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#482
totally said:
Whoops, didn't see the date code photo. Details on the date code do seem consistent with the rest of the bag, and looks consistent with my 2016 Puzzle.

Zipper hardware photo could be clearer, and it would still be helpful to see the LOEWE logo on the strap buckles. If they lift the top flap and provide a photo of the entire zipper section, that would be helpful too.
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Here is another image from the seller.

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Thanks again!
 
#483
renaissancelad said:
Here is a clearer image of the zipper.
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Waiting for the images of the shoulder strap's hardware.
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renaissancelad said:
Here is another image from the seller.

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Thanks again!
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Thanks for posting! I'd say logo on the zipper and buckle hardware are consistent with authentic. So the only feature that is questionable is the stitching on the inner label. I can't seem to find any authentic photo references where the inner label stitching is similar to this bag. I started paying attention to the Loewe Puzzle in 2019 so I don't know if this was on earlier versions of the authentic and got changed later. Usually high quality replicas will get the stitching on the inner label correct, but get the hardware and other details incorrect.

I also did a bit more research on Loewe Puzzle CAD prices. According to this video, the Medium Tan Puzzle was C$2,600 in Fall 2019 and went through a $1,000 price increase in late 2019. So the CAD price is plausible, though now it seems strange that C$2,820 was the 2015-2016 duty free price.

If you aren't averse to paying for authentication, I'd be interested in LegitGrails's opinion. They did ask me to take photos of the both zippers from multiple angles though, so it would probably be quite a hassle for the seller.
 
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#484
totally said:
Thanks for posting! I'd say logo on the zipper and buckle hardware are consistent with authentic. So the only feature that is questionable is the stitching on the inner label. I can't seem to find any authentic photo references where the inner label stitching is similar to this bag. I started paying attention to the Loewe Puzzle in 2019 so I don't know if this was on earlier versions of the authentic and got changed later. Usually high quality replicas will get the stitching on the inner label correct, but get the hardware and other details incorrect.

I also did a bit more research on Loewe Puzzle CAD prices. According to this video, the Medium Tan Puzzle was C$2,600 in Fall 2019 and went through a $1,000 price increase in late 2019. So the CAD price is plausible, though now it seems strange that C$2,820 was the 2015-2016 duty free price.

If you aren't averse to paying for authentication, I'd be interested in LegitGrails's opinion. They did ask me to take photos of the both zippers from multiple angles though, so it would probably be quite a hassle for the seller.
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Thanks for your response.

I tried to search through the internet for the date code, and found this:
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Got this from Brandoff, a Japanese consignment shop. Would it be safe to assume that, maybe Loewe didn't overstitch the leather tag up to the lining during that time?

The seller also said that the bag was purchased about 2 years ago.
 
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#485
renaissancelad said:
Thanks for your response.

I tried to search through the internet for the date code, and found this:
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Got this from Brandoff, a Japanese consignment shop. Would it be safe to assume that, maybe Loewe didn't overstitch the leather tag up to the lining during that time?

The seller also said that the bag was purchased about 2 years ago.
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Looks like you've solved the last pieces of the "puzzle", so to speak! So perhaps this was an earlier version of the Medium Puzzle bag that happened to be purchased in 2019, which lines up with the price tag. It's also encouraging to see that the seller was willing to provide additional detailed photos when requested.
 
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#486
Yes I would think this should be legitimate based on the additional hardware photos. Literally everything matches up apart from the inner label so I would say that's a good thing. However do note that my 2017 large puzzle label is overstitched into the lining, but I still lean towards this being authentic. Does Mercari have an authenticity guarantee?
 
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#487
despair said:
Yes I would think this should be legitimate based on the additional hardware photos. Literally everything matches up apart from the inner label so I would say that's a good thing. However do note that my 2017 large puzzle label is overstitched into the lining, but I still lean towards this being authentic. Does Mercari have an authenticity guarantee?
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Thank you for all your advice.

