Is this elaborate LV scheme possible?

[JadaStormy]

I’m not an authenticator so I can’t authenticate your bag for you but that’s not the type of bag that fakers would usually do. Think about it. When a factory wants to fake a bag, they typically do the most popular bags (ie speedy, neverfull, etc.) because it takes money to get the pattern, leather, and hardware right. Speedy and neverfull is easy to churn as price point is “low”. It’s not cost effective to just do one off python bag. Now if you see tons of bags with same type of leather and shape floating on eBay, I would be very worry. I’ve not checked eBay but I’m assuming this type of python bag rarely pops up on eBay. Sure, if someone knows LV construction well, they can fake things with less effort but honestly your bag looks like too much work to fake as an one off. There are not that many people waiting to spend 6k on a bag on eBay. Imo, your bag looks doesn’t look fake. Again, I’m not an authenticator but logically speaking, I just can’t imagine someone faking a bag like that. I would just wait till for a professional authenticator to get back to you. Good luck.

I get where you're going, but counterfeiters do everything. So I wouldn't use that as a reason to think it's real. Python might not be popular here, but there could be other markets where there is high demand for that bag and it's sold locally, not online, as selling fakes online is risky. The bag is more expensive, so they would make more on that fake, so they wouldn't need to sell as many.

Again, we're all speculating, but this is a really big score IF the bag is fake, so if the goal was to do the switch, then the person would seek out that particular fake to swap out. That's what the lady got arrested for in the link I posted.

 

[snibor]

I would like to offer you a heat stamp photo but there is not one on this purse and i did mention that. I did not ignore anyone. After the authenticator said I posted incorrectly, I apologized for my error and reposted all of the photos requested. I later commented that I thought I did it correctly but I apprently did this on the wrong thread and was scolded. Then they changed my account so that my posts were not visible until approved by admins first. I felt that was a bit harsh since I made a very innocent mistake. Then people went on to accuse me of trying to double post and on and on. I just feel odd about this . Not sure what else to say. I finally responded in all caps because of the accusation that I was 'trying to get someone to authenticate my purse on a secondary thread'. That was not what I was trying to do. I just wanted opinions on if people thought this scheme was plausible. I signed up 2 days ago because I read that this is the place to get your purse authenticated. I have been met with a few hostile people on here. I just don't feel comfortable on this forum I guess. Can I delete posts and account?

Sorry you feel this way. I have been a member for over 11 years. Very often people sign up for tpf just to get a free authentication on a purchase and then they disappear. Perhaps that’s why you were not able to post. Regardless, a lot of people have tried to help. These are strangerseople you don’t know. We do our best here. We aren’t perfect. You are understandably anxious about your purchase. There is likely nothing anyone can say that will calm the situation until you get the results of your paid authentication.

Good luck. You can always log off of here and not sign in. I’ve done that from time to time.

 

[ash31love]

Sorry you feel this way. I have been a member for over 11 years. Very often people sign up for tpf just to get a free authentication on a purchase and then they disappear. Perhaps that’s why you were not able to post. Regardless, a lot of people have tried to help. These are strangerseople you don’t know. We do our best here. We aren’t perfect. You are understandably anxious about your purchase. There is likely nothing anyone can say that will calm the situation until you get the results of your paid authentication.

Good luck. You can always log off of here and not sign in. I’ve done that from time to time.

Yes I understand. Any way I can delete my account?

 

[lovingmybags]

I added a pic of the zipper pull after someone had asked to see a close up of it. Not trying to be snappy. Just frustrated with the back and fourth.

Understood; it's good to keep in mind that there are new members who would either not get the rules, or purposefully try to evade them. Better to explain that to the authenticator, than snap at her in frustration. We understand you made an expensive purchase and are anxious, but the members are trying to help.

 

[ash31love]

Understood; it's good to keep in mind that there are new members who would either not get the rules, or purposefully try to evade them. Better to explain that to the authenticator, than snap at her in frustration. We understand you made an expensive purchase and are anxious, but the members are trying to help.

I am def the girl who just did not understand them. Not trying to evade the rules. Just overwhelmed.

 

[onlyk]

I’m not an authenticator so I can’t authenticate your bag for you but that’s not the type of bag that fakers would usually do. Think about it. When a factory wants to fake a bag, they typically do the most popular bags (ie speedy, neverfull, etc.) because it takes money to get the pattern, leather, and hardware right. Speedy and neverfull is easy to churn as price point is “low”. It’s not cost effective to just do one off python bag. Now if you see tons of bags with same type of leather and shape floating on eBay, I would be very worry. I’ve not checked eBay but I’m assuming this type of python bag rarely pops up on eBay. Sure, if someone knows LV construction well, they can fake things with less effort but honestly your bag looks like too much work to fake as an one off. There are not that many people waiting to spend 6k on a bag on eBay. Imo, your bag looks doesn’t look fake. Again, I’m not an authenticator but logically speaking, I just can’t imagine someone faking a bag like that. I would just wait till for a professional authenticator to get back to you. Good luck.

a little disagreement from my own experience, there was a bag was made from python skin I jumped in and bought from a second hand market, everything was right except one small but crucial detail indicated it was fake after I bought and then looked at the pictures again to compare with the ones I knew were authentic, the seller of course knew it was fake, as soon as I pointed that part out, the seller cancel the sell.

They make all kinds of fakes, especially when come to higher priced items, they can be so good, very hard to tell, the fake python bag I talked about was made from real python skin was beautiful, if I didn't compare it to the ones I knew was authentic, I wouldn't had known it was fake.

Anyone likes to play the game "spot the difference"? These days, I do a lot of these "spot the difference" games, many times even one hand hold my bag one hand holding mouse to compare them. When the super fake Neverfull came out few years ago, it was so good, luckily I had my store bought Neverfull to compare them then see the difference (only few places of very slight differences), And now the super fake Neverfulls you can't even tell that little differences, the only thing can for sure to tell (as for now) just the date code.

Not saying OP's bag is fake or not, the stamp and date code would help to authenticate it.

 

[chinchin7]

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[snibor]

Yes I understand. Any way I can delete my account?

I don’t think they delete accounts. I’m not a mod. Check with @Vlad or

Yes I understand. Any way I can delete my account?

I don’t think they delete accounts. I’m not a mod. Check with @Vlad or @Megs. You can always just log off and not return. Good luck.

 

[LVlvoe_bug]

I am def the girl who just did not understand them. Not trying to evade the rules. Just overwhelmed.

Definitely understandable. I’m not sure what other pictures are needed to authenticate, maybe someone can answer? Could you tell us what professional authenticator you used? It’s a beautiful purse and I think we all want to help you find out if it’s authenticate. I’m sorry if we are coming across in a different way to you.

 

[LVlvoe_bug]

Yes I understand. Any way I can delete my account?

I think you’d like it once you navigate through the forum, I know it’s a lot to learn...would love to hear more about the purse if you find it authentic....I had a capucines mm but ended up selling it, I do regret selling it though.....

 

[onlyk]

Attached is a pic from Fashionphile of a bb python (assuming it’s authentic). It shows the spot where the stamp might be. Given its silver embossing on gray, it may be hard to see or partially rubbed off. Hth.

If it wasn't sold by Fashionphile, I would not dare to touch this one.

 

[Lee]

Yes I understand. Any way I can delete my account?

Sorry, no.
I'll close this thread OP, wait for a response from the authentication service you paid for or return it if in doubt. Just be aware that all authenticators are volunteers and they are not required to answer all questions.