Michael Kors Authenticate this MICHAEL KORS

[CinthiaZ]

Thanks so much and yes it was facebook. The one bag I purchased myself so I know it's real. The other off Ebay. I think the code is ap-1107 Anyhow phew... I was beginning to think the counterfeit market took over Macy's LOL.

But I do wonder if the lining can tell you if a bag is real or not? For instance while surfing Ebay are there certain linings that are not typical of Kors? From what I have seen the heavy cream canvas is the older models, then you have the circle logo lining like two of my bags have, and I have also seen a very subtle lining with kors etched. I'd love your thoughts. Thank you for your post I do appreciate it.

There are so many different linings, and styles of linings, depending on the model and year made, and yes, there are obvious fake linings. Yes you are correct about the white solid lining used on vintage bags, but they also used signature linings on vintage bags,like in the last pics posted above our posts. And yes, you can tell much about authenticity from the lining, absolutely! There is a lot to it and it takes time to learn. In the mean time, please feel free to come here and post links before you buy anything, if you are not sure. Also, post pics and we will be happy to help you. The counterfeitors read these blogs and we can't give out too much information or the fakes will get so good we won't be able to tell anymore, please understand. But we will be more than happy to help you with your purchases. Read the many other threads and check all the beautiful authentic bags posted here and familiarize yourself with them. That is a good start. Go back through these pages in this authentication thread, and look at some of the linings we deemed as fake. That will help as well.

Welcome to the Purse Forum! We have a lot of fun here and help each other to buy quality authentic bags only. So glad you found us because that facebook post is a joke! All really bad information and what no one notices, is who it was started by! If you really check them out, you will be shocked! Let's put it this way, because I don't think I can't come right out and tell you what I discovered, , because there are rules here, but just trust this , they are not reputable! If you investigate like I did, you definitely won't be going back there! We are actually breaking a rule now, because we are only supposed to ask authenticity evaluations here, but since you are new, I am hoping we get cut some slack here. Keep posting and after awhile you will be able to use more features here.. We are all limited when we first join the forum. So the more posts you make the better. Join in on different threads and have fun!

Anyhow, welcome to a safe haven for authentic bags. This TPF ( the purse forum) also authenticates many/ most other designer brands as well. There are also some great threads about deals and steals, with coupon codes and everything. The ladies here will tell you about sales at macy's, etc. Plus when there is a sale going on at their website, and we will keep you off of the many fake websites! I know you will love it here! We have great friends from all over the world!

 

[emms2381]

Hi Authenticators

Could you please have a look at these 2 for me.

Link:http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Michael-M...85?pt=UK_Women_s_Handbags&hash=item3cf187a419
Seller:oakleydude14
Item ID:261750236185

Link:http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Black-whi...74?pt=UK_Women_s_Handbags&hash=item2a4b2cc57e
Seller:tiffco_83
Item ID:181649851774

Thank you kindly x

 

[Pursecrazymom]

Thank you again for your very helpful post!! I really appreciate it.

I have been a vintage bag collector since 1999. I am pretty experienced with vintage Gucci, Louis vuitton, Fendi and Dior to name a few. I remember when I first joined Ebay the majority of these bags were genuine with the exception of the really bad fakes that were quite easy to pick out. I remember faux Gucci's were made in the 1980's. I took a liking to Michael Kors because of the quality and style however my knowledge base on these bags via authenticity is very limited. I am actually afraid to buy on Ebay unless I see what seems like a genuine and even then I will only pay $50-$75 in that case. I did pick up a cute satchel a few days ago, it has not arrived yet but to me this looks like the real deal. The inside looked soiled but I am sure I can try and clean it.
I would love your thoughts? These are the seller's photos from Ebay. Thank you again for taking the time to answer my questions

 

[CinthiaZ]

Hi Authenticators

Could you please have a look at these 2 for me.

Link:http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Michael-M...85?pt=UK_Women_s_Handbags&hash=item3cf187a419
Seller:oakleydude14
Item ID:261750236185

Link:http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Black-whi...74?pt=UK_Women_s_Handbags&hash=item2a4b2cc57e
Seller:tiffco_83
Item ID:181649851774

Thank you kindly x

The first one is authentic . The second one needs more pics to be 100 percent certain, although I don't see any alarms. We like to see the pics mentioned in my signature below. . What I don't like about either one is that they do not accept returns.

