Marc Jacobs The Tote Bag in Orchid Haze Unboxing - Did Vestiaire Collective Authenticate a Fake???

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Watch till the end of this unboxing video to find out if the Orchid Haze Marc Jacobs Mini The Tote bag is real ir replica… I will compare it point by point to my authentic bags…hopefully this will help anyone who has concerns that they may have been sent a counterfeit bag - but just know that I am no expert - just sharing my own personal observations! I believe this bag is a good replica, but with my lack of training I can only say that that is my opinion.
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@thehandbaghousewife 2 года назад

I hope this helps someone!!!

@Diva6751 Год назад

Yay glad you found one. I ordered the strap thanks!

@bry_anedd3189 Год назад

Sure gorgeous

@bry_anedd3189 Год назад

Would love having a conversation with you if you don't mind

@thehandbaghousewife Год назад

@@bry_anedd3189 You can reach me on Instagram or by email

@bry_anedd3189 Год назад

@@thehandbaghousewife ok what's your IG handle beautiful

@reneesavage1156 Год назад

Thank you so much! Knowing this is so important because I got scammed for a LV that I bought on EBay and it needed to be fixed. The LV store couldn’t do it so they sent it out to headquarters and they said that was the best replica that they had ever seen. They asked me how much did I pay for it and I told them $550 which was only $170 less than getting a new one from the LV store. So needless to say when I contacted the seller and told her what they told me she indicated that she didn’t know and was sorry. She asked if I wanted it for 1/2 price and I told her no thanks I wanted a full refund! Thank God for PayPal because I returned the bag to her and got my credit back! 😮😮😮😢

@thehandbaghousewife Год назад

No problem - I am so excited it worked out for you!🥰

@contentwithcandace 2 года назад

When she stopped talking to me, this would have sent up a red flag for me. Very helpful video. Thanks for sharing your experience of checking the bag for authenticity. It’s so sad that the replicas match the real bags so well. You have to examine the handbag very closely to see the differences.

@thehandbaghousewife 2 года назад

It did send up a red flag - but it was already on the way to Vestiaire for authentication at that point:(. I didn't think to ask her where she got it from ahead of time because she was selling used items, shoes in particular that all seem to be the same size and hadn't sold that many Marc Jacobs bags. She had sold one used Salvatore Ferragamo bag, I sort of convinced myself that she was selling her own personal collection or that she had just bought a few that she found on sale and she was selling them… Then my intuition started niggling me And I started asking a few questions… Her answers are why I was nervous when I opened the box, Despite the fact that it had been technically authenticated.

@AlexanderFisher-lx3xt 2 месяца назад

I still love the LV reverse monogram *preluxscom* clutch! It's versatile, fits a variety of items, and is definitely a workhorse! (such as LV speedy) proves that it is already a classic.

@brooklynncarter3421 Год назад

This is why I only buy directly from the designer! I immediately noticed it, but I’m glad that you figured it out before cutting the tags.

@thehandbaghousewife Год назад

What gave it away for you? Thanks for watching🥰

@brooklynncarter3421 Год назад

The “leather” did not look the same to me. The pink bag looks loose/not as structured. I couldn’t overlook the differences in the packaging either. This is the best replica I’ve seen…it’s scary. I love a discount, but this is why I will keep ordering direct and if I miss out, oh well! Love your videos!

@thehandbaghousewife Год назад

good to know! I wasn't looking for a discount, I was just in LOVE with the color:). From now on, though, I'll stick with retail!

@brooklynncarter3421 Год назад

I know it was the color for you; I should have clarified that so I apologize if you were offended. I’m the one that looks for a discount on everything 🤣. I know the colorful ones sold quickly; luckily, I am a neutral girl!

