Authenticate This PRADA!

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shanafy said:
Are u able to enlighten me a bit on how you can tell by the pic?
I just don't get it
b/c before I bidded on it I checked bluefly
and compared the bags
http://www.bluefly.com/Prada-black-deerskin-chain-link-large-satchel/cat340078/305374601/detail.fly

the Seller wants to meet in person tomorrow and give me the bag for $$$ she said she was in new york thats what Made me suspicious intially.
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Good Lord!!! Don't meet up with that person unless you've got a couple of large, hairy, armed bodyguards!!! Get your money back by filing a Dispute through eBay & Paypal.

And trust me: the bag you bought is 10000% fake. You came here to find out if it's authentic. It's not.
 
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shanafy said:
Are u able to enlighten me a bit on how you can tell by the pic?
I just don't get it
b/c before I bidded on it I checked bluefly
and compared the bags
http://www.bluefly.com/Prada-black-deerskin-chain-link-large-satchel/cat340078/305374601/detail.fly

the Seller wants to meet in person tomorrow and give me the bag for $$$ she said she was in new york thats what Made me suspicious intially.
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You need to have a close hard look at the pictures on Bluefly then compare them with the pics on the listing - the bag is a screaming fake. BTW seller even used a stolen Bluefly pic and if that doesn't ring any alarm bells I don't know what does!!! Don't pay, don't go!!!
 
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missfiggy said:
You need to have a close hard look at the pictures on Bluefly then compare them with the pics on the listing - the bag is a screaming fake. BTW seller even used a stolen Bluefly pic and if that doesn't ring any alarm bells I don't know what does!!! Don't pay, don't go!!!
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Here's the listing from where shanafy's seller bought the bag. More detailed pics here:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=270507043104

and more evidence just how fake it is. :yucky:

This could be yet another case where our seller has purchased a fake, thinks it's authentic and sells it as authentic. She did leave positive feedback, presumably not knowing it was fake. Don't know that part for sure, but in the end, it IS a fake bag.


Hey MissFiggy: Ever have one of those days where you feel like Old Sherlock? I'm having one right now!


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Prada Psycho said:
No chance at all that it's authentic. The counterfeiters are unfortunately, quite skilled at their "trade" and are getting better at it ever year.

There are times when I've had to get a bag out of my armoire, set it in my lap and literally compare detail for detail to make a call on authenticity.
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PP ~
Which begs the question: How many do you have in your armoire?
And what Prada eras do they span?
Based on your replies here, I have never underestimated you,
not for one second.
But, golly, I may I think I may have miscalculated the probability
and sheer degree of possibility that you, my dear, may just be
Miuccia's one true doppelgänger.
~ WaH
 
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WildAtHeart said:
PP ~
Which begs the question: How many do you have in your armoire?
And what Prada eras do they span?
Based on your replies here, I have never underestimated you,
not for one second.
But, golly, I may I think I may have miscalculated the probability
and sheer degree of possibility that you, my dear, may just be
Miuccia's one true doppelgänger.
~ WaH
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I've had somewhere in the vicinity of 60 to 80 (guesstimating here) Pradas over the years, not including shoes, wallets, cosmetic cases and other accessories. Good enough? ;)
 
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missfiggy said:
Of course we are all glad to have more expertise on this forum. However there were a few hardy souls who managed to keep things going (to the best of our knowledge and ability). At least the obvious fakes were outed and when there was real doubt and difficulty PP did chime in to assist.
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Thanks heavens PP is back. I tried to help with the obvious fakes but I don't have 1/10 of the knowledge of PP. I come and go because I travel some but was very relieved to see PP back.

Thank you for all the hard work you have done too, missfiggy!!
 
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Prada Psycho said:
Here's the listing from where shanafy's seller bought the bag. More detailed pics here:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=270507043104

and more evidence just how fake it is. :yucky:

This could be yet another case where our seller has purchased a fake, thinks it's authentic and sells it as authentic. She did leave positive feedback, presumably not knowing it was fake. Don't know that part for sure, but in the end, it IS a fake bag.


Hey MissFiggy: Ever have one of those days where you feel like Old Sherlock? I'm having one right now!


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hehehe (but not so much of the old!!!:graucho:)
 
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missfiggy said:
Of course we are all glad to have more expertise on this forum. However there were a few hardy souls who managed to keep things going (to the best of our knowledge and ability). At least the obvious fakes were outed and when there was real doubt and difficulty PP did chime in to assist.
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Oh lordy, no offense meant. Definitely kudos to all of you. I hope you don't think that all your hard work was not appreciated and loved.
 
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