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Redhead
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i just don't get how people can buy bags or designer jewelry on there
I see things i would love to get but i am sooo fearful of spending money on a fake
How do you deal with this?
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BabyAvocado
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Re: Ebay
Haven't done so I can't say but I was looking the other day at a cute Prada bag (omg...listen to me...I really am going over to the other side!  ) at an amazing price and all over the listing they wrote that you could bring it into an authorized store and that if they declared it a fake in writing, they would refund your money.
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| Posted 10/2/06 12:45 PM |
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MrsPorkChop
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Re: Ebay
if its too good to be true- then its fake
i bought my kooba- saw pics of her holding this kooba and the real leather etc. plus it wasnt SUPER cheap - but maybe 15% cheaper then the store sale
and when i got it- it was 100000% real
you need to look at feedback and also see if they give you 100% back for authenticity
if there is even 1 complaint about authenticity, then do not buy from that buyer
anyway, i did it for one bag and i love my real bag- so i definitely trust this seller i bought it from and will buy again from her
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| Posted 10/2/06 1:02 PM |
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baghag
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Re: Ebay
The best way is to know your product BEFORE you buy, and the sellers as well. I don't know much about jewelry, so I wouldn't drop any important amount of money on jewelry from Ebay. At least until I was better informed.
Pay with a credit card, you can do a charge back if the item you bought is fake.
Even so, there are lot of scams and fakes get better by the day- so you are still taking a chance. If you are comfortable with that, great. If not, then don't.
The money back guarantee if you can get it in writing from the maufacturer thing can be tricky, too. I don't know any high end designer who has provided a letter like that.
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| Posted 10/2/06 1:03 PM |
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Theresa05
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Re: Ebay
I buy tons of sneakers and boots on there.. :)
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| Posted 10/2/06 1:06 PM |
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baghag
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Re: Ebay
Posted by MrsPorkChop
if there is even 1 complaint about authenticity, then do not buy from that buyer
I disagree with that. Just like there are scams to screw the buyers, there are scams to screw the sellers.
A buyer can receive a real bag, claim its fake and send a fake bag to the seller, demanding a refund.
Or, upon receipt of the item, the buyer can claim anything- it was late in arriving, it has a tear, blah blah in order to get a partial refund. If they don't get what they want, they threaten to post feedback saying that the seller sold them a fake.
I'd look for a high percentage of good feedback on the part of the seller, and rely on your own skills to tell the real from the fake.
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| Posted 10/2/06 1:09 PM |
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SweetestOfPeas
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Re: Ebay
I bought a fendi zucchino bag on eBay a few years ago. it's 100% real - Bloomingdales verified for me. I paid $150 for a $600 bag.
this is the bag I bought
Message edited 10/2/2006 1:17:10 PM.
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| Posted 10/2/06 1:14 PM |
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Redhead
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Re: Ebay
Posted by SweetestOfPeas
I bought a fendi zucchino bag on eBay a few years ago. it's 100% real - Bloomingdales verified for me. I paid $150 for a $600 bag.
this is the bag I bought
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i have that exact same bag!!!!!!!!
Bought it last year
I think i would be utterly embarrassed taking something into the store asking if it is real or not
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| Posted 10/2/06 1:18 PM |
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SweetestOfPeas
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Re: Ebay
Posted by Redhead
Posted by SweetestOfPeas
I bought a fendi zucchino bag on eBay a few years ago. it's 100% real - Bloomingdales verified for me. I paid $150 for a $600 bag.
this is the bag I bought
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i have that exact same bag!!!!!!!!
Bought it last year
I think i would be utterly embarrassed taking something into the store asking if it is real or not
well I kinda was embarrassed, but I made up a story that it was a gift  for some reason, I thought that would be better than saying I bought it on eBay 
the moment the sales woman told me it was real, I forgot that I was embarrassed lol
I was VERY happy! 
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| Posted 10/2/06 1:21 PM |
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baghag
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Re: Ebay
Posted by Redhead
Posted by SweetestOfPeas
I bought a fendi zucchino bag on eBay a few years ago. it's 100% real - Bloomingdales verified for me. I paid $150 for a $600 bag.
this is the bag I bought
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i have that exact same bag!!!!!!!!
Bought it last year
I think i would be utterly embarrassed taking something into the store asking if it is real or not
i have that one too- in red/tan. 
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| Posted 10/2/06 1:22 PM |
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skip123
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Re: Ebay
i love that fendi bag....i buy alot of stuff on ebay too..never a designer bag yet..but correct me if I am wrong I had heard that a seller cannot list something as authentic unless they definitely know that it is?? is that right..anyone know??
