BEWARE OF REPLICA MICHAEL KORS HANDBAGS!
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DO NOT buy inspired/fake/replica bags! I have seen a lot of people claiming their bags are authentic when they are not, and pricing inspired bags as high as real ones. I made this list of things so its easier for you to spot a fake vs. real bag. This list has the basics so you can make a good judgment before you purchase. Lets be honest and Happy Poshing πππ
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jefsweetie
@allie89 Great information girlππ
normlazay
Gracias!! Lo comparto π
blackcherry7
Nice! Good looking out!
nicolec0625
Wow I've never seen a fake but owning real ones and seeing this I can't believe how the details don't match up so bad! This is great for those who have never owned one great info!
gerdulka
Thank you so SO very muchπ
gerdulka
@allie89 Thank you so SO very muchπ
designhamptons
Good info thanks!
michie1438
@allie89 it's sickening the price they ask for knockoffs!!! You can buy a real one brand new for what some people are asking!!!
allie89
@michie1438 yeah, I've seen people asking for $80+!! With a bit more than that you can go to an MK outlet store and get a nice real one.
valleygirltechs
This is awesome!!! Great job!
bbsgirl
Thanks :)
gvalle86
Awesome thanks!
frantastic2010
That's a dang shame. I didn't even know they made fake MK bags. I guess I should have known cause there seems to be fake everything else. Smh
annjo
@allie89 i was thinking this just not out loud! A lot of these bags say "AUTHENTIC " and far from it! I appreciate this....
allie89
@annjo I know, it's so sad... I hate dishonest people π
annjo
@allie89 you and me both!
dianet06
@allie89 hey hun can you help me authenticate a mk bag if it's not too much trouble
allie89
@dianet06 not at all hun! I'm here to help!!! πWhere should I look?
dianet06
@allie89 it's actually the tote I have listed 2 girls have said its not authentic because the bottom doesn't look like any mk sells
allie89
@dianet06 ok saw it, and saw the comment. The inside lining checks out, its the one that says KORS and my Margo satchel has the exact same one. Usually the inside lining is the giveaway between real/fake ones. The cut of the letters at the bottom is a bit weird I'll get back to u in a few mins to check (it could be a bad cut i.e. real but defective)
dianet06
@allie89 do fake ones have the serial # tag in them?
allie89
@dianet06 Honestly I don't think MK bags even have serial numbers, at least I haven't seen them. I was actually at the mall and went to TJmaxx to check. I have two pics for u I'm adding a separate listing so u can see the bottom. It's kinda the same as yours and they don't sell fakes there.
zodin
You rockβ€β€β€my new hero
allie89
@zodin awww thank u sweetie hahaha! Just trying to help so Poshers don't get scammed here! π
zodin
Well I wish more people would!! My best freind does the same for watches. I had bought 2 fake ones not even knowing it! I was heartbroken, since I have 5 authentic beautiful ones. I will share this everydayππ
curtecho
Thanks a lot!!
dpmandil
@allie89 thank you thank you thank you!! I've been calling out every inspired bag being sold as authentic !! also on the Mk Hamilton..the key holder on an authentic bag is more of a rectangle shape a fake has an octagon shape to it
allie89
@dpmandil thanks for that, I actually didn't know! They're making so many fake Hamilton's its scary :( I'm glad I can be of some help π!
curtecho
Astaples18 needs you
allie89
@sandyperry ok give me a sec!
allie89
@sandyperry yes, they are both authentic! Lining, zipper its ok and I've see both the bag and wallet as MK models. But I think its already been sold!
poshm09
Love these!! I help girls all the time in this website and love this because it puts everything in comparison! β€π
missmusic93
Thank you! This helps so much!
pivarn
Thanks ! Very helpful
lula44
@bernpros8 this is a great post! I know you <3 mk so in case you decide to ever get one on posh this is helpful!
berna_doodle
β€ Love this post! Sometimes they're hard to tell apart it's disgusting that someone would sell a fake one as a real one but it happens! Thank u :)
allie89
@lula44 @bernpros8 yeah I just did this one night I was searching for MK bags here on Posh! (I loveee MIchael Kors π) and saw so many fakes for $100, $125 I even saw one for $165! So many girls were asking if they were authentic (when they were clearly not) and the sellers were responding evasively saying ("its a good quality handbag"!) So wrong, I hope this helps to end this.
berna_doodle
@lula44 β€ it!!
berna_doodle
I know I'm so afraid to buy one on here bc I'm afraid it will be a fake! I can't stand fake bags i don't know why people even want to buy them. And it's not like they're even that expensive!! It's not LV or Chanel lol it's just Michael kors. U can get an authentic one for the $165 u just spent on that fake lol
julieanna
Thank you for this info. Do you have info for a Coach like this?
allie89
@julieanna no unfortunately I don't have much knowledge about Coach bags, I only have one so I can't really spot the fakes that easily. Also I personally think that Coach bags are a bit more difficult to tell if they're fake, specially the older monogram versions.
julieanna
Ok. Thank you so much for getting back to me.
allie89
@julieanna you're welcome sweetie, anytime! ππ
julieanna
I'm fighting to get a return label and refund from Posh right now. I bought a bag from someone who said it was Authentic and at first sight I new it wasn't. To make sure I looked online and I was right. If Posh doesn't refund me I'm going to a different app.
allie89
@julieanna I really hope they do because 1) they have a refund policy if an item does not match the description the seller gave to you 2) they do not sponsor selling counterfeit merchandise and not refunding you would be a way of encouraging people to continue this practice! I wish you good luck with this and hopefully you will get refunded soon!! ππ΅
andinella
@allie89 Ur post just freaked me out because my dust bag is the same as the MK one u have in the fake column. I bought my bag and my shoes either at the Michael Kors store or Bloomingdales. I checked out my bag with the lining and emblem and both come up as authentic according to ur list. Is it possible that ur mistaken about the dust bag being a fake? Makes no sense to me.
