*CLOSED* Authenticate This KATE SPADE
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I'm sorry but I feel like some of these comments are getting a little rude. The people on here that take the time to look at pictures and authenticate are doing you a favour by helping you to do your best not to get scammed. Sometimes being able to spot a real bag comes from merely being a long time collector and have an interest in the designer, which cannot be taught. When you're around a long time within a group/shop the website frequently you see the real ones and often remember a style you've seen before, but maybe don't remember the name of the type of bag especially if it's an older one and are only able to authenticate by sight. I've found that Kate Spade bags aren't high on the counterfeiters list, while they are beautiful bags for some reason mainstream counterfeiters seem to focus on other brands like Coach and Michael Kors (which is not to say there are not counterfeit bags out there of KS, but it seems like less of a problem).
I understand you're anxious to have your questions answered and I appreciate you want to know what bag you have because you seem to have a genuine interest but being rude won't help.
If a bag looks too good to be true, it probably is, and as always make sure you pay attention to details, buy from trusted sellers and take some time to get to know the product you're interested in. Also remember that the posters here are merely fans and collectors, they are in no way obligated to provide this favour to anybody nor will they never make mistakes. Thus is the hand that is dealt when one wishes to buy second hand and not from a retail store. You take your risks, nothing is guaranteed
I understand you're anxious to have your questions answered and I appreciate you want to know what bag you have because you seem to have a genuine interest but being rude won't help.
If a bag looks too good to be true, it probably is, and as always make sure you pay attention to details, buy from trusted sellers and take some time to get to know the product you're interested in. Also remember that the posters here are merely fans and collectors, they are in no way obligated to provide this favour to anybody nor will they never make mistakes. Thus is the hand that is dealt when one wishes to buy second hand and not from a retail store. You take your risks, nothing is guaranteed
I agree, very rude. It's not Dawnsfinallywed's job to answer questions, it's a favor. Wow!
I understand that but my bag was "too good to be true" and she says it's authentic. So how do I know that it's true?
I wasn't being rude, it was just a question. And there was a long pause from post to post when I asked. My second post was completely ignored. I'll be sure to go elsewhere with my questions from now on.
If you don't trust the free authentication opinions you receive here from experienced authenticators, you certainly are welcome to pay authenticate4u or another professional authentication service $7-$10 for an authentication.
If you visit many of the subforums on this site (Louis Vuitton, Gucci, Chanel, Hermes and others), you'll often find that the authenticators don't go into detail about why items are fake or what makes them authentic. (Some brand specialists do tell but many don't) Disclosing those details can help the counterfeiters make "better" fakes and give dishonest sellers information as to what not to show in their listings in order to pass off their fakes.
Read the forum, get to know the players and learn who knows what they're talking about and who doesn't. If an experienced authenticator tells you an item is authentic (or fake), you can feel comfortable believing them.
Also keep in mind that a low price doesn't always equate to fake and a high price doesn't guarantee you'll get the real deal. (I can't tell you how many fake LVs I've seen selling for over $1000 and authentic ones for <$300.)
But to rag on someone who volunteers here and gives up her free time to help is wrong and disrepectful. I wouldn't be surprised if she isn't willing to help you in the future!
I wasn't "ragging" on anyone. I apologize if it came out that way. I didn't see why she answered my one post then couldn't respond to the next.
On that note - I actually appreciate your response most because it had explanation rather than just accusing me of being rude. I see how responding makes fakes better. (Boo counterfeit) Maybe I'll get a private message on eBay explaining it. But yes, my bag was for a church fundraiser so the price was cheap because of that but even through my own research, I hadn't seen the particular style. I was only asking if she knew the style (or anyone else on this forum for that matter!) I just want a name! Like "Hey, xxx can you believe I got this xxx KS for so cheap?!"
Anyway, I'm done with this app/forum. This was a once in a blue moon. I know where my designers come from usually. Just thought I'd test it out.
Have a lovely day all, and move on!
On that note - I actually appreciate your response most because it had explanation rather than just accusing me of being rude. I see how responding makes fakes better. (Boo counterfeit) Maybe I'll get a private message on eBay explaining it. But yes, my bag was for a church fundraiser so the price was cheap because of that but even through my own research, I hadn't seen the particular style. I was only asking if she knew the style (or anyone else on this forum for that matter!) I just want a name! Like "Hey, xxx can you believe I got this xxx KS for so cheap?!"
Anyway, I'm done with this app/forum. This was a once in a blue moon. I know where my designers come from usually. Just thought I'd test it out.
Have a lovely day all, and move on!
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The reason I haven't responded to you about this is because I don't know the style name.
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