@thehandbaghousewife Год назад

❤️❤️❤️

@Ness7386 2 года назад

Wow! That’s a bummer especially when you’re trying to get your hands on a particular bag and then have it end up being a fake! OMG, I’m sorry this happened to you. You really went over that bag with a fine tooth comb and I’m glad that you did. I was about to buy a bag of Tradesy last night that I was unsure about. I think I’m going to leave it alone! Thanks for sharing.

@thehandbaghousewife 2 года назад

It's so risky!! I really wanted the color so I took the risk - I'm going to ask for more pictures if I try again:). thank you 🥰🥰

@berndmuffe5681 11 месяцев назад

I absolutely love the color of this bag!! It has so many pockets and is bigger than I thought.

@thehandbaghousewife 11 месяцев назад

It is a beauty - thx so much!💜

@batercap8989 Год назад

Thank you for this helpful video. So I got a tote in the color argan oil. I got this from a reseller who gets them from US outlet. And when I compare my bag from what you have on your video, I noticed that: - the D-rings are not that big(same as the pink) - the round hardware on the clasp are also not that big(similar to pink) - the leather inside is smooth but still with grains. Smooth to touch but with small grains. I have a friend of mine bought a fake one and the thing I noticed is that: - the leather of the fakes are soft as the original, but doesn't have that small sag and the grains are smoother, compared to the authentic ones that have that small sag on some parts and has prominent grains. The leather on my argain oil smells like new leather shoes lol while the fake bag's leather has that plasticky smell. - stitchings on the fake are also bigger on the body and the glazing on the handles of the fakes are thicker. - I also noticed that the interior of the fake bag is really smooth with super small grains, unlike the argan oil that I have with only small grains yet still smooth to touch. This is just my opinion, and I still respect what you did. I think that the pink one is from the outlet? I could be wrong tho. But it is still better to be sure and I think what you did was just right. Especially when you're not sure about it. :)

@thehandbaghousewife Год назад

Vestiaire Collective deemed this bag a fake upon re inspection. It sounds like yours may be one too, unfortunately. There are good fakes and there are bad ones. Marc Jacobs does not sell these bags at the outlet at a discount, so I doubt that is where your reseller got it from:(. Thanks so much for watching the video 🥰.

@batercap8989 Год назад

@@thehandbaghousewife Thank you so much for that info. I have now contacted the seller about it to confirm.

@leencarpio9207 10 месяцев назад

On the back it’s The marc Jacobs when the og is just Marc Jacobs . I’m glad you caught it and sent it back.

@thehandbaghousewife 10 месяцев назад

Thanks! It's actually correct both ways - I have discovered that over the course of my collecting:). I appreciate you watching so much and for commenting too!

@leencarpio9207 10 месяцев назад

@@thehandbaghousewife really?!? In the older bags ? Btw that color was beautiful did you ever get an authentic one ?

@thehandbaghousewife 10 месяцев назад

Not sure old versus new, but my cement one is the same and I got it from Shopbop, an authorized retailer, and my Rose dust one is also that way...I did end up finding one, but sold it as it didn't get used much💜

@sephoraz5731 10 дней назад

That's what I thought . Because my bag is just Marc Jacobs on the back of the bag. Is this a sign of not an authentic one? As I've seen, some of them also only Marc Jacobs and others with The Marc Jacobs. Both are fine, I just checked from TK MAXX, Selfridges, Flannels, and other legit websites.

@TheNissiegirl76 Год назад

Wow that is so scary how identical these replicas are to the real bags! I am so glad I watched your video, convinces me a whole lot more to stick to dept stores or the MJ site. I had been tempted to buy other colors from past releases but don’t want to risk ending up with a fake one.

@thehandbaghousewife Год назад

I know it's crazy!!! Thx for watching ♥️

@Licia1318 2 месяца назад

Thanks for posting this video. I received a fake Marc Jacobs the tote bag from Amazon. It’s surprising because I have 2 others that I got from Amazon that are authentic. The terrible packaging and the awful smell tipped me off immediately but the extra things in your review helped me confirm my suspicion.

