Thanks again Indiaink. I pulled the trigger! Can't believe myself ! Will post pictures when I get it.
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Aww, thank you. That is very kindI would like to express my deep appreciation again to Von and Indiaink! Seller said she will ship it tomorrow. Am based in Asia so with further shipment from my US address, I should get it in 2 weeks time. Will share photos then Meantime, have to sit and wait ... Have a lovely day !
Would you kindly authenticate this new large Veneta in Nero that is being offered to me? All the pictures were taken outside in sunlight. I hope I captured all the necessary pictures but if not please let me know what's missing. Thank you!
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Oh wow! The bag appears to be brand new and is an unbelievable deal. I have to keep pinching myself that I came across it. Thank you so very much for authenticating it!Ooh lovely! It's authentic, IMO :flowers.
Vintage isn't really my forté. However, nothing sends up any red flags. As for an age, does it have an authenticity tag in the zippered pocket? 70s bags didn't have them, but ones from the late 80s and 90s did.Hi lovely BV authenticators
Please help authenticate the following clutch:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/BOTTEGA-VEN...203655?hash=item2a71a40f47:g:cC0AAOSwzaJX6vH1
I just bought a BV tote from this same seller and this clutch caught the fancy of a friend. We would be grateful if you can give your opinion on its authenticity.
Thank you in advance
The Medium Belly Veneta looks authentic, IMOHi authenticators! Would you kindly take a look at this bag. Thanks so much!!
Medium intrecciato hobo
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Ideally, I'd like to see the other side of that authenticity tag before giving an opinion, although I see no red flags with it so far. The bag in the listing looks like a Medium Belly in what looks like Marmo, but I will wait for all the necessary pictures before confirming that.Hello,
May I get some opinions on this bag?
Many thanks!
Item Name: Bottega Veneta Medium Intracciato Nappa Belly Hobo Bag Sand Gray Beige Limo Vguc
Listing number: 162194680432
Seller name or ID: ma901us2005
Working Link: http://www.ebay.com/itm/162194680432?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT
Comments:
Thank you so much for your guidance. I will ask for the white label and see what the seller says. Hope she is more cooperative this round! Have a great eveningVintage isn't really my forté. However, nothing sends up any red flags. As for an age, does it have an authenticity tag in the zippered pocket? 70s bags didn't have them, but ones from the late 80s and 90s did.
That's about the best I can do. There are other ladies here much better schooled in the vintage bags than me![]()
The Medium Belly Veneta looks authentic, IMO
As far as colour is concerned, I can't really tell. I want to say it might be Delft? Hard to say unless it's photographed in various lights - plus it's a bit worn and faded so that makes it hard to tell definitively.
Ideally, I'd like to see the other side of that authenticity tag before giving an opinion, although I see no red flags with it so far. The bag in the listing looks like a Medium Belly in what looks like Marmo, but I will wait for all the necessary pictures before confirming that.![]()
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Why we have a format...follow up information:
I thought I would perhaps spell out more clearly the reasons why the standardized format is required:
1. Allows authenticators and requesters to see all information laid out in a clear and concise manner, upfront, without wading through links to find out information.
2. Allows requesters to easily see if the items have been previously requested, when doing a search. Searches will pick up item numbers, and this is what requesters should be searching for.
3. Allows both authenticators and requesters to mentally note important information, such as "That seller sells authentic" or "Seller XXXX is a problematic seller."
4. Reduces duplications of requests which clutters the thread and takes up unnecessary time and space.
5. Respects the personal time and effort authenticators take to answer requests.
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