoming_events_3.htm

Oct 21st, 2007, 03:43 AM	#7
dell LV Bag LoVer	Re: Learning to spot fakes.... I see people asking WEIRD questions sometimes and it just makes me wonder who they may be working for. If you want help with authenticity then post the item in the AUTHENTICATE THIS thread! Many will be happy to help you! __________________ ~Danielle~

Oct 21st, 2007, 07:20 AM	#8
JuiceBox Member Location: UK	Re: Learning to spot fakes.... Yeah I'm usually suspicious when people ask. __________________

Oct 21st, 2007, 07:46 PM	#12
Label Addict Banned sob Location: Blissful Denial	Re: Learning to spot fakes.... I have red epi pochette it doesn't have black edges like the one above but it does have double stitches bought from LV store about a year ago __________________ The Summary Comments & Pics My Blog: I'll Take Both! My Bags (new family pic pg 22)

Oct 25th, 2007, 03:54 AM	#14
azhangie Piggy Fajita Location: I see cows and hills	Re: Learning to spot fakes.... Do my poupette recommended sellers ever sell fakes? I've seen a few auctions for LV bags on eBay and the handles have the plastic things around it...and i dont ever recall seeing that in a LV store...but the seller has like a million feedback and is a my poupette seller.