ARCHIVE 6-01-13 Authenticate this Hermes **BAG**

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Item: Hermes Electric Blue Birkin 30cm, NIB, Clemence with Palladium HW, AUTHENTIC
Listing number: 300843887601
Seller: dwanemt
Link: http://www.ebay.com/itm/300843887601?_trksid=p5197.c0.m619
Comments if any: I've requested additional photos of the item, blindstamp, engraving, zipper, interior, stitching etc. She/he doesn't have much feedback with respect to luxury items...I've done a cursory inspection of the listing and overall the pics seems legit, but I'm not sure about the payment method(Merchant account)?

I do not believe that this is an authentic bag based on the images displayed, and the description by the seller. I would not recommend you pursue it.
 
Item: NEW HERMES BIRKIN 35 BLACK GOLD HARDWARE TOGO HANDBAG BAG
Listing number: 271132749951
Seller: $guitarbuyer$
Link: http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-AUTHENT...951?pt=US_CSA_WH_Handbags&hash=item3f20c5707f

Comments: I was looking at this seller's other items and noticed that the Hermes belts she/he had for sale, seemed a little suspicious (the black/silver 42mm Constance belt they have for sale looks like it has messy stitching and sloppy letter stamp in the 5th photo) so this made me second guess the Birkin's authenticity. Despite the good feedback, and super high quality photos which can sometime fool people, I'm always extra cautious when buying things like this (as anyone should be) Thanks :)
 
Item: NEW HERMES BIRKIN 35 BLACK GOLD HARDWARE TOGO HANDBAG BAG
Listing number: 271132749951
Seller: $guitarbuyer$
Link: http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-AUTHENT...951?pt=US_CSA_WH_Handbags&hash=item3f20c5707f

Comments: I was looking at this seller's other items and noticed that the Hermes belts she/he had for sale, seemed a little suspicious (the black/silver 42mm Constance belt they have for sale looks like it has messy stitching and sloppy letter stamp in the 5th photo) so this made me second guess the Birkin's authenticity. Despite the good feedback, and super high quality photos which can sometime fool people, I'm always extra cautious when buying things like this (as anyone should be) Thanks :)

In my opinion, this bag and the other Hermes bag for sale by this seller are both authentic. I do not authenticate belts.

Be aware that Hermes stamps the bags and all leather goods by hand. As such there will be untidiness and imperfections present. Stamps may be absent altogether. A crooked or sloppy letter stamp is not a factor in my view for determining the authenticity of a bag.
 
Item: Kelly 28 Box Sellier
Seller: Private seller through a friend

It would be wonderful if you could also tell me the colour of the bag.
Thank you so much for your help in advance! :smile1:
 

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In my opinion, this bag and the other Hermes bag for sale by this seller are both authentic. I do not authenticate belts.

Be aware that Hermes stamps the bags and all leather goods by hand. As such there will be untidiness and imperfections present. Stamps may be absent altogether. A crooked or sloppy letter stamp is not a factor in my view for determining the authenticity of a bag.

Thanks, bababebi. I think this is really worth highlighting.

I just want to reiterate what I said earlier today in the seller's thread in the Shopping section. Just because someone hasn't seen a particular item (or may not have a lot of experience with a design and how the item might look or be made) doesn't automatically mean either the seller or the item is suspect. It's really unfair to start raising suspicions about a seller when people don't know for sure that there is an issue.
 
Hi all! I'm very new here and want to find the correct thread to get opinions on the pre-loved Birkin I just purchased. It was used once and put away in its dust bag since the 90s. It looks brand spanking new but just a wee bit slouchy. I got it at estate sale and I couldn't say no. I checked every little stitch, stamp, corner, edge etc - all learned from reading the forum. One thing is the leather. I don't know what it is. The exterior and interior are exactly the same. I took this with my Iphone and tried to get a sharp close-up and then a little further away. I would greatly appreciate any assistance from one and all. If I'm in the wrong thread, I'm sorry! Thanks!!!!

Can you please read the first post in this thread? These photos/views are not useful, sorry.
 
This is what we need in terms of photos:

- Front view of bag
- Back view of bag
- View of bottom of Bag
- Zipper & its end
- Hardware
- Craftsman stamp
- Hermes stamp + Top stitching
- Clear picture of the interior lining
- Base of the handles
- Side view of the strap guides
- Lock and key set, including numbers on keys and at the base of the lock

Pictures should be clear, taken straight on, not an an angle, in good light and with the macro function of the camera.
 
This is what we need in terms of photos:

- Front view of bag
- Back view of bag
- View of bottom of Bag
- Zipper & its end
- Hardware
- Craftsman stamp
- Hermes stamp + Top stitching
- Clear picture of the interior lining
- Base of the handles
- Side view of the strap guides
- Lock and key set, including numbers on keys and at the base of the lock

Pictures should be clear, taken straight on, not an an angle, in good light and with the macro function of the camera.
I'm taking photos right now according to the rules. BRB. Thanks.
 
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