Unfortunately, Mercari doesn't have an authenticity guarantee, but once it is proven that the back is a counterfeit, you can request for a refund.

I'm thinking of having it authenticated, as advised by totally.
 
#490
Hello,
Did purchase this from VC this Friday but got unsure afterwards if it's genuine. I've read that some people have gotten fake bags from VC before... Hopefully I'm wrong.
(The bag have not been shipped yet)


1. This panel looks way too wide and short compared to a genuine Puzzle bag. (Or just bad angle?)
2. The side panel line does not add up to the one on the back with the zipper.
Also, the proportions look a little off and the stitching on the tabs on the handles looks weird, and the first hole on the strap appears to be further away from the hardware than other large puzzle bag straps.

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Thanks for any help!
Kind regards,
Paul
 
#491
PaulS90 said:
Hello,
Did purchase this from VC this Friday but got unsure afterwards if it's genuine. I've read that some people have gotten fake bags from VC before... Hopefully I'm wrong.
(The bag have not been shipped yet)


1. This panel looks way too wide and short compared to a genuine Puzzle bag. (Or just bad angle?)
2. The side panel line does not add up to the one on the back with the zipper.
Also, the proportions look a little off and the stitching on the tabs on the handles looks weird, and the first hole on the strap appears to be further away from the hardware than other large puzzle bag straps.

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Thanks for any help!
Kind regards,
Paul
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Looks fake. In addition to the reasons you have pointed out, the strap and hardware look off. Lining should be cream not black.
 
#492
PaulS90 said:
Hello,
Did purchase this from VC this Friday but got unsure afterwards if it's genuine. I've read that some people have gotten fake bags from VC before... Hopefully I'm wrong.
(The bag have not been shipped yet)


1. This panel looks way too wide and short compared to a genuine Puzzle bag. (Or just bad angle?)
2. The side panel line does not add up to the one on the back with the zipper.
Also, the proportions look a little off and the stitching on the tabs on the handles looks weird, and the first hole on the strap appears to be further away from the hardware than other large puzzle bag straps.

View attachment 5072112View attachment 5072113View attachment 5072114View attachment 5072115View attachment 5072116View attachment 5072117View attachment 5072118View attachment 5072119

Thanks for any help!
Kind regards,
Paul
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The strap and hardware look off but the lining is not necessarily cream. The men's puzzle bags in large and extra large tend to have black linings based on what I see. My own large puzzle is a cream lining but the extra large one has a black lining. I went to take a look at the Loewe website and the large puzzles in the men's section also has black lining. However I'm also leaning towards this being a fake. The pricing it was sold at also feels a bit suspect honestly for something that looks to be quite new...
 
#493
Thank you for your replies!
Did also notice that the men's large size have the black lining so didn't think that was off.

I did actually email Vestiaire about my concerns but they did not think there were anything wrong with the photos. Hopefully they don't let it pass their authentication process and cancel my order!

I guess that's what I will learn when I'm in a rush to make a bargain.
 
#495
despair said:
The strap and hardware look off but the lining is not necessarily cream. The men's puzzle bags in large and extra large tend to have black linings based on what I see. My own large puzzle is a cream lining but the extra large one has a black lining. I went to take a look at the Loewe website and the large puzzles in the men's section also has black lining. However I'm also leaning towards this being a fake. The pricing it was sold at also feels a bit suspect honestly for something that looks to be quite new...
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PaulS90 said:
Thank you for your replies!
Did also notice that the men's large size have the black lining so didn't think that was off.

I did actually email Vestiaire about my concerns but they did not think there were anything wrong with the photos. Hopefully they don't let it pass their authentication process and cancel my order!

I guess that's what I will learn when I'm in a rush to make a bargain.
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My bad, I stand corrected on the lining. Fingers crossed, I hope VC doesn’t rule it authentic! Even the leather looks off in the photos. I don’t think any independent authentication service would rule this authentic.
 
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