Authenticate This LONGCHAMP! -- Please refer to 1st post!!

TPF may earn a commission from merchant affiliate
links, including eBay, Amazon, and others

Status
Not open for further replies.
#2,013
nrrm19 said:
Can anybody help me verify if these bags are authentic? Thanks so much!

Links:
http://cgi.ebay.ph/BNEW-LONGCHAMP-LE-PLIAGE-LONG-HANDLE-MANDARIN-ORANGE-/360370969425?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_211&hash=item53e7c89b51#ht_1654wt_905

http://cgi.ebay.ph/BRAND-NEW-LONGCH...tDomain_211&hash=item19c5fd900f#ht_1608wt_905
Click to expand...

Just a word of caution sis! I'm from Manila and am a Longchamp LE lover. There are a lot of sellers saying their items are original and if you do scrutinize it up close it also looks authentic but there are some warning signals like stray stitches and the feel of leather and nylon. There's a local forum, GirlTalkers with a Longchamp thread and they mention sellers in Ebay who combine originals with fake bags. Also, if the price is too good to be true then it may be. So go for the trusted sellers because in the long run when you think you saved from a good deal and it turns out fake, then you did not save at all. Usually resellers sell Php1000-2000 higher than the Longchamp website price.

I'm not saying the seller on your Ebay link is selling fakes, I'm just stating my observations so you can continue with that word of caution.
 
#2,014
bittenbythebag said:
Just a word of caution sis! I'm from Manila and am a Longchamp LE lover. There are a lot of sellers saying their items are original and if you do scrutinize it up close it also looks authentic but there are some warning signals like stray stitches and the feel of leather and nylon. There's a local forum, GirlTalkers with a Longchamp thread and they mention sellers in Ebay who combine originals with fake bags. Also, if the price is too good to be true then it may be. So go for the trusted sellers because in the long run when you think you saved from a good deal and it turns out fake, then you did not save at all. Usually resellers sell Php1000-2000 higher than the Longchamp website price.

I'm not saying the seller on your Ebay link is selling fakes, I'm just stating my observations so you can continue with that word of caution.
Click to expand...

Hi bittenbythebag,

What you're saying is absolutely true. It's part of the reason why I subscribe to this forum to help me authenticate items i wish to purchase off ebay. Also as an additional practice, I look for sellers with high feedbacks, although this is not always a guarantee that the merchandise is genuine. I actually wait to receive the items I purchase before leaving feedbacks to make sure that I am completely satisfied with it. Additionally, I look for sellers who have a return policy in the event that I am not completely sold on the quality and authenticity of the item.

Thanks btw :smile1:
 
#2,015
nrrm19 said:
Hi bittenbythebag,

What you're saying is absolutely true. It's part of the reason why I subscribe to this forum to help me authenticate items i wish to purchase off ebay. Also as an additional practice, I look for sellers with high feedbacks, although this is not always a guarantee that the merchandise is genuine. I actually wait to receive the items I purchase before leaving feedbacks to make sure that I am completely satisfied with it. Additionally, I look for sellers who have a return policy in the event that I am not completely sold on the quality and authenticity of the item.

Thanks btw :smile1:
Click to expand...

You're welcome! :smile1: Good luck on your purchase. You may ask for the receipt of the item they're selling. Thats one sure way you can be sure if its authentic. I'm trying to send you a private message but looks like your status doesn't allow yet. I see some sellers including receipts on their sale at Ebay.ph
 
#2,016
bittenbythebag said:
From what I remember with my readings from several forums on longchamp that limited editions are made in france. All my own limited editions are made in france. I had an eiffel in navy cabas i bought at duty free philippines and it was made in france. All my longchamps are limited edition and they are all made in france. I got le pliage cabas and travel bag at same duty free and they are made in china.

Maybe its better to wait for feedback of experts on this thread but expect a delay as one of the expert is on vacation. I can only say based on my own observation and collection. Good luck and let us know too on how your issue turns out. I'm also interested to know if all LE are only made in france.
Click to expand...
Hi,

I've just got the seller to agree to a refund, will wait for a reply from Longchamp but after the unhelpfulness of the saleswoman am not expecting much. Somewhat puts me off to be honest as I own several Longchamp bags purchased directly from the store and all I asked was whether all Longchamp limited editions were made in France! I may be wrong and the item might be genuine but as far as I can tell there are no reports of genuine limited edition bags being made in China and after a lot of research everyone seems to say that they are only made in France.
 
#2,017
bittenbythebag said:
You're welcome! :smile1: Good luck on your purchase. You may ask for the receipt of the item they're selling. Thats one sure way you can be sure if its authentic. I'm trying to send you a private message but looks like your status doesn't allow yet. I see some sellers including receipts on their sale at Ebay.ph
Click to expand...

I'll try asking them for the receipt, but most sellers would probably not want that because then the buyer would know how much the seller's profit actually is.:p But i'll definitely try.

yeah, it doesn't allow it yet. will you be sending a list of those who give receipts?
 
#2,020
Imogencabrooks said:
Hi,

I've just got the seller to agree to a refund, will wait for a reply from Longchamp but after the unhelpfulness of the saleswoman am not expecting much. Somewhat puts me off to be honest as I own several Longchamp bags purchased directly from the store and all I asked was whether all Longchamp limited editions were made in France! I may be wrong and the item might be genuine but as far as I can tell there are no reports of genuine limited edition bags being made in China and after a lot of research everyone seems to say that they are only made in France.
Click to expand...

I guess if they agreed for full refund, best you return it since there's doubt in your mind. Carrying a bag whose authenticity you doubt just brings stress. And there are fake Eiffels out there, i see lots on Ebay. Just my gut feel, the Eiffel model should be made in France. IMO!
 
#2,021
bittenbythebag said:
I guess if they agreed for full refund, best you return it since there's doubt in your mind. Carrying a bag whose authenticity you doubt just brings stress. And there are fake Eiffels out there, i see lots on Ebay. Just my gut feel, the Eiffel model should be made in France. IMO!
Click to expand...
Hi,

Thanks very much for your help:) I sent the item back today, I just didn't want to take the risk, will just have to hope there are some left in Paris when I go in Sept/Oct!
 
Status
Not open for further replies.
Top