allie89
@andinella no, don't freak out!!! There is also another dustbag (authentic) that has the MK without the circle! Very similar to the one I posted here as fake. If you notice the fake one here, the font is a bit off. This one was posted with a bag that was also fake. I did not post the other type the of authentic dustbag because as you can see, I ran out of space for more pics :( by all means don't freak out! And always go online and research to verify authenticity! π
lochsteph1980
awesome..thank you..
patlynn41
Good info! I personally think MK fakes are easy to spot, they just look weird to me!
allie89
@patlynn41 yes fortunately they're really easy to tell! MK fakes are not well made at all. They are made with cheap materials and in tacky designs, but I guess if its their first time buying an MK, some people are not able to tell. I just hope this helps! π
sonia19
@allie89 can u please HELP me if This bag Its FAKE or autentic
allie89
@sonia19 no problem! Lmk what closet should I look in!
sonia19
@allie89 can u please Check my closet
sonia19
Thank UU. So much Hun god bless
allie89
@sonia19 It looks authentic too me. In the jet set saffiano totes check that the gold lettering that says "Michael Kors" is centered, the font is NOT skinnier or longer than other bags and that it does not have a line through the name. To be extra sure you can google " Michael kors Jet Set Saffiano Orange" and compare your bag with the ones from legit stores or MK website. Hope this helps!
sonia19
@allie89 thank UU. So much Hun
allie89
@sonia19 you're welcome sweetie! Anytime ππ
patlynn41
That is true, if someone had never seen a MK before they may not know a fake from authentic. I'm sure you are helping many! There is someone selling a black quilted Hamilton, she had bought it from a friend, unfortunately I don't believe it's authentic but I can tell by her comments that she thinks it is. I let her know, I wasn't trying to be mean just don't want her to get a bad rep as a seller if she sells the bag as authentic and it isn't. Anyway, this is very helpful!
bibi2013
@allie89 I love this...!!! I feel aggravated when I see fakes go for $80 + dollars. I respect those who buy fakes but it irritates me when I see someone being "tricked" into buying a fake for a real one. I debate whether to intervene when first time Michael Kors buyers buy these thinking they are buying the real thing. Very upsetting for someone trying to sell authentic items not being able to make sales due to these fraudulent sellers.
patlynn41
@bibi2013 when you do intervene the person gets angry at you, this girl was telling people, she "thinks it's real", so I politely let her know that it did not look real to me and that she may want to be sure, so she doesn't get a bad rep as a seller, she actually seemed like a nice person, and I even told her that she seemed sincere that she thinks it's authentic so I just wanted to help her out. I thought I was being nice but she accused me of being mean and why am I even commenting when we don't even follow each other's closets, uh, I'm looking at MK purses, I don't have to follow someone to look at their closets or items. She also said she never said it was authentic, ummm, saying you "think" it's real to me is saying it's real, she made me mad because I wasn't trying to start drama as she accused me of, I thought I was helping a fellow posher out, so I will no longer intervene for anyone!
patlynn41
@bibi2013 I know you were talking about buyers, but there are sellers who I think really believe they have an authentic item, but I won't say anything g to anyone anymore, everyone just gets defensive.
bibi2013
@patlynn41 unfortunately, it's true. Very sad this is happening. I'm not that knowledgable here but as I read posts of items I like, I see scammers alerts, replicas being sold as authentic, etc. I believe there should be something done to fix these issues. We have the option of suggested sellers but I would love to have a listing of fraudulent sellers in order to avoid them. And yes ma'am, you are right. Sometimes people get way too offensive. I stay because shopping is my passion and I really love most of the Posh community.
patlynn41
@bibi2013 I guess the best way is if you see someone trying to pass off a replica as authentic is to report the listing, the only thing is 9x out of 10 the person will probably just re-list. She also twisted my words into I was saying she was wrong to list a replica, which I did not have a problem with, I was just trying to clear it up for her that it was a replica, I don't understand her at all, first she said thank you and she will check it out, then hours later she went off on me, she did change the listing to inspired and reduced the price significantly, so my conclusions are she found out it wasn't real and she took her anger out on me or she wanted people to think it was real and got mad when I mentioned it may not be. She way overreacted, and she told me I need to find a nicer way of talking to people, meanwhile I was not mean to her at all, I reread it, I don't see where i was mean about it, but then unfortunately she got me on a PMS week and after her responses to me, she did make me mad and I reported her listing, I have never reported anyone and I kind of feel bad because she did change the listing to inspired but she caught me on a bad day! π³
bibi2013
@patlynn41 I hear you...so sad there are "weird" people in here. Oh well, I guess it's better to stay quiet and hope for the best!
allie89
@nesvera yeah I think if ppl are unsure of authenticity and it was a "gift" sellers should always err on the side of caution and sell as replica bags. (It was a gift anyways so you're not really losing any money) Replica bags should not be sold because it reduces te value of the actual products by MK but if you are going to sell em they shouldn't be overpriced. Thank you for liking and I'm glad this is somewhat helpful for youππ
linnealoree
This makes me happy to see, especially since you know Michael Kors is my number one most sold brand.. And since you've purchased and gave me a good review..π I am happy to see you helping fellow poshers the way I do with my prices, authenticity, and free name brand beauty gifts! I really do respect people like you. πLinnea
allie89
@linnealoree βΊβΊβΊ You know I β€Michael Kors so I thought this was a way of showing my love π and at the same time helping other girls that are so lost among all the replica bags and dishonest sellers. I'm glad there are sellers like you that are honest, with great prices and great service! So, thank YOU. ππππ
lilmscrys
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ashleysunshine
@allie89 Agreed! This is a great tutorial in real vs. fake MK bags! Bravo! As a former employee with Tory Burch, I find it my duty to "police" and preserve the integrity of brands. It is not fun to fool people...in the end it will catch up with you. Thanks for bringing the issue up! xo have a fabulous evening! : )
allie89
thanks @ashleysunshine ππ π!!!
