Authenticate This Kooba

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rosetao said:
Hi,
Would anyone be able to tell me if this bag looks OK and if possible what the name of the bag is?
Thanks in advance.
Rose
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=200603670626&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT
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Kooba Paige
Check it out on BBOS here
http://www.bagborroworsteal.com/handbags/kooba-paige-shoulder-handbag/33642?sourceCode=9533&utm_source=GoogleBase&utm_medium=ProductFeed&utm_term=unknown&utm_content=GoogleBase&utm_campaign=GoogleBase
The interior name plate looks good and properly centered, and the interior zipper--though it's not fully clear--appears to be properly tapered. But I don't own a Paige so I can't say for sure.

Brandmust is one of the horrid fake sites: http://www.brandmust.com/ They list some fake Koobas under Kooba but others you have to look through their entire list in order to find. Generally they're icky shiny but I've not seen a fake in person.

You might want to ask for a photo of the "Made In [country]" tag sewn into the Kooba lining. You can go back through info here for what it should look like.

Hope this helps! (Hope someone with a Paige can give more detail.)
 
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Hi again,
I have asked the seller for a picture of the Made In Country tag but she says there is not one so wondered if all Kooba Paiges shoud have that tag.
Have found a picture someone put up on this forum of the writing on the magnetic stud on her Paige and have asked for that now from the seller but a little worried about the lack of a tag.
Where would the tag be just incase she missed it and I could let her know where to look?
Thanks in advance again for any help.
Rose
 
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rosetao said:
Hi again,
I have asked the seller for a picture of the Made In Country tag but she says there is not one so wondered if all Kooba Paiges shoud have that tag.
Have found a picture someone put up on this forum of the writing on the magnetic stud on her Paige and have asked for that now from the seller but a little worried about the lack of a tag.
Where would the tag be just incase she missed it and I could let her know where to look?
Thanks in advance again for any help.
Rose
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It should be sewn into the lining, usually at a side edge toward the bottom (at least it's that way on all of the bags I own!) I don't have a Paige, so it *might* be different, but I'm pretty sure it should be there.
 
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rosetao said:
Hi again,
I have asked the seller for a picture of the Made In Country tag but she says there is not one so wondered if all Kooba Paiges shoud have that tag.
Have found a picture someone put up on this forum of the writing on the magnetic stud on her Paige and have asked for that now from the seller but a little worried about the lack of a tag.
Where would the tag be just incase she missed it and I could let her know where to look?
Thanks in advance again for any help.
Rose
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I have a Kooba Braeden, Mia, Virginia, and Hudson. All have the "Manufactured In..." tag sewn in. It's on the same side as the inside pocket zipper if the zipper is closed. (Sorry--sounds confusing.) That is, if the bag is on your lap, metal logo plate down (you can see the logo plate), the sewn-in tag is on the right side. But sometimes the tag is the same color as the lining. You may have to feel for it.

Clear as mud? :smile1:
 
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rosetao said:
Thanks for your replies Schientist & Bookwriter.
The aution now has pics up of magnetic snap & tag so if anyone could have a look & let me know if these check out I will then be able to buy and will have my first Kooba after a long wait:)
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=200603670626&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT
Keeping fingers crossed that all looks OK.
Thanks again in advance for any replies.
Rose
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That's the "Manufactured..." tag and correct, yep! Enjoy!
 
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Thanks so much Pearlbaby & Bookwriter for your help.
It is so nice to be able to get help and advice from you lovely ladies so I can feel assured that I am buying an authentic bag.
Have just bought it and hope to get it on Friday. After getting caught with a fake Sienna a while bag(got my money back luckily) I am so looking forward to having my first Kooba. Have read such great things about them on here and always wanted one but don't often crop up in UK and this is the nicest one I have seen over here.
Thanks again and roll on Friday ;)
Rose
 
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