Help me decide which Prada Tote

Jul 4, 2007
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I have been searching for the best work tote forever and never seem to find anything that makes my heart sing.

Bag #1 I saw years ago and liked but never bought. I found it on ebay and bought it for a steal (under $300.00). My biggest concern is if its authentic. I found out after buying it that the seller actually owns a consignment store and this was an item from her store. I tried to get it authenticated in the Prada forum and was told it's too hard to authenticate nylon. The seller says that the customer she got it from she has worked with before. I had a sales person from Prada look at the auction photos (not posted here) and she questioned the stitching and grommets. A cute bag though although the pockets in front will be a little difficult to get in and out.

Bag #2 From Saks … I paid full price. A little out of my price range but I am going to sell some things I don't use that should cover it. I like the side pockets for a water bottle or my glasses.

Any thoughts….
 

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I think Prada boutiques themselves have an authentication service you can use. Not sure if you have to pay for it or not though but it would certainly give you peace of mind i think!
 
I have been searching for the best work tote forever and never seem to find anything that makes my heart sing.

Bag #1 I saw years ago and liked but never bought. I found it on ebay and bought it for a steal (under $300.00). My biggest concern is if its authentic. I found out after buying it that the seller actually owns a consignment store and this was an item from her store. I tried to get it authenticated in the Prada forum and was told it's too hard to authenticate nylon. The seller says that the customer she got it from she has worked with before. I had a sales person from Prada look at the auction photos (not posted here) and she questioned the stitching and grommets. A cute bag though although the pockets in front will be a little difficult to get in and out.

Bag #2 From Saks … I paid full price. A little out of my price range but I am going to sell some things I don't use that should cover it. I like the side pockets for a water bottle or my glasses.

Any thoughts….
I love the first one! I, too, have been looking for a Prada nylon bag. The second one screams baby bag ;) which is ok if it meets your needs and has the function you seek. Keep us posted! How is the shoulder drop on the first one?