shop055
thx for taking time put together the list & share π·
allie89
You're welcome @shop055 !!! Just trying to help my fellow poshers ππππ
ac2010
@allie89 hi I really want a black mirror grayson , but the ones I have found have a gold lining on the inside . My friend said that particular purse would be considered a knock off , since authentic Grayson's are solid colors with the MK logo in he inside . Is this true?
allie89
@ac2010 I did some research here on Posh, as I do not have the gold grayson. User "shopluxe" has the bag and it has authentic MK lining inside (two of my bags have this same lining), meanwhile user "boonette" has the same bag but lining is all gold inside and has actual mk store tag attached. I am not sure if there are two different versions of the bag (with different linings) I would stick with the mk lining inside that user "shopluxe" has because I know its authentic. I also believe tjmaxx is also selling the gold grayson and they sell all authentic so you could check there and make sure and then try to get a better price here on Posh, its $200+ at tjmaxx. I hope this helps.
allie89
@ac2010 sorry I misread, thought you said gold grayson, and you meant black. But I think the same applies if your referring to the patent black grayson with the mk pattern outside. I believe this bag comes in silver, gold, bronze and black.
allie89
@ac2010 check out user ceejayyem for an example of black authentic graysonπ
ac2010
@allie89 victoriaisa has a MK handbag that I want but the inside is gold she says the bag is authentic but I am just unsure about it. This bag also fades really bad on the sides and if is a real MK I wouldn't think it would do that . I will take your advice and stick with the black lined grayson . Thanks for your help.
allie89
@ac2010 I looked at the bag and it looks authentic, but I think you could get it for a better price anyways, I've seen them at $200 or $220. Check other closets, especially ones with previous sales or feedback and you'll feel more confident about your purchase!
ac2010
@allie89 thanks so much for your help
allie89
You're welcome @ac2010 !! Anytime πππ
sinkerk
Another good way to tell is almost all of the hardware on his bags have his name engraved into them. I.e. on the buckle on his totes one of the sides will have "Michael Kors" engraved into it. Or on the hole where the straps loop through it should have his named engraved.
nusa74
Thanks
nanniebella09
Wow, thanks for sharing!!! Very kind of u!!! π
charmingdawn
this is awesome! totally sharing on my page if you don't mind
choni929
Great info! There are so many knock-offs floating around. Especially in NYC! I see at least 5 a day. It's getting so bad that I want to retire all my MK bags, but I love them way too much to do that.
kimra
Great post! THANK YOU!!
tinalalinaa
This is great! ππ
mimiyip
Thanks for sharing ! I never thought there were so much inspired MK bags being listed / sold on Posh . It's truly unfair to those who are selling the authentic ones . This is very informative and I'm glad you pointed this out ! I hate dishonesty , just to want to grab a hold of your money . Nice closet by the way , cheers !
kanyejoyner
Every one should see thisπ Nice post girlπΉ
redtozjen
@allie89 - Aren't you a sweetheart for posting this? Thanks so much!
ladesign
@allie89 excellent post!!ππ
nannagirls4
R u selling any purses
allie89
@nannagirls4 not at the moment hun, but I will tag you if I post one of my bags for sale!
nannagirls4
Ok thanks !!!!
catjahnke64
One thing you didn't mention is that all authentic MK bags have a small plastic tab sewn into the lining that says "made in China with a serial # below it!! Sometimes they're hard to find -- you almost have to pull the lining out to look for it!!
maggie_pie
@allie89 this is such a great post! Thank you!
mft915
May I use this love this is very helpful
allie89
@mft915 sure, glad I could be of some help!
thardyrn
Thank you this is amazing
wheels
So true, thank you for this. I totally agree,.
denarashid08
If u look my bag matches the REAL side so thanks
wildznfree
@poshima
chellirose
Can I use this?!?
annjo
@julieanna i had also purchased a MK bag on here and it wasnt what the seller described in her post and i didn't accept the item and reported it to posh and requested a refund. It took them about 2 weeks b4 my refund was final. It was worth the wait. You will get it. It's a lot of dishonest people on here and it's sad that you can't trust people. I too have ran across some very honest people on here as well!
chicbearsgirl
Fabulous!!! Thank u!!! What about how the mk lines up on the exterior of the bag?! Does that make a difference?
chicbearsgirl
Is it okay if i put this on my page?
allie89
@chicbearsgirl Sure π I don't really know about the lining up of the mk's... I just posted what are the easiest things to tell just by looking at pics here on Posh π
sunandsand2013
@allie89 Thanks so much for this post Alice!!
traceylk
Thx for this!! I want to send this to everyone that is trying to buy a real MK and they have no clue! I see it all the time and I just want to yell at these people scamming these poor young girls that really don't know!!
scavoner
This is so helpful! Your awesome!
chicbirdie
Thanks!!
stolson64
@allie89, great info!! Thank you so much!! Sue
khkdomer
@allie89 Great post! Thank you!! ππ
allie89
@svinton ok just checked! I believe its authentic, I've seen that purse before in stores! I would request her a pic of the inside of the bag so you can both 1) see the condition of the bag inside and 2) see the inside lining and compare it with the pics I posted here. I'm pretty sure is authentic though ππ
allie89
@svinton hahahahaha!! I'm glad I can be of some help π!! I πMK bags so I think of this as fun ππ
allie89
@lily_layne I don't really have much knowledge of LV bags, that's why I haven't made any... There's this website that has everything you need to know! It's called wikihow... If you google "lv authenticity" it'll show up :) I hope this can help you, I found it very useful!!!
ner64450
You're awesome! π
cak1027
@allie89 thanks for the info, came in handyπ
deemd14
@allie89 I won't even follow people or do business with those who try to pass these off. I know better and I feel bad for those who don't know and fall for it.
smoreno2231
Thanks this helps with one that I want to purchase but was not sure. Great info.
