Spot the fake Trunk Bags key coin pochette
Tips on how to spot a counterfeit copy of the Trunks & Bags pochette # N61742
Often counterfeits will have date codes that are inconsistent with
other stampings on the item. For example, the date code may indicate
that the counterfeit item was manufactured in Spain while the stamping
indicates it was made in France. Although you can find a interior
leather strip with the date stamp in your item, in 99.9% of these cases
the number is incorrect.
The
golden color on the zipper pull is a different shade of gold and will
tarnish or the finish will rub off in a fairly short time.
Genuine brass can be polished back to the shiny golden color-but the finish will not easily rub off.
The counterfeit manufactures
concentrate on trying to get an exact copy of the exterior, so most of
the inconsistencies are found in the interior. The interior bottom seam
is not stitched as evenly and tight as the authentic and starts to come
loose with time. The zipper is also not stitched in tightly and will
easily pull loose with use. The poor quality of material and
workmanship are very obvious once in hand. Look for overall workmanship
and
materials. This requires close inspection and handling the item.
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It
may be difficult to differentiate a counterfeit from an authentic
with only a few auction photographs. When the item arrives and you are
able to hold it and inspect it the difference is noticeable-if you know
what to look for.
What
makes it even more difficult is that some unethical sellers will post
stock photos or stolen photos of an authentic item, and that is not the
item you will receive. Some designer’s utilize characteristic stitching
in the construction of their items. For example, Louis Vuitton utilizes
spiral stitching in their products, with each stitch segment being at
even length.
Authentic
Not all of the fakes have multiple interior pockets,
but this one does.
AUTHENTIC AUTHENTIC
A few quick common sense tips on things to look for when shopping for a designer item on eBay
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I would not recommend buying a high end designer item from a seller with low feedback, or if all of the feedback received is as a buyer.
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Thoroughly read through the sellers feedback. If you see any reference that any of the items sold may not be authentic-AVOID
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I also avoid seller’s that have feedback that shows they never shipped
the item, very slow shipping, package poorly or do not communicate with
the buyer. I just don’t care to do business with this type of seller
when there are so many other sellers that provide good customer service. -
Low feedback and item is listed with a very low asking price and no
reserve. They know they are taking a risk listing the purse at this low
price and if it was authentic they would not take this risk-they would
want to protect their investment. -
Everyone likes a bargain,
but let your common sense guide you. You are not going to find an
authentic designer item for a fraction of the cost PERIOD> It just
does not happen-not even with a pre-owned item. IF IT SEEMS TOO GOOD TO
BE TRUE-IT PROBABLY IS. You may be lucky and win an auction for
$200-300.00 under retail price. This is a bargain. Buying a $2,000 item
for $200 is a SCAM-not a bargain. REMEMBER YOU GET WHAT YOU PAY FOR. -
If you ask a seller if the bag is guaranteed authentic or they will
refund your money 100% to include all your shipping cost and no
restocking fee and they say NO or do not answer your question-AVOID
THIS SELLER.(Remember you will be required to return the bag if you
file a not as described claim). -
I recommend avoiding any
auctions that use only a stock photo on the auction. Do your research
and know what the stock photos look like. If there is a watermark that
belongs to another seller, then we can assume that photograph was
stolen -
Don’t
be fooled by the Louis Vuitton gift sack or box in the auction. The
counterfeit sellers buy these items for pennies to use as props in the
photos. They can also buy copies of an original Louis Vuitton and
ELuxury receipt’s -
If you have purchased a fake and
need a non authenticity statement from a third party, we suggest you
contact KnowKnockOffForum’s Authentic-Luxury or CarolDiva. You can take it
into a Louis Vuitton store, but the SA’s are not authorized to put this
in writing. You can also send it to Louis Vuitton, but some designers
will destroy the item if found to be fake and you will be required to
send the item either back to the seller or to eBay/Pay Pal for your
claim. I know what your thinking, how crazy is that to send the item
back to the counterfeit seller, so they can resale the item to another
unsuspecting victim-but we don’t make the rules.
How to report a counterfeit on eBay
Click on “report this auction” at the bottom of the listing
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