Bags have mark inside pocket to prevent returns?

[tracy814]

I see this in listings often - what does this mean? I saw a picture with what looked like two small holes in the pocket? Who does this - a store, or a manufacturer? Does it mean final sale (like sample sale), or seconds?

Anyone know? I'm looking at some auctions on ebay and I believe they are real bags, but not sure what this marking means...thanks!

 

[compulsivepurse]

It means they were bought on final clearance sale at an outlet. Usually a Saks Off 5th or a Neiman Marcus Last Call. The store does it before they sell the item.

 

[noshoepolish]

Nordstrom Rack has started marking the inside of the pocket with I think a slash mark in ink.

 

[brtracy]

Also, if you go to the sample sale, sometimes they mark it a "D" inside the bag for discount or something so you can not return it... Happened to me with Botkier..

 

[tracy814]

Thanks. Well, at least it would appear that they are authentic, right? Who would do that to a fake, lol...well, you never know!

 

[Melly]

^ Actually scammers have started adding that to their bags so that people believe it is authentic. That is why you should always have a bag authenticated here before bidding.