 

[CinthiaZ]

Thank you again for your very helpful post!! I really appreciate it.

I have been a vintage bag collector since 1999. I am pretty experienced with vintage Gucci, Louis vuitton, Fendi and Dior to name a few. I remember when I first joined Ebay the majority of these bags were genuine with the exception of the really bad fakes that were quite easy to pick out. I remember faux Gucci's were made in the 1980's. I took a liking to Michael Kors because of the quality and style however my knowledge base on these bags via authenticity is very limited. I am actually afraid to buy on Ebay unless I see what seems like a genuine and even then I will only pay $50-$75 in that case. I did pick up a cute satchel a few days ago, it has not arrived yet but to me this looks like the real deal. The inside looked soiled but I am sure I can try and clean it.
I would love your thoughts? These are the seller's photos from Ebay. Thank you again for taking the time to answer my questions

The bag appears to be authentic. This is a valid interior lining. Please post as many of the pics in my signature in blue, below, as possible. Especially the Made in country tag and the label, although I am certain the bag is authentic. We do like to see a head on of the label and made in country tag. Thank you.

 

[Norwegian Girl]

Please forgive me if my question is rather strange, but I read somewhere that MK only offers a 1 year warranty on their handbags. So, in light of a certain missing key, and my upcoming dialogue with MK Customerservice; it would be nice to clarify something I have been wondering about. From seeing this; can you establish when the bag was actually made? If so, it seems like it was made in July of 2013. But I know for a fact that this bag is shy of a few months old.. How does MK calculate warranty? From date of purchase only? You who have recieved locks etc, have you provided MK with date of purchase?

 

[CinthiaZ]

Please forgive me if my question is rather strange, but I read somewhere that MK only offers a 1 year warranty on their handbags. So, in light of a certain missing key, and my upcoming dialogue with MK Customerservice; it would be nice to clarify something I have been wondering about. From seeing this; can you establish when the bag was actually made? If so, it seems like it was made in July of 2013. But I know for a fact that this bag is shy of a few months old.. How does MK calculate warranty? From date of purchase only? You who have recieved locks etc, have you provided MK with date of purchase?

Warranties are always from the date of purchase, no matter what you buy. If you bought the bag used and it is from 2013, the one year warranty is over with. However, as I replied to you in the other thread just now, you can get a lock and key, pretty much anytime. I have an older Hamilton that is about the same age, and they didn't even ask me for the year date or warranty. They told me if I needed a lock and key, I could get it. I asked them how much and HE told me it was no charge. BUTT, you only get the lock and key, you do not get the leather key holder strap for some odd reason.

 

[Norwegian Girl]

Warranties are always from the date of purchase, no matter what you buy. If you bought the bag used and it is from 2013, the one year warranty is over with. However, as I replied to you in the other thread just now, you can get a lock and key, pretty much anytime. I have an older Hamilton that is about the same age, and they didn't even ask me for the year date or warranty. They told me if I needed a lock and key, I could get it. I asked them how much and HE told me it was no charge. BUTT, you only get the lock and key, you do not get the leather key holder strap for some odd reason.

Ok...but I just checked the Hamiltons that I purchased brand new myself last August, and it still says 2013 on them. So perhaps bags can be produced ahead of the time they're actually being sold? I bought one of them at a high end store, and the other at Zalando. The receipt for the bag in question is within the one year from date of purchase. A bit confused here..

 

[CinthiaZ]

Ok...but I just checked the Hamiltons that I purchased brand new myself last August, and it still says 2013 on them. So perhaps bags can be produced ahead of the time they're actually being sold? I bought one of them at a high end store, and the other at Zalando. The receipt for the bag in question is within the one year from date of purchase. A bit confused here..

No hon, they do not go by when they were manufactured. If you have a receipt they go one year from the date of the receipt for the warranty.. What I am trying to convey here, is that if you bought it used, and don't have a receipt, you can't use the warranty, Get what I mean?? It doesn't matter anyhow. You can STILL get the lock and key anytime. You are thinking too hard! lol! The locks and keys are FREE as long as you have an authentic bag. That is the only requirement. You don't need to be under the warranty.No worries.

 

[cdtracing]

The first one is authentic . The second one needs more pics to be 100 percent certain, although I don't see any alarms. We like to see the pics mentioned in my signature below. . What I don't like about either one is that they do not accept returns.