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| Posted 10/2/06 1:29 PM |
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krwm
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Re: Ebay
Get a guarantee from the seller that it is indeed authentic and if it is not then you'll get a refund.
When you get the item bring it the company's store and have them check it out.
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| Posted 10/2/06 1:39 PM |
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Myrockette
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Re: Ebay
Posted by skip123
i love that fendi bag....i buy alot of stuff on ebay too..never a designer bag yet..but correct me if I am wrong I had heard that a seller cannot list something as authentic unless they definitely know that it is?? is that right..anyone know??
not allowed too, but it still happens. Ebay does seem to go through alot of those type of listings and follow through.... I once listed a kate spade bag and didn't even list it as authentic, said it could very well be a fake... and ebay removed it right away.
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| Posted 10/2/06 2:30 PM |
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Re: Ebay
Posted by Redhead
i just don't get how people can buy bags or designer jewelry on there
I see things i would love to get but i am sooo fearful of spending money on a fake
How do you deal with this?
yea, there are definately some great deals you come across that really seem too good to be true. I think alot of people just hope that all their positive feedback stands true and/or they have a good return policy. 
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| Posted 10/2/06 2:35 PM |
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I bought a Coach 5 years ago. The seller I bought from had good feedback from other Coach items, and I am 99.9% sure it's real. It's held up as well as my other Coach bags. They all get a lot of use and are very durable.
That said, I'd be hesitant now to buy anything designer on ebay. While I'm sure that there were fakes floating around back when I bought mine, I don't think that scams happened to the extent that they do now (unless they just weren't publicized). I don't want to push my luck.
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| Posted 10/2/06 2:48 PM |
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Chatham-Chick
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Re: Ebay
There are other messageboards that will help you authenticate a handbag or item: TheFashionSpot and ThePurseForum(aka tPF)
tPF also has a MarketPlace where you can sell/trade/buy other members' bags, jewelry, shoes, etc.
I've purchased everything from semiprecious stones/jewelry to handbags to shoes (Blahniks) on Ebay with no problems. I received one fake Balenciaga handbag, but returned it to the seller and got all my money back. (I don't know whether she knew it was a fake or not since she didn't sell handbags regularly.)
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JenG
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Re: Ebay
my friend thought she was getting a great deal on a coach bag. the seller had 100% feedback. she ordered the bag and it wasn't even the one in the pic, it was totally fake. i learned a lesson from her, i will never buy desinger anything from ebay! she eventually got her money back but it was a hassel
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| Posted 10/2/06 4:22 PM |
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Redhead
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Re: Ebay
well there is a nice David Yurman ring i have been wanting and am not sure if i should go for it or not
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| Posted 10/2/06 4:32 PM |
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SweetestOfPeas
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Re: Ebay
Posted by Redhead
well there is a nice David Yurman ring i have been wanting and am not sure if i should go for it or not
post a pic
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| Posted 10/2/06 4:35 PM |
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Tany
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Re: Ebay
Posted by Redhead
well there is a nice David Yurman ring i have been wanting and am not sure if i should go for it or not
definitely check the feedback and ask as many questions as you can before bidding.
Good luck !!!
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| Posted 10/2/06 4:40 PM |
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Redhead
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Re: Ebay
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| Posted 10/2/06 4:42 PM |
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Eva Luna
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Re: Ebay
Posted by Redhead
I don't get eBay at all. You know that. You saw my post last night! 
I would be wary of jewelry. I know DY gives their employees a sick discount, so it could be legit...but this is one brand that's very much knocked off.
White gold, diamonds...what kind of stone is that supposed to be? Tanzanite, sapphire? I can't tell.
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| Posted 10/2/06 4:47 PM |
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SweetestOfPeas
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Re: Ebay
Posted by Redhead
LOVE THAT ring!
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| Posted 10/2/06 4:57 PM |
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Redhead
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Re: Ebay
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Posted by Redhead
I don't get eBay at all. You know that. You saw my post last night!
I would be wary of jewelry. I know DY gives their employees a sick discount, so it could be legit...but this is one brand that's very much knocked off.
White gold, diamonds...what kind of stone is that supposed to be? Tanzanite, sapphire? I can't tell.
It is Blue Topaz
I liek the Smokey Quartz as well
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| Posted 10/2/06 5:07 PM |
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Myrockette
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Re: Ebay
Posted by Redhead
love that ring! make sure they have a good return policy I guess
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