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Thanks, elviscostellofan. Interesting! I still occasionally use my Hibiscus, which was my first Kate Spade purchase ever, and had no idea it was a frequently counterfeited bag. I got my at NM in SF in 2001 and don't remember seeing many other people with it. Still remember the ecstatic feeling I got when I made the purchase!
 
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xtin said:
Hi! Pls help. I'd like to purchase this bag.

http://cgi.ebay.ph/AUTH-KATE-SPADE-...QQptZLH_DefaultDomain_211?hash=item1e5b8bcde6

The seller's selling it for Php10,000 or USD225. Is this a good deal? TIA.
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Hi! This is definitely authentic; I can't say whether or not it's a "good deal" because that is very subjective. This looks like the "Union Square Opus" which retailed for USD275. They've sold for less on eBay US, but I guess shipping to Singapore would then be a factor!
 
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elviscostellofan said:
You're welcome!

I am still working on compiling my brand new website (I've been working on it slowly for like 1.5 years, so who knows if I'll ever finish it). It's focused more on just cataloguing all of the various collections, rather than how to spot counterfeits. There are just so many different collection variations at this point, I no longer can post any "rules" when it comes to KS counterfeits (except the one universal truth - there is no authentic cherry print!)

It will be even more torture because I have even more photos! Including more vintage bags I never loaded up to the ihcb.info website! hahahahaha

Here's a teaser, this page is MOSTLY done:

http://www.handbagobsessions.info/floral

I will keep an eye out for that bag. Any others you're trying to find? I peruse the listings almost daily.

~Kat
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Hey Kat,
Your new page looks awesome! I don't know where you find the time, but it's great. Will you be adding any of the poppy griffen tote style that came out a couple of years ago? I'm just curious because I think they're so pretty. Not the PVC styles but the canvas w/ leather trim. I especially like the black and white version. I missed the boat on it while it was still being sold on the Kate Spade site and it absolutely NEVER shows up on eBay. I have the beige and white version though which is pretty too.
Thanks so much for offering to keep an eye out for that '99 linen floral bag that I like so much. If you should happen to see it, please let me know - that would be great. There are a few other styles I really like as well like Hatteras and Palm Beach Linen, but honestly, I need to keep my spending down right now so I'm not actively looking for those at the moment.
Like you, I've been perusing the Kate Spade listings on eBay almost daily lately. I'm always curious to see what shows up on there, plus I have waaaay to much time on my hands at the moment. ;-)
Thanks again for everything - can't wait to see your site redesign when it's finished. Best of luck with it - talk to you later!
 
#680
Eventually I hope to add EVERY floral collection, as well as every other fabric design that there is, wicker, plastic, rubber, etc. Here's how I have it organized for now:

http://www.handbagobsessions.info/collections

I am also going to keep the "by year" pages from the old website, at least for 2005 and prior. I'm not going to attempt to figure out what year all of the newer collections were released.

Also, I don't know that I'm going to take the time to catalogue leather collections that are newer than 2005. There are SO MANY, and a lot of them only have tiny variations between them.

ANYWAY, there is a Palm Beach Charlotte on eBay right now:
http://cgi.ebay.com/Kate-Spade-Pink-Charlotte-Bag-Palm-Beach-Collection-/330404486007

Here's a black one with the metal handles:
http://cgi.ebay.com/KATE-SPADE-Black-Linen-Purse-/330425439183

It's difficult to discern the condition of that one. The photos aren't fantastic.
 
#682
ireallylovelv said:
Hello, can you please authenticate this Kate Spade bag listed on ebay:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=230466397552

I just bought one from this seller and she just listed another one which is this link above. I just wanted to make sure I'm getting the real deal.. how can she afford to sell it so cheaply, any ideas?
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This seller definitely sells all authentic items. I've not purchased from him/her yet but I have definitely thought about it!

I have absolutely no idea how sellers make a profit (there was a 30% off coupon code for the Kate Spade website this past weekend, and that included clearance items, so that may be one source). If I knew I'd be selling too! :p

~Kat
 
#683
For all that are interested in the more vintage bags, the linen with leather flowers just popped up:

http://cgi.ebay.com/Kate-Spade-cream-tan-beige-Linen-Leather-Hand-Bag-/300421581678

This is 1999-ish. DISCLAIMER: I know absolutely nothing about this seller; I just know there are a few here who have interest in or collect the older bags, and I haven't seen this one come up on eBay in a couple of years.

Cheers!

~Kat
 
#684
Thanks so much for the speedy reply! Yes, after I bought the item on ebay, I searched around and noticed that there are Kate Spade outlets in Florida and thought that perhaps this seller got her items from those outlets.. I am so happy to have found you on this forum and will definitely 'authenticate' all items BEFORE I purchase them:)

-ireallylovelv
 
#685
I am wondering if anyone knows if this is truly authentic. The tag on the front is stitched on. The tag inside say Made in U.S.A. in black. It is a looped tag and stitched into the seam. There are4 metal feet on the base and the magnetic snap is from Crown Hawk with a pat. # I wanted to add a picture, but I do not know how to make it smaller to add to this.
 
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RobynL said:
I am wondering if anyone knows if this is truly authentic. The tag on the front is stitched on. The tag inside say Made in U.S.A. in black. It is a looped tag and stitched into the seam. There are4 metal feet on the base and the magnetic snap is from Crown Hawk with a pat. # I wanted to add a picture, but I do not know how to make it smaller to add to this.
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Robyn - Any bag manufactured by Kate Spade in the United States has a flag on the country of origin label. Here's a photograph - it must look exactly like this:

http://www.handbagobsessions.info/images/labels/COOusa.jpg

If your country of origin tag does not look like that, but says Made in the USA, it is a counterfeit. Examples:

http://www.handbagobsessions.info/images/labels/fakecoo4.jpg
http://www.handbagobsessions.info/images/labels/fakecoo5.bmp

Even this one is fake - it has a flag, but not the correct one!

http://www.handbagobsessions.info/images/labels/fakecoo1.jpg

In addition, if your bag is the black nylon Sam, this bag should not have metal feet on the bottom. I am afraid you have a counterfeit.

Sorry for the bad news ~ Kat
 
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