Michael Kors Authenticate this MICHAEL KORS
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Hi everyone please can you authenticate this MK bag for me. Its the east west tote in the colour dark dune. I bought this from Ebay and it is in used condition. I think it is real but a couple of things are concerning me... the zip on the middle section has some wear to it (tried to capture in the photo) where the gold has come off revealing the metal underneath, would a real MK bag do this with use?
Secondly, hard to see from my pics but comparing it to my Selma bag which was bought from MK shop the dust bag is different, one logo is much bigger compared to the other, is this just because the east west tote is an older bag so has a different dust bag?
Seller did not have receipt as it was received as a gift, but was keen to provide me with as many pics as possible
thanks!
Secondly, hard to see from my pics but comparing it to my Selma bag which was bought from MK shop the dust bag is different, one logo is much bigger compared to the other, is this just because the east west tote is an older bag so has a different dust bag?
Seller did not have receipt as it was received as a gift, but was keen to provide me with as many pics as possible
thanks!
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Hi! Want to buy this large Selma from eBay, it's being offered at a really low price. However, the pics show the handles as being wrapped in plastic. Are authentic bags packaged as such? Thanks.
http://www.ebay.ph/itm/271764481604?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649
Item number: 271764481604
Seller: bag-luxurydepot http://www.ebay.ph/usr/bag-luxurydepot?_trksid=p2047675.l2559
http://www.ebay.ph/itm/271764481604?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649
Item number: 271764481604
Seller: bag-luxurydepot http://www.ebay.ph/usr/bag-luxurydepot?_trksid=p2047675.l2559
Regarding initial post #4832
Hello again. Not sure if this is the correct thread to ask a follow up question, but I'm new here, and after reading through some more recent replies, I was pretty shocked to hear that scammers will actually steal photos online and use them as if they were the seller. My question is this. I haven't decided if I'm keeping my bag or relisting it on ebay yet, but how can I prevent someone from using my photo in this way?? There are no other photos online of this particular bag that I have been able to find. Is this just one of those things that will live on in cyberspace? Sounds like a silly question, but this is pretty scary to think that people are doing this! I'm not sure, but I think I may have also pinned my listing on my ebay board on pinterest. I'm more of a casual/hobby seller, but I've worked very hard at building up a good reputation as an honest seller!!! Thanks.
Your bag is authentic! Yes, MK has different sizes of dust bags for different styles.
I agree with Jojo21. No doubt your bag is authentic. As far as you asking about the gold wearing off and showing silver metal, we actually have an entire separate thread about this topic and how to avoid it. Michael Kors uses a spray finish product for their gold, so no, it is not unusual at all. They do not use real brass or nickle. And yes, their are variations in bags, with different linings and heat stamps, depending on year and country made. Nice bag! Authentic!
MK bags are noy wrapped that way. It is located in Philippines, inner tag looks a little to clear (it should be both white and clear). Inner clasp looks odd and zipper pull too. Do not trust IMO
Thanks! Good thing that I consulted here first, as I was tempted by the price (which is low even if you add the delivery costs I think).
The bag appears to be authentic. We have been seeing authentic bags wrapped with plastic and believe they are the ones from online MK online store. That seller has a great history of selling authentic bags only and I would feel confident buying from this seller. Authentic!
Thanks! I've sent a message to the seller regarding the product, and the seller seems very accommodating, If I buy this I'll just post my own pics here for further evaluation. Thanks again.
Now I'm off to hunt for good deals for a large Selma in raspberry color lol.
It is called 'watermark' your photos.I understand totally. I am going to start doing the same thing. That facebook sale was really something and almost gave me a heart attack! Can you believe these crooks?? Yes, you can put you name or logo superimposed, on your pics.. Many sellers have been watermarking their pics for a long time. I had recently had my photos taken and used by another seller on ebay. I was fit to be tied, so I really need to start doing this.
You have to have the program in your photo shop or whatever you use to 'watermark' your photos. You may have to download a program like Picasa or Photo bucket, to able to do this. Most of them are free. It makes me so mad seeing other sellers stealing my pics! I work HARD taking them, dialing them in, downloading, uploading, for them to come along and use them because THEY are too LAZY to do their own work! On top of it, that is NOT the same bag someone is purchasing, it is YOUR bag! Unbelievable!. No ethics and just sheer laziness. I don't work that hard so other people can make money off of my blood sweat and tears, and I am sure you feel the same way.
I can't tell you how to do it. You have to figure that out depending on the program you have. Look to see if you have what is called the 'watermark' your photos, option and go from there. If you don't have 'watermarking' , than down download a photo program that has it. I am fairly certain, photo bucket has the watermark option. Good luck to you.
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