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#257
oublieux said:
Hi, I'm new here! Can someone please help me authenticate this bag? I purchased it on ebay (http://www.ebay.com/itm/171687870539?_trksid=p2059210.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT , the seller claims it was purchased at a us govt auction and has sold several of this same exact bag, same pics and everything. I compared it to my other 2 selmas and some things are off, however.
1) the L on the front is kinda close to the E and almost crooked
2) the zipper pull of this one is not like the others, the corners are missing
3) the lining in the bottom, the MK is upside down; everywhere else it's normal
4) the lining feels thin, it's not like my others; i can feel the bag through it, there's no padding/thickness to it
5) the writing on the strap hooks is smaller and looks different, and begins closer than the other
6) the writing on the buckle of the strap goes in the opposite direction and is on the opposite side of the buckle
7) the writing on one of the feet is crooked
8) the dust bag it came with is much larger than others and doesn't feel as silky; also the writing is larger and a different "silver" than the others
9) the tags on the inside--they are located higher up in the purse than in my others, like next to the top of the pockets. also, the print on them is not bold like it is in my others, you can see little lines/jags in it. Also it says it's made in Indonesia, AI-1501...does that mean it was made in January of this year?? I wasn't sure they were even still making these ???
10) there's a vertical line in the purse on the front on the left, and a line above the michael kors logo.
11) i can't detect a leather smell from it, and there's some glue or something on one of the corners
I posted some comparison photos with my other selma (silver) hardware and dust bag so you can see. I had to continue the pics on another post since you can only upload 10.
Thank you so much for your help!!
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The bag is authentic. It depends what year and what country the bag is made in. They are NOT all identical. Also, you bought from a Top Rated seller who is WELL Known for selling only authentic bags for many years. I checked her completed listings and all of her bags are authentic. She may be getting them from the MK outlet stores on sale.
Unfortunately like most things these days, quality isn't as good as in the past. They cut back on many things and changes are evident.While the differences are apparent, they are minor and may have been an outlet bag. None the less, your bag is authentic Michael Kors. That mark on the front is some sort of scratch and dent. If you are not happy with condition, return it, but NOT for authenticity. For damage.only, which may have happened during the shipping process.
 
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#258
CinthiaZ said:
The bag is authentic. It depends what year and what country the bag is made in. They are NOT all identical. Also, you bought from a Top Rated seller who is WELL Known for selling only authentic bags for many years. I checked her completed listings and all of her bags are authentic. She may be getting them from the MK outlet stores on sale.
Unfortunately like most things these days, quality isn't as good as in the past. They cut back on many things and changes are evident.While the differences are apparent, they are minor and may have been an outlet bag. None the less, your bag is authentic Michael Kors. That mark on the front is some sort of scratch and dent. If you are not happy with condition, return it, but NOT for authenticity. For damage.only, which may have happened during the shipping process.
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glad to know, i was worried! thank you so much for your help!! :smile1:
 
#259
CinthiaZ said:
After much difficulty of having to copy and paste all of your links in my search bar, I find the wallet to be authentic. There is a link placement you can choose from in you font and size bar, to add links properly. Thank you,
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Thank you for ur effort in helping. Will definitely improve the links placement nxt time =)
 
#261
CocoChannel said:
]Ok just checking to see if this bag is authentic? I sent them a message asking if they 100% guarantee authenticy and to get some inside pics. They replied that they do guarantee and if not I could return. I'm kinda leery since they have no feedback at all. What do you think? Here's the link
http://www.ebay.com/itm/331485428427?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT
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CinthiaZ said:
I recognize that bag and believe it to be an authentic MK vintage bag in pebbled leather. It would good to see the interior lining and heat stamp . label and made in country tag. I'm fairly certain it is authentic though. Hardly any of their earlier original designs were counterfeited. That didn't start counterfeiting MK until later on. .Wouldn't hurt to ask seller for the requested pics to be 100%.

Oh wait! Just saw your pic! While it is hard to see, that is the correct interior for the bag. Authentic!
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I would like to see larger clearer pictures of the interior, heat stamp & any interior tags. Like CinthiaZ, is the interior picture attachment a picture of the interior?
 
#262
CinthiaZ said:
The bag is authentic. It depends what year and what country the bag is made in. They are NOT all identical. Also, you bought from a Top Rated seller who is WELL Known for selling only authentic bags for many years. I checked her completed listings and all of her bags are authentic. She may be getting them from the MK outlet stores on sale.
Unfortunately like most things these days, quality isn't as good as in the past. They cut back on many things and changes are evident.While the differences are apparent, they are minor and may have been an outlet bag. None the less, your bag is authentic Michael Kors. That mark on the front is some sort of scratch and dent. If you are not happy with condition, return it, but NOT for authenticity. For damage.only, which may have happened during the shipping process.
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I agree with CinthiaZ that this bag is authentic. MK does have a factory in Indonesia & small differences in the zipper & hardware really depends on the country & when the bag was made. Tag location can also differ depending on the country it's made in.
 
