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Honestly, I don't feel confident enough to say that jsisme2002's items are real. I am usually very careful, I can be wrong in every way as well. I'm suspicious (ie I don't dare to buy from) after looking at previously sold items (multiple so-called brand new items in exact color/style with tags still attached) from someone who's selling off gifts from her husband. If the seller is Personalshoppers or Leshent, then that would be another story.
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Do you have a Marc Jacobs store by you? The best is to get it authenticated there.

Morvern Callar said:
I have seen fake MJ's with rounded riri zipperheads. I bought one off ebay (a brown Sophia) and even had it authenticated at a Marc Jacobs boutique, but it turned out to be totally fake. I got my money back, but from then on I swore off ebay forever.
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thithi said:
I have seen fake bags with the correct zipperheads, thankfully, there were other signs that gave it away, such as shape, color and stitching. The Classic styles have been out for a long time so the fakes keep getting better and better.
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Soft Calf Classic styles have been around for a while, replica makers went through many rounds of revisions (improvements). I wouldn't be a bit surprised if every single detail is copied, there are different grades of fakes (bad to super good). Many people believe that the details (stitching, lining, hardware, etc) of MJ stuffs get changed season after season to prevent them from keeping up.

The longer the bags have been in the market, the harder it is for us to authenticate. Venetia (introducted in year 2000), Stella (2002), New Stella (2004), Blake (Fall 2004), Stam (Fall 2005. Most of the fakes are still copying models from that season - antiqued hardware, burgundy suede lining, etc), Ursula Elise (Spring 2006), etc.......
 
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The Black Blake is definitely fake. Italyluxury is a known seller of replicas.
Please keep in mind that there are some replica makers who copy every single detail. Similar tag info, round zipper head, etc don't mean that the items are real. A major red flag is when a seller has a lot of items (brand-new-with-tags; not yet discounted at major retailers) at really low prices.

aitienadog said:
Thanks everyone. Now that I'm happy, I want to pick up some more bags. Here's the 3 I want to get. So before I make an offer, I want to come to you guys first. What do you think?


eBay: MARC JACOBS NEW AUTHENTIC BLAKE TOTE BAG PURSE SATCHEL (item 190039494233 end time Oct-13-06 15:23:37 PDT)

eBay: MARC JACOBS NEW AUTHENTIC BLAKE TOTE BAG PURSE SATCHEL (item 190039494233 end time Oct-13-06 15:23:37 PDT)

eBay: NWT MARC JACOBS Small Pouchette Leather Handbag $650 (item 320034873690 end time Oct-13-06 19:30:51 PDT)
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Emmy, Cherry Blossom styles are lined with light pink suede.
In the Question and Answer section of the the listing, the seller said that her item is lined with canvas. ???? Might need to check with owners of Cherry Blossom Zip Clutch to confirm this detail.

Questions from other members
Q: Hello. This is a lovely color. Can you tell me what the material on the divider of this wallet. Is it suede or canvas? Thank you! Oct-02-06
A: It is a very soft pale pink fabric--maybe like a plush canvas.

EMMY said:
:smile1: Hi all..I need your help again..I can't find the wallet I want in black...But I found this one in pink!! Can you authenticate this for me? Thanx! :heart: Emmy

eBay: MARC JACOBS PINK WALLET/ZIP CLUTCH CALF LEATHER NWT (item 160036388288 end time Oct-10-06 20:10:51 PDT)
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^ tPFer Heartfelt has Zip Clutch in Cherry Blossom, send her a PM.
http://forum.purseblog.com/524573-post1.html

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Chloe, that Selma has all the same hardware and stitching that mine does. I would say authentic. I sold it's normally do not provide add'l photos, but the zippers should be lampo and there should be a black serial number tag in the inner pocket as well. It looks like the previous owner really loved using this purse.
 
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aitienadog said:
Do they do that @ Marc Jacobs store? I tried NM and they wouldn't.
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They won't authenticate it, but if you bring it in for "repairs" they will let you know if it is real or not. You could also bring it in and tell them it was a gift and ask them a question about it, ie, if they know the official color, or the value, then they might be able to tell you if it is real.
 
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EMMY said:
:smile1: Hi all..I need your help again..I can't find the wallet I want in black...But I found this one in pink!! Can you authenticate this for me? Thanx! :heart: Emmy

eBay: MARC JACOBS PINK WALLET/ZIP CLUTCH CALF LEATHER NWT (item 160036388288 end time Oct-10-06 20:10:51 PDT)
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I agree, it looks good to me, I think the seller may have confused the suede for soft canvas. The details match up with my wallet, esp from the side view where she's holding open all the compartments. If the seller will show you a photo of the zip, it should say riri.
 
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bag.lover said:
The Black Blake is definitely fake. Italyluxury is a known seller of replicas.
Please keep in mind that there are some replica makers who copy every single detail. Similar tag info, round zipper head, etc don't mean that the items are real. A major red flag is when a seller has a lot of items (brand-new-with-tags; not yet discounted at major retailers) at really low prices.
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The seller has been mentioned in the Chloe forum before as a fake seller, and was also on the fake seller list in the authentication forum before it was closed down. I would avoid a seller such as this.
 
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Emmy: when you PM members with Cherry Blossom styles, ask them to confirm the details for you (lining material, colors of stitching/lining/hardware, etc.); include the link to the listing as well. There are times where good fakes get certain detail wrong. Zip Clutch is a popular style that's been around for a while so I'm just worried about good fakes. It's always better to be safe than sorry.

In terms of price, Cherry Blossom styles were heavily discounted a few months ago at Saks. They went through several rounds of mark-downs -- 40% off, then an extra percentage off the sale price, etc. Good luck Emmy. =)

bag.lover said:
^ tPFer Heartfelt has Zip Clutch in Cherry Blossom, send her a PM.
http://forum.purseblog.com/524573-post1.html
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It realy depends on the SA/manager, some members got their repair-free items authenticated there before. I got my stuffs authenticated at other boutiques (including LV) as well.

thithi said:
They won't authenticate it, but if you bring it in for "repairs" they will let you know if it is real or not. You could also bring it in and tell them it was a gift and ask them a question about it, ie, if they know the official color, or the value, then they might be able to tell you if it is real.
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