@thehandbaghousewife 2 месяца назад

I'm so glad I could help!!! ♥️♥️♥️

@bryan7938 Год назад

Vestiaire have a collaboration with Mulberry and Selfridges in the UK. I’ve never had an issue BUT with such high profile collaborations you should contact these major companies. All I would say, I’ve seen fakes advertised on VC but any issues I’ve ever had have been settled immediately in my favour. With regards dustbags, I don’t always sell with the original Dustbag or packaging. It’s not from the company you are buying but from a third party. It’s not and never going to be the exact same experience. You are spot on about asking for specifics. I am a Mulberry addict so I will always need both sides of the serial disc. The black made in label. One recent purchase, which was fine, the seller listed it as used once. But it had handle damage. Again fine but as I pointed out to them, it must be used because it has signs of usage ?? It’s not ‘only been used once’. She was ok and when the bag arrived via VC authentication (I also paid for a second authentication) it was GORGEOUS. You could hardly see the damage. It’s such a shame as VC get bad press but my experience overall over the last 5+ years has been very good. Any doubts they capitulate immediately. Just get your issue in within that 72hr window.

@samanthamok Год назад

First time finding your channel! I’m so shocked, I did not know there’s fake of this tote out there. But now I’m not so surprised since this bag is doing so well!!! I have the pink one and love it so much I want the purple one too but they are all sold out now like you mentioned. New subbie now! 💕

@thehandbaghousewife Год назад

Glad you found me!!! Yay!!! Are u looking for orchid haze or regal orchid??? I've watched your videos with your chains on your pink one :-).

@jennyle38 10 месяцев назад

Love your videos! I’m really glad you made this because I had just bought the medium leather tote, and I also thought it was genuine but it was not. Thanks to your headsup about the D-rings!💕

@thehandbaghousewife 10 месяцев назад

Thanks so much and you are so welcome - so glad it was helpful🥰🥰🥰

@roxxyvoxxy5796 2 года назад

Great video, Erin. Very instructive. I have some MJ totes that came from reputable retailers but not MJ directly, and I would not have known how to check authenticity. I'm confident of each one but I'm going to check them anyway using your method.

@thehandbaghousewife 2 года назад

glad I could help🥰🥰🥰. thx so much ♥️

@catt_dr 2 года назад

Excellent video! It's really interesting to see a super fake up close, even though it's also infuriating. It's really nice knowing what to look out for especially since the authentication process can't be fully trusted, which is also frustrating. Hopefully you have no issues getting a refund 🤞 and thanks for another great video!

@thehandbaghousewife 2 года назад

thank you!!! Luckily they granted a return and I have already shipped it back :-). Hopefully there will be no issues with the refund! Thank you for watching :-).

@catherinechoy2601 Год назад

Hi Erin, thanks for sharing, you just saved me from ordering a fake in a different color from Vestiaire! The bag I wanted to get looks so real and I checked the rings in the photos and they’re small! May I ask how you went with returning the bag? I heard really bad things about Vestiaire, I’m actually waiting on an order of a different bag from them and have a sinking feeling that it’s a fake :(

@thehandbaghousewife Год назад

It wasn't bad - I got my money back without a fight:)♥️

@yunzgallery5336 2 года назад

It’s good to hear you managed to get your return approved. My local buy-sell site often has Coach and Marc Jacobs usually at half the price, and they claim to be ‘from the outlet’. Well, there can’t be that many The Tote Bags or pillow tabbys available for preorder from the outlet. So aside from these very dodgy sellers, now I won’t even buy contemporary brands secondhand off other individuals because you never know. The person might be carrying what they thought was a genuine piece. 🤷🏻‍♀️ Thanks for making this video and raising awareness.

