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#4,381
lvfanaddict said:
Hello all! Can someone kindly help me out on this one? Also, doesn't it look as if there's an imprint or wrinkles on the bag? I asked the seller and she said there were none, stating it's due to the lighting and positioning of the bag. She also said the bag was purchased at Neiman's around 2012/2013. Do you think this was a good deal? I was about to purchase one from therealreal.com, but noticed their zipper pull was different. I compared this eBay item to one at the BV website and they looked the same, which is why I pressed the buy it now button.
Sorry for the long post, any help will be greatly appreciated!

Item description: AUTHENTIC BOTTEGA VENETA WOVEN INTRECCIATO HOBO SHOULDER BROWN BAG ITALY Large
Listing #:112474476043
Seller:lilly4blake
Link:http://www.ebay.com/itm/AUTHENTIC-BOTTEGA-VENETA-WOVEN-INTRECCIATO-HOBO-SHOULDER-BROWN-BAG-ITALY-Large-/112474476043?redirect=mobile&nma=true&si=nJ13luSiCeOfk3B8mHx2yP4GZiM%3D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557
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The Ebano Large Veneta is authentic, IMO :flowers:
This is not a regular Nappa Veneta, it has embossing on the leather. It might be a butterfly motif? I'd have to look into that to confirm.
I think it's a bit older than 2012/2013, but it's still lovely. Congrats.
(the one with the different zipper pull on TRR would be older than this bag)

EDIT: I think this bag might be a Tooled Veneta which was the Special Veneta done in 2006 (?) - don't hold me to that. Please post clearer pictures when you receive it. The Tooled Veneta had a floral pattern embossed into the leather. The embossing looks so faint in the listing pictures, possibly due to the age of the bag, but I think those wrinkles you are seeing are actually the pattern.
 
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#4,382
V0N1B2 said:
The Ebano Large Veneta is authentic, IMO :flowers:
This is not a regular Nappa Veneta, it has embossing on the leather. It might be a butterfly motif? I'd have to look into that to confirm.
I think it's a bit older than 2012/2013, but it's still lovely. Congrats.
(the one with the different zipper pull on TRR would be older than this bag)

EDIT: I think this bag might be a Tooled Veneta which was the Special Veneta done in 2006 (?) - don't hold me to that. Please post clearer pictures when you receive it. The Tooled Veneta had a floral pattern embossed into the leather. The embossing looks so faint in the listing pictures, possibly due to the age of the bag, but I think those wrinkles you are seeing are actually the pattern.
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Thanks so much for your quick reply!
I will definitely post pics as soon as I receive it.
Do you think it was a deal for $425? I thought it was just way too good to pass up for a large size.
 
#4,383
lvfanaddict said:
Thanks so much for your quick reply!
I will definitely post pics as soon as I receive it.
Do you think it was a deal for $425? I thought it was just way too good to pass up for a large size.
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I don't like to comment on price or condition as there both very subjective, but I think you'd be hard pressed to find a Veneta in good shape (and this appears to be, save for a few pen marks inside) for less than $500.
 
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V0N1B2 said:
The Ebano Large Veneta is authentic, IMO :flowers:
This is not a regular Nappa Veneta, it has embossing on the leather. It might be a butterfly motif? I'd have to look into that to confirm.
I think it's a bit older than 2012/2013, but it's still lovely. Congrats.
(the one with the different zipper pull on TRR would be older than this bag)

EDIT: I think this bag might be a Tooled Veneta which was the Special Veneta done in 2006 (?) - don't hold me to that. Please post clearer pictures when you receive it. The Tooled Veneta had a floral pattern embossed into the leather. The embossing looks so faint in the listing pictures, possibly due to the age of the bag, but I think those wrinkles you are seeing are actually the pattern.
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V0N1B2 said:
I don't like to comment on price or condition as there both very subjective, but I think you'd be hard pressed to find a Veneta in good shape (and this appears to be, save for a few pen marks inside) for less than $500.
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lvfanaddict said:
Thanks so much for your quick reply!
I will definitely post pics as soon as I receive it.
Do you think it was a deal for $425? I thought it was just way too good to pass up for a large size.
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It is authentic. It is the Floral Embossed Veneta from F/W 2005. I had a wallet in this treament, and it is quite beautiful. Any Veneta in good condition for under $500 is a good deal, IMO.
 
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#4,387
Kareenn said:
Hello pls authenticate this. I bought it from a friend hence no link. It's quite unique so if anyone has thoughts on what model it is or value I would appreciate. It's an evening bag.
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Interesting. I have never seen anything like this before but I am inclined to say it's authentic based on what I see. Is the plastic still covering the plate? It looks like goatskin to me, does it feel like it to you?
This looks almost typical of bags that would have been made somewhere between 2003-2006-ish. Some of the Limited Edition bags used to have the model number of the bag (in your case 126067) imprinted on the LE plate. Similarily, some Mini Cabats had their style number of 141498 imprinted on the plaque, if my memory serves me correct. The blue lining was done in 2005, 2006, and 2007. I'm not at home, but let me dig deep in the V0N archives and see what I can find. I did manage to find another one - 57/100 - on a German resale website. :flowers:
 
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V0N1B2 said:
Interesting. I have never seen anything like this before but I am inclined to say it's authentic based on what I see. Is the plastic still covering the plate? It looks like goatskin to me, does it feel like it to you?
This looks almost typical of bags that would have been made somewhere between 2003-2006-ish. Some of the Limited Edition bags used to have the model number of the bag (in your case 126067) imprinted on the LE plate. Similarily, some Mini Cabats had their style number of 141498 imprinted on the plaque, if my memory serves me correct. The blue lining was done in 2005, 2006, and 2007. I'm not at home, but let me dig deep in the V0N archives and see what I can find. I did manage to find another one - 57/100 - on a German resale website. :flowers:
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Hi, I am not sure if it's goat skin but it kinda has a texture. Yes the plastic is still there. And pls let me know if you think it's definitely authentic. :)

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#4,392
evadolphin said:
Thanks for the rapid response Indiaink! Do you have any information as to when my bag was made and what this style is called?
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Not really - with the knotted zipper pull it puts it at least pre-2000s. Your photos were good enough to authenticate, but I'd like to know if there is a tag or a remnant of a tag inside the zippered pocket?
 
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