allie89
@mifashiongirl I checked my bags and I honestly could just find the tag on one of them!! And I looked everywhere!!! The one I found the tag for was from the past Spring collection and it said "Made in Vietnam" followed by a serial number. The tag was a small clear-ish rectangle. I checked online and its said MK started making their bags in China since 2008... But they might have also manufactured in other countries, they just moved it from US to lower costs. I honestly wouldn't say a bag is fake only by that, I would check other signs that are more obvious (materials, lining, logo, type of bag, tag, etc)
allie89
@mifashiongirl you're welcome!! πππ
allie89
@kikikuku i just saw the bag, it's authentic. The person that was saying is fake does not know what she's talking about... Replica bags don't have that lining... That lining is from 100% authentic bag. It bothers me when people do this without knowing first... Besides replica bags look nothing like yours!!
pattyjune8
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jeywest
Thank you for posting! Not many websites will be so detailed!!
nikkinikki54
Thank you this great info!!!
creneelifestyle
Inspired bags are actually illegal. :/ You can get $4,000 fines just for selling one!
ahr1959
Thank you
ashamarie1
@alissiasmami thx
allybabie93
@mifashiongirl which one who owns it? Sorry I've just told so many people with MK bags to trade with me and thank you so much! π Happy poshing!
allybabie93
@mrschingy3512
eunibug33
@kittycafe Helpful post! ππ
kittycafetoo
@meunice33 Thanks. I looked online to try to figure it out as well. I'm still questioning the authenticity though because, although everything matches up to be "real", the interior is my concern. It's unlike any of these listed and I couldn't find anything about it on-line either. I've never been a fan of MK purses (I prefer the clothing line) so I don't have one to compare it to either. I looked up the going rate for amazing "inspired" MK purses and they can go upward to $300! I'm going to lower the price on mine just in case. But honestly, if it turns out to be authentic then whoever buys it will make out like a bandit. LOL.
allie89
@mifashiongirl I think it's authentic, but I can't say I'm sure 100%... I haven't seen that one that much and I don't own it. I know it's a monogram jet set.... I googled it and found a fake one online on a website called mk discount or something like that ( you can find it if you look at google images) and it looks nothing like the one you tagged me in! The monograms were not even aligned and were kind of weird. This one looks legit to me though.
allie89
You know u always welcome @mifashiongirl :) I don't mind trying to help π
1kbm
Great info. Thanks for sharing!!!
edithjones
Hi, do you know anything about a tag sewn on the inside of MKs relating to the authenticity?
allie89
@edithjones hi! Someone asked me a couple of weeks ago and I checked my bags and was only able to find a tag in one of them. I found a clear tag that said "maid in Vietnam" followed by numbers... I don't really think that the tags are much help to determine authenticity... I couldn't find tags on most of my bags and they are authentic. I hope this helps :)
edithjones
Yes, thank you! My niece bought one from Macy's & the tag sewn in says China with a few numbers. So hard to tell these days...
knikolnolan
I love you for this! I tend to comment on listings that I are are inspired to let others know. It doesn't go over too well π. Thank you for taking your time to post this!
allie89
@chubbychix13 sure, where should I look? :)
vinsam
@jennyb7611. I just read this tonight π
allie89
@chubbychix13 I saw all three of them! They are all authentic π! I've seen all those bags in-stores (so they actually exist, they are not a made up design) and they have the authentic mk lining inside (which is usually the easiest way to tell if an mk is real or not) I hope this was helpful! Enjoy your awesome bags ππ
vinsam
@jennyb7611 πππ
iranbh
Gracias por compartir , excelente
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linnievee
@allie89 I love when people post things like this! I am learning so much...thanks.
allie89
You're welcome @linnievee glad that I can be of some help!! π
maxedout
Thx for this type listing:) I wish there were more for other higher end bags too so ppl could buy safely;)
incognito13
thank you @allie89 , sometimes my daughter gives me bags ( always perfect condition ) but I don't know enough about the big names and how to tell of they are authentic or fakes! Posts like these really help!
jessicaszoke
Yeah these listing are cool!
jessicaszoke
@mifashiongirl someone just bought that fake bag and I feel bad :/ I warned someone else but was too late for the other girl
jessicaszoke
@mifashiongirl I'm not sure she got it yet but she also has no listings but I don't think she will listen anyways because 3 people changed their mind because of its authenticity but she still got it :/ I hope she reports her
unlaced
@raeann1210 here for you mom lol
closet_finds
Very good. I agree. πππππ
elli3226
@allie89 thanks for the information sometimes I wander about these because I can't tell the difference so thank you!!!
allie89
@elli3226 glad I can help ππ!
threadflip
@sosonya
eburkett
LOVE this! I think ALL replicas should be banned from PM. I also think ppl that sell men's clothes and children's clothes should be banned. If you can't follow the rules you should not be allowed!!! Other than report people who miserably fail to follow the rules... What else can ya do?
allie89
@eburkett I agree!!! .. Replicas are tacky and ugly.... and browsing thru a closet that has really nice things and a bunch of baby stuff in between every listing is annoying and time consuming ππ
eburkett
So true! I use posh to save time and act as a filter... Hate when ppl detract from the effectiveness of this awesome app! Your closet is stellar by the way!!!!
allie89
Thank you @eburkett ππ!!! Yeah, I love Posh too... Especially when I'm looking for something specific I just search it and it's there hahaha π»
bohobeauty97
Why would tho tag me @milfafashiongirl
bohobeauty97
Why would u tag me @mifashiongirl
bohobeauty97
@Mifashiongirl thank you so much for looking out for me
anniefiggy
Great info ....thank you....I love MK, especially the jewelry and watches....think I've seen a few inspired watches being sold as authentic.....going to save this post!
shopmyassoff
THANK YOU
marinavivar
Omg I need to check my moms she just bought two she so gullible I love her though lol ππΈπΈπΈπΉπΉπΉ
ltilley
Hi I was wondering if I tagged you in a listing for an MK bag I'm seriously considering if you could tell me if you think it's authentic?
allie89
@ltilley sure, no problem! :)
allie89
@ltilley yes, it's authentic!! :) MK makes the Hamilton bag in two styles, the one with the lock and the one with the name in the rectangle. I believe these ones are only available at the outlet stores. If you google "quilted Hamilton bag" you'll see it! You could also ask her to post a pic of the price tag and the inside of the bag so you make sure it's clean and everything. It's a really nice bag!
ltilley
Yes I did ask for additional pics of the inside. I thought it looked authentic as well I just wanted a second opinion thank you so much! Looks like it'll be my Christmas gift to me from me ;)
choni929
I had to share this! I just put up 2 bags for sale, and I cannot believe how many bags I'm seeing listed that people are trying to pass off as authentic. This posting is a MUST see!
sweetiemarie75
Thank you πππ
xvboutique
@allie89 , I'm unable to tag you but someone listed a men's MK wallet I was interested in purchasing but not sure if its authentic or replica.
