Authenticate This PRADA

[Prada Psycho]

Hi ladies,

I’m hoping I’m in the right threat to ask this, I unfortunately made the mistake to pm the authenticators - I truly apologize for that.

I was wondering what the best way is to learn more about authenticating Prada? I know it’s not being discussed what makes a bag authentic (for good reason), and most resources online are either outdated or false. I’ve been trying to learn more about Chanel authentication and I’m improving, but Prada seems to be giving me a hard time. I’d love to hear how you all got into it, and learned more especially the older Prada styles.

I think I can spot the more obvious fakes, but some things still give me trouble. I reposted a bag I purchased last year a couple days ago, and hope I didn’t offend anyone in doing that (or was being unintentionally rude/missed something). I’m not looking to sell the bag, just peace of mind. But I’d also love to learn more in general about the process (please let me know if this is the wrong thread).

Sorry for taking up your time ladies. I just want to be as thorough as possible, and I know that all your work is done purely to help others. So many thanks to you all.

This thread is specifically for authentication requests only. We also don't give "authentication lessons" anywhere on this forum. It takes decades of purchasing, owning, studying a single designer's line and staying on top of every new season's styles to become competent. All three Prada authenticators each have at least 15-20 YEARS of experience in authenticating. Details change from year to year, style to style, season to season.

Let's stay on topic, please?

Also is it is expressly forbidden to private message authenticators for information.

 

[Prada Psycho]

Well in the posting it says "I guarantee this bag to be 100% authentic or your money back" and at the bottom "no returns, final sale". Honestly I feel kinda wary about getting this from the ebay seller (I dunno some gut feeling), so I'm still thinking?

I really wanted this bag in Baltico. The thing is I did not know it was a limited edition and I was holding in the store admiring it (back in 2016) and I'm smacking myself in the head for not getting it then!

I noticed that in 2013 the lux tote was released in Baltico GHW and 2016 Baltico SHW. I can only hope this year there will be another Baltico lux tote release *cross fingers*.

And thank you Prada Psycho for replying!

If you purchase the bag and we determine it to be a counterfeit, then the seller has to refund. It's really up to you. I'm not 100% sure, but I believe this seller has a pretty good track record with Prada. However, in this world of Super Fakes, even the most stand up, honest seller can get tricked. If you can get some close up swatches of the lining, I should be able to give you a more definite answer.

 

[Washingtonian18]

This thread is specifically for authentication requests only. We also don't give "authentication lessons" anywhere on this forum. It takes decades of purchasing, owning, studying a single designer's line and staying on top of every new season's styles to become competent. All three Prada authenticators each have at least 15-20 YEARS of experience in authenticating. Details change from year to year, style to style, season to season.

Let's stay on topic, please?

Also is it is expressly forbidden to private message authenticators for information.

Thank you so much for your reply Prada Psycho! I was not sure where my question was fitting in, so I thought I would pm you to not hijack the thread. But, that was clearly wrong so I thought I would post the question in authentication. I apologize!

Could I ask if my authentication request for formatted properly? I'd love to be better about it in the future.

Thank you again, and I apologize!

 

[Prada Psycho]

Thank you so much for your reply Prada Psycho! I was not sure where my question was fitting in, so I thought I would pm you to not hijack the thread. But, that was clearly wrong so I thought I would post the question in authentication. I apologize!

Could I ask if my authentication request for formatted properly? I'd love to be better about it in the future.

Thank you again, and I apologize!

If you have a specific bag that you wish have authenticated, then use the appropriate authentication request format as described on page one/post one of this thread. That does not guarantee that any of us will be able to give you a definite answer, however. If we are unfamiliar with the style or the information is inadequate, we won't be able to help.

 

[Washingtonian18]

If you have a specific bag that you wish have authenticated, then use the appropriate authentication request format as described on page one/post one of this thread. That does not guarantee that any of us will be able to give you a definite answer, however. If we are unfamiliar with the style or the information is inadequate, we won't be able to help.

Thank you! I did leave out some images, as I could only attach 10 and didn't want submit several posts and come across as pushy. Let me organize the images and submit it in a (hopefully) better format. And, I'll try to delete the old post.

Thank you again!

 

[Washingtonian18]

Hi Ladies, fingers are crossed all images are there, and the format is correct. I’m hoping you can please help me with authenticating this bag. I had a the bag restored (and re-sealed) so it's a bit shinier than in the original listing images. I was sadly unable to delete my old post, I’m just trying to correct the format here and add all images, to make things easier. This is not meant to be pushy at all.

Item Name: Auth PRADA Saffiano Lux Leather Tote Bag Black (see description for details)
Listing number: 143054824800
Seller ID: aandrewcc
Link: https://www.ebay.com/itm/Auth-PRADA...m43663.l10137&nordt=true&rt=nc&orig_cvip=true

Thank you very much!

Here are the original images from the seller. 1/3

 

[Washingtonian18]

Here are the hardware images. 2/3

 

[Washingtonian18]

Here are the outside/lining images. 3/3

 

[Darinali]

Hello! Would you be so kind to authenticate this bag. I am thinking to buy it. And as always thank you for your time and knowledge.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Prada-Saff...484566?hash=item3fbf017996:g:i4gAAOSwEeBcoXEd

 

[Prada Psycho]

Hello! Would you be so kind to authenticate this bag. I am thinking to buy it. And as always thank you for your time and knowledge.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Prada-Saff...484566?hash=item3fbf017996:g:i4gAAOSwEeBcoXEd

Wouldn't touch it. Did you see he has it listed twice? And the shipping charge? Low feedback, all as a buyer. No history of selling, much less designer bags. Do a fast 180 and find something else.

 

[beeauty]

Item Name - No idea
Listing Number - N/A
Seller ID - N/A

Dear Authenticators can you pls help me authenticate this bag for my mom. She bought it from her coworker/friend and that lady said it's real. My mom said her friend/coworker won't lie to her if it turns out to be fake my mom said she can get her money back. Thank you so much for helping

 

[beeauty]

Pt.2

 

[missfiggy]

Wouldn't touch it. Did you see he has it listed twice? And the shipping charge? Low feedback, all as a buyer. No history of selling, much less designer bags. Do a fast 180 and find something else.

Hello! Would you be so kind to authenticate this bag. I am thinking to buy it. And as always thank you for your time and knowledge.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Prada-Saff...484566?hash=item3fbf017996:g:i4gAAOSwEeBcoXEd

And looky looky...it's gone from ebay. Looks like you might have dodged a bullet here!!!

 

[missfiggy]

Pt.2

Looks ok to me.

 

[beeauty]

Looks ok to me.

THANK YOU SO MUCH missfiggy for the fast response I just don't want my mom to get scammed.. she sometimes make bad decisions with friends .. she a very trusting lady ... I'll let her know she got a real Prada .. thank you thank you again