Michael Kors **CLOSED** Authenticate This MICHAEL KORS

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Both bags are authentic vintage Michael Kors. The green one is a Vintage Astor Hobo. Both made in early 2000. I'm not sure about the name of the blue one. Some of these vintage bags did not have a particular name. I will do so research & check my reference materials. If I find the name I will post it later.
The hardware turning black is typical of the hardware used at the time.

Please note that I prefer to authenticate bags for active members with a post count of 25 or higher. Please continue to be active on the TPF. I posted the authentication before making this statement.

Thank you so much, Doe's anyone know of anything that will bring hardware back to a better life?
 
Thank you so much, Doe's anyone know of anything that will bring hardware back to a better life?

I would suggest you do search of the site to make sure no one else has posted a thread on this. If there isn't a thread on cleaning/restoring hardware, you can start a new thread asking if anyone knows how or has had any experience. You can start a thread in the MK forum but I would also suggest putting a thread in the General Handbag forum where there are several threads about restoring & caring for leather & making repairs to handbags. :smile:
 
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Item: MK McGraw satchel

Listing #:262499621853

Seller: stew6975

Link: https://www.ebay.com/itm/262499621853

Comment: Please authenticate, thank you!

There are not enough pictures in the listing to make a complete evaluation. I need to see clear readable pictures of the interior made in country/date tag & white tag behind it if one is present. So far, from the pictures listed, the bag looks promising but I cannot say 100% without the required pictures. Any reputable seller will have no problem giving you the pictures if you request them. :smile:
 
  • Item: $168 Michael Kors Plum Saffiano Leather Travel Continental Wallet Wristlet NWT
  • Listing number: http://www.ebay.com/itm/322227964826
  • Seller: anythingsomethingmarket007
  • Link: http://www.ebay.com/itm/322227964826
  • Comments: I contacted the seller, who confirmed that the tag is not attached to the wallet, that there is no receipt, and that the wallet was purchased from a retail Michael Kors store as a gift at full price. This is the only plum continental wallet on eBay right now. What do you think? Is this authentic? Would you need any pictures regarding specific parts/tags to confirm?
 
  • Item: $168 Michael Kors Plum Saffiano Leather Travel Continental Wallet Wristlet NWT
  • Listing number: http://www.ebay.com/itm/322227964826
  • Seller: anythingsomethingmarket007
  • Link: http://www.ebay.com/itm/322227964826
  • Comments: I contacted the seller, who confirmed that the tag is not attached to the wallet, that there is no receipt, and that the wallet was purchased from a retail Michael Kors store as a gift at full price. This is the only plum continental wallet on eBay right now. What do you think? Is this authentic? Would you need any pictures regarding specific parts/tags to confirm?

Looks good so far but I would like to see a clear readable picture of the black made in country tag. You can barely see it in the last picture. Need to see both sides.
 
Looks good so far but I would like to see a clear readable picture of the black made in country tag. You can barely see it in the last picture. Need to see both sides.
So yesterday the seller had indicated that they would send me pictures of the tag. Today, the seller asked for my cell number or e-mail address to send the pictures. eBay doesn't allow the exchange of e-mail addresses, so I told him to send the pictures via eBay's messaging system. His response was that he needs my cell number as the pictures are small and dark because they were taken with a cell phone, and thus need to be sent and viewed on a cell phone. He also said that the tag says "Made in Thailand".
To be honest, this sounds sketchy as Hell. I don't think I'm overreacting, and I don't think I'll be buying from this seller after all.
 
So yesterday the seller had indicated that they would send me pictures of the tag. Today, the seller asked for my cell number or e-mail address to send the pictures. eBay doesn't allow the exchange of e-mail addresses, so I told him to send the pictures via eBay's messaging system. His response was that he needs my cell number as the pictures are small and dark because they were taken with a cell phone, and thus need to be sent and viewed on a cell phone. He also said that the tag says "Made in Thailand".
To be honest, this sounds sketchy as Hell. I don't think I'm overreacting, and I don't think I'll be buying from this seller after all.
Looking at the images of the auction (you can see a older persons hand). They may not know what to do? Or it may be sketchy?
 
Looking at the images of the auction (you can see a older persons hand). They may not know what to do? Or it may be sketchy?
That's something I hadn't thought about. I had fixated on two things: the amount of time it took for the seller to get back to me about sending me the pictures after telling me that he would send them (12+ hours), and the "Made in Thailand" part. I don't know if what I've read is true, but it was that MK doesn't manufacture in Thailand? I'm waiting to get cd's guidance on that.
 
