Authenticate This PRADA
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PradaPsycho, the purse I received has a little wear on the front bottom corners, as you can see in the listing, they match up with the wear on the actual bag I received. Maybe my camera and lighting are off a bit. Let me know what else I can send you! Thank you for your time
Hi there
I'm new to the forum so apologies if this is in the wrong place but its not really a request for authentication, more a request for some of your expert detective work in figuring out a mystery Prada that keeps popping up everywhere but always in the same format, using the same pictures.
Now I know that sites will often use stock images but the same photos of the same bag is even being used on second hand sites where the picture is meant to be of someone's own bag. Very odd.
So, the bag in question has the serial number BT953L ASK FO216 and it's a Prada blue baltico soft calfskin leather messenger style satchel. (On some sites its erroneously called Saffiano leather even though its clearly smooth)
It happens to be exactly the kind of bag I'm looking for but luckily I did a bit more checking before I bought it.
I initially saw it on a pre-loved UK site called HEWI (hardly ever worn it) but I've since seen it on eBay ( seller with no score (!) name is samuekorkoya-0), also seen it on Gethuda, Brandsvice, Londress, and, most worryingly, one has recently sold on Yoogi's Closet.
The same photos are being used every time and each time the price is heavily discounted, although its still around a thousand pounds on most of the sites.
My question is, is this a real bag or has it been specifically made for the black market? If its a fake it appears to be quite a sophisticated one, it was only when I looked at some of the stitching (as far as you can see from the images) that I started to question it.
If you type the serial number into Google images then several of these sites show up, all with the same images of the bag.
I've uploaded a couple of the images from HEWI and Yoogi's closet. Another thing, the same authenticity cards are used for each site.
I've no intention of buying this bag from any of the sites mentioned but I do actually like the bag itself. Does it exist as a 'real' Prada anywhere? thank you for any input x
I'm new to the forum so apologies if this is in the wrong place but its not really a request for authentication, more a request for some of your expert detective work in figuring out a mystery Prada that keeps popping up everywhere but always in the same format, using the same pictures.
Now I know that sites will often use stock images but the same photos of the same bag is even being used on second hand sites where the picture is meant to be of someone's own bag. Very odd.
So, the bag in question has the serial number BT953L ASK FO216 and it's a Prada blue baltico soft calfskin leather messenger style satchel. (On some sites its erroneously called Saffiano leather even though its clearly smooth)
It happens to be exactly the kind of bag I'm looking for but luckily I did a bit more checking before I bought it.
I initially saw it on a pre-loved UK site called HEWI (hardly ever worn it) but I've since seen it on eBay ( seller with no score (!) name is samuekorkoya-0), also seen it on Gethuda, Brandsvice, Londress, and, most worryingly, one has recently sold on Yoogi's Closet.
The same photos are being used every time and each time the price is heavily discounted, although its still around a thousand pounds on most of the sites.
My question is, is this a real bag or has it been specifically made for the black market? If its a fake it appears to be quite a sophisticated one, it was only when I looked at some of the stitching (as far as you can see from the images) that I started to question it.
If you type the serial number into Google images then several of these sites show up, all with the same images of the bag.
I've uploaded a couple of the images from HEWI and Yoogi's closet. Another thing, the same authenticity cards are used for each site.
I've no intention of buying this bag from any of the sites mentioned but I do actually like the bag itself. Does it exist as a 'real' Prada anywhere? thank you for any input x
Thanks for letting me know. Here are some photos that I took. Please let me know what you think. I can take more photos, if needed. Thank you!
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Hi there
I'm new to the forum so apologies if this is in the wrong place but its not really a request for authentication, more a request for some of your expert detective work in figuring out a mystery Prada that keeps popping up everywhere but always in the same format, using the same pictures.
Now I know that sites will often use stock images but the same photos of the same bag is even being used on second hand sites where the picture is meant to be of someone's own bag. Very odd.
So, the bag in question has the serial number BT953L ASK FO216 and it's a Prada blue baltico soft calfskin leather messenger style satchel. (On some sites its erroneously called Saffiano leather even though its clearly smooth)
It happens to be exactly the kind of bag I'm looking for but luckily I did a bit more checking before I bought it.
I initially saw it on a pre-loved UK site called HEWI (hardly ever worn it) but I've since seen it on eBay ( seller with no score (!) name is samuekorkoya-0), also seen it on Gethuda, Brandsvice, Londress, and, most worryingly, one has recently sold on Yoogi's Closet.
The same photos are being used every time and each time the price is heavily discounted, although its still around a thousand pounds on most of the sites.
My question is, is this a real bag or has it been specifically made for the black market? If its a fake it appears to be quite a sophisticated one, it was only when I looked at some of the stitching (as far as you can see from the images) that I started to question it.
If you type the serial number into Google images then several of these sites show up, all with the same images of the bag.
I've uploaded a couple of the images from HEWI and Yoogi's closet. Another thing, the same authenticity cards are used for each site.
I've no intention of buying this bag from any of the sites mentioned but I do actually like the bag itself. Does it exist as a 'real' Prada anywhere? thank you for any input x
It's not uncommon for criminals to grab photos of authentic items from legitimate businesses, use the photos and try to "sell" the item. The one on Yoogis is authentic. I actually had my eye on it for a while.
Fashionphile also had it for a while.
https://www.fashionphile.com/prada-soft-calf-pattina-messenger-bag-baltico-178258
Oh thank you for such a quick response!
That answers my main question then, that this bag does exist as a genuine Prada. Now begins the long search to find an authentic one!
Here are more close up photos of the lining. Let me know if it's clear enough .Thanks again!
Bookmark the ones at Fashionphile and Yoogi's. Lots of times people buy items and return them when the want something new. I've scored quite a few items that way.