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BagofBagend said:
Thank you very much to everyone who helped authenticate my mother's bag(well in this case prove that it's a fake).
Kind of off-topic but she's trying to talk to the seller and settle it this way because "she might have been fooled herself and didn't know better." I disagree, so what's the best and safest way to settle this? ebay or paypal claim?
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CinthiaZ said:
I would file a claim through ebay, since ebay does provide buyer protection and works with PayPal as well. Your Mom really should leave appropriate feedback for this seller, so that other buyers don't get stuck with a fake, like she did. I have reported the listing for you and hopefully ebay will take down the listing, which will be a big help in getting her money back. You may need proof from a paid authenticating company in this case. It usually cost about 15.00. Let us know if it gets to that point with the seller demanding you prove it is fake. We can help you from there. Good Luck!
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I agree. Ebay offers buyer protection & works with Paypal.
 
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gracetanse said:
Hi, anyone knows if this seller is selling real or fake MK bags? It's too cheap to be true!

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/NWT-Auth...44?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_15&hash=item3f4a8c9904
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Sorry I replied to you I'm the other thread, didn't realised you already posted here.
In my opinion, the bag doesn't look like a counterfeit but most likely it's a factory seconds for that price.
Hopeful one of the more experienced ladies will get back to you when they wake up early tomorrow morning.

I'm in Sydney Australian and find the time difference with the USA a bit annoying...:laugh:
 
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gracetanse said:
Hi, anyone knows if this seller is selling real or fake MK bags? It's too cheap to be true!

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/NWT-Auth...44?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_15&hash=item3f4a8c9904
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cdtracing said:
The bag in question appears to be authentic. The seller also has a good track record of selling authentic designer items, including MK.
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cdtracing, I don't know why but in Australia, there are a lot of EBay sellers selling factory seconds designer handbags. I don't know how they get hold of these bags but they do.
I bought two Longchamp bags from these kind of sellers and didn't know any better at the time. I started chatting to this particular Ebay seller after the purchases and later on she told me they were factory seconds.

The flaws can be very minor and could be internal. You couldn't really tell from the photos.
Even in person, with untrained eyes, you probably wouldn't be able to tell.
I purchased a Large Selma in Purple last year from one of these Australian EBay seller.
I owned one at the time in Dark Khaki, so I was able to compare the two when it arrived.
Well guess what, it was a factory seconds. The four metal feet were not balance, the front and back panel were more bulky and rounded in shape. It just doesn't look right to me and yes I'm a perfectionist.
Luckily I was able to return it after I pointed out all the flaw to the seller but I lost postage 2 ways.

So basically, these factory seconds items use the genuine MK leather and MK hardware.
However something in the manufacturing processing went wrong and can be very minor flaw, for example, seam sewn down the middle of the internal lining or other noticeable flaws that I mentioned above.
Either way, these bags did not pass the QC of MK (rejects) and therefore did not make it to the boutique or high end department stores. They have been sold by the manufacturer to the black market and ended up on EBay instead of being destroyed.

So it's up to you if you want to take a risk because the flaws as I said could be minor.
But you should know what you are paying for at the end of the day.
 
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coivcte said:
cdtracing, I don't know why but in Australia, there are a lot of EBay sellers selling factory seconds designer handbags. I don't know how they get hold of these bags but they do.
I bought two Longchamp bags from these kind of sellers and didn't know any better at the time. I started chatting to this particular Ebay seller after the purchases and later on she told me they are factory seconds.

The flaws can be very minor and could be internal. You can't really tell on photos.
Even in person, with untrained eyes, you probably won't be able to tell.
I purchased a Large Selma in Purple last year from one of these Australian EBay seller.
I owned one at the time in Dark Khaki, so I was able to compare the two when it arrived.
Well guess what, it was a factory seconds. The four metal feet were not balance, the front and back panel were more bulky and rounded in shape. It just doesn't look right to me and yes I'm a perfectionist.
Luckily I was able to return it after I pointed out all the flaw to the seller but I lost postage 2 ways.

So basically, these factory seconds items use the genuine MK leather and MK hardware.
However something in the manufacturing processing went wrong and can be very minor flaw, for example, seam sewn down the middle of the internal lining or other noticeable flaws that I mentioned above.
Either way, these bags did not pass the QC of MK (rejects) and therefore did not make it to the boutique or high end department stores. They have been sold by the manufacturer to the black market and ended up on EBay instead if being destroyed.

So it's up to you if you want to take a risk because the flaws as I said could be minor.
But you should know what you are paying for at the end if the day.
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Buyer Beware always applies. All I can go by is the pictures & the listing. I have no control over how any seller list their items. Personally, I think items with defects should be listed as such, New with Tags means it should come with the retail sales tags, ect. Bottom line is we can give our opinions of the validity of a bag but the final choice is up to the buyer. It is a buyer's responsibility to do their research & decide if they are willing to accept some "flaws" in order to get a cheaper price.
 
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luju4 said:
One if the inside zipper pockets. This is my last pic, unless you ask for more, but I'm seeing the same one being sold in stores and on ebay. Although I know ebay isn't always trustworthy, I still wanted your opinion. Thank you for your help ladies...
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Please find the made in country tag and post a photo. We need the pics that are posted in the authenticator's here, signatures. I am familiar with this bag, but if it doesn't have the made in country tag inside, it may be a fake.
 
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