The 'Handbag & Small Leather Goods ID' Thread

[Emilee]

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Can you help me with this one?

http://www.tradera.com/Markesvaska-Chanel-auktion_92808229

 

[designerleather]

I would like better pics inside but do not like the way the shoulder strap attached on the inside. Looks fake to me.

 

[Emilee]

Do you have anything to say about this one. My mother found it in a vintage store. It doesn't say Hermés anywhere but it's their classic "H" on the front. It's genuine leather on both inside and outside and yeah....I don't think it's a Hermés but does anyone know what label it can be?

 

[shopaholic48]

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

 

[thesiren]

it might be. they don't give away tassels for free, so i doubt they'd give you/repair a stud for free.

 

[shopaholic48]

and the seller has so many feedbacks too!

it might be. they don't give away tassels for free, so i doubt they'd give you/repair a stud for free.

 

[danger mouse]

shopaholic... I'm pretty sure this bag is authentic actually, von179 has sold quite a few authentic bags, I just checked on Goofbay.

 

[Miz*Bags*Behavin]

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.

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

 

[Crying Diamonds]

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??

 

[Miz*Bags*Behavin]

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.

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??

 

[Crying Diamonds]

^ Thanks a lot - I don't

 

[tessa484]

Hi everyone,
can someone help me out with this balenciaga?
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/100-Genuine-BALENCIAGA-Pony-Hair-City-Bag-rrp-1410-TPF_W0QQitemZ150350650563QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUS_CSA_WH_Handbags?hash=item230198dcc3&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=65%3A1%7C66%3A2%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318%7C301%3A1%7C293%3A1%7C294%3A50

Thanks in advance

 

[Miz*Bags*Behavin]

Authentic

Hi everyone,
can someone help me out with this balenciaga?
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/100-Genuine-BALENCIAGA-Pony-Hair-City-Bag-rrp-1410-TPF_W0QQitemZ150350650563QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUS_CSA_WH_Handbags?hash=item230198dcc3&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=65%3A1%7C66%3A2%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318%7C301%3A1%7C293%3A1%7C294%3A50

Thanks in advance

 

[Gloriaa^]

Real Chanel?

http://www.finn.no/finn/bap/object?finnkode=17857070&sid=xz4dbafOD7v556462&pos=null&tot=null

What do you think guys?

Thank you

 

[Miz*Bags*Behavin]

Ask seller for a photo of the hologram sticker and post. It looks promising, just want to be sure.

http://www.finn.no/finn/bap/object?finnkode=17857070&sid=xz4dbafOD7v556462&pos=null&tot=null

What do you think guys?

Thank you

 

[Gloriaa^]

i´ll ask, And post as soon as i get it.
Thank you: )

 

[poudrerie]

Hey everyone,

what do you think about this Miu Miu bag:
http://bit.ly/geW5X

Thanks in advance!

 

[Miz*Bags*Behavin]

This actually looks authentic to me.

Hey everyone,

what do you think about this Miu Miu bag:
http://bit.ly/geW5X

Thanks in advance!

 

[mkd1187]

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!!!

photos - me

 

[mkd1187]

^ it would have been probably from Spring 2006

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