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http://www.ebay.com/itm/320826913413?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

What concerns me about this is the heavy white topstitching, the lack of a label inside (these were made in Italy and every authentic one I've seen has a label) and the lack of a leather zipper pull (which every authentic one I've seen has). So...is this fake??
 
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I would think that this is NOT a genine Hatteras. The huge white single stitch is NOT a part of the Hatteras. Also, if you look at the embossed label, the NEW YORK is not large enough. In plain embossed labels, the N should always be under the T in 'kate,' and the K in 'York' should always be under the A in 'spade.' It also seems a little crooked to me.
Also, is it made in Italy? I bet it isn't.
AND, what is this shape/style? A Pia??? I don't think I've ever seen a Pia with any type of leather trim. Did the Hatteras even come in a Pia? I don't think so.
marissk said:
$(KGrHqN,!icE7BKuq5fDBO+5Ch0R7g~~60_3.JPG


http://www.ebay.com/itm/320826913413?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

What concerns me about this is the heavy white topstitching, the lack of a label inside (these were made in Italy and every authentic one I've seen has a label) and the lack of a leather zipper pull (which every authentic one I've seen has). So...is this fake??
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marissk said:
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http://www.ebay.com/itm/320826913413?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

What concerns me about this is the heavy white topstitching, the lack of a label inside (these were made in Italy and every authentic one I've seen has a label) and the lack of a leather zipper pull (which every authentic one I've seen has). So...is this fake??
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dawnsfinallywed said:
I would think that this is NOT a genine Hatteras. The huge white single stitch is NOT a part of the Hatteras. Also, if you look at the embossed label, the NEW YORK is not large enough. In plain embossed labels, the N should always be under the T in 'kate,' and the K in 'York' should always be under the A in 'spade.' It also seems a little crooked to me.
Also, is it made in Italy? I bet it isn't.
AND, what is this shape/style? A Pia??? I don't think I've ever seen a Pia with any type of leather trim. Did the Hatteras even come in a Pia? I don't think so.
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I'm not as skilled with KS as some of you are but I noticed that the font and spacing on the front imprint are wrong. Especially obvious was the "d" in spade. The serif shouldn't extend across the whole top of the top.
 
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engage757 said:
If you know anything about these machines, you know that it is damn near impossible for them to be perfect all the time. Even with constant adjustment, tags, labels etc, will never be perfect to a minute of an inch. physically impossible. checking a tag is not the best way to determine authenticity.
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I have 30 kate spade bags and IF the tags are supposed to be the same, then they ARE the same-- exactly. Checking KATE SPADE tags is a great way to check authenticity IF you know what to look for.
 
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Originally Posted by marissk http://i.ebayimg.com/t/Authentic-KAT...%7E%7E60_3.JPG

http://www.ebay.com/itm/320826913413...84.m1423.l2649

What concerns me about this is the heavy white topstitching, the lack of a label inside (these were made in Italy and every authentic one I've seen has a label) and the lack of a leather zipper pull (which every authentic one I've seen has). So...is this fake??



engage757 said:
Oh my God!!!! That is beautiful!
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Sorry but if you think a fake is beautiful, you've come to the wrong place. This site is for those who appreciate authenticity. :p
engage757 said:
If you know anything about these machines, you know that it is damn near impossible for them to be perfect all the time. Even with constant adjustment, tags, labels etc, will never be perfect to a minute of an inch. physically impossible. checking a tag is not the best way to determine authenticity.
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Wrong. That's one of the beauties of technology today --- consistency, consistency, consistency.

There was a time many years ago before computers could be programmed and embossed imprints were done by hand with a stamp similar to the old-fashioned date stamps of years gone by. They'd dial the letters or numbers and stamp, and depending on the strength of the person stamping it, the imprint might be deeper or shallower. (Not sure of KS, but this was clearly evident in many of the classic and vintage Coach bags.)

But if a certain font is supposed to be used, that is the font that is used on a particular style bag and there is NO VARIATION.
 
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