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marissk said:
I compared it to my own Gold Coast Maryanne in scarlet and the only difference I saw was the inside label. Mine has the new gold "Spade" instead of the leather around the zipper pocket with the gold embossed label. That could be just a difference in the time period when the bag was made. The inside label on the seller's bag is correctly made, when compared to other bags with that style of label. I'm not exactly positive when the cashew color was made and when kate spade switched to that gold "Spade" as the inside label.

I would also have concerns with a seller in Hong Kong because in the past, we have seen overseas sellers listing what we suspect to be second quality bags or bags that for some reason didn't make it to the US. Given that Kate Spade has only one non-US store (in London), I'm not sure how people in Hong Kong or elsewhere in the Pacific rim get these quantity of bags that are destined for the US. The seller's feedback, however, is excellent, so I'm less concerned about authenticity than I am whether it's first quality.
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thank you MarissK, for taking the time to check out your bag and compare with the listing. I'm nervous, but the price is so good. I'm not sure what to do....
 
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I actually just started authenticating her bags a little over a year ago. If they had one person who would advise them on a particular brand, they may offer that person the same gig they offered me. I got the job when I had contacted them via ebay regarding 2 fake kates. After the second time, they asked if I'd like to authenticate her purses. It's really a cool, fun part time job!


BeenBurned said:
I'm glad to hear that her KS stuff is authenticated. If you search tPF and/or google the ebay boards, Linda has listed and/or sold fakes of nearly every brand over the years. Whether she has always authenticated Kate Spade or not, I don't know but if so, it's the only brand she's done it with. Although her listings have stated that all items are authenticated before listing, some of the fakes (LV, Coach, Dooney, and Chanel) have been really obvious fakes.

Sorry for the hijack but just wanted to comment that every seller is capable of mistakes and items should be authenticated.
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marissk said:
I compared it to my own Gold Coast Maryanne in scarlet and the only difference I saw was the inside label. Mine has the new gold "Spade" instead of the leather around the zipper pocket with the gold embossed label. That could be just a difference in the time period when the bag was made. The inside label on the seller's bag is correctly made, when compared to other bags with that style of label. I'm not exactly positive when the cashew color was made and when kate spade switched to that gold "Spade" as the inside label.

I would also have concerns with a seller in Hong Kong because in the past, we have seen overseas sellers listing what we suspect to be second quality bags or bags that for some reason didn't make it to the US. Given that Kate Spade has only one non-US store (in London), I'm not sure how people in Hong Kong or elsewhere in the Pacific rim get these quantity of bags that are destined for the US. The seller's feedback, however, is excellent, so I'm less concerned about authenticity than I am whether it's first quality.
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I think the interior label is okay. It matches what Endless shows as the interior label on the cashew colored bags (which are 20% off right now, FYI): http://www.endless.com/dp/B004MUKQD...e=395033&linkCode=asn&creativeASIN=B004MUKQDA

The stitch thread color looks a little off (too dark) in the photos, but that might be because of the lighting? Compare it with the stock photos from Zappos: http://couture.zappos.com/kate-spade-new-york-gold-coast-shimmer-maryanne-cashew
 
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Hi! Please authenticate this bag:

Kate Spade New York gold coast maryanne quilted leather Handbag Pre-owned


http://www.ebay.com/itm/260955006952?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649

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That picture at the end bothers me a bit, someone took a black marker and wrote on the purse lining. I asked the seller and he said it was because retailers in Arizona normally do this. Doesn't that sound odd to you? I would never spend $500 for a brand new bag and allow the salesperson to scribble big black numbers on the inside. I sure could use your expert opinion. Thanks!
 
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Teju said:
Hi! Please authenticate this bag:

Kate Spade New York gold coast maryanne quilted leather Handbag Pre-owned


http://www.ebay.com/itm/260955006952?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649

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Member id 123rattana-2009
100% Positive feedback

That picture at the end bothers me a bit, someone took a black marker and wrote on the purse lining. I asked the seller and he said it was because retailers in Arizona normally do this. Doesn't that sound odd to you? I would never spend $500 for a brand new bag and allow the salesperson to scribble big black numbers on the inside. I sure could use your expert opinion. Thanks!
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I'd lauch someone into orbit if they wrote on the inside of my bag! Even the outlet stores don't do that.

I'm also a bit concerned about the damage to the corners. Whilst you could touch that up easily (shoecaresupplies.com has the best polishes!), why spend that kind of $$ for something that someone didn't care for very well.

I think the numbers are an indication this was part of a sample sale. I've seen other bags marked in such a manner. Hopefully, Miss Dawn will give her opinion of those marks, but they wouldn't come from a retailer. It is, however, authentic.
 
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marissk said:
I'd lauch someone into orbit if they wrote on the inside of my bag! Even the outlet stores don't do that.

I'm also a bit concerned about the damage to the corners. Whilst you could touch that up easily (shoecaresupplies.com has the best polishes!), why spend that kind of $$ for something that someone didn't care for very well.

I think the numbers are an indication this was part of a sample sale. I've seen other bags marked in such a manner. Hopefully, Miss Dawn will give her opinion of those marks, but they wouldn't come from a retailer. It is, however, authentic.
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I believe that Last Call writes on the bag that way. It's their way of protecting themselves against ticket switchers and ticket pullers, IYKWIM.
 
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