*CLOSED* Authenticate This KATE SPADE

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#437
Shochu said:
Hi,

I'm poor and always wanted a classic Kate Spade bag.

This is used but the price seems too good. also the seller doesn't know the name of the actual line. What do you guys think? Thanks so much!

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=220521094069&ssPageName=ADME:X:AAQ:US:1123
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The bag is a Sam, and I have a black one directly from katespade.com. I don't think that one is authentic. In my experience, Sams are the most counterfeited Kate Spade on eBay. If you wait for a good sale on Katespade.com, they usually have Sams for around $80.
 
#438
Shochu said:
Hi,

I'm poor and always wanted a classic Kate Spade bag.

This is used but the price seems too good. also the seller doesn't know the name of the actual line. What do you guys think? Thanks so much!

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=220521094069&ssPageName=ADME:X:AAQ:US:1123
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It's a "Sam" bag from the Nylon collection. Yes, there are fakes, but there are also real Sams on eBay because they used to be very popular. I do not see any red flags but cannot be sure because the photos are not very detailed.

Please wait for ElvisCostelloFan to give her opinion.
 
#440
Shochu said:
Hi,

I'm poor and always wanted a classic Kate Spade bag.

This is used but the price seems too good. also the seller doesn't know the name of the actual line. What do you guys think? Thanks so much!

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=220521094069&ssPageName=ADME:X:AAQ:US:1123
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I clicked on this auction and thought to myself - "I know I have seen this before." Then I realized it was on the eBay board! HAHA!

Anyway, if you read my post on eBay you already know it is authentic, but in case anyone else is interested, it definitely is authentic. I'd date this one around 2000-2001 based on the label, country of origin, and the dustbag that comes with it.

~Kat
 
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#442
elviscostellofan said:
I clicked on this auction and thought to myself - "I know I have seen this before." Then I realized it was on the eBay board! HAHA!

Anyway, if you read my post on eBay you already know it is authentic, but in case anyone else is interested, it definitely is authentic. I'd date this one around 2000-2001 based on the label, country of origin, and the dustbag that comes with it.

~Kat
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Thanks for your expertise, Kat. I have a newer Sam so I was wondering about the lack of the KS tag on the interior pocket.

Sorry, Shochu! Like I said, I'm not too familiar with older KS...:shucks:
 
#444
elviscostellofan said:
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You can check out my website to peruse the vintage collections - bear in mind though that some of the information on authentication is out of date. I haven't updated it since 2005. However, most of the info about fakes is still true - like, there ARE NO AUTHENTIC CHERRY PRINTS!

http://ihatecounterfeitbags.info

I always say, though, that reading my website is NOT a substitute for authentication in any way (unless, of course, you have a cherry print) so feel free to ask here or on the eBay message boards.

~Kat
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OMG!!! :) I TOTALLY checked your site MANY MANY times before becoming a member here at tPf! Well done, Kat and very much appreciated for those alike me who were searching for visuals vs (just) descriptions!

swatson
 
#445
This feels like real leather and the embossed logo looks real. There is no logo on the inside...

sorry about the quality of photos 3 & 4. I couldn't get them to upload unless I decreased the quality.
 

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#446
i have a general question about buying bags from ebay - where do these regular sellers get all these designer bags from anyway? how can they sell them so cheaply?? that's the part that i'm wondering about... thanks!
 
#447
^ Some people sell their own collections. I also have been to the Kate Spade outlet, and I think the bags are rather inexpensive there. (Disclaimer: I am not selling Kate Spade!)
 
#449
meego said:
This feels like real leather and the embossed logo looks real. There is no logo on the inside...

sorry about the quality of photos 3 & 4. I couldn't get them to upload unless I decreased the quality.
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Could you try loading pictures 3 and 4 to Photobucket as advised above? I don't see any red flags, but I'm not sure about the line of this bag. You should wait for Kat's opinion.
 
#450
meego said:
This feels like real leather and the embossed logo looks real. There is no logo on the inside...

sorry about the quality of photos 3 & 4. I couldn't get them to upload unless I decreased the quality.
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Meego - This is not an authentic bag, although it's a rather common fake (leather tote with "pinking shear" edging). I don't know why it's so common, as it does not resemble an authentic collection. But, in any event, Kate Spade did not make this bag. Did you purchase this on eBay? Do you need assistance getting your money back?

-Kat
 
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