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#3,196
Nessadearest said:
Hello! I recently started getting into Prada bags and wallets. I just bought a beautiful, black double zip saffiano, size medium. I bought it from a reputable online consignment store from a lady who claims to have bought it years ago, when the saffiano double zip bags were first coming out. It didn't come with an authentication card, but she did include a black silk, drawstring dustbag with Prada embroidered on a light gray /blue tag.

My only question on this Prada purse is the leg of the "R". The leg of the "R" does not have a curve or notch (on the outside emblem ONLY). I have written to the lady who I purchased it from, and she has been promptly replying.

She said the older Prada bags rarely had the notorious notched R. Since it's an older version, few people are aware of the straight legged R.

Is this true?

Also, the rest of the bag and the dust bag seem very high quality. The fabric isn't plastic-feeling or cheap feeling...it's nice heavy fabric with the word Prada all over, like genuine bags. The zippers are nice and heavy, and the zippers aren't hard to pull. The saffiano isn't fake feeling or "plasticy" .

Someone please help me! !!!!


https://www.instagram.com/p/BGQDuL9l60V/

Thanks!
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Ignore anything that anyone tells you about the letter "R". Different styles, different seasons, different "R"s; as well as other different hallmarks. The trick is in knowing which season carries which hallmarks.

The bag may be authentic - this earlier style was less well faked than the current crop of superfakes, however without actually handling it, it is impossible to be sure from the few photos supplied.
 
#3,197
starlv said:
Hi

Appreciate help to authenticate these bags. Thanks!

Item Name: Prada Black Gaufre Rouched Nappa Leather bag
Item Number: 231918193841
Seller ID: iixxmexxii
Link: http://www.ebay.com/itm/231918193841?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT

Item Name: Prada Rubino Vernice Gaufre Rouched Patent Leather bag
Item Number: 231918266615
Seller ID: iixxmexxii
Link: http://www.ebay.com/itm/231918266615?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT
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Both look to be authentic.
 
#3,198
#3,199
bickyi said:
Hello Ladies! Would you kindly authenticate the following for me? Between the auction pictures and my own photobucket photos, I think it shoud be adequate, but I am totally new to PRADA (usually in the LV forums…), so if I am missing anything, please let me know!
I would also appreciate it if anyone can tell me the official style names of these bags. Thank you in advance! :ty:

#1 Item Name: Authentic PRADA Logo Plate Brown Lambskin Nylon Chain Shoulder Tote Bag / 5m120
Item #: 351729830263
Seller: eg-system
Link: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Authentic-P...uhhyv64tcJn%2FcEWg51E%3D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc
My own photos: http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bic...ion/01_Brown Lambskin Leather Nylon Chain Bag


#2 Item Name: 100% Authentic PRADA Logo Plate Beige Leather Tote Hand Bag / 5m301
Item #: 351738636711
Seller: eg-system
Link: http://www.ebay.com/itm/100-Authent...uhhyv64tcJn%2FcEWg51E%3D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc
My own photos: http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bic..._PRADA Logo Plate Beige Leather Tote Squarish


#3 Item Name: 100% Authentic PRADA Quilted Logo Plate Navy Nylon Chain Shoulder Bag / 5m334
Item #: 371636850483
Seller: eg-system
Link: http://www.ebay.com/itm/100-Authent...uhhyv64tcJn%2FcEWg51E%3D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc
My own photos: http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bic...PRADA Quilted Logo Plate Navy Nylon Chain Bag
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missfiggy said:
You have purchased 3 very old styles which have been faked well for many years. Nos 1 and 2 might be authentic but No 3 looks like an old fake to me.
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Oh no! Seriously?? :faint: I have purchased many LV items from this seller, which were all positively authenticated. I thought these would be safe bets, especially since 2 out of the 3 came with cards. Now I'm worried :sweatdrop: You said 1 and 2 "MIGHT" be authentic....does that mean you have doubts about all three? How suspicious of these are you....say from a scale of 1-10? (lol, sorry if that's tough to answer, just trying to gauge how much trouble I'm in here.) Should I have them authenticated elsewhere? If so, which authentication service would you recommend for Prada? Or is there maybe a vintage Prada expert somewhere on this forum? I know when it comes to vintage, Papertiger is great with Gucci and Lee and Addy are great with LV.....is there a Prada vintage expert here? Any help would be much, much appreciated!! :ty:
 
#3,201
Miss figgy - thank you for the quick reply. Can I ask what about the purse I posted let you know it was fake. Just trying to educate myself for the future as the R looked right (to me), so did the lining, the zipper type and the other hardware (everything I read online to look for).


Thanks again!!
 
#3,203
Item Name: BR3724

Listing number: private sale

Comments: photos are my own. any help would be much appreciated. I thought it looked fine but then noticed it says "line with" instead of "lined with" on the card and started second guessing. (Maybe that's not unusual, but I can't find a card for comparison) TIA

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#3,206
MLOND said:
Miss figgy - thank you for the quick reply. Can I ask what about the purse I posted let you know it was fake. Just trying to educate myself for the future as the R looked right (to me), so did the lining, the zipper type and the other hardware (everything I read online to look for).


Thanks again!!
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Sorry - we know that these pages are used by counterfeiters to make their fakes more realistic so we don't give out any hints and ask that others on this thread please follow this policy.
 
#3,208
faith_ann said:
Item Name: BR3724

Listing number: private sale

Comments: photos are my own. any help would be much appreciated. I thought it looked fine but then noticed it says "line with" instead of "lined with" on the card and started second guessing. (Maybe that's not unusual, but I can't find a card for comparison) TIA

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Relax!!! It's authentic.
 
#3,210
Hi loves i am maybe gonna buy a pree loved Prada. What do u all think? Real? How much is it worth do you all think? Considering the wear? Want to upplode mre photos but it dosent work?
 

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