New (100% new)

Brand-new. Never used. Unworn. No flaws.

Mint (95%-99% new)

Like-new. May or may not be used. May be displayed at the store. Almost shows no signs of wear. Please review all photos for the best description of these items.

Great (90%-95% new)

Gently-used and well-kept for a short period of time. Please review all photos for the best description of these items.Markings/scratches/stains/scuffs may be found but very minimal.

Excellent (80%-90% new)

Preloved.Carried for some time. Markings/scratches/stains/scuffs may be found. Signs of wear are shown but overall item is still in beautiful condition. Please review all photos for the best description of these items.

Good (70%-80% new)

Preloved.Clearly been previously carried. Some obvious signs of wear can be found here and there including marking, stains, scratches, scuffs to corners, or color fading. Please review all photos for the best description of these items.

Fair (50%-70% new)

Except for the abovementioned flaws, item may have other issues but still kept in a accepted condition. Please review all photos for the best description of these items.

 

Authenticity: Q and A

Question 1:

Is there any short shot method I can take to assure what I am buying is legitimate?

 

Unfortunately, I will say "NO" because Ive seen some very comical fakes and some really scary "super fakes" that look almost the same as the real things. Many auctions are listed as "guaranteed authentic" when the only thing they can guarantee is that youll get ripped off! You might also receive a 鈥渞eceipt鈥 and an original gift box too or even a dust bag but the truth is the receipt/original box/dust bag might be a fake too. So, please use common sense when you shop (such as the price is too low for a real thing) and when in doubt please dont bid! You are your best advocate!

 

Question 2:

 

How do I spot a fake?

 

I believe that this is the 鈥渂ig鈥 question that most buyers have in mind. Relevant info can be found on Purse forum. But I have seen some replicas which look authentic if you only look at them from the photos, called 鈥渕irror image鈥 bags. They are really scary. Yet, they can never fool me in person since they do not feel and smell right. And the metal and leather they use are never right. Monogram canvas has very compatible replicas but the cowhide leather and brassware are the main things to look at. First the leather on the fake does not show pores. Secondly, the shape and weight of the brassware are different. For those of you who shop on eBay and cannot see the bag in person, you need to find a good seller to trust your money.

 

Question 3:

 

Can I trust my seller?

 

Some scam artists even use photos of authentic bags to advertise their fakes. Therefore, even though the photos look okay, I always advise my buyers email the seller prior to bidding and they can even email the previous customers of the seller to see if the person they are going to do business with is trustworthy or not. You should also do some research on all of the feedbacks the seller has received so that you can have a clear view of how the seller manages his/her business, such as "is he/she true to her description?" "Are the bags sold authentic?" "How does the seller handle the shipping?" "Is the item packed well or not..." "Does the seller ship fast?" "How does she deal with the problem when there is one?" things like this.

 

Question 4:

 

How do you guarantee authenticity?

 

I stand behind all my items. If any of them is proved to be non-authentic, I will issue a full refund including shipping. Yet, making such a statement always bothers me as it sounds like there might be a slight chance that I am selling a fake. I would like to assure you that I am NOT a scammer and I am always true to my buyers. I have nothing to hide. So, please feel 100% confident to place your bid or make the purchase. Again, all questions are welcomed and I check my email very often therefore I will always try to get back to you soon.

 

Question 5:

 

Where can I authenticate the bag?

 

If you have any doubt on the bag at hand, you may send the bag to

          THE BOUTIQUES

I know some of you feel awkward to bring the bag into the store for authentication. In fact, most designer boutiques are not interested in authentication and are also reluctant to give out their opinions on bags which are not purchased from them as it generates no revenue for them. Also, they do not encourage any sales outside their store, not to mention we are talking about an eBay purchase. Therefore, a better way to authenticate the bag will be, say, you bring in the bag and ask for a cleaning service or repair. Sometimes, you can just ask them where the date code is located because you can鈥檛 see it. But keep in mind that you do not mention it is a purchase outside their store before you have them take a look at your bag. In most cases, if they spot a fake, they will tell you this does not belong to their store and refuses to offer the service. Then you know the bag may be problematic. Always ask for a senior manager to look at your bag since they may have various limited bags each year coming to the market and the truth is that NOT every salesperson has had a chance to see every bag themselves. So it is difficult for them to tell you the authenticity of a bag that they have not seen before.

          THE PURSE FORUM

This is a popular forum about all kinds of bags including named brands. So, you can find threads under different named brands regarding authentication and it is a free service. But since everyone can join the membership and pose comments, there is no guarantee that the judgments that have been made are 100% correct (professional) and fair since anyone can give out their assessments there. There are also quite a few eBay sellers themselves operating under pseudonyms and may try to promote their own items by misleading potential buyers into believing they are objective. These sellers may even mention there are problems with the bags people are inquiring about but in fact the problems dont really exist or give out false information about other eBay sellers because of business competition. So, this is also the issue that has to be aware of when you choose this free service to authenticate your bag.

          MY POUPETTE   ***Recommended Sellers:  thehuangfamily ***>

Mypoupette starts their website with offering very useful and informative information about designer bags at the year of 1999. The website was built to help people not to get scammed on eBay shopping. The also offered eBay shoppers with a list of trustworthy desinger bag resellers that Mypoupette has investigated on via their rigorous screening process and approved their names to be listed with them. This saves people great time when choosing a right seller to deal with. Besides, they also offer a charged service on authentication. To get an opinion from My Poupette, you need to go to their site and follow the instruction to submit your request. This service has a fee associated ($10 or so) and you have to pay before requesting an opinion. Theoretically, you get an opinion in a few days. There is a higher fee if you need a written opinion.

 

         AUTHENTICATE4U.com

It is a U.K. web-based authentication service offering both pre-sale evaluation and written statement suitable for paypal claim process. The service is chargeable with a minimum fee of USD $7.5 to a maximum fee of $50 depending on the types of the service and the types of items.