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HELP! My friend is in need of help in verifying the authenticity of this bag, she already bought it, but she has can return it within 3 days if its not the real thing! Thanks so much!


Btw, these were taken using her mobile phone so it maybe a bit blurry.
 

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HisWifeTheirMom said:
Hi! Does this look authentic? Thanks!

Longchamp Le Pliage Graphite
Ebay seller:coffe*gal
item#160598643043
http://cgi.ebay.com/Longchamp-Le-Pl...H_Handbags&hash=item25646cd163#ht_7394wt_1141
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Hard to be sure. I can only see 1 picture. Maybe you can ask for clear close photos of front and bottom of flap, inside tag, zipper pull and the markings on zipper glide showing YKK and number size of zip. Stitches along zip area and handles.

I'm not saying this is fake. Just treating your buy like I'm buying it myself.
 
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nrrm19 said:
HELP! My friend is in need of help in verifying the authenticity of this bag, she already bought it, but she has can return it within 3 days if its not the real thing! Thanks so much!


Btw, these were taken using her mobile phone so it maybe a bit blurry.
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Hi! For me its harder to detect a fake le pliage than limited editions. Pictures may not be enough to say it looks good (meaning possibly authentic). Since you have the bag with you, you may look at it inch by inch. Feel the nylon, shouldn't be too thick nor too thin. Must have that substantial feel for a sturdy bag. Brand new handles must be stiff and feels crisp not pliable like new leather should (this only apply to brown leather of standard LP). Stitches must be even, straight and lock stitch at ends must look clean where the lock stitch overlaps the stitch under making it clean and even. This is how i usually catch fakes when there are accidental stray stitches which I never see in originals. The zipper pull must have clean and distinguishable markings. YKK must be seen on both sides and the zipper size 45 at front edge protion.

If you an auth item you got from a store maybe you can compare. Photos look ok to me but I don't know with those areas I dont see. iMO!
 
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bittenbythebag said:
Hard to be sure. I can only see 1 picture. Maybe you can ask for clear close photos of front and bottom of flap, inside tag, zipper pull and the markings on zipper glide showing YKK and number size of zip. Stitches along zip area and handles.

I'm not saying this is fake. Just treating your buy like I'm buying it myself.
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Hi, I happened to see your post. I caution against buying from ebay things like branded bags etc, as I had a bad experience once. I guessed I have to learn things the hard way.
 
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bittenbythebag said:
Hi! For me its harder to detect a fake le pliage than limited editions. Pictures may not be enough to say it looks good (meaning possibly authentic). Since you have the bag with you, you may look at it inch by inch. Feel the nylon, shouldn't be too thick nor too thin. Must have that substantial feel for a sturdy bag. Brand new handles must be stiff and feels crisp not pliable like new leather should (this only apply to brown leather of standard LP). Stitches must be even, straight and lock stitch at ends must look clean where the lock stitch overlaps the stitch under making it clean and even. This is how i usually catch fakes when there are accidental stray stitches which I never see in originals. The zipper pull must have clean and distinguishable markings. YKK must be seen on both sides and the zipper size 45 at front edge protion.

If you an auth item you got from a store maybe you can compare. Photos look ok to me but I don't know with those areas I dont see. iMO!
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bittenbythebag,

Thanks, Thanks!
I did compare it to my bag, which was bought in France. I compared both, (with regard to the stitching, leather handles, zipper, inside stitching, the tag etc.) and it held up. My only concern though, is that they're not the same style since mine is the "docs" type, so i just thought I'd verify it here.

My friend's just worried cos she's been duped before. She bought a bag from an officemate and everything looked fine, until we saw the plastic tag inside.

Anyway, Thanks again!
 
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cyne said:
Hi, I happened to see your post. I caution against buying from ebay things like branded bags etc, as I had a bad experience once. I guessed I have to learn things the hard way.
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Thanks for the word of caution. I've been buying off Ebay for hmm 5 years. I have 1:60 bad transactions. Ebay is a nice business place but you have to be very careful.
 
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OH-M-G! This is driving me crazy right now! My large fuchsia 2011 and large metal both have the mark "T" on the zipper....my small LH praline DOESNT and i just noticed and im so worried coz its not from a Longchamp outlet, and also is it just me or is the horse's butt a little "high" ? other than these, everything is in place....heeelllllpppp .......
 

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rx4dsoul said:
OH-M-G! This is driving me crazy right now! My large fuchsia 2011 and large metal both have the mark "T" on the zipper....my small LH praline DOESNT and i just noticed and im so worried coz its not from a Longchamp outlet, and also is it just me or is the horse's butt a little "high" ? other than these, everything is in place....heeelllllpppp .......
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The first 2 photos are ok. All my Longchamps zippers even the cosmetic bags and travel bag has T at zipper area. Your 3rd and 4th photos are a bit off for me. The shape of embossed horse on front flap is too rounded. Its like the horse's flanks and rump are too plump and short.

You know when I read your post, you made me laugh when you said your horse's butt was too high. Hahaha! I had a good laugh with that one then I checked all my own LC's. Please check your praline again. It may also be that your photo's shot was taken in a way that the emboss makes it look too raised.
 
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bittenbythebag said:
The first 2 photos are ok. All my Longchamps zippers even the cosmetic bags and travel bag has T at zipper area. Your 3rd and 4th photos are a bit off for me. The shape of embossed horse on front flap is too rounded. Its like the horse's flanks and rump are too plump and short.

You know when I read your post, you made me laugh when you said your horse's butt was too high. Hahaha! I had a good laugh with that one then I checked all my own LC's. Please check your praline again. It may also be that your photo's shot was taken in a way that the emboss makes it look too raised.
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yeah...I know what you mean, about the stamp...I know its supposed to be embossed but the one I got is reaalllyyy "embossed".... *sigh* and i already gave + feedback on ebay.ph :(

such a shame....i was so hoping on getting an authentic praline online its such a pretty all-around color and you cant get one from outlets anymore :(

oh well.... ( more sad faces ) .....Thank you B !
 
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