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duangjai_2102 said:
Item Name : Pre-Owned Prada Black Leather Handbag/ Bag
Item Number : 320573173867
Seller ID : nana013086
Link : http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dl...173867&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT#ht_594wt_1137

Item Name : PRADA "Dressy New Look" Talco Purse $1295 NR Barneys
Item Number : 220652262094
Seller ID : proutyeb
Link : http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dl...62094&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT#ht_1135wt_1137
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No 1 - can't tell anything much from these carppy photos

No 2 - probably authentic but what a mess!!! Has not been handled with care.
 
#5,029
mzedith said:
can you give me the link to the thread you are referring to? is there a list of online sellers that sell fake Prada bags? seems ebay is flooded with them. im sure tons of online sellers like this modaqueen claim 100% auth. but are totally fake bags.
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http://forum.purseblog.com/authenti...thentic-bags-175509.html?highlight=moda+queen

http://forum.purseblog.com/general-...s-or-replica-542754.html?highlight=moda+queen

http://forum.purseblog.com/fendi/mo...entic-fendis-127647.html?highlight=moda+queen
 
#5,032
nashblet said:
Hi Prada Psycho,

May I know the reasons as to why it is fake? I was just about to make payment when I saw this message. Could you please point out to me why the bag is a fake?

Thanks, you might just save my life.
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Time for the sermon.


Originally Posted by Prada Psycho
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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Your only option is to report the listing to eBay using the Report Item link or to pay for a professional authentication service to provide a letter to Paypal so you're off the hook.

To further engage in my redundant lectures:

******************. Bid/Buy second.
 
#5,033
Hi ladies! Your expert opinion please? TIA!

Item: NWT Prada Tessuto Quilted Alluminio Grey Bowler Bag
Listing number: 190429277289
Seller: spot123
Link: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dl...77289&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT#ht_1249wt_1137
Comments: Is the price reasonable?


Item:***PRADA***100% Auth Nylon Jacquard Small Bow Tote Bag
Listing number: 320568726558
Seller: purplecabbage
Link: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dl...26558&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT#ht_2466wt_1137
Comments: Is the price reasonable?
 
#5,038
missfiggy (and any others who may wish to comment)

RE: Item: Prada fairy bag/tote
Listing number: 260646090628
Seller: robingill2011
Link: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...=STRK:MEWNX:IT

I've sent an email to the seller saying I won't buy a fake bag and she's asking me how it's fake. Could you provide me with some specific examples or should I pay to have someone "officially" authenticate it? Is the onus on me to prove it's a fake or on her to prove it's authentic? I'm new to buying designer bags online and am feeling stupid about this whole mess:(
 
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DD840 said:
missfiggy (and any others who may wish to comment)

RE: Item: Prada fairy bag/tote
Listing number: 260646090628
Seller: robingill2011
Link: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...=STRK:MEWNX:IT

I've sent an email to the seller saying I won't buy a fake bag and she's asking me how it's fake. Could you provide me with some specific examples or should I pay to have someone "officially" authenticate it? Is the onus on me to prove it's a fake or on her to prove it's authentic? I'm new to buying designer bags online and am feeling stupid about this whole mess:(
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The listing has been removed
 
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