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myworld said:
Sorry didn't know the rule. :shocked:
But i find that personally bit selfish to keep what exactly was wrong with the bag and make these members come back to the forum without letting something to learn out of these questions (wasting time). :D
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This will explain why.

Prada Psycho said:
Since it's Sunday, I feel the need to add a little sermon based on the issues related to authenticating.

We are constantly asked on this thread how we can tell a bag (or whatever) is fake, what details give it away. We don't answer those questions because among other things, we don't like giving scammers tips on how to improve their trash.

I do this by choice, so I don't mean to sound like I'm complaining, but just on one clutch alone, I had to research multiple online sites, save photos on my computer so I can set them side by side and closely examine even the most minute detail. It's time consuming and it's not easy, folks!!!

I also am a Prada collector, though I will often go to Prada boutiques for the specific purpose to very closely examine the bags for each new season. I need to do that to look for details on authentic bags so I can bring it back here and hopefully provide accurate authentications.

Some items only take a glance, but more and more it's a fine art to discriminate fake from authentic.

This is why I say over and over that shopping on eBay or online shops other than reputable retailers is not for the uninitiated.
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I take authenticating very seriously. This is someone's money we are dealing with here, whether it's the buyer or the seller.
 
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Help!!

I need help authenticating this Prada bag from http://www.koodos.com/
Item: Prada bag BR3131
Seller: www.koodos.com
Thanks.

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#1,878
Quick Q: do the mods verify who gives opinions on the AT threads? i trust the seasoned authenticators on here (like PradaPsycho, etc. on this thread, for example) but i've noticed some newer members here giving their opinions as to authenticity - and they sometimes don't "match up" with the opinions given by the more experienced authenticators here...:shrugs:
 
#1,885
kimstyle said:
Hey ladies! I've been watching this clutch foreeever, but couldn't justify the purchase just yet. Then when I saw someone bidding in the last 2 minutes, I just couldn't let her get away. I'm kicking myself because I know better than to let my impulses get the best of me!!! While I trust my authenticating skills MOST of the time, didn't get a second opinion BEFORE I won :noggin: So, riddle me this

Prada Diamond Pleated Leather Clutch
Item #: 110509350736
Seller: tmy727
Link: http://cgi.ebay.ca/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...350736&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT#ht_786wt_1158

Figgy & PP, thoughts? TIA :flowers:
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myworld said:
The pics are not enough to tell for sure. However some "right" things there
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Not trying to break the rules, or ask for specifics, but are there certain pictures I can ask the seller for, that would make you more sure? To be honest, I spent ALL DAY scouring the internet for another one of these bags, to see if I could compare the two. I can't find one! The closest I came was the same bag in a berry colour over and over again!
 
#1,887
hi

can you guys help me authenticating these two items on ebay??

NEW PRADA LOGO BLACK MESSENGER CROSS BODY UNISEX $490
Item #: 250599067904
Seller: juxello31
Link: http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-PRADA-LOGO-...A_Backpacks?hash=item3a58de5100#ht_1074wt_982


$580 NEW LADIES MEN'S PRADA MESSENGER SLING BAG PURSE
Item #: 230443663630
Seller: pursenaltouch
Link: http://cgi.ebay.com/580-NEW-LADIES-...H_Handbags?hash=item35a783410e#ht_2865wt_1206

Do both sellers sell authentic stuff???? also, do you guys know the bag identification for the first item? For example, second bag's identification is VA-0348.

Thanks alot
 
#1,888
Prada Psycho said:
This will explain why.



I take authenticating very seriously. This is someone's money we are dealing with here, whether it's the buyer or the seller.
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Give me a break honey. Just because u don't give specific tips doesn't mean they can't copy really good ones. There're a things just ain't work out how hard you try to imitate and..always remember internet has bunch of resources for copy makers if they really want to make a damn good ones (which already makes and i came across 1 before too)
 
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kimstyle said:
Not trying to break the rules, or ask for specifics, but are there certain pictures I can ask the seller for, that would make you more sure? To be honest, I spent ALL DAY scouring the internet for another one of these bags, to see if I could compare the two. I can't find one! The closest I came was the same bag in a berry colour over and over again!
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always remember to ask the seller to take the close up pic on hardwares (on sides of th hardwares too) plus interior picture, logos and cards zoom in pics etc..Ask for is there any tag attached inside etc..if says yes, ask for pic too.

hope this helps.
 
#1,890
No offence, myword, but that was pretty condescending and completely unfair. Prada Psycho has been one of the best representatives to the Prada forum for a long time. She has spent countless hours, literally just TRYING to help people not get ripped off. If this is the way the MODs and contributing memebers are comfortable sharing their valuable information, then that's their choice!!! You should be thanking them, not trying to play by your own rules 16 posts/and 1 month into your experience in TPF! It's about respect! :nono:
 
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