Authenticate this Hermes **BAG** Archived 07/31/10

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Panda33 said:
Hi ladies, I'm looking for a Ostrich Kelly and I found one listing today. Could you please help me authenticate it? Thank you in advance.

Item: HERMES Authentic Ostrich Kelly Bag 32cm NEW
Listing #: 370412689056
Seller: b.swank
Link: http://cgi.ebay.com/HERMES-Authenti...tem&pt=US_CSA_WH_Handbags&hash=item563e5116a0
Comment: I think it is a consignment. I had bad experience with buying consignment item before. So please help. TIA.
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The bag is authentic.
Excellent condition.
Beware that Safran is almost Yellow IRL.
 
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Have been offered to buy this.

I have already viewed the bag in person and it has got the divine Togo smell! Anyway, one can never be too sure when it comes to this:

Item: Hermes 35 gold togo Birkin PHW
Seller: Private sale situation

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I've searched the threads but don't see any reference to this bag - any ideas on authenticity?


Item: HERMES 23 cm Crock Constance Bag
Listing #: 300449005067
Seller: designer-designer-2007
Link: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=300449005067&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT
Comment: Other than the misspelling of "crock" (which this bag may be) any thoughts? Seller has a number of Hermes items listed now and some history of selling Hermes.

Thanks!

Jo
 
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mrsking2 said:
I've searched the threads but don't see any reference to this bag - any ideas on authenticity?


Item: HERMES 23 cm Crock Constance Bag
Listing #: 300449005067
Seller: designer-designer-2007
Link: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=300449005067&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT
Comment: Other than the misspelling of "crock" (which this bag may be) any thoughts? Seller has a number of Hermes items listed now and some history of selling Hermes.

Thanks!

Jo
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This is authentic in my opinion. I think it is miel, but croc colors are not my specialty, I am sure someone else can say for sure.

I would however suggest you ask the seller very specifically if there are any cracks or weak spots in the strap. One of the pictures of the strap shows it kind of bending in a funny way. Make sure because it will cost you an arm and a leg to replace the strap if it should need it.
 
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Bababebi said:
This is authentic in my opinion. I think it is miel, but croc colors are not my specialty, I am sure someone else can say for sure.

I would however suggest you ask the seller very specifically if there are any cracks or weak spots in the strap. One of the pictures of the strap shows it kind of bending in a funny way. Make sure because it will cost you an arm and a leg to replace the strap if it should need it.
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Thanks! I will ask about the strap - I asked about the date stamp and she said it was Q with no circle or square. That makes me think her price is high for a bag of that age.

Jo
 
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tinyshihtzu said:
Please Authenticate this Hermes Kelly 32 bag?

Item:Hermes Kelly 32
Link:http://orangecounty.craigslist.org/clo/1839879587.html


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Surprisingly it is possible that this might be authentic. It looks as far as I can tell from the pictures to be porc, that is pigskin. Hermes made quite a few rigid porc and porc/toile combo bags in the early 80's.

But, first, the seller needs to provide much better pictures. Ask for all the pictures mentioned at the top of this thread, and ask for the pictures to be taken on high resolution in good natural light and without flash.

Porc is susceptible to water damage although it wears like iron. I cannot see much at all about this bag or its possible condition from what is posted.

Craigslist is a notorious site for fake bags, so caution is highly advised.
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i cannot offer authenticity input, but my miel croc is the same color as the Constance that Bababebi commented on to mrsking2 (one page back, post #4725)
 
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mrsking2 said:
Thanks! I will ask about the strap - I asked about the date stamp and she said it was Q with no circle or square. That makes me think her price is high for a bag of that age.

Jo
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Well I would agree with you on that. If it is really Q by itself I would also be concerned about dryness of the skins. I cannot see it in the pictures, I will try and have a closer look. Sometimes the dryness is apparent to the touch only however, a feeling that the skins are sort of lifting, hard to explain.
 
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