Authenticate This LONGCHAMP! -- Please refer to 1st post!!
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Hello, I just purchased a Longchamp Darshan in Rose from Saks. I read above that the Darshan series is made in France. This one is made in China, but seems authentic enough to me. I've handled some Darshan bags at the store, before they all went on sale and this one feels real to me.
Please help? TIA
Please help? TIA
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Here in Manila, i went to a mall selling predominantly fake bags and there are darshans very much like the original in material feel, size and details but off with the tags. For this reason, they have the guts to say its authentic because its about 90-95% close to the original. And their price is quite near to original also, just about $20-$30 lower. I think darshan would be easy for them to imitate because leather is black and more simple.
Thanks bittenbythebag. 
Could I ask you, or anyone else, how it is determined if a specific Longchamp bag or collection (e.g. Limited Edition) would be made in France, China, or elsewhere only? Or is it possible that they may be manufactured in several locations?
I have a few different Longchamp bags, mostly the Le Pliages, and they're made all around the world. Usually either France or China. It is SO confusing when the Longchamp bags are like this. I now have to be more wary when I buy them. Particularly online, but also in store or from the more reputable retailers. I know there's a chance that items are returned and may not be 100% authentic. The SAs may not be on the lookout for or even aware of the fakes, so they accept them and the item ends up in another unsuspecting consumer's hands.
Could I ask you, or anyone else, how it is determined if a specific Longchamp bag or collection (e.g. Limited Edition) would be made in France, China, or elsewhere only? Or is it possible that they may be manufactured in several locations?
I have a few different Longchamp bags, mostly the Le Pliages, and they're made all around the world. Usually either France or China. It is SO confusing when the Longchamp bags are like this. I now have to be more wary when I buy them. Particularly online, but also in store or from the more reputable retailers. I know there's a chance that items are returned and may not be 100% authentic. The SAs may not be on the lookout for or even aware of the fakes, so they accept them and the item ends up in another unsuspecting consumer's hands.
Le pliage are mostly made in China now and some made in France. Then I observed that Planetes are made in tunisia and limited editions are made in France.
Hi, still looking for my large bilberry tote... How about this one? Is it authentic? Thanks a lot for your help. 
Item Name: Longchamp le pliage Large Women Handbag Tote Bilberry
Item Number: 120751316031
Seller ID: 11sarah188
Link: http://cgi.ebay.com/Longchamp-le-pliage-Large-Women-Handbag-Tote-Bilberry-/120751316031?pt=US_CSA_WH_Handbags&hash=item1c1d56dc3f#ht_2264wt_1185
Item Name: Longchamp le pliage Large Women Handbag Tote Bilberry
Item Number: 120751316031
Seller ID: 11sarah188
Link: http://cgi.ebay.com/Longchamp-le-pliage-Large-Women-Handbag-Tote-Bilberry-/120751316031?pt=US_CSA_WH_Handbags&hash=item1c1d56dc3f#ht_2264wt_1185
@trevor
please be guided by above sellers as identified by ballet ruse. also, i recommend that don't consider buying from sellers with 20 feedback or less and if the price is way too low for a brandnew authentic bag. you may check prices of original longchamp bag at longchamp.com and allow only about 10% discount from that price. lowest price is at france so check prices there also.
I had a cousin pick me up a Darshan when she was in Paris and it was still made in China.
Thank you for your advice. I think I might just stick to proper online stores or visit a store to get one.
ballet_russe and estlin, thank you for both chiming in.
I feel more reassured about this purchase now.
I feel more reassured about this purchase now.
Hi! Can you please check if this seller is selling authentic bags? Thanks so much!
http://cgi.ebay.ph/Longchamp-Le-Pli...tDomain_211&hash=item1c1d5cfe47#ht_3196wt_754
http://cgi.ebay.ph/Longchamp-Le-Pli...tDomain_211&hash=item1c1d5cfe47#ht_3196wt_754
Hi, These longchamp totes seem to be a very good deal, can anyone tell me if they are genuine?
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...=STRK:MEWAX:IT
Thanks!
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...=STRK:MEWAX:IT
Thanks!
We can't authenticate by just looking at the pictures but I'm afraid to buy from this seller as all the bags has the same price irregardless of size. FYI, Rustan's SA don't know a knock-off if they see one. The only reliable SA with actual technical knowledge of their brand here in Manila is LV.
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