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Miss Maryland said:
Need help with this please! I notice that some of these have logo interior and this one doesn't. My only Botkier is the Bianca with the sueded lining, so this is unfamiliar territory to me! thanks.

Item name: Botkier Trigger Clyde in Dark Brown
seller name: smilesalot
Item number: 13046900

http://www.bonanzle.com/booths/smilesalot/items/Botkier_Trigger_Clyde_Dark_Brown
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I'm not sure. The one thing that concerns me is the zipper pull, which is not the Botkier plate zipper pull or leather pull seen on more recent bags. That says to me that either this is not authentic or it's from an older line that I'm not familiar with. This question has come up a couple of times on this thread. Personally I would not buy it unless someone could tell me that that type of zipper pull was seen on that style bag at one time.

The Kooba the seller is selling looks authentic, which is a good sign. But the zipper makes me nervous.
 
#1,228
Hi does anyone own a snake print calfskin addison tote?

what does the underside of the leather handles look like? are they very rough or smooth? i bought one off ebay and the underside of the handles are not finished , is extremely rough and has leather frays.

also, does anyone know where we can get a botkier authenticated ?

the seller wont refund me my money unless i get a letter certifying it is a replica.

thanks for your help
 
#1,229
riiella said:
Hi does anyone own a snake print calfskin addison tote?

what does the underside of the leather handles look like? are they very rough or smooth? i bought one off ebay and the underside of the handles are not finished , is extremely rough and has leather frays.

also, does anyone know where we can get a botkier authenticated ?

the seller wont refund me my money unless i get a letter certifying it is a replica.

thanks for your help
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I don't know that style specifically, but posting pics here may help. This forum won't count for a letter for eBay/PayPal, though. I don't know if she authenticates Botkier, but Carol Diva is very good for several brands, and her letters are accepted for that purpose by eBay.

Is the item more damaged/used than you expected? If it is, it may be that you want to challenge on the basis of item not described rather than authenticity. You might try the eBay forum here also and see if anyone has any other suggestions.
 
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