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♥ Always H ♥
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I couldn't really see the serial number or the embossed signature too clearly in the photos. I think it's a good sign that she sent them--but they're very blurry.
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#125 |
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Thanks, susan-eric and Kallie Girl. Like you, I feel good about the seller and her bag. Now, I have to make the decision between going with the black or wait for my dream chocolate brown Muse.
Yes, I'll stay away from the seller with the chocolate bag. |
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#126 |
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Hi all,
this Muse has 35 min left in the auction. Any advice on if it's fake? eBay: Gorgeous YSL Yves Saint Laurent Oversized Muse L Black (item 190043217456 end time Oct-20-06 21:29:49 PDT) |
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♥ Always H ♥
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#128 |
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^^I agree. Also, both of my Muses came in a white authenticity sleeve. The black authenticity sleeves seem to go with some of the other (earlier) styles. I'm not sure if they've switched colors, or if it's just the Muses that come in white sleeves because my other YSL bags with black sleeves were all earlier styles.
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#129 |
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Thanks, Susan-eric and Kallie-girl. After reading the posts on this forum, I'm now pretty hesitant to use ebay at all. Its so hard to see quality over the internet, so waiting a few months and hording my salary to buy a retail Muse seems to be the best option. Sigh.
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#130 |
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Balenci.com----is that website legitimate? They have the oversize muse for $995, which is the cheapest I've seen that at least seems like an authentic bag. Anyone know? Also, anyone know of other websites with the best prices? Saks has it for $1295.
I have NEVER paid this much for a handbag. At least I've read enough from all your posts to think its worthwhile for this one... K |
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#131 |
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Dear Kellie-girl and susan-eric,
Besides the black authenticity sleeves and the price, what are the telltale signs on this bag that suggest it is fake? BTW, what are the authenticity sleeves? Are they cards? ref eBay listing #190043217456 that expired. |
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#132 |
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^^The sleeve contains a card. The serial number on the card should match the underside of the tag. That the serial number is not photographed would make me hesitant to purchase this. I didn't see any obvious signs of anything wrong, other than that the authenticity sleeve was the wrong color. But the stitching looks odd in the photograph and the parts which would be clear giveaways--the embossed signature on the outside, the serial number, the card content--were either not photographed or were photographed in a manner which wasn't clear. Sometimes people misplace cards and it doesn't mean anything. But to have the cards there and to not photograph the detail and then for their container to be the wrong color is weird.
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#133 |
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♥ Always H ♥
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Saks, Neiman Marcus or Bergdorf Goodman or just likes to lose money on every transaction, then he bought a fake at a really low price and is selling it for way under retail. ALso, when the seller seems to know the brand of zipper and other things ... that makes me think he is used to selling lots of bags and knows the buzz words .....
I have only bought one designer bag on eBay and that was a few years ago. It was someone who had only sold a few bags and had several designer bags on sale that were her own bags, slightly used. That is the only type of seller I trust. I had that particular LV bag authenticated by Poupette for a small fee. If you ask enough questions of the seller about where they got the bag, etc. it will become pretty obvious that it is fake. For example on one LV bag the lady said she bought it at a Junior League Bargain Box. So, she thought she had bought a bargain. The bag was an obvious fake but she didn't realize it and was selling it as real. She did remove the listing when I pointed out all the telltale signs that it was fake. So, it is BUYER BEWARE on eBay for sure. I personally would never ever buy a designer bag being sold as "new" on eBay but would investigate further if it was something that was sold out everywhere and the seller was selling it above retail... |
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#134 |
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Hey Kallie...
you know your bags! Can you please comment on balenci.com? Is that a legit place to buy a muse? Seems to be a couple of hundred dollars less than Saks, etc. Can you tell I'm itching to place an online order?! thanks! |
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#135 |
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I believe that they sell fakes. Wasn't there a wrangle with tpf a while back?
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