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abmurphy said:
Thanks!
it is so hard to get clear photos of the hologram! here are a few that are decent...hope this helps!

any opinions on the leather?? I don't mind somewhat of a distressed look, I actually prefer it because I think it adds character, but the back of this one is reallllly faded. Do you think the quality is what I should expect for the price I paid ($750)? a friend recommended mink oil to try to even out the leather, but I am afraid to touch it until I decide whether or not to keep it......
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ONE final question about the inside lining of the spy...I read somewhere that the FF's should line up properly, but when you look into the bottom of my spy, the FF's are not lined up at the seam, creating a sort of sideways "S" looking pattern (I circled it in the photo)...please see photo and let me know if this is acceptable. Thank you all SOOOO much for your help with this one, I know I am paranoid, but I really want an authentic one!!
 

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abmurphy said:
ONE final question about the inside lining of the spy...I read somewhere that the FF's should line up properly, but when you look into the bottom of my spy, the FF's are not lined up at the seam, creating a sort of sideways "S" looking pattern (I circled it in the photo)...please see photo and let me know if this is acceptable. Thank you all SOOOO much for your help with this one, I know I am paranoid, but I really want an authentic one!!
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I stand by my initial assessment that this bag is authentic...:tup:
 
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abmurphy said:
ONE final question about the inside lining of the spy...I read somewhere that the FF's should line up properly, but when you look into the bottom of my spy, the FF's are not lined up at the seam, creating a sort of sideways "S" looking pattern (I circled it in the photo)...please see photo and let me know if this is acceptable. Thank you all SOOOO much for your help with this one, I know I am paranoid, but I really want an authentic one!!
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This is normal. They usually don't line up. Sometimes they even look like a swastika.
 
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cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&item=380100436567

I hope this shows up, since the auction is closed. I bought this Fendi a week or so ago. I paid close to $600 and I'm still worried it is not authentic. I have the bag in my possession now and it looks great. The quality is nice, the print looks exactly like the same bag at Saks. It does have some scratches on the metal logo, but they are minor. Please tell me it's authentic so I can start enjoying it.

Thanks.
 
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njtosc said:
cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&item=380100436567

I hope this shows up, since the auction is closed. I bought this Fendi a week or so ago. I paid close to $600 and I'm still worried it is not authentic. I have the bag in my possession now and it looks great. The quality is nice, the print looks exactly like the same bag at Saks. It does have some scratches on the metal logo, but they are minor. Please tell me it's authentic so I can start enjoying it.

Thanks.
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The auction has been removed by eBay, so you'll need to take clear, close-up photos of the bag for us to have a look. We'll need pics of the front & back of the bag, hologram and leather serial strip.:yes:
 
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njtosc said:
I'm sorry the eBay link did not work. I tried taking my own pictures, but they are not great. I know it's impossible to read the serial number, but it is: 2415-8BT137-YVF-088

Everything about this bag looks perfect, but still I'd like someone to help me authenticate it.

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The photos aren't clear enough...would you mind re-taking those with your macro setting, please? Thx! :smile1:
 
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No matter what I did with my camera, I could not get a good picture of the hologram. It does have the Fendi Insignia in the middle and is surrounded by little boxes with tiny Fendi insignias alternating with little lightning like symbols. There is a rainbow colored circle on the top of the hologram.
I had trouble, as well, with the leather tag with the serial number. Maybe this picture will be better.
The thing that convinces me most that it is authentic is how the F's on the fabric of the flap, match up so perfectly with the lower part of the bag. Also, the underside of the inside zipper has a tiny Fendi Insignia. The lining of the bag has the name Fendi in a small size scattered around the lining. The lining does not have a stitch out of place.
I was told the price of the bag was based on some shopware damage that had occurred. I know that's a story a lot of people use, but this does have some small scratches here and there.
If this bag is not authentic, Fendi is in trouble, because the workmanship looks perfect. I did see a knockoff from Italian Luxe.com and it didn't even come close to looking like this bag. This one looks identical to the one on the Saks Fifth Ave. website.
Thanks for your trouble.
 
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No matter what I did with my camera, I could not get a good picture of the hologram. It does have the Fendi Insignia in the middle and is surrounded by little boxes with tiny Fendi insignias alternating with little lightning like symbols. There is a rainbow colored circle on the top of the hologram.
I had trouble, as well, with the leather tag with the serial number. Maybe this picture will be better.
The thing that convinces me most that it is authentic is how the F's on the fabric of the flap, match up so perfectly with the lower part of the bag. Also, the underside of the inside zipper has a tiny Fendi Insignia. The lining of the bag has the name Fendi in a small size scattered around the lining. The lining does not have a stitch out of place.
I was told the price of the bag was based on some shopware damage that had occurred. I know that's a story a lot of people use, but this does have some small scratches here and there.
If this bag is not authentic, Fendi is in trouble, because the workmanship looks perfect. I did see a knockoff from Italian Luxe.com and it didn't even come close to looking like this bag. This one looks identical to the one on the Saks Fifth Ave. website.
Thanks for your trouble.
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Your links aren't working. Also, do you know how to use the macro setting on your camera? Sometimes you can get better pics by taking them a little further away and then cropping as well.
 
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I'm usually able to get good pictures with this camera. Unfortunately, because of the subject matter, I'm getting too much reflection with the hologram, even with the flash off. The serial number, is too dark with the flash off and has a glare with it on.

Is it possible to get a sense of the authenticity, by my verbal description?
 

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