@thehandbaghousewife 2 года назад

thank you for your comment...I took a chance because I really wanted the color, but now that this happened, for Tory Burch & Marc Jacobs at least, I think I'll stick to retail. I know a LOT more about Coach...🥰

@yunzgallery5336 2 года назад

@@thehandbaghousewife I was going to say I don’t trust myself to know enough about these brands to be able to tell the difference. Good that you highlighted all those finer details. Hope you can get your hands on a real one soon!

@thehandbaghousewife 2 года назад

me too! I'm contemplating the Regal Orchid but I didn't like that it had darker lettering or more contrast between the bag and the letters - I just don't know what to do?!? ♥️

@bonita7335 Год назад

Thank you for exposing the fake and replica bags. These people are making a lot of money selling fake products.

@thehandbaghousewife Год назад

Of course! Thx for watching!🥰

@vee9043 2 года назад

Omg that scary. I saw another YT video where this girl unboxed a fake mini tote bag in cement and it was dead on for authentic. Down to the dustbag and tag. I was shook, especially since she paid like half the price of the authentic bag for the replica. That is so dumb to me. I never thought these would be repped because the retail price isn't that expensive.

@thehandbaghousewife 2 года назад

That's the video I was referencing - I know, it's ridiculous! The replica is $168, I paid $362. I really didn't think I was buying a fake bag until after the purchase when I asked where she got it from. I expected her to say "my local department store"!

@latashuawilliams7287 2 года назад

Same thing happened to me when I purchased a MJ mini leather tote off of Mercari and it was a super fake. I took pictures next to my authentic as well as my friend's MJ mini leather tote because she had the same color and sent them in and received my money back very quickly. It had the exact packaging right down to the plastic bag and the tags. The interior leather quality was different and the exterior color was a little off as well. The sizing on the magnetic sides were a bit off too. Otherwise, it was an exact replica. Super scary how they are so well made in comparison to the original.

@thehandbaghousewife 2 года назад

thx so much for this info!!!🥰🥰. Since I don't have an orchid Haze to compare it to, I don't know about the exterior color, but the leather inside is different, especially by the zipper. The side magnetic piece is different by a slight amount, like 1/16 of an inch… The D rings and the clips of course are different… I'm not sure about the fonts I just don't have that good of an eye… I think that the bag should have a little bit of a sheen because my other leather ones do, but I can't tell if that's just what this color looks like or not…

@latashuawilliams7287 2 года назад

@@thehandbaghousewife your bag had all of the same questionable details mine had. I'm so glad that you had a authentic one to compare it to, otherwise you might have been stuck. I'm glad that I was able to compare it to an authentic that was the same color as well as one of a different color. That way we were able to match the details of our bags and better spot the differences. Good luck finding an authentic one 😊.

@thehandbaghousewife 2 года назад

awe thank you - I really appreciate you And hoped that this video with raise awareness… You are, it helps with that a lot :-).

@RPBSpeaks 2 года назад

Wow! Didn’t know replicas were out there. I’ve seen dupes. I have an authentic black canvas & one dupe (that doesn’t say Marc Jacobs) in blue canvas from Amazon. But I didn’t know I had to be on the lookout for actual fakes. I really want a leather one. Guess I’ll buy in-store. Thanks for sharing ✅

@thehandbaghousewife 2 года назад

I would recommend buying from an authorized retailer for sure...my pleasure - thx for watching!🥰

@Viable7 Год назад

Saw several replicas on Mercari.

@jrob123 2 года назад

I love your unboxing videos! How many bags would you say you have? Hope that’s not a rude question, I’m just obsessed with handbags/purses and have amassed quite a collection myself!

@thehandbaghousewife 2 года назад

thank you!! I have a little over 100 - it's crazy:)

@staciarenee2982 2 года назад

Oh man, what a bummer!!!! Good eye. I never understood why ppl buy fake contemporary brand bags, just 100 to 200$ more you get the real thing. I can't stand ppl who scam like this. They make buying preloved really difficult.

