*CLOSED* Authenticate This KATE SPADE

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WSHUHDIT,

When you post listings on ebay, they are public domain and are allowed to be posted here. No one is using your images for monetary gain because that is, indeed, considered to be infringement. (Note the correct spelling of "infringement.")

Members here want to be sure they are getting what they pay for and that includes accurately described and labeled items.
 
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BeenBurned said:
WSHUHDIT,

When you post listings on ebay, they are public domain and are allowed to be posted here. No one is using your images for monetary gain because that is, indeed, considered to be infringement. (Note the correct spelling of "infringement.")

Members here want to be sure they are getting what they pay for and that includes accurately described and labeled items.
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Moreover, further to BB's comments, hotlinking (which is linking to the images you posted on ebay) is NOT copyright infringement. The 9th Circuit explicitly ruled on that issue in the case of Perfect 10, Inc. v. Amazon.com, Inc., 487 F.3d 701 (9th Cir. 2007). (from Wikipedia).
 
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I would say this is absolutely authentic. I see no reason to think otherwise... no areas of concern here!

crazybagfan said:
Hi Expert, please help to authenticate this Kate Spade bag. I've taken a lot of photos by using my Iphone. Please let me know if you need clearer photos. Thanks in advance.

Item: Kate Spade Stevie Classic Noel
Seller: Private Seller
Link: http://s1231.photobucket.com/albums/ee518/kmlovebb/

Thanks again.
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Morisa said:
Moreover, further to BB's comments, hotlinking (which is linking to the images you posted on ebay) is NOT copyright infringement. The 9th Circuit explicitly ruled on that issue in the case of Perfect 10, Inc. v. Amazon.com, Inc., 487 F.3d 701 (9th Cir. 2007). (from Wikipedia).
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Well said, Morisa and BB! There's a big difference between having someone copy a photo, claiming it as their own, and providing a reference to the source (thus the requested formats).

More power to smart shoppers out there!
 
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WSHUHDIT said:
I have asked the moderator of this website twice and on eBay to remove my property off this page/forum/post that you FLAT OUT STOLE. It should of never been posted to this or any website. Please Remove all information pertaining to me, my Purses, my information off of eBay or I will pursue further action. I have told you that I have the invoices stating both bags were purchased at Saks Fifth Avenue.

By the way, the other bag that I was accused of stealing is a different style, the fabrics do not line up, and OH I have the bag sitting right next to me. So who is wrong here? You may want to check your facts before you accuse people of lying and stealing.

This needs to stop NOW.
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I am a moderator here and would like to mention that no rules/ laws have been broken. When you post pictures on ebay, you agree to their terms which allows people to use your pictures on other sites and for authentication purposes. If you would like to prove your items are authentic, you can use one of the sites that charges a small fee to provide a letter of authenticity/ non-authenticity.

Until then our members, who are quite knowledgeable in the KS department, are free to give opinions on this. It is within the guidelines of this website.
 
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dawnsfinallywed said:
Could someone tell me what they think about this bag? I did ask her to send me more pics... http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=180816338297&ssPageName=ADME:X:RTQ:US:1123
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I think it's fake. This "half and half" style has shown up before. One thing about authentic embossed logos is that they are easy to spot. No designer wants his/her label to go unnoticed.

The other thing that bothers me is the patent. It looks more vinyl than leather and I'd think that the non-patent leather would be on the bottom as it's more durable.

Without more pics (like of the feet on the bottom), we can't be sure, but my initial gut feel is that it's fake.
 
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marissk said:
I think it's fake. This "half and half" style has shown up before. One thing about authentic embossed logos is that they are easy to spot. No designer wants his/her label to go unnoticed.

The other thing that bothers me is the patent. It looks more vinyl than leather and I'd think that the non-patent leather would be on the bottom as it's more durable.

Without more pics (like of the feet on the bottom), we can't be sure, but my initial gut feel is that it's fake.
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Oh...one more thing!! Leather straps have some kind of surface mounting; they aren't sewn into seams or have rings that are sewn into a seam. I looked at tons of leather bags on eBay and all have some kind of surface mounting, either sewn or riveted.
 
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