eBay question re: Coach bags

what kind of experiences have you had buying these items on eBay? has anyone bought a designer bag on eBay and it turned out to be a fake?

TIA

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yup...1st bag I ever bought off ebay was a fake - a good one but a fake at that. I wouldn't do it - if it sounds too good to be true it usually is.

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Posted by jes81276

yup...1st bag I ever bought off ebay was a fake - a good one but a fake at that. I wouldn't do it - if it sounds too good to be true it usually is.

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You dont buy a designer bag off of Ebay. Spend the extra money and get it in the store where it is gauranteed to be authentic.

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Posted by Kris77

You dont buy a designer bag off of Ebay. Spend the extra money and get it in the store where it is gauranteed to be authentic.

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what about the coach outlet store in tanger?

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Posted by 2003wedding.

what about the coach outlet store in tanger?

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Posted by dleeny

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Posted by 2003wedding.

what about the coach outlet store in tanger?

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yea, I was there twice last week (don't ask!) and honestly didn't see anything that I liked. I did find something at Macy's yesterday but it is $$$!

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DH bought me a bag on eBay and it was fake but ...I have sold a lot of coach and kate spade bags on ebay that I don't use anymore so there are real bags out there. I would make sure it says authentic and make sure that if you get the bag and you are not happy with it that it can be returned.

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Posted by dleeny

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Posted by jes81276

yup...1st bag I ever bought off ebay was a fake - a good one but a fake at that. I wouldn't do it - if it sounds too good to be true it usually is.

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thanks for responding!

did the description of the bag say "authentic" at all? did you get your money back?

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I wouldn't buy off of E-Bay.. The Coach outlet is hit or miss..they don't have the latest things but sometimes you can find good stuff there. Have you ever tried TJ Maxx?? I have heard that ones out East have real Coach bags!

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Yup. The Coach bag I bought was super fake. I should have known better. Particularly if a seller has several to sell, they're most likely fake.

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Posted by beautyq115

I wouldn't buy off of E-Bay.. The Coach outlet is hit or miss..they don't have the latest things but sometimes you can find good stuff there. Have you ever tried TJ Maxx?? I have heard that ones out East have real Coach bags!

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I have purchased Fendi, LV , Prada and Coach bags off of ebay and have been very lucky except for recently- I purchased an LV that said authentic and it was a fake! I got most of my money back but it left a damper on future purchases on ebay. the seller claims they didnt know it wasnt authentic be careful cause there is a template for eluxury.com reciepts AND do a search for mirror image bags of the maker. this way you can see the way the bag is supposed to be and ask for the serial number and pic of the bag with the serial number, that is how I found out LOTS of bags on there are fake. the others I have I verified at the department stores or the LV store. Good Luck and read sellers feedback and go ahead email some of their buyers and ask questions you can do that.

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I bought a real Coach off ebay, and did a lot of research before I bought it. I fell in love with a limited edition, and before I knew it, they were gone. I went onto ebay, learned the language. Look for tags, a pic of the actual bag you will be buying, guaranteed authentic or your $$ back.

I was very satisfied with my purchase. I did not save anything by buying off ebay, I just got a bag that was no longer in the stores.

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I got a real Coach purse off of Ebay for $100 and it retails for $300...it came with all the paperwork, the dust bag, and I compared it to my friends' that is authentic, and it was a match.

But, I also bought an "authentic gucci" and it turned out to be fake....it's really all about luck on Ebay..

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I bought a wallet which said it was authentic, and it was a fake. I returned it with no problem, the seller even paid for my shipping it back, the money was refunded before I even sent it back to them.
I learned my lesson. I would never buy a designer anything from someone who is selling hundreds of designer items. Where are they getting them from? Either they are fake or fell off the back of the truck. Look for used ones- people who are selling their own bags because they are not using them anymore.

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I just bought a coach bag off of ebay and it was real. Had tags and the serial number. I was very happy with the purchase.

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You can definitely buy authentic designer bags on Ebay, just do your homework!

Know the right meaurements, color, pattern etc. Ask for the serial #, and call Coach's customer service # with it. They will be able to tell you if it is real or not. You can also go to the store and ask a sales rep.

Check the sellers feedback:

-do they have lots of good FB for selling authentic designer bags?

- or a lot of negatives?

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I bought two bags on ebay and they were both FAKE. Ugh...so upsetting. The ad said authentic and everything. It had fake paperwork. One I was able to return the other I wasn't. I would never do it again. Too good to be true.

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I wouldn't do it- I just read an article in Harpers that Ebay is getting sued by Tiffany, Gucci, LV, Coach and every other luxary hand bag makers b/c of the fakes

the knock offs are made in China- by Childern who sometimes don't even get paid for working 12 hours a day- and living in dorms with no heat- running water etc

don't support these people- buy a real bag that is in your price range-

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Posted by Beth1210

I wouldn't do it- I just read an article in Harpers that Ebay is getting sued by Tiffany, Gucci, LV, Coach and every other luxary hand bag makers b/c of the fakes

the knock offs are made in China- by Childern who sometimes don't even get paid for working 12 hours a day- and living in dorms with no heat- running water etc

don't support these people- buy a real bag that is in your price range-

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Message edited 1/3/2006 12:13:23 PM.

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I didn't mean that made in china is bad-

but those brands check on the factories and inspect them to make sure that everything is on the up and up- I used to work for Macy's and we had strict rules as to what when on in the factories- including how many bathrooms, age of workers, over time pay- records of everything- if the facotry didn't pass- we didn't buy and I am sure coach and LV, gucci are all the same- they can't afford to be on the evening news as running a sweat shop

the knock off factores don't care and have know one to report to

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I think you should go to the outlet instead of doing ebay. You will get a good deal and know for sure the bag is real.

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victim right here! i bought a gucci bag from ebay. the picture and information looked great! even her rating was great so why not? i won the item for $300. got the shipment in and bam! the feeling of being screwed over was so overwhelming. the ebay seller and i battled it out and i ended up getting my money back.

ppl like her giver credible ebayers a bad name! it's terrible! but watch out. go to COACH to inspect the merchandise. i'm so wary now. i don't even go to ebay to buy designer things. i was so disappointed.

i really hope this doesnt happen to you.