I've checked the official site but only one color in black is available - no brown. How can you tell if they're authentic or not? Your help is greatly appreciated, thanks!
allie89
@xvboutique I really don't know much about mens wallets, but I've seen them on both black and brown and usually have "Michael Kors" written on the bottom left corner and come in a cream colored box. If you google "mens michael kors wallet" a bunch come up and maybe that will help you compare with the one here on Posh. Hope that helps a bit!! :)
andreiaf11
Certain things you just don't buy from here like Gucci, fendi, LV or on that scale leave those purchases for your department stores but if you must buy good luck with that or be careful I'm selling authentic bags but folks have gotten wronged or been hit with a scam I think that's why I haven't really sold any but there are some honest folks out here but trust me I ran into a few bad apples on here as well!!! Good luck
andreiaf11
But all in all great info for folks who don't know how to spot the fakes!!!
katz2
@allie89 Thank! I just found this in your closet. Superb info. I do not own any MK bags, but have seen a lot on here. This truly helps.π
katz2
@jrtharcrow Here is good info for you.
lanirichmond
@lilyle helpful tips π
dulce_21_love
@christy84
christy84
@michie1438
michie1438
@christy84 thanks but I already know about this post. I'm one of the first people to comment. Thank u for looking out!..
allie89
@mifashiongirl that bag you tagged me in looks fake to me... The lining inside is not the one Hamiltons have and the material doesn't look like leather... Also the color looks lighter than the actual one... @michie1438 Google "monogram Hamilton" and compare it, let me know what you think, but I wouldn't buy because something seems off to me...
michie1438
@allie89 hey thanks but her bag is authentic. It's the Hamilton perforated leather logo tote. Here's the link to check it out.
http://www.michaelkors.com/p/MICHAEL-Michael-Kors-MICHAEL-Michael-Kors-Large-Hamilton-Perforated-Leather-Logo-Tote/prod18810026/
allie89
@michie1438 Yes, I saw it... I'm not 100% sure because I haven't seen this bag that much. Usually fakes are more obvious like they have a plastic on, the lining is a darker color... I looked at it again and the dust bag is authentic, so it might be but I can't say 100%... I've seen so many of the fakes with the perforated design that I'm usually very cautious with those
michie1438
@allie89 so far my dealings with them from what I can see that one is authentic. That's why I told her to take a pic of the tag.
allie89
@michie1438 that's the best way to go, if she has a pic of the tag, you're all set!
michie1438
@allie89 thank u for ur help!.. It is better to be safe than sorry! Luckily posh will reimburse us if we do buy fakes.
allie89
@michie1438 yeah I know! I'm so paranoid lately because there's a lot of scammers selling fakes for $200 and people actually buy them... It's so sad and unfair... But I think Poshmark is taking care of reimbursements which can give everyone some piece of mind :)
michie1438
@allie89 I totally understand. I don't know what makes people go so low and lie. I can't stand liars. I'm so honest it's painful. Lol. I say I'm not mean, I'm honest. Happy poshing!..
longtimeposher
@allie89 @dianet06 I learned on here that MK does have serial numbers. It's not like Coach though. It's a very tiny tag on the inside seam towards the bottom. It's usually a clear label with numbers. Hope this helps.
angiemangum
Thx.alot
thriftadventure
This is so awesome!! Thanks for posting this! We need one of these for Kate Spade and Tory Burch, too! So many people on here scam others and it is so sad :(
ac2010
@allie89 I was wondering if you have any info on a real versus fake large MK black mirror grayson? It has all the details of a authentic MK but the interior is solid gold, whereas newer mirror Grayson's are black or silver( depending on the color of the bag) with the small circular enclosed MK I'd like you would see in the Selma's or the Cynthia's. Really unsure if it's the real deal. I got it as a gift.
ac2010
@allie89 the posher victoriaisa has the MK I have.
allie89
@ac2010 yes! Ive seen those grayson with the gold lining inside :) they are authentic, I've actually seen them in stores (tjmaxx, loehmanns) and they don't sell fakes... I've seen that only in the gold (shiny) colored graysons, I'm pretty sure it's all good ππ
mamatasha
Amazing!!! Thank you so much for this!
frantastic2010
@marly911 π
marly911
@frantastic2010 thanks will check it out
secret_luxuries
Is there anything to be looking for when looking for a travel jet set tote? Considering there's no actual fabric or print on the inside to make it a dead giveaway.
allie89
@secret_luxuries what I've seen in the fake jet sets is usually the "Michael Kors" on the outside is not straight, the letters are kind of crooked and usually the font is different from real ones. Also some have a fake monogram lining, while real jet sets dont have any. I have also seen the handles of the bags covered with plastic (yes people actually leave those on for the pictures π³) and MK bags never come with plastic covers, usually just tissue and dustbag inside. Thats mostly what I've seen thats a red flag, especially on Jet Sets.
allie89
@youngbabs0 the bag you say you're looking for in your closet its not authentic :( I'm tagging u here so you can read my post! Hope this helps :)
youngbabs0
:(((((( wahhhhh, would there be an authentic one that just has the different logo? usually replicas are made from the same design as an authentic bag.