@thehandbaghousewife 2 года назад

I know, I hate fakes with a passion and it makes absolutely no sense with contemporary brands especially! I am just so relieved that I didn't take the tags off before I clipped the strap on! I am also relieved that despite Vestiaire collective authenticating the bag that they accepted the return.

@britl.1822 2 года назад

@@thehandbaghousewife I went on to the comments to see if I could find out if the bag could be returned. And I was happy to see that you could send it back ! Selling fake bags, what a lousy, despicable way to earn some extra money ! I hope this lady learned her lesson, and that the selling site gave her some sort of "consequences" for her actions !

@thehandbaghousewife 2 года назад

@@britl.1822 I did send it back but Vestiaire Collective is re-checking it… They could technically say that it is authentic and return it to me… I'm hoping that doesn't happen.

@britl.1822 2 года назад

@@thehandbaghousewife It would really be very bad for their reputation if they should send it back ! 😮😬 Honestly, they should learn from this ! But please, when this "case" is over, tell us in one of your videos how this ended !

@thehandbaghousewife 2 года назад

I will!! Thx for watching 🥰🥰🥰

@mykaka91 Год назад

What color is the strap that you purchased for the bag? Thanks!

@thehandbaghousewife Год назад

it is linked in the description box :-).

@fenbus 2 года назад

What bothered me first is that the woman had stopped responding to you and the dust bag. But I would have never though to look at the D-Rings. Great job 👏🏾

@thehandbaghousewife 2 года назад

I would've never suspected if she hadn't stop responding to me… But that was after I had made the purchase and it had been shipped… I was inquiring about where she got her bags so that I could share that information with my subscribers… Her lack of response put me on high alert… I might've figured it out when I went to clip on the strap, but I wouldn't have done the point by point authentication prior to that and I might have already cut off the tags if she had replied in a different way or at all… Thank you so much :-)

@alwayshopeful7587 Год назад

hey ,I actually knowingly bought a fake one in black ,and to my surprise it is 100 percent like this real one rather then te pink fake one ,even the d rings are similar to the real one ..now I am suspecting it to be real 😅 ,which is odd.actually a seller told me a few months ago that the bags are made in the same unit, it is just that if the company gives an order of like 500 bags ,the factory manufactures 1000 pieces using the same material etc ,and sell those extras on its own directly

@thehandbaghousewife Год назад

@@alwayshopeful7587 That is something that replica makers seem to say no matter what the brand… There are super fakes out there, but if you love the bag and you can't tell, just enjoy it :-).

@LittleCookies30 2 года назад

Love this. Thank you. There are really a lot of good counterfeits out there. Thanks for ocmparing so we’ll know what to look for!

@thehandbaghousewife 2 года назад

thank you!!! - glad to help🥰🥰🥰

@corikay 2 года назад

Yikes! Sorry this has happened to you…appreciate you sharing the things to look for! Hoping the return process is easy!

@thehandbaghousewife 2 года назад

they just approved an hour ago..it's on the way back!♥️

@FinestCrystalTV Год назад

The zippers are bigger as well on the fake. You can see it in the video at the moment when you showed us the d rings side by side. Great video 🫶🏽✨

@thehandbaghousewife Год назад

good eye - thank u!

@winterseason1357 2 года назад

Great detective work on the bag! I don’t buy from these sites. I have sold my bags there but I am not that adventurous to risk getting a fake I would buy directly from MJ and pay full price for peace of mind. That would also prevent me from getting a lot of bags 🤣🤣

@thehandbaghousewife 2 года назад

Thank you!! I didn't want to buy from them. all my other Mj totes are from stores, not resale - I just REALLY wanted this color🥰.

@thenatosa Год назад

So glad I found this video. I almost purchase for a cheaper one and it looks all the same to the bag on the video. Thanks for sharing!

@thehandbaghousewife Год назад

So glad I saved you the trouble!🥰

@ricacorsica3618 9 месяцев назад

This helps a lot! I am looking for proofs that the one I bought online is a fake. I also noticed minor differences from my marc jacob bags I bought directly from mj store in US but wasn’t certain til I saw your videoo…. Thank you so much!