That's something I hadn't thought about. I had fixated on two things: the amount of time it took for the seller to get back to me about sending me the pictures after telling me that he would send them (12+ hours), and the "Made in Thailand" part. I don't know if what I've read is true, but it was that MK doesn't manufacture in Thailand? I'm waiting to get cd's guidance on that.
What every the out come is. Its a pretty color anyways.
 
Looks good so far but I would like to see a clear readable picture of the black made in country tag. You can barely see it in the last picture. Need to see both sides.
Looking at the images of the auction (you can see a older persons hand). They may not know what to do? Or it may be sketchy?

Sounds really odd. I really need to see & be able to read this tag to say 100%. There have been quite an influx of next to perfect Super Fakes into the market lately, so with this being the new color, I'd rather err on the side of caution. It's possible that as an older person, they may not be able to figure out how to send the pics through Ebay messaging over the phone. I would advise against giving anyone you don't know your cell # or email. You can still make the purchase & post the picture yourself when you get it. If it turns out to be fake you should be covered under Ebay's buyer protection & you can file a SNAD to get it returned should the seller refuse. The tags on these wallets can be tricky, especially with the new style tags. One thing in favor is they do have the retail tag & it's included in one of the posted pics. It's up to you as to how you want to proceed. I can tell you this looks very good. I would like to see that tag before I say 100%.
 
Sounds really odd. I really need to see & be able to read this tag to say 100%. There have been quite an influx of next to perfect Super Fakes into the market lately, so with this being the new color, I'd rather err on the side of caution. It's possible that as an older person, they may not be able to figure out how to send the pics through Ebay messaging over the phone. I would advise against giving anyone you don't know your cell # or email. You can still make the purchase & post the picture yourself when you get it. If it turns out to be fake you should be covered under Ebay's buyer protection & you can file a SNAD to get it returned should the seller refuse. The tags on these wallets can be tricky, especially with the new style tags. One thing in favor is they do have the retail tag & it's included in one of the posted pics. It's up to you as to how you want to proceed. I can tell you this looks very good. I would like to see that tag before I say 100%.
Sounds really odd. I really need to see & be able to read this tag to say 100%. There have been quite an influx of next to perfect Super Fakes into the market lately, so with this being the new color, I'd rather err on the side of caution. It's possible that as an older person, they may not be able to figure out how to send the pics through Ebay messaging over the phone. I would advise against giving anyone you don't know your cell # or email. You can still make the purchase & post the picture yourself when you get it. If it turns out to be fake you should be covered under Ebay's buyer protection & you can file a SNAD to get it returned should the seller refuse. The tags on these wallets can be tricky, especially with the new style tags. One thing in favor is they do have the retail tag & it's included in one of the posted pics. It's up to you as to how you want to proceed. I can tell you this looks very good. I would like to see that tag before I say 100%.
Great point on using eBay's buyer protection. You maybe able to put a charge back if you use a credit card.
 
What every the out come is. Its a pretty color anyways.
I totally agree :) I'm in love with Plum!
Sounds really odd. I really need to see & be able to read this tag to say 100%. There have been quite an influx of next to perfect Super Fakes into the market lately, so with this being the new color, I'd rather err on the side of caution. It's possible that as an older person, they may not be able to figure out how to send the pics through Ebay messaging over the phone. I would advise against giving anyone you don't know your cell # or email. You can still make the purchase & post the picture yourself when you get it. If it turns out to be fake you should be covered under Ebay's buyer protection & you can file a SNAD to get it returned should the seller refuse. The tags on these wallets can be tricky, especially with the new style tags. One thing in favor is they do have the retail tag & it's included in one of the posted pics. It's up to you as to how you want to proceed. I can tell you this looks very good. I would like to see that tag before I say 100%.
Thanks, cd! I live outside the USA, so I use a forwarding service to get my purchases sent to South America. Sending it back would be ridiculously expensive (~$100), so it wouldn't be worth the risk! It really does look genuine, and perhaps the person advertising the item is the child of the owner, or the person is having difficulties with sending the pictures. I don't feel comfortable sending my number, although the seller has freely distributed his for customers to call/text their questions.
Great point on using eBay's buyer protection. You maybe able to put a charge back if you use a credit card.
If I didn't have the send the item back, this would definitely be a viable option!
 
Thank you ahead of time. Can you authentic this vintage Michael Kors. Also Any help on identify.

Stitching is straight, neat, even and clean.
Lining Plain Canvas.
Country of origin tag China
Zippers have YKK
Heat stamp has standard lettering and size throughout.
Bought Tjmax
 

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