Authenticate this Hermes **BAG** Archived 07/31/10
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This bag is absolutely authentic, and I only sell true Authentic Handbags. What is it about my bag that you guys are deeming it as fake? Which, I am highly offended by. I would like to address your accusations, and what do you need as further proof? Because this bag is Authentic, and I even have proof of purchase, so I would kindly appreciate it if you would advise what you need to see.
Hi and thanks for posting. Could you post a sharp photo of the craftsman's stamp, the interior (without flash, if possible), the stitching on the handles, the guides for the straps from the side, and also a clear photo of the leather of the bag (front or back). All the photos are taken from too far away or (in the case of the craftsman's stamp) unclear.
Thanks!l
ETA: You note in your listing that this bag was purchased at Hermes in Seattle in 2007. However, the Hermes store in Seattle only opened in October of 2009. Could you provide the proof of purchase you mentioned above?
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I have included more upclose pictures, sorry about the craftman's stamp, but camera is having a hard time capturing it.. but it is 68A
*Also, correction about the purchase, I buy many many bags.. and keep all receipts.. and double checked you are correct, I was looking at the incorrect receipt. *This one was purchased at the HERMES, South Coast Plaza, in Costa Mesa, CA on 7/26/07
So I hope these photos can help, because it is absolutely real! Thanks!
*Also, correction about the purchase, I buy many many bags.. and keep all receipts.. and double checked you are correct, I was looking at the incorrect receipt. *This one was purchased at the HERMES, South Coast Plaza, in Costa Mesa, CA on 7/26/07
So I hope these photos can help, because it is absolutely real! Thanks!
Here is another.. it is hard at times to keep track of all paperwork.. between me and my mother & 5 sisters..
I am not an authenticator, yet I can see that this can't possibly be authentic.
I have included more upclose pictures, sorry about the craftman's stamp, but camera is having a hard time capturing it.. but it is 68A
*Also, correction about the purchase, I buy many many bags.. and keep all receipts.. and double checked you are correct, I was looking at the incorrect receipt. *This one was purchased at the HERMES, South Coast Plaza, in Costa Mesa, CA on 7/26/07
So I hope these photos can help, because it is absolutely real! Thanks!
Thank you for posting the additional pictures. There are actually several things about the bag that do not appear authentic to me - the appearance of the interior and exterior leather, the stitching, the craftsman's mark and more. I'm not sure if you are the original owner of the bag (and by the way, I believe the price may be incorrect for a 30 togo purchased in 2007), but there are enough things that make me believe that, unfortunately, the bag is not authentic.
Actually yes, this is not my bag, but the family member who owns it, owns hundreds of authentic bags, all purchased directly from the actual boutiques. And the receipt says $7,500. I just come to believe that my camera does not like this bag, and the pictures are not showing up sharp 
Im very confused, because I have seen many bags for sale and the interior and exterior look the same But is there any way I can take it to a HERMES store, to have it verified?
Im very confused, because I have seen many bags for sale and the interior and exterior look the same But is there any way I can take it to a HERMES store, to have it verified?Actually yes, this is not my bag, but the family member who owns it, owns hundreds of authentic bags, all purchased directly from the actual boutiques. And the receipt says $7,500. I just come to believe that my camera does not like this bag, and the pictures are not showing up sharp
You can take it to any Hermes store and ask for a spa treatment for the bag. If the bag is accepted (and sometimes it may not be turned down until it arrives in Paris, if there is no craftsman at your local store) then it is deemed to be authentic.
Actually yes, this is not my bag, but the family member who owns it, owns hundreds of authentic bags, all purchased directly from the actual boutiques. And the receipt says $7,500. I just come to believe that my camera does not like this bag, and the pictures are not showing up sharp
Why would you need to have the bag verified? Don't you trust a member of your family.............plus the listing said that the bag was purchassed at USD 8,xxx.00.....
you start to mumble now dear........... The bag is FAKE .............
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OK. I was trying to stay out of this but....
It does seem to me like you really are not aware that this is a fake bag. I am sorry that this has happened, but you have to realize that it is not your camera. Many things are wrong about the bag. We see many fakes here on this thread...and many are better-crafted fakes than this one. If you take the bag to Hermes for a spa service, they will refuse it--they will not officially authenticate it for you but they will not work on fakes. It sounds like you will have to do that in order to be convinced. Maybe you need to have a conversation with that family member first.
It does seem to me like you really are not aware that this is a fake bag. I am sorry that this has happened, but you have to realize that it is not your camera. Many things are wrong about the bag. We see many fakes here on this thread...and many are better-crafted fakes than this one. If you take the bag to Hermes for a spa service, they will refuse it--they will not officially authenticate it for you but they will not work on fakes. It sounds like you will have to do that in order to be convinced. Maybe you need to have a conversation with that family member first.
Yes I will absolutely have to do that, because I DO TRUST the family member who owned this, and me personally, Im not familiar with Hermes, as I am fully aware of Real LV's, Chanels & Fendis. I am just not fully convinced because my family member is ridiculously crazy & spends thousands on bags alone... So.. Im going to have to take it to Hermes w/ the original receipt..
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