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Originally Posted by Hyacinth The real problem with he inside pocket is the way the leather is wrinkled. There probably are other things wrong with it too, but the leather on the inside pocket shouldn't have "stretch marks" like this one does.
kernshel said:
By stretch marks do you mean at the bottom of the pocket? It looks like maybe a lipgloss (long) or something like that was stored in there? Although on the right side the leather has a more pebbled look. Not at all trying to be difficult I assure you,just trying to learn:D
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No, the leather on the outside of the pocket has a lot of sort-of-parallel wrinkles that always remind me of stretch-marked skin, and it's not a natural effect. I think it happens when leather is overly stretched while trying to soften it, because I've seen those marks on a lot of fakes and always in places where they shouldn't be. It's normal to get some marks in areas of a bag where the leather gets pulled and stretched during use, like the bottom corners. But how much pulling and stretching is the inside pocket exposed to?

Here's an example - this isn't what the creed stamp means when it mentions "scars, scratches, veins and wrinkles" - these are "stretch marks" and indicate damage to the leather itself, NOT any kind of natural markings:
 

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BeenBurned said:
That website sells fakes but steals pictures from authentic ebay listings and/or from manufacturer and department store websites.

The items buyers receive are NOT the items in the pictures.
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Hi BeenBurned,

Thanks for the info. But I'm really curious how you see thru the site that are not selling authentic items?

For my info, how can I do to report this site?
 
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Resist said:
Hi BeenBurned,

Thanks for the info. But I'm really curious how you see thru the site that are not selling authentic items?

For my info, how can I do to report this site?
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Wait for others for advice on reporting the site. I'm not sure how to do that.

Unfortunately, there's no way to know what they're selling because they don't use their own pictures.

It's possible that the site sells authentic items, but if so, why wouldn't they use their own pictures? Without being able to see exactly what you're purchasing, one can only surmise that they're hiding something.

Here are some examples of stolen listings:

Example: This one:
http://paylessdesignerbags.blogspot.com/search/label/Kate Spade Babybag

is copied from this listing: http://cgi.ebay.com/NWT-Kate-Spade-Classic-Noel-Sky-Baby-Diaper-Bag-Tote_W0QQitemZ380155313151

This listing:
http://paylessdesignerbags.blogspot.com/search/label/Coach Crossbody

Belongs to this seller:
http://cgi.ebay.com/NWT-Coach-Ali-Large-Leather-Flap-13648-SILVER-TANGERINE_W0QQitemZ120465639821

This item: http://paylessdesignerbags.blogspot.com/search/label/Coach Carly

Belongs to this seller: http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-Coach-Signature-Ikat-Carly-ivory-navy-leather-13632_W0QQitemZ370244484448

I am interested in other opinions of this website. I certainly wouldn't buy from a seller or a website that doesn't take the time to photograph their actual items. It's wrong to steal the work of others.
 
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BeenBurned said:
Wait for others for advice on reporting the site. I'm not sure how to do that.

Unfortunately, there's no way to know what they're selling because they don't use their own pictures.

It's possible that the site sells authentic items, but if so, why wouldn't they use their own pictures? Without being able to see exactly what you're purchasing, one can only surmise that they're hiding something.

Here are some examples of stolen listings:

Example: This one:
http://paylessdesignerbags.blogspot.com/search/label/Kate Spade Babybag

is copied from this listing: http://cgi.ebay.com/NWT-Kate-Spade-Classic-Noel-Sky-Baby-Diaper-Bag-Tote_W0QQitemZ380155313151

This listing:
http://paylessdesignerbags.blogspot.com/search/label/Coach Crossbody

Belongs to this seller:
http://cgi.ebay.com/NWT-Coach-Ali-Large-Leather-Flap-13648-SILVER-TANGERINE_W0QQitemZ120465639821

This item: http://paylessdesignerbags.blogspot.com/search/label/Coach Carly

Belongs to this seller: http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-Coach-Signature-Ikat-Carly-ivory-navy-leather-13632_W0QQitemZ370244484448

I am interested in other opinions of this website. I certainly wouldn't buy from a seller or a website that doesn't take the time to photograph their actual items. It's wrong to steal the work of others.
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I completely agree.

