Authenticate This Marc Jacobs

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thithi said:
Absolutely not! That auction has photos taken from several different auctions. If you notice, the photos don't even show the same style bag or leather texture. I would run!

And no, not all bags have riri zippers, mostly the classic soft calf lines will have the riris, and Lampos are on more seasonal bags, such as the Quinns, some of the quilted lines. MJ also used both Lampo zippers, upper caps for some older styles and for the new clutches, but mostly the lighting Lampo on the others. I believe stams have the riri zippers.
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I have an Acorn Venetia from a season or two ago that has the Lampo "lightning bolt" zipper...I previously thought that all Venetias had the riri zippers, but chic.bags helped me authenticate my Venetia when I bought it, so I know this is an exception to the rule.

However, I'm now confused about Lampo zippers...even though many of the fakes are now using the lightning bolt Lampos, I always believed that the Lampo zippers without the bolt and the "LAMPO" all in those strange caps were FAKE! Is this not the case?

I have also assumed the all of the riri zippers with the rounded heads and the correct font were real, and thus the bag was real as well...can someone clarify this for me? Are the actual riri zippers being counterfeited, or being used on counterfeits?

Gotta know this stuff! Thanks~

Kim
 
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MissusB said:
I have an Acorn Venetia from a season or two ago that has the Lampo "lightning bolt" zipper...I previously thought that all Venetias had the riri zippers, but chic.bags helped me authenticate my Venetia when I bought it, so I know this is an exception to the rule.

However, I'm now confused about Lampo zippers...even though many of the fakes are now using the lightning bolt Lampos, I always believed that the Lampo zippers without the bolt and the "LAMPO" all in those strange caps were FAKE! Is this not the case?

I have also assumed the all of the riri zippers with the rounded heads and the correct font were real, and thus the bag was real as well...can someone clarify this for me? Are the actual riri zippers being counterfeited, or being used on counterfeits?

Gotta know this stuff! Thanks~

Kim
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Rounded head riris are being used in fake bags so beware. Look for other details as well, and make sure the zipper brand corresponds to the correct style bag.

The upper cap LAMPO has been used by MJ. Several members have authentic bags with this Lampo zip, and others have confirmed that the new clutches have the this lampo zip as well. Fake bags have also been using Lampo zips so pay attention to other details as well.
 
#845
LadyFran said:
Hello ladies...interested in a Marc Jacobs but the stam was too heavy for me. I love the look though. Saw the banana quilted hobo on sale at Bloomingdales but really like this style, but have only found it in white on the vendor websites. Is this authentic?

eBay: Stars Staples MARC JACOBS Multi Pockets Quilted Bag (item 130021673431 end time Sep-04-06 13:18:12 PDT)

Also, if anyone owns this bag, how is this weight wise in comparison to the stam? Thanks in advance.
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From what I can tell, it does indeed look authentic, although the watermarkings everywhere. I would get more photos of the interior, the zipperhead, and the black fabric tag inside the interior zip pocket. The price is reasonable, those bags were on sale last in dept stores for as low as $360.
 
#846
thithi said:
From what I can tell, it does indeed look authentic, although the watermarkings everywhere. I would get more photos of the interior, the zipperhead, and the black fabric tag inside the interior zip pocket. The price is reasonable, those bags were on sale last in dept stores for as low as $360.
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ThiThi..thanks so much. I went ahead and got the banana hobo at Bloomies since their 40% off sale started today. Got it for under $400! I actually got a few MJ bags on clearance...and there are still a number on sale with an additional 40% off.
 
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thithi said:
Rounded head riris are being used in fake bags so beware. Look for other details as well, and make sure the zipper brand corresponds to the correct style bag.

The upper cap LAMPO has been used by MJ. Several members have authentic bags with this Lampo zip, and others have confirmed that the new clutches have the this lampo zip as well. Fake bags have also been using Lampo zips so pay attention to other details as well.
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thithi-

Thanks so much! This is all good to know. My head is swimming! How on earth can anyone be 100% sure they have the real thing if the bag is not bought brand new from an authorized MJ seller?

Guess the best thing to do is to leave it to you "pros" to judge for me when I am considering buying a new bag!
 
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HELP! I bought a MJ stam bag on eBay (icy taupe), had every reason to believe it was REAL, tons of pics, ID number on the inseam of inner pocket, seller said she got it at a boutique, blah, blah...BUT now that i have it, I am a bit worried. I hate fakes..can one of you help me out?!

How do I get a definitive answer re the authenticity??

Any help, would be mucho appreciated!

Thanks lovely pursers!

Vaness:heart:
 
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