The "tiger" bag was posted on eBay and I looked at a few pictures of it. There's nothing about it that strikes me as counterfeit. It's actually a different collection than the "tiger faille." I have a placeholder for this collection on the 1999 page but not a picture. I think it was called zebra faille; same year as the giraffe faille. In any event, the shape of the bag is called the "Basket" and it is constructed the way it should be. I would prefer to examine a closer and better shot of the front label, because letters on the label can sometimes look wonky unless shot very clear. The spacing of the letters is dead on. In my opinion it is authentic.
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The "tiger" bag was posted on eBay and I looked at a few pictures of it. There's nothing about it that strikes me as counterfeit. It's actually a different collection than the "tiger faille." I have a placeholder for this collection on the 1999 page but not a picture. I think it was called zebra faille; same year as the giraffe faille. In any event, the shape of the bag is called the "Basket" and it is constructed the way it should be. I would prefer to examine a closer and better shot of the front label, because letters on the label can sometimes look wonky unless shot very clear. The spacing of the letters is dead on. In my opinion it is authentic.
Originally Posted by BeenBurned
Here's an older listing for the same bag. It's the relisted one that was pulled. http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...=260812825682+
So now the older listing was reported and removed too?
Thanks, Kat. I'm not intimately familiar with collections before 2002 except for the basic nylon collections. The claim that she paid $795 retail put up a big red flag for me as did the stitching (which might look off due to the pattern itself) and the handles being the same pattern as the body of the bag. The pictures weren't very clear, and although I could tell it was trying to be a basket shape, it still looked off, but again, the pictures are terrible. Even so, it looks like eBay has this seller on their radar since the older listing got pulled as well.
You know, Kat, that's really what did it for me. If someone thinks this is a $795 bag, well, gee, how can anyone even say the photos aren't "amplified".
So...that "bucket" style has just a front and back sewn together with a pleat, huh? It seems kinda bulky and clunky compared to the way the Sam is made.
I yield to your VAST knowledge!
It's actually a "basket", but a bucket. and it's definitely more bulky than a Sam.
Ah! I stand corrected! Can I buy you that fake wallet to make it up to you???
OK, experts! Do I have a "basket" here?? The label (inside and out) look good (got really good close-ups) but the lining fabric and the piping have me questioning authenticity.
http://flic.kr/p/aexzrL
http://flic.kr/p/aexEij
http://flic.kr/p/aeuPZa
http://flic.kr/p/aexE9Y
http://flic.kr/p/aeuQgM
The photos are hi-res, so I had to include the links, but they are as detailed as I could get (macro lens, 14mb camera, blah blah blah).
Size is drop 4", width 3", high (not including straps) 5 3/4", width, 8 1/4".
Is this a dud? Or a rare "masterpiece"??? Or real??
http://flic.kr/p/aexzrL
http://flic.kr/p/aexEij
http://flic.kr/p/aeuPZa
http://flic.kr/p/aexE9Y
http://flic.kr/p/aeuQgM
The photos are hi-res, so I had to include the links, but they are as detailed as I could get (macro lens, 14mb camera, blah blah blah).
Size is drop 4", width 3", high (not including straps) 5 3/4", width, 8 1/4".
Is this a dud? Or a rare "masterpiece"??? Or real??
It's a "rare masterpiece!" LOL! Nah, but it IS authentic. It's a Piped Linen!
WHEW!!! It's been sitting in my closet for a very long time and it's never been used (I bought it from a very reliable consignment shop ages ago and I was pretty sure it was authentic). I think it's time my Piped Linen and I went out on the town.
Thanks!
WHEW!!! It's been sitting in my closet for a very long time and it's never been used (I bought it from a very reliable consignment shop ages ago and I was pretty sure it was authentic). I think it's time my Piped Linen and I went out on the town.
Thanks!
This is where the counterfeiters got the idea for a gingham-lined Sam.
The seller shows 2 photos of this thing, and 3 photos of the "care card". The care card refers to "this accessory". It's funny that some people think the piece of paper speaks to the authenticity of the bag.
http://cgi.ebay.com/Kate-Spade-Hand...emQQptZUS_CSA_WH_Handbags?hash=item3a697a7256
The seller shows 2 photos of this thing, and 3 photos of the "care card". The care card refers to "this accessory". It's funny that some people think the piece of paper speaks to the authenticity of the bag.
http://cgi.ebay.com/Kate-Spade-Hand...emQQptZUS_CSA_WH_Handbags?hash=item3a697a7256
I contacted the seller for more photos and she kindly provided them. Much more valuable than the care card! Here's an "up close" of the label:
Opinions?? I've never seen this before.
I contacted the seller for more photos and she kindly provided them. Much more valuable than the care card! Here's an "up close" of the label:
Opinions?? I've never seen this before.
I'm not familiar with the collection, but this looks authentic to me.
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