Michael Kors **CLOSED** Authenticate This MICHAEL KORS

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gpcb46 said:
Good Morning,

Can you please authenticate this ebay bag. I am interested in it but am not sure if Michael Kors every had a small logo such as on this bag. Thanking you in advance for all your help. Is this a vintage bag?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/201263828339?ru=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fsch%2Fi.html%3F_npmv%3D3%26_from%3DR40%257CR40%26_sacat%3D0%26_nkw%3D201263828339%26_rdc%3D1
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cdtracing said:
This listing has ended but from the pictures posted, it appears to be an older MK. I am unfamiliar with this style but some things look correct. It would be helpful to see a clear picture of the interior, interior stitching & the made in country/date tag inside the bag. Did you purchase this bag? If you did, please post the necessary pictures & link your original inquiry when you receive it so we can evaluate further.
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The bag has been relisted so no one has purchased it yet. This is a MK Claret and I deem the bag to be authentic. It is similar to the Jensen series and yes , it is an older design. The older MK bags were very well and better made, in my opinion. This is listed by a Top Rated seller who has been selling authentic only for a very long time with a perfect reputation.. I would not hesitate to buy from this seller. While it would be nice to see the made in country tag, these earlier models were rarely , if ever faked back then. I am certain this bag is authentic. Here is the new listing if you are still interested.


http://www.ebay.com/itm/MICHAEL-KOR...AG-PURSE-GOLD-TONE-HARDWARE-NWD-/201335816101?
 
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Rayech said:
Hi this is my first post and I've just purchased a Michael Kors Selma Large Satchel from ebay and I have a 50/50 feeling it's not authentic due to some factors. I've also heard of really really similar look alikes from china that are hard to tell from the real ones. I researched a lot after I bought the bag and some red flags popped up :\

Ebay username: hafiiz01
Link: http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/GENUINE-...04?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_15&hash=item3cf7e84358

So to start off this ebay user had 4 other listings for this same bag (I thought he was just really desperate to get rid of it) and after I bought one of them he didn't take down the other listings so he must have another 3 instock :( also i asked where he got the bags from and he said USA. He was also really quick to give me a $20 discount which I feel is a lot if your bag is only going for $285 incld post.

The bag looks really really legit but then again this is my first bag in Saffiano Leather. The stitching, logo, handles, zipper, serial tags looks really authentic:

http://postimg.org/image/lkuzzl711/
http://s17.postimg.org/pigaer52n/bagside.jpg

BUT when the bag arrived, the handles and shoulder strap weren't wrapped in paper tissue only the zipper tab was which got me thinking he might have removed the plastic which they originally came in. Although it arrived completely wrapped in paper tissue it was also encased in plastic which said "Made in China" even though on the little tab inside of the bag it said made in indonesia a1-1501?

http://s16.postimg.org/qf6l5t01h/bagzipper_2.jpg
http://s17.postimg.org/8d7f1movj/bagplastic.jpg
http://s10.postimg.org/hbdteiy95/bag_tag.jpg

2nd thing is in the bag, at the bottom, the MK logos when I have the bag facing me, is actually NOT facing me (I saw an older post on this thread and referenced)

http://s10.postimg.org/uoq58mhux/baginterior.jpg

The letter spacing on the tag looked a little off when I compared it to other tags online.

http://s8.postimg.org/vdi8vpmyd/bagnumbertag.jpg

The bit that says "Michael Kors" on the leather tab is actually slanted u may not be able to see that one clearly.

http://s27.postimg.org/4waqaphnn/bagleathertab.jpg

If anyone can help that would be great I really want to know if it's real. or fake.
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CinthiaZ said:
This bag is authentic. Indonesia is a country the bags are made in. The seller probably used the same outline for each listing of the Selmas he had and forgot to change that part. I have done this myself. It is a common error, while trying to save time, to use the same listing outline for similar bags.
However, this seller should not confuse buyers by using the same pics for each listing. This is just pure laziness! lol! However, the bags are all authentic. I did check his past and present listings and they all look good.

Also, each country made in and depending what year it was made, there will be variances in the bags. They will not all be identical. This bag has all the necessary indications to show that it is an authentic Selma. The seller most likely purchased them at the outlet store for a steal, and was able to pass along the savings. No worries! Your Selma is authentic.
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The only problem I saw with this bag was the bottom of the lining & apparently, it's a factory slip because the production has been sped up. That would account for the great price you got. But, I agree with CinthiaZ that it's authentic.
 
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cdtracing said:
The only problem I saw with this bag was the bottom of the lining & apparently, it's a factory slip because the production has been sped up. That would account for the great price you got. But, I agree with CinthiaZ that it's authentic.
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The problems I am seeing with these more popular saffiano bags, is that the demand is so high, MK is speeding up production and getting very sloppy with them. We have even had a case where the Heat Stamp was missing! MK admitted it was a defect and said they would replace it, but I am disappointed they are letting these bags pass through quality control! It's all about supply and demand, and the demand is so high, they can barely keep up with it and losing quality for more quantity. They are all minor things like the lining in backwards, stitching, etc, but that one without the Heat stamp is UNACCEPTABLE!! No one wil believe that bag is authentic without the heat stamp! I would have sent it back! SAD!
 
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Jadefitzxoxo said:
Hi ive never done this before so i apologize in advance if i do something wrong. Im from canada and just bought a large michael kors hamilton with matching wallet for $120 off of kijiji. I know most of the differences between fake and authentic mk bags but id like your opinions!

http://postimg.org/gallery/27vwchte8/
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I would say this is an older soft leather Hamilton from 2013 & it's authentic. I believe the wallet is also authentic but would like to see a picture of the interior of the wallet & the zipper pull.
 
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Jadefitzxoxo said:
Hi ive never done this before so i apologize in advance if i do something wrong. Im from canada and just bought a large michael kors hamilton with matching wallet for $120 off of kijiji. I know most of the differences between fake and authentic mk bags but id like your opinions!

http://postimg.org/gallery/27vwchte8/[/QUOTE]


I agree with Cdtracing, the bag is authentic! I love these older versions with the thick cotton linings! They were so well made. Good deal! But yes, we need to see the interior tags on the wallet.
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