Authenticate This Prada

[Prada Psycho]

Originally Posted by locogymman

do you have any authenticity or barcode cards that came with it? i've seen this bag done in two materials - never seen this one, nor the colorway. hmmm. let me know and i'll confirm an auth as of now - i can't confirm or deny the auth.

It's a fake. I have no doubts at all. As I said in my other posts, the scammers are getting too good.

[Prada Psycho]

Originally Posted by senocs

Thanks for the reply. Could you provide some elaboration as to how you arrived at your conclusion ? Which part of the bag was wrong ? Also please see my further reply above - this bag was apparently purchased from a sample sale. Thanks!

Oh goodie! Here's my weekly opportunity to post my sermon!

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Since it's Sunday, I feel the need to add a little sermon based on the issues related to authenticating. We are constantly asked on this thread how we can tell a bag (or whatever) is fake, what details give it away. We don't answer those questions because among other things, we don't like giving scammers tips on how to improve their trash. I do this by choice, so I don't mean to sound like I'm complaining, but just on one clutch alone, I had to research multiple online sites, save photos on my computer so I can set them side by side and closely examine even the most minute detail. It's time consuming and it's not easy, folks!!! I also am a Prada collector, though I will often go to Prada boutiques for the specific purpose to very closely examine the bags for each new season. I need to do that to look for details on authentic bags so I can bring it back here and hopefully provide accurate authentications. Some items only take a glance, but more and more it's a fine art to discriminate fake from authentic. This is why I say over and over that shopping on eBay or online shops other than reputable retailers is not for the uninitiated. End of sermon...

By the way, the old "Sample Sale" and "Photo Shoot" stories are all just that: stories. Right up there with "this was a gift from my ex-boyfriend, who used to kick my dog, steal my money, stick his tongue out at my mother and look at me cross-eyed, so I selling it because he was so mean...."

[Prada Psycho]

Originally Posted by locogymman

I'll be completely honest here: I think I am a bit still torn. These are my thoughts (PP, Rosemary - please chime in): 1) This bag is extremely used, the nylon/hardware/leather has all been darkened based on dust and dirt. You can see it in the top-stitching. 2) I'd be for sure signed, sealed, delivered if she has the barcode/auth cards that come with the bag. if she didn't purchase it from a prada boutique (you'd have both cards; if you did you'd most likely only have one card). this can confirm any auth or determine the fake. 3) The stitching is immaculate...the hardware - not so immaculate. let me know your thoughts. when i get back home - i'll look at the two i own.

As I said in my post, I was ready to make a call. The call being: I wouldn't buy it. The fakes are too good, the cards are missing and the story of where it came from is usually attached to questionable items. I'm not saying fake or authentic. I'm just saying I'm uncertain enough not to recommend buying it.

Pass!

[shoppiejem]

Hello! I'm so very new in this site. I need your help in authenticating a Prada bag? how do i go about it?

[Wee]

Thank you prada psycho for you inform.

Originally Posted by Prada Psycho

Raffaello Network is legit and only sells authentic. Do a search of the forum. You'll find tons of posts about them.

[Swanky Mama Of Three]

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