Genuine.
Enlarging the picture by mousing over it shows the missing thread and also that the remaining thread on the left side seems to be darker than the rest, so I'm wondering if the lower side of the pocket was already restitched once?
Unfortunately too many sellers figure that showing just a photo of a problem area without any explanation in the description absolves them from responsibilty if the buyer doesn't notice or understand the problem and isn't happy when they get the item.
Just another reason why everyone should use a full-feature full-size computer rather than a smartphone or tablet when buying online. Too many smaller electronic browsers simply don't show enough detail in the posted photos or don't allow them to be enlarged so the buyer can make solid buying decisions..
Thank you Hyacinth.. I don't have mobile devices so chalk it up to a few minutes left on an auction.& not enough time to find my glasses.. And I may be silly,or unrealistic but I want it ALL~PHOTOS AND DESCRIPTIONS!! List the FLAWS! Do your research & homework! Use a magnifying glass /lamp. Take the item outside in the light.Research the brand -era- history-use-designer-artist..Whatever you have to do to describe this thing you are selling...Don't tell me you"don't know anything about it" LEARN! READ ABOUT IT! Bring it to a place where they sell ___fill in the blank. Ask ebay community for help!! Not only is the research fun & enlightening..it makes you a more knowledgeable person PLUS a top seller...
OK ...I know waaaay more about vintage doll clothes than I care to know but..you get the point!!
Whew..
Just an update, on my flight bag w/ the falling-off patch pocket...I did write seller about the problem and sent pics of the pocket..there is NO way you can take photos of that area without the pocket falling forward, BUT I told seller I did not want to return it (she has a no return policy,but I know I can open a case with ebay if I needed to) I told her I loved the bag, but would await her reply and that some sort of partial refund would be acceptable, as it needs to go to a leather repair store. She immediately replied~ which surprised me~as her FB suggested otherwise,,,Another case where buyers leave neg FB without trying to work it out with seller??
Anyway seller apologized, said they didn't notice(impossible) BUT agreed to a $10 refund, would refund my PP immediately.. After 5 days I rechecked my ppal..and NO refund! So, I contacted seller..she did refund me,BUT did not refund my personal paypal which I used to make the purchase with..??? Refunded the ebay store. Anyway, all in all..I'm satisfied.
An observation about ebay...I always contact sellers first,if I have a prob. I've only had to open a case once, because a crazy person kept sending me longlong screaming emails - a seller that has been discussed & that is not recommended here...or anywhere!
There is no reason to open a case BEFORE contacting seller. I speak As both a seller & buyer! Also sellers usually reply immediately when I make purchases from the ebay store account ..having manymany years on ebay & nearly 9000 FBs Helps a lot BUT It is a different matter entirely when I buy items using my rarely used personal ebay account (with less than 50 stars)~Bad sellers or SNAD sellers are more likely to ignore or try to screw me if they think I'm a newbie..
Thanks ALL! I Hope you are enjoying your summer..CHEERS!
SheriDahlin