Unfortunately, it doesn't seem like there's much that can be done unless the owner of the photos or copyrighted content reports it.
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#1,899
Please help me authenticate this.

Item: Coach Signature Hamptons Patchwork Hobo
Link/Photos:
http://cindysga.multiply.com/photos/photo/12/92
http://cindysga.multiply.com/photos/photo/12/91

The seller did not post any other photo with a different angle but I've already requested for her to email me photos of the inside of the bag. She said she got it from Dillards Mall in the US.

Could you girls please give me like tips and stuff I have to look for to know that the bag is authentic? THANKS!!!!
 
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Hyacinth said:
Originally Posted by Hyacinth The real problem with he inside pocket is the way the leather is wrinkled. There probably are other things wrong with it too, but the leather on the inside pocket shouldn't have "stretch marks" like this one does.


No, the leather on the outside of the pocket has a lot of sort-of-parallel wrinkles that always remind me of stretch-marked skin, and it's not a natural effect. I think it happens when leather is overly stretched while trying to soften it, because I've seen those marks on a lot of fakes and always in places where they shouldn't be. It's normal to get some marks in areas of a bag where the leather gets pulled and stretched during use, like the bottom corners. But how much pulling and stretching is the inside pocket exposed to?

Here's an example - this isn't what the creed stamp means when it mentions "scars, scratches, veins and wrinkles" - these are "stretch marks" and indicate damage to the leather itself, NOT any kind of natural markings:
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Totally see what you mean now, thanks!! She declined my refund so looks like I'll have to escalate it to a claim & cross my fingers. Yes, I used a credit card, seems to me someone has asked that one before.
 
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BeenBurned said:
Wait for others for advice on reporting the site. I'm not sure how to do that.

Unfortunately, there's no way to know what they're selling because they don't use their own pictures.

It's possible that the site sells authentic items, but if so, why wouldn't they use their own pictures? Without being able to see exactly what you're purchasing, one can only surmise that they're hiding something.

Here are some examples of stolen listings:

Example: This one:
http://paylessdesignerbags.blogspot.com/search/label/Kate Spade Babybag

is copied from this listing: http://cgi.ebay.com/NWT-Kate-Spade-Classic-Noel-Sky-Baby-Diaper-Bag-Tote_W0QQitemZ380155313151

This listing:
http://paylessdesignerbags.blogspot.com/search/label/Coach Crossbody

Belongs to this seller:
http://cgi.ebay.com/NWT-Coach-Ali-Large-Leather-Flap-13648-SILVER-TANGERINE_W0QQitemZ120465639821

This item: http://paylessdesignerbags.blogspot.com/search/label/Coach Carly

Belongs to this seller: http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-Coach-Signature-Ikat-Carly-ivory-navy-leather-13632_W0QQitemZ370244484448

I am interested in other opinions of this website. I certainly wouldn't buy from a seller or a website that doesn't take the time to photograph their actual items. It's wrong to steal the work of others.
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If I may add, this seller is actually based in US, but she ships her bags back to Singapore, where she is from. She is quite an active member at the www.singaporemotherhood.com forum. Here is her link to all the posts where she communicates with the singapore buyers on her items:

http://www.singaporemotherhood.com/forumboard/messages/581296/2595797.html

I have not bought from her before. But if you were to look at all the previous posts, you might be able to find feedback from her buyers. Maybe the only problem here is she took others' pics. Otherwise, based on previous posts, she does seem to be an honest seller, selling bags to the Singaporean customers.
 
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Item: COACH HAMPTON SIGNATURE LARGE CARRYALL PURSE 13068
Listing number: 300341277607
Seller: bigben52582
Link: http://cgi.ebay.com/NWT-COACH-HAMPT...bags?hash=item45edbc33a7&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14
Comments: Hi, I'm new here and also new to Ebay. I just wanted to make sure it was authentic before I purchased. I'm not sure if you just authenticate on this thread or if you can offer advice as to whether it's a good price. It's a buy it now price at $169.99 and he doesn't offer any returns. I've only purchased one other thing on Ebay before and it was leap pad books which weren't that much $$. I'm nervous about spending this much $$ and want to be sure it's real. Thank you for any advice you can give!
 
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