Is this bag Fake / Authentic? (December 2003 - July 2009)

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I dont know if it is allowed to post an eBay link here? But I came across this completed listing on eBay for a Black GSH work. Do you ladies think this is an NBF bag?? What caught my attention is the shape of the leather plate in front....

http://cgi.ebay.com/Balenciaga-Black-work-with-GSH_W0QQitemZ160338189336QQcmdZViewItemQQptZWomen_s_Bags?hash=item2554e69c18&_trksid=p3286.m63.l1177&_trkparms=240%3A1318|301%3A1|293%3A1|294%3A50
 
it might be. they don't give away tassels for free, so i doubt they'd give you/repair a stud for free.
 
shopaholic... I'm pretty sure this bag is authentic actually, von179 has sold quite a few authentic bags, I just checked on Goofbay.
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It is allowed to post ebay links now.
This looks authentic to me, but would need more photos to be sure. It sure went cheap, though.:doh:



shopaholic48 said:
I dont know if it is allowed to post an eBay link here? But I came across this completed listing on eBay for a Black GSH work. Do you ladies think this is an NBF bag?? What caught my attention is the shape of the leather plate in front....

http://cgi.ebay.com/Balenciaga-Black-work-with-GSH_W0QQitemZ160338189336QQcmdZViewItemQQptZWomen_s_Bags?hash=item2554e69c18&_trksid=p3286.m63.l1177&_trkparms=240%3A1318|301%3A1|293%3A1|294%3A50
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Hi guys, I have a few questions about the authenticity of an Hermes Birkin bag I may have found in a charity shop . . but I haven't bought.

I saw it the other day sat on a high shelf and I gasped because it looked heavy, leather and nice. I took it down and checked it all but it doesn't have a name on it anywhere. Then I left it. Came back a few days later and checked it again for about fifteen minutes.
I've been checking out big pictures of Birkins and this one seemed to be pretty much the same - usually you can tell a fake from a mile away because of the crap quality but I thought this was pretty good.
On the keys of a Birkin what is inscribed into the metal? This one said something on the lines of 'Made in Italy'.
I would have bought it (I should have bought it at £4.00 . .) but I didn't really want to own a fake Birkin . .
Where should there be names? Did older versions not have names on maybe? What other qualities should I look for?

I'm just wondering whether I should run at full pelt to the shop tomorrow and pray it's still there??
 
There are many tells on a authentic Birkin. People have written books about it. If this bag has no names or Hermes inscriptions, then it's fake especially of the low price. If you want a nice leather look-alike bag for the low price, get it, but it's not an authentic Hermes Birkin.


Crying Diamonds said:
Hi guys, I have a few questions about the authenticity of an Hermes Birkin bag I may have found in a charity shop . . but I haven't bought.

I saw it the other day sat on a high shelf and I gasped because it looked heavy, leather and nice. I took it down and checked it all but it doesn't have a name on it anywhere. Then I left it. Came back a few days later and checked it again for about fifteen minutes.
I've been checking out big pictures of Birkins and this one seemed to be pretty much the same - usually you can tell a fake from a mile away because of the crap quality but I thought this was pretty good.
On the keys of a Birkin what is inscribed into the metal? This one said something on the lines of 'Made in Italy'.
I would have bought it (I should have bought it at £4.00 . .) but I didn't really want to own a fake Birkin . .
Where should there be names? Did older versions not have names on maybe? What other qualities should I look for?

I'm just wondering whether I should run at full pelt to the shop tomorrow and pray it's still there??
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I recently bought a LV tote at an upscale thrift vintage store (not many designer items - but a few that were described in detail.

I was skeptical - because I am not a LV expert - but I can spot a bad knock of easily. I examined it inside and out - and determined it was real - because the quality seemed IMPECABLE (every stitch was in PERFECT condition and looked hand sewn - even though the bag was used). Also - it didn't seem like a model that is usually knocked off. All buttons etc. are stamped.

I asked if they were sure it was authentic - and the sales people said they were nearly 100% sure. They said that when they received designer items - they did their best to authenticate it. They said knock-offs come in regularly from donations - and they price those at next to nothing and put "knock off" on the label. Items deemed authentic are put in their high-end case (where this was). Also - one of their SAs used to work at Macys - IN handbags but not LV - and said she could tell. I trusted them that while they could not be 100% sure - everyone determindes it to be authentic.

I apologize about the quality of the photos - my camera broke =( so I had to take it on webcam. Let me know if you need clearer photos.

Thanks in advance!!!

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In order to authenticate we'd need to see a lot more photos. However, why don't you post it in the LV thread and see what they think. Or you can post over at the purse forum in authenticate this LV, however, they'll need a lot more photos to give an opinion. Since you're sure about it, why not just use and enjoy it.:flower:



mkd1187 said:
I recently bought a LV tote at an upscale thrift vintage store (not many designer items - but a few that were described in detail.

I was skeptical - because I am not a LV expert - but I can spot a bad knock of easily. I examined it inside and out - and determined it was real - because the quality seemed IMPECABLE (every stitch was in PERFECT condition and looked hand sewn - even though the bag was used). Also - it didn't seem like a model that is usually knocked off. All buttons etc. are stamped.

I asked if they were sure it was authentic - and the sales people said they were nearly 100% sure. They said that when they received designer items - they did their best to authenticate it. They said knock-offs come in regularly from donations - and they price those at next to nothing and put "knock off" on the label. Items deemed authentic are put in their high-end case (where this was). Also - one of their SAs used to work at Macys - IN handbags but not LV - and said she could tell. I trusted them that while they could not be 100% sure - everyone determindes it to be authentic.

I apologize about the quality of the photos - my camera broke =( so I had to take it on webcam. Let me know if you need clearer photos.

Thanks in advance!!!

edit: please do not quote images
photos - me
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Please help! They're sunglasses, I hope that's ok
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please! i'm desperate. Thanks
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It's fine to post them. These look FAKE, however, to be certain have the seller provide a photo of the other inside arm. I need to see the markings. How much is the seller asking? I can tell a lot by the price.


loverunway said:
Please help! They're sunglasses, I hope that's ok

















ebay.co.uk​

please! i'm desperate. Thanks​
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