allie89
@youngbabs0 I've never seen any like that or that color π but I'll be on the lookout π
katz2
@silvasarah Sarah check this out.
silvasarah
@allie89 thank you for this. I'm looking to buy my first MK soon, I only know Dooney. I can't afford MK really, but would just love one signature tote :) and for not knowing anything about them, this is appreciated!
meliabonce
Thank you so much for Sharing my closet! *Shared back* :-)
lovemymks2
@liljane312
lachichi
@allie89 Thank you sooo much for this post and keeping us informed!
exxpensive__
This was a wonderful post!! Thank you so much!! People selling knock offs for the real price isn't fair. These were great tips!!! Knock offs suck! π
dimot
Wow. Thank you! I'm keeping this to reference. I do t mind inspired. But like you said. It's maddening and sad when someone tries to slip one in. Thanks! And super rad closet btw. ππ
allie89
Thank you @dimot ππ!!!
michellejayde
@agauth79 thank so much for posting this! ββββ
cbcortes13
I can't even begin to explain how much I hate replica handbags. It's against the law and Posh rules and no one cares . And Posh doesn't do anything about it!! I have reported so many people numerous times and they simply go unpunished! I have even posted lists of rule breakers on their FB. The people who run Posh just don't care. That's why I don't buy ANY designer handbag (coach, MK, LV...) on here or anywhere but the actual retailers. Much safer that way. People nowadays are terrible and will hopefully get what they deserve in the end!!
carina32
@mjariel
hfboutique
Great post! Been looking for the Michael Kors Selma on here and there are so many fakes. I have owned two Michael Kors handbags and I am actually selling one of my older ones, but I didnt know all these tips n tricks. I can definitely spot the fake MK circle logo ones but the others are great tips!
gurfer
@allie89 Good ideaπ
gayleg
@allie89 πΊ Thanks for the Share! Also thanks for the info, last year I bought a MK bag here on Posh was told it was authentic, and I did not realize that it was a knock off until a sales person at coach pointed it out to me and I paid $165. You've done a great service to ladies like me who don't know any better, Thanks π
anig1199
π
snoopyluver516
thank you so much for posting this!!!!!!!!!!!! More people should read this :) Its such a shame that people have inspired MK's listed for such high prices and then when you tell someone its not real they get defensive against you. Its crazy. But thanks again for this post :) oh and authentic MK bags do have date codes well some older ones dont and are still authentic but the newer ones actually have a tab on the inner lining with a letter and 4 numbers after it. I read about the date codes awhile ago and had to check for proof of it against my MK bag I purchased from MK last year and it in fact has the tab. :)
fccandles
@britta21 here you goπ
msanderson28
Cool. I work in retail part time and I hate when people on PM misrepresent items. I thought about making something similar to this to show the differences between retail and factory items. Way to go!
xadriennex
@leilane
grammiesstore
Buying and selling designer replica merchandise on Poshmark is not fine. "Inspired" is a frosting covered term for an inferior knock off made to gain profit on the reputation of a quality high end name and is not permitted on this website. Inspired, fake, merchandise is illegal merchandise. Poshmark requests that these listings be reported by way of the icon in the upper right hand corner of the listing, as designer replicas. Otherwise, great information. Thank you for posting.
katz2
@stephaniamaria Hope this helps.
eliteapplause
@allie89 Thanks so much! This is why we need suggested users.
lovemymks2
@pennylady hope this help otherwise you can ask this beautiful posher @allie89 to help you out .. She is just pathetic !!!
pennylady
Watch out ladies , I think potency1908 is a scam as well , I mean who let's u pay out a 300 purse for 60.00 down on pp ...
lovemymks2
@hisgirl1994
marly911
@angelleoni ππ
angelleoni
Hi can you authenticate the MK bag in steph_salas closet? The red one ThankYou! @marly911
allie89
@angelleoni I checked her closet she has two MK bags that she sold, the black one is authentic, but the red one I'm not sure because 1) I've never seen that style before 2) The lining looks like the one used in inspired bags... Usually they have 3 types of lining: the one with the small MK's, the ones that say "Kors" and ones that don't have monograms at all.
angelleoni
ThankYou! I thought the same thing!
ashinu27
Great info. Thanks for the share and you have a really nice closet. I wish we had a "favorites" option . Lol
moonwavesco
@wtherice
mommy_muscle
@jenngarc
lakeforest
@allie89 thanks for commenting on this! It's so not fair when sellers on PM try to sell an obviously faux/inspired bag of a major label and then ask for an amount that's close to what one would pay for the real thing!
katz2
@ridinghood13 FYI
maralonso22
Thank you for posting this I think that this would really help buyers. Feel free to browse my closet π
luvbucs28
Ty , very useful , I just purchased a fake MK watch , but Poshmark support was very good about making things right πβ₯οΈπt
lovemymks2
@finishproud91
lovemymks2
@jendixon16 this might help you .. You didn't ask, but I wanted to buy it then saw it and wasn't interested anymore . Each one of us I entitled to their own opinion ..
msimperfeckt
That really sucks bc the tags even have the name and stuff too sigh. I hate that people even make replicas... It's so bad. They have no originality and can't come up with their own logo. So sad.
ltilley
@nikkie56 since you're looking into MK bags you should take a look at this so you don't get scammed
zheny
@allie89 thank u for sharingπππ hope those seller who sells fake and claim there item real feel guiltyπ
pockets_full
πππ
marly911
@sarajane ππ
sarajane
@kelso219 π
kelso219
@shadyyk
tamaroda
Good to know!
toryshop
@allie89
Allie,
THANK YOU!!
I wish others out there realized there is SO MUCH of the FAKES out there being passed off as the real deal/ your right too, if someone is selling something that is inspired, or if they flat out state that it isn't real designer just a copy, I think that's great too/ because some of us want the real deal but just can't afford it right now!!! There's room for those items out there too and there's nothing wrong with that it's just when they try and pass and inspired item off as the real deal that's what MAKES ME ANGRY/ and sadly I see it all over/ and not just on this site/ but on all the sites/ out there!!! FAUX IS FINE/ BUT SAY IT IS FAUX / and DON'T CHARGE LIKE IT IS THE REAL DESIGNER!!! THERE IS ROOM AND NEED FOR ALL/ JUST GET HONEST/AND JUST CHARGE HONEST!!
