Authenticate This Bottega Veneta

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From what I can see of the impressed namestamp, the font look good. On the otherhand, there should be numbers directly below the words "origninal trademark product of Bottega Veneta." Can you tell if they are somehow sewn into the seam, where you might see a suggestion of some other printing, but in black/grey? Also your picture lets me see that the lining of both the bag and the pocket are correct.

I have been told that the copies are getting better, but I have really not seen that to be the case... there is usually something glaringly different like the weight of the suede, the stitching, the looseness of the weaving (intrecciato), the font, the color - something. It would be good if you could gently ease the seam away from the printing to see if you could see something else that is below the attachment. I would be hesitant, but there is always a possiblity that the label was sewn in such a way to put these numbers out of view. Also, the edge of the tag should look somewhat performated... not smooth - a couple of "bumps"/per edge, and should be opaque -you cannot read the front through the back, etc. In some cases, I have had to trust my gut, but only when I can actually examine the bag in person. In that case, I carefully examine the zipper, and the zipper pull to make certain that it is the style and kind used in that style of handbag. Do you want to post additional pics of the handbag?

I do not know if this helped you. Sorry that I could not be more definitive. I would try to ease apart the seam (with your fingers only - clean hands, etc!!!) where the label is attached to see if there is some kind of writing below the seam...

Is there anyone else who can weigh in on this???:confused1:

Baggiana - you advice is fantastic. Thank you so much. I'll let you know how it turns out. It would be my first BV!!!:smile1:
 

ITA with Baggiana--seams, font, hardware are all correct. This isn't much hardware compared to some other brands, but the BV's that are 99% leather are so lightweight we BV fanatics become spoiled!

Very nice looking bag.:yes:
 

Hi there! Someone asked earlier about this one and it's authentic, but my complaint is that the BIN is OVER retail for the medium Veneta. Possibly bidding will stay below retail, but the dustbag indicates it's a couple years old, even if it's never been used. So please don't pay the Buy It Now price!!! (I'm editorializing and shouldn't, but the BIN price irritates me:wtf:)
 
It would be good if you could gently ease the seam away from the printing to see if you could see something else that is below the attachment. I would be hesitant, but there is always a possiblity that the label was sewn in such a way to put these numbers out of view.

Just a comment on my experiences with authentic BV's that have these issues. A bag I bought from the Chicago BV store had its authenticity tag sewn into the seam in a way that the numbers could not be seen. So it happens, but rarely.

Also at NM's handbag sale recently, I saw a BV cosmetic case with the leather name tag sewn in UPSIDEDOWN!!! I put it down and picked it up again to be sure! How did that ever get through quality control??

I guess eventually you see everything.
 
Hi, this is the 1st time i'm posting in the BV forum.. can u experts in BV help me in authenticatin if this is for real? I would reallllyyy like to get a BV to add to my collection!!!

http://cgi.ebay.com/100-Bottega-Veneta-Grommet-Woven-GOLD-w-Pouch-LIMITED_W0QQitemZ320258321574QQihZ011QQcategoryZ63852QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

thanks in advance!! :roflmfao:

Welcome!

The details (font, hardware, tag) check out as authentic. There are people here who know more than I do about this particular style--if it was made in this color, etc.--so I hope they will comment. Based on what I know, it looks good.
 
Hi, this is the 1st time i'm posting in the BV forum.. can u experts in BV help me in authenticatin if this is for real? I would reallllyyy like to get a BV to add to my collection!!!

http://cgi.ebay.com/100-Bottega-Veneta-Grommet-Woven-GOLD-w-Pouch-LIMITED_W0QQitemZ320258321574QQihZ011QQcategoryZ63852QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

thanks in advance!! :roflmfao:

Welcome to the BV forum! Absolutely authentic! The seller is an active member of tPF. If this were the large size, I would have grabbed it myself.
 
This isn't a bag. Its a jacket. And I think I might love it, even though its kind of over the top. It seems authentic but I have no idea really. What do you guys think? http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=320260595448&fromMakeTrack=true&ssPageName=VIP:Watchlink:middle:us
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The picture of the snakeskin looks like authentic snake. I would ask to see the label, and the authenticity tag, if there is one. The seller has 100% feedback, but all recent sales are for much lower priced items... and her purchases are for relatively low priced items. As a rule of thumb, that makes me cautious. In addition, the tag with the barcode is marked BetseyLuxe - the id used by this seller. What does that mean??? Her other items for sale are definitely not the same caliber, if this is real. My advise: proceed with extreme caution or do not proceed.
 
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