[shopholic]

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI....id=p2759.l1259
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI....m=130252280607
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI....m=130251843805
can someone help me to authenticate this bag? thanks alot for helping me,,=)

[gr8heart]

Originally Posted by shopholic

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=260282868013&_trksid=p 2759.l1259
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&it em=130252280607
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&it em=130251843805
can someone help me to authenticate this bag? thanks alot for helping me,,=)

Hi Shopholic,

#1-The tag is off and the lining seems like nylon (typical of fakes.)
#2-This seller has a habit of selling these about every two weeks. I have been keeping an eye on this seller and listed the name in the hall of shame on Aug. 14th.
Please report: Lalo1218
#3-Does not look good either because the seller has already sold a fake bag and there are only two distant pics of the bag.

[beauxgoris]

Originally Posted by gr8heart

Hi Beauxgoris!

This looks like a very well-used bag for the starting price. Notice the dark, worn look of the leather around the 'O' rings that attach the handles, pic #7. The tag and lining look OK, but are the zippers really "riri"?
Perhaps the seller can take additional pics of the key and key pouch and tell you more about the general condition of the bag: scuffs, marks, stains, discolorations, scratches, etc.

^^Thank you gr8heart - so you think it's authentic? I've been waiting for an Ivory Muse at a bargain price. I don't mind if it's a bit used and banged up - it fits my budget, so that's good. I emailed and asked for photos of the keys. The only thing that bothers me is that she lists it as a large muse and it looks like the XL (which is the one I want) size to me. What do you think?

Thanks everyone for advice - I'd hate to buy a fake bag and I don't know this line as well as Balenciaga!

[NonieAUA]

Hi ladies,

Can you pls check this out? Am not sure if I should believe it's real or not.. Thanks a lot!!

[beauxgoris]

Oops, I forgot the link again:

http://cgi.ebay.com/YVES-SAINT-LAURE...d=p3286.c0.m14

[stjohnnut]

Originally Posted by gr8heart

I have not seen these IRL, but the pic of the inside tag seems authentic and so does the lining. Is it a handbag or does it fit over the shoulder? I would also ask the seller about the general condition of the bag: scuffs, scratches, marks, discolorations etc. inside and outside of the bag. The seller seems OK, too (doesn't make it a habit of selling YSL bags and doesn't have private listings.)

Thanks, Liz. I haven't seen one IRL either. I'm thinking I'll forego this one. The seller got all snarkey w/me when I asked further questions and told him I was "passing it by" the experts on TPF. Not a good way to start off IMO.

But I'll be back!

[gr8heart]

Originally Posted by beauxgoris

Oops, I forgot the link again:

http://cgi.ebay.com/YVES-SAINT-LAURE...d=p3286.c0.m14

Oh, I missed the size 'Large' in the title.

It is an OS (oversize) muse that looks authentic. I am glad you made contact with the seller! I hope she sends more pics soon.

[beauxgoris]

Originally Posted by gr8heart

Oh, I missed the size 'Large' in the title.

It is an OS (oversize) muse that looks authentic. I am glad you made contact with the seller! I hope she sends more pics soon.

^^I still haven't heard anything from the seller. I emailed yesterday - so I'll give it one more day. When sellers don't reply to questions though it makes me nervous!

[firstdegree]

Hi everyone! This is my first post, since I'm new, but I've been looking over some of these posts and you guys seem very well-informed! I was just wondering if anyone could tell me if this is a fake or not: http://cgi.ebay.ca/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?...ksid=p3907.m29. Hopefully that link works. I'm just a beginner becoming interested in YSL, so I'm not sure what style this is anyway and I can't seem to figure it out. If anyone could tell me their thoughts on the authenticity and even what style it is supposed to be, that would be much appreciated!

[gr8heart]

Originally Posted by firstdegree

Hi everyone! This is my first post, since I'm new, but I've been looking over some of these posts and you guys seem very well-informed! I was just wondering if anyone could tell me if this is a fake or not: http://cgi.ebay.ca/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&Item=110284543151&Category= 63852&_trksid=p3907.m29. Hopefully that link works. I'm just a beginner becoming interested in YSL, so I'm not sure what style this is anyway and I can't seem to figure it out. If anyone could tell me their thoughts on the authenticity and even what style it is supposed to be, that would be much appreciated!

Hi and welcome to TPF!

Unfortunately, I am not familiar with this bag, but it's cute and looks good so far. The stitching looks impeccable and the lining and tag look OK. I suggest you make contact with the seller and ask for at least two more pics: the back of the inside tag and the back of the tag found outside the bag (suede). You should also ask about any paper tags, dust bag and general condition of the bag. Also, how is the opening at the top? Is it a flap?

[firstdegree]

Thanks for your help! I messaged the seller, and will let you know if I get any more information on it. I'm also new to eBay, but this bag caught my interest. I'm more familiar with different, more common YSL bags, so this has been frustrating me! I'd love to hear what other people have to say, too! Thanks again!

[beauxgoris]

Oh well, I waited and waited and waited for a response from the seller. I emailed them with 3 questions - but they NEVER responded. I guess they don't want my bid. I'm not interested now = it freaks me out when sellers (on eBay) don't respond to questions about their auctions. It's a huge red flag for me.

Sad - I really wanted that bag and was going to bid on it.

[gr8heart]

Originally Posted by beauxgoris

Oh well, I waited and waited and waited for a response from the seller. I emailed them with 3 questions - but they NEVER responded. I guess they don't want my bid. I'm not interested now = it freaks me out when sellers (on eBay) don't respond to questions about their auctions. It's a huge red flag for me.

Sad - I really wanted that bag and was going to bid on it.

Oh no! I'm so sorry it did not work out. But perhaps it was for a reason...I feel the seller was not being very upfront with the condition of the bag. A few months ago, we had a horrible experience with a deceptive seller listing a white muse and it looked OK in the pics, but when the TPF member received it, the muse was in very, very bad shape. I felt terrible and since this seller was not responsive, I feel it was a similar situation.
Let's keep looking!

[beauxgoris]

^^Thank you gr8heart - it just wasn't meant to be. I'd rather be safe then sorry. A non-responsive seller is a red flag for me. Hopefully another used (but not abused) Ivory Muse will come my way.

[kitten24]

Hi, first time at this forum, I came across this while browsing...I have no idea if it's authentic/what style/era etc, so any assistance gratefully appreciated!
Thanks so much!!
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/List...x?id=175135227