Sincerely thanking you!!!
toryshop
genelle1977
@arowell
queenmab236
Hi Allie, I have recently been given a Michael Kors bag and really want to know if it's authentic but am not sure what to check. Maybe you can help? Pleaseπ.
allie89
@queenmab236 sure!! Just tag me in a pic of the bag and I'll try to help :D
unlaced
@heatherdrewis
unlaced
@mel_wells
obeast
@allie89 πβ₯οΈthanks so much 4 sharing this info! That is the very reason I have bought my beloved MK bag here on POSHMARK, I didn't know how 2 spot the fakes! Now armed w/ ur info I feel more confident n buying... Keeping it n my LIKES & also SHARING! πππ
cesssy
Thanks!
wisprynwardrobe
@allie89 this is great to know! My mom just bought a michael kors bag its beautiful but she was nervous it wasnt authentic. It is though! Thank you!
scootersbabe
thanks for the tips....watch out scammers...we are getting schooled ;-) xo happy poshing
jpinos
@allie89 πππ
theclosetcase
@allie89 ~ Looking at Vuitton bags, I noticed there are a lot of inspired or replica bags on this site. One seller was asked repeatedly if the bag was authentic and then proceeded to dance around the question without ever saying yes or no. If you're selling it, own it. And is you listed it for 35.00, it is a counterfeit bag.
swtla313
@allie89 YES!!! THANK YOU people need to be aware of this. You should do LV too!ππ
marly911
@frantastic2010 ππ
jbabycan69
theres also a sure tell if the bag does not have the small tag on the inside side of the bag towards the bottom is is fake. all real mk bags have them just like an id number I hate when ppl try to charge 100-200 for a fake bag!!!
allie89
@jbabycan69 I know!! it's ridiculous! you can actually get an authentic MK bag for $150-$200 at TJ Maxx... People try to sell fakes for that price and sadly some people buy them :(
keg90
@courtneyhaller read this it is very helpful π
Also FYI it is against posh rules to sell non authentic ~ hope this helps ( there is also the posh community FAQ'S for you if that helps...
courtneyhaller
Thanks @keg90 but I'm not selling any replicas i think u got my pic of fake MK that is not for sale confused it's up there for others to see that it is a replica π I know the differences between real and fake MK now coach and so on im clueless lol but I definitely know MKππππ Ty though ππ
keg90
@courtneyhaller oh no, please don't get me wrong - I was not accusing you of selling anything fake ( just wanted to be sure you were aware ... I just thought this would be helpful. As far as Coach, it how the material matches up, & the creed inside ... You can go to a site &look it up.
lovemymks2
@sagerube she has help me a lot and not only me :))
sparkymcghee
Thank you. I am liking this to refer to it when needed!
marcybin
@allie89 thanks so much good information.
katie_comfort
@allie89 Curious if you know if MK Hamiltons always have a key to go with the lock or no? I was suspicious of a buyer because she said there was no key, and the lock was just for "looks". Thanks!
allie89
@katie_comfort yes!! They do come with a key, I'm not sure if the key actually works with the lock, but there is a cute key with the MK logo hanging from the bag. It should come with the bag unless the person lost it.
datsun72
I made this mistake , I paid $39.99 for a wallet thinking it was MK. So now I gave a FAKE MK wallet.
emilykelley1562
Love thisπ
keg90
@renitac1123 good info & great closet to follow!
moviecloset
πthanks
danystormborn
@allie89 hi! I just wanted to thank you for being one of my best and most consistant share buddies! I don't think I can remember even a single time that you didn't share back after I shared from you, haha!
So thank you, for being one of the awesome Poshers that makes this place so fun and addicting! πππ
danystormborn
Also I was going to post this on your "about me" but it had reached the max number of comments, and I didn't want to post it on one of your listings haha!
allie89
@danystormborn Awww you're so welcome!! I love sharing back! Thank you for sharing my listings!! Hahaha someone told me about the about me section, I have to make a new one so people can leave comments!!! Again thanx so much!! ππ
danystormborn
@allie89 you're so welcome! Plus your closet is so cute! It's always more fun to share cuter items!
mvankoot
Hi girl. Can you check the closet @randresh I don't want to be scammed, I'm so vulnerable!!Thanks so much! Xoxo
randresh
Thanks for do this, great idea, I sale MK realones π
mrsfalette
Thanks!
sarajane
@courtneybelcher π
courtneybelcher
@sarajane Ahhh! Thank you thank you thank you! This is so helpful!!!! I think it's definitely real!
sarajane
@courtneybelcher awesome!
courtneybelcher
@sarajane Thank you so much!!! π
mandapanda83
TY for posting this!! I've seen a lot of listings about Coach, but never Michael!! I was surprised to know these!! I want an MK bag so badly; but can't afford them..πͺπͺπͺ
lovemymks2
@stefanna
badromance76
Know anything about coach stuff or Chanel wallets /purses?! Any help much appreciated!
allie89
@badromance76 sorry, I just know about Michael Kors bags :'(
bcaso
This is great. People don't always know what they're buying! Sometimes they're not "educated" in the field, because they've never owned one before. There should be more listings like this for people! #behonest #bereal
allie89
@lm_style sorry just Michael Kors right now, if I post anything else I'll tag you! :)
nancyfsingh
I see so many fakes and I report them . Some one had a whole site of Fake LV 's
I reported it and now the site is down. I'm keeping watch to see if she pops up elsewhere.
lauraaabigail
π π π thank you!
lv74
@allie89 thank you for the valuable information. ;-)
lovemymks2
@yahoayelada
crissygarcia84
Thanks for this very helpful information!!! I'm looking to hopefully buy my first MK, but I cant afford to get one new, I just don't want to get scammed, so this listing really helps....