#263
debunga81 said:
Kindly help to authenticate this.. look legit but having doubt about the colour, which is stated as fuchsia but it does not have the purple undertone as what I've seen from the photos in TPF.. Thanks in advance

https://www.mood54.com/en/michael-kors-fuxia-saffiano-leather-selma-bag-30t3slms7l-uni.html
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I am not familiar with this site but it shows the purse is our of stock. It looks authentic but the color does not look fuchsia to me either. It's possible that it's the pixles in my laptop. Sometimes colors don't show up correctly. I don't see the purple undertones either like I've seen on other photos.
 
#264
cdtracing said:
I would like to see larger clearer pictures of the interior, heat stamp & any interior tags. Like CinthiaZ, is the interior picture attachment a picture of the interior?
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CD, I was able to make out the small pic she provided of the interior. It is correct and these vintage bags were really never faked. I'm certain it is authentic.This is a vintage, vintage bag and the counterfeiters were too busy with Coach at that time! lol! Michael Who???
 
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CocoChannel said:
]Ok just checking to see if this bag is authentic? I sent them a message asking if they 100% guarantee authenticy and to get some inside pics. They replied that they do guarantee and if not I could return. I'm kinda leery since they have no feedback at all. What do you think? Here's the link
http://www.ebay.com/itm/331485428427?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT
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debunga81 said:
Kindly help to authenticate this.. look legit but having doubt about the colour, which is stated as fuchsia but it does not have the purple undertone as what I've seen from the photos in TPF.. Thanks in advance

https://www.mood54.com/en/michael-kors-fuxia-saffiano-leather-selma-bag-30t3slms7l-uni.html
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cdtracing said:
I am not familiar with this site but it shows the purse is our of stock. It looks authentic but the color does not look fuchsia to me either. It's possible that it's the pixles in my laptop. Sometimes colors don't show up correctly. I don't see the purple undertones either like I've seen on other photos.
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I agree it is authentic, but that is far from Fushia and more of a pale pink. And like Cdtracing says, it is out of stock anyhow. Here is a link to contact them. Also, have you checked our 'deals and steals' thread? These Selmas are on sale all the time, everywhere. Our deals and steals thread gives you coupon codes and everything! Check it out and good luck! Hope you find one in Fushia.You can also check ebay for a fushia Selma. Just post it here before you buy it and we'll authenticate it for you first.

https://www.mood54.com/en/customer/account/login/
 
#266
CinthiaZ said:
CD, I was able to make out the small pic she provided of the interior. It is correct and these vintage bags were really never faked. I'm certain it is authentic.This is a vintage, vintage bag and the counterfeiters were too busy with Coach at that time! lol! Michael Who???
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I wasn't able to enlarge the picture to look at the lining clearly. Glad you were able to see it.
 
#267
CinthiaZ said:
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I agree it is authentic, but that is far from Fushia and more of a pale pink. And like Cdtracing says, it is out of stock anyhow. Here is a link to contact them. Also, have you checked our 'deals and steals' thread? These Selmas are on sale all the time, everywhere. Our deals and steals thread gives you coupon codes and everything! Check it out and good luck! Hope you find one in Fushia.You can also check ebay for a fushia Selma. Just post it here before you buy it and we'll authenticate it for you first.

https://www.mood54.com/en/customer/account/login/
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Hi thanks.. Btw I already bought Selma medium. Was told that the color is fuchsia but no sure of it since It does not show the purple undertone to it. Here I took several photos with different lighting.
 

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#268
debunga81 said:
Hi thanks.. Btw I already bought Selma medium. Was told that the color is fuchsia but no sure of it since It does not show the purple undertone to it. Here I took several photos with different lighting.
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It looks fuchsia in the first and third pics on my monitor. Something is scaring me though. What is that orange piece of something, behind the handles in the third photo??
 
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CinthiaZ said:
It looks fuchsia in the first and third pics on my monitor. Something is scaring me though. What is that orange piece of something, behind the handles in the third photo??
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Thanks ladies. Oh that orange square is my bedsheet patern.. Not part of the bag. :D.. Sorry for the false alarm .. Thanks again .. Now I can put an ease out of my mind..
 
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