CinthiaZ is absolutely right. I would want to see more clear pictures especially of the inside date & country of origin tag. But I see these two listings have ended.

 

[CinthiaZ]

Thank you again for your very helpful post!! I really appreciate it.

I have been a vintage bag collector since 1999. I am pretty experienced with vintage Gucci, Louis vuitton, Fendi and Dior to name a few. I remember when I first joined Ebay the majority of these bags were genuine with the exception of the really bad fakes that were quite easy to pick out. I remember faux Gucci's were made in the 1980's. I took a liking to Michael Kors because of the quality and style however my knowledge base on these bags via authenticity is very limited. I am actually afraid to buy on Ebay unless I see what seems like a genuine and even then I will only pay $50-$75 in that case. I did pick up a cute satchel a few days ago, it has not arrived yet but to me this looks like the real deal. The inside looked soiled but I am sure I can try and clean it.
I would love your thoughts? These are the seller's photos from Ebay. Thank you again for taking the time to answer my questions

One more thing, now you can shop for MK on ebay and show us the listing to double check so you don't have to ever worry about buying a fake anymore, ever again!! Isn't that GREAT!!??? The ladies here really know their stuff, in all designs. We have very professional and excellent authenticators here, that I am very proud to be a part of.

 

[CinthiaZ]

CinthiaZ is absolutely right. I would want to see more clear pictures especially of the inside date & country of origin tag. But I see these two listings have ended.

Sellers should turn on their flash on their cameras when they photograph the inside , or you can't see anything! Geez! They should also show the label and made in country tag. I can't believe they expect people to spend that kind of money on 'good faith' !! WT...lol!

 

[CinthiaZ]

Ok...but I just checked the Hamiltons that I purchased brand new myself last August, and it still says 2013 on them. So perhaps bags can be produced ahead of the time they're actually being sold? I bought one of them at a high end store, and the other at Zalando. The receipt for the bag in question is within the one year from date of purchase. A bit confused here..

And yes! The bags are usually made way before you purchase them, if that is what you are puzzled about? They have to get there from China and then are stuck in customs for God knows how long, and then they have to be distributed to all the stores everywhere. That sounds like one year, right there. lol! Then the spring line will come out and sometimes they put aside the winter line in the back room, and then they go on sale later, or sent to the outlets, yadda yadda. Yes , you can surely buy a new bag with a tag that is a couple years old. Is that what you are wondering about?

 

[lvmk]

CinthiaZ, I agree with you, I'm absolutely positive this bag is authentic. All of the details are correct including the lining. It is absolutely gorgeous! I remember seeing this style once, but it was several years ago and I don't recall the style name. If I can find the style name, I'll be sure to let you know! Authentic, no doubt about it!

I thought MK didn't do contrast stitching? That's one of the things they have on all those authentication guides...

 

[CinthiaZ]

I thought MK didn't do contrast stitching? That's one of the things they have on all those authentication guides...

No, that is a big rumor. All really good designers use beautiful contrast stitching ,and that is why it is called, 'contrast stitching' Coach, LV, Gucci, Michael Kors, ALL of them do it! A good designer would not be a good designer, if they didn't use beautiful , detailed contrast stitching. That is one of the very things that makes designer bags so much better than the generic no name brands, is contrast stitching, although generic brands do it as well, it just doesn't look as good. Can you see how perfect every stitch is on that bag?? That is why they use contrast stitching, to highlight the beauty of the craftsmanship.
I don't know who started that ridiculous rumor but it is frustrating. Ask anyone on this MK forum and look at all the bags here and you will see plenty of contrast stitching on many Michael Kors designs. The only so called 'guide ' I ever saw that on, was that goofy post on facebook that is so full of false information, it is beyond belief. They even claim that Michael Kors never has the signature pattern on both the inside and outside, and that is also completely wrong. MK has dozens of designs with the signature pattern on both sides. That facebook post is really screwing people up! People are probably not buying and reporting totally authentic bags because of it.
Please refer me to any other guide you saw that on, besides the one on facebook, about the contrast stitching and MK not using it. I'll be shocked to see it anywhere else and I am certain it s not on this forum anywhere. Do you know who started that guide on facebook? If you really check who they are, you won't be referring to that guide anymore. I hope this clarifies this for you. I am sure Jojo21 will come along soon and verify.