tonistwinkles
@allie89 Great info! I've been very hesitant to buy one on Posh bc I'm afraid of Fakes. Mind if I "borrow" these photos? Great idea! π
allie89
@twinkletoestoni not at all! Glad I can help!! ππ
rodrigai
This is awesome. Thank you for sharing ππ½
sokreations
@soworld
sokreations
@sharon37 please share with followers
sokreations
Thanks,this,good to,know sharing with followers
evedom
Thanks!
tinashields0528
@allie89 Now I am questioning the one I have. π
96jenn
Can u help me look at madisonwest closet if her selma is real or fake? @allie89 cus its listed at only 180$
allie89
@96jenn yes it looks authentic to me :) I will tag you in another one I found so you can compare, they both look pretty much the same and authentic
leilasayedzada
@aliciad11 it is by all means a replica there is no Michael Kors that is real with the plastic circle on it. just trying to help you cannot sell replicas on posh
blandw
π Shared. Have a super fantastic day!π
mapleseed
@allie89 I understand what you mean...on bags...clothes are just as bad...I don't like it when they don't give you clear answer if it is authentic or not...or when people don't list the brands...i just want to know what I'm paying for. I seen Gucci dresses and Prada that they give vague answers to.
allie89
@mapleseed I know what you mean, I've seen it too :( They say things like "it's obvious", or "look at price" or "very good quality" all to avoid saying that is not authentic. It's sad because for some it's just very confusing... I wish everyone could just be honest and didn't try to fool people :(
curlybaybae
Oh my gosh...if I hadn't seen this, I would not have known the difference...thanks so much for sharing!!
maureen888
Can I tag you in a MK listing? I'm not familiar with MK and want to jump on a bag but want to be sure. π
allie89
@maureen888 hi!!!! Yes it's authentic! You can google it if you want to see it, it's "MK Jet Set Gathered Tote" in Navy/White. Really pretty! π
maureen888
Thank you! You are amazing!
leilasayedzada
@vlvezlar28
alabeljunkie
Also depends on the age of the bag since the monograms have changes. My older MK doesn't have any monogram on the inside nor does the dust bag look like that but it came from MK in San Francisco. So it depends on the age of the bag. Vintage bags look different but still be careful!
paigeybaby14
THIS ROCKS! we need more poshers like you!πππ
lizzie0105
Great info! Thank you!!!
kitanajade
YOUR AWESOME FOR THAT...
bree__baby
πππ
mandyopperman
@maririeck
hollybme123
I never would have known if you wouldn't have posted this. I am now going to go thru my bags and make sure they are real. Thank you soooooooooo much for doing this.
loulou5120
@allie89 it would be great if you could do the same for a Louis Viton and Coach bag
ksabon
Thanks so much! This is really helpful. β€οΈ
allie89
@haivyndaisy the bag you commented on earlier today is fake
haivyndaisy
Oh no that would've sucked. Thank you!
allie89
@haivyndaisy no problem! That bag is a replica of the MK Cindy crossbody just in case you want to find another one :)
jackiez8
Question about your last photo showing the tags... What are you pointing out? Some outlet/TJ Maxx bags say "jet set ITEM" and are totally authentic. Confused on that.
allie89
@jackiez8 I'm pointing out that the font and the color on the tag is completely off. The font in the right is skinnier and in orange, which are not the real Michael Kors font and color.
jackiez8
@allie89 thought so, great info!!!! Thanks love!!
yogiscloset_
Thank youπ pretty sure I bought a fake iPhone cover / wallet!
aimie_fit_210
Thank u
handbags4ever
Thank you!!!
esawyer463
@shelby19966
emilyhmunn
@allie89 great post, sometimes is so hard for me to tell with MK bags. These are great tips.
allie89
@unique622 so sorry to hear that :( It makes me so sad when people try to take advantage of others ππ‘
astrum03
@aparsons15 this is helpful!
zatara17
Thank you for helping everyone out! I've almost been fooled a couple of times! They fake ones when photographed sneakily can trick you! π You're an angel! π
hazelandhope
Thank you so much!
lilvespa
@allie89 Thank you for sharing that ππ
aesramble
@cciciotti !!!! ππΌππΌππΌππΌ
emmax94
this is awesome!!!
dear_rachel
Just to add: Outlet MK and lifestyle (actual MK store) have different plaques too. For instance a Hamilton will have a lock from lifestyle and a rounded square from outlet. Both are still authentic. I used to work at MK lifestyle so all of my closet is authentic :)
ivyandikeresale
@ary_walls
qutecloset
Thank you!!! You're a doll. π really helpful to new Poshers like me who might get sucked in too enthusiastically
jmv1984
Thank you for the valuable info!
sincerelysusan
@allie89 Hi Allie! This MK 'real' vs 'fake' is great! Do you mind if I share with my followers? Thanks, and have a wonderful evening.
allie89
@sincerelysusan don't mind at all! :)
sincerelysusan
@allie89 Thank you :)
allie89
@chloejoy15 Here's my MK listing just in case you ever need it :) Thanks Maureen, @maureen888 I don't consider myself an "expert" hahaha, but I like to help others not get ripped off. I have seen a lot of people trying to pass fake bags as real βΉοΈ
chloejoy15
@maureen888 -- you two are great! Wish I was in the market for a bag right now π¬ I have 4 little ones and my purse serves as a diaper bag half the time π but pretty soon mama is getting her own stuff!!
itslove
Such a doll for posting this- always a great Poshinista looking out! It's a shame that you even had to do this- let's all keep PM a fun, honest, and trustworthy place to shop!
sewerrats1
Thanks for sharing ! π
cristymc
Oh shoot, i just bought two.. they told me they were authentic but i really don't know cus its my first ones i have
beverleeperry
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bulldogmedic60
Can you post something similar for the MK watches? And thanks for posting this ! Who ever tries to sell knock off brand name items should be banned from this site !
jsawyer089
Love this π π
leesaash
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