@thehandbaghousewife 9 месяцев назад

So glad it helped!!!🥰

@coronadoa64 2 года назад

Hi, so sorry this happened and it is frustrating. I did notice something else and I believe the letter T’s on the wording TOTE is cut off. Not sure if it is like that on the original. Get your money back for sure. They need to do better in the authentication process.

@thehandbaghousewife 2 года назад

I may have to review the video to see that because it's already on the way back! I looked at several of the ones that were listed on Vestiaire Collective and many of them have this feature that I noticed so I believe that they are fake as well :-(.

@nmernst 2 года назад

Ugh sorry to hear that happened. Hopefully the return goes smoothly.

@thehandbaghousewife 2 года назад

so far so good - it's on its way back!🥰

@autumntralise870 2 года назад

Do you know is 24S is authentic? I bought the mini leather in twine but I haven’t compared it to my other two I have the mini dragon fire in leather and the mini jacquard in sand I bought in store from the boutique I’m now gonna compare!

@thehandbaghousewife 2 года назад

yes 1000% legit!!!

@autumntralise870 2 года назад

@@thehandbaghousewife thank you!!!

@LuMiLevelUp 2 года назад

😱 this is terrifying! Both: that VC let the fake slip through and how well it is made! So scary 😭

@thehandbaghousewife 2 года назад

I know!!! I almost cut the tags - I am so glad I didn't!🥰

@bryan7938 Год назад

@@thehandbaghousewife they would’ve accepted it back for reevaluation. They’ve done it for me before. If it’s counterfeit that’s a problem. If you are saying misdescribed iecdamage then maybe yes should’ve been reported during your own inspection timeframe. But no, even if you’ve removed the tags, click on raise an issue and they will send you a label to post back to be authenticated again. Only happened to me last month. But I paid privately and it was legit so didn’t bother.

@melmill1164 Год назад

Wow. It looks amazingly close to the real thing.

@thehandbaghousewife Год назад

It really does!!!

@nicolel5676 2 года назад

Thanks for this -- I have a Cotton Mini on the way and I have a feeling it may be fake... I will be checking everything like you did!

@thehandbaghousewife 2 года назад

I'm so glad I could help - I have a canvas splatter paint and a denim patchwork - lmk if you need any photos - you can email me:).

@sbpinki 6 месяцев назад

Thanks for sharing ❤I hope it all worked out ❤

@thehandbaghousewife 6 месяцев назад

Of course and it totally did - ty🩷

@60skinny Год назад

Wow. Thank you for your video. Im on the search for one. Now i know what to look for as a genuine bag. Appreciated!

@thehandbaghousewife Год назад

thx! glad to help🥰🥰🥰

@Addicted2luxe Год назад

Thank you so much for this video!

@thehandbaghousewife Год назад

Of course!!!

@sram850 Год назад

I never do business with any of those sites. They just give me bad vibes. I have been waiting on a certain color to be restock on the MJ site instead. And if they don’t restock it’s all good. I rather be bummed out than out of cash with a fake on my hands. So sorry this happen to you. Love your video. Bloomingdales is taking pre-orders on this color right now, and I know those are legit.

@thehandbaghousewife Год назад

It's definitely taking a risk. this color is orchid haze - the color that is available at some of the stores is regal orchid. I ended up finding a legit one (thank goodness:). This all ended well - I got my money back! Thanks so much for watching and commenting!!🥰🥰🥰

@Diva6751 Год назад

Omg. That's crazy. So similar. Ugh I would be mad! On another note I need to get that strap for my orchid haze. Hopefully you can find the real deal soon.

@thehandbaghousewife Год назад

I link the strap in the box :-). The description box, that is :-). I did find a real one :-). I am so happy!

@bry_anedd3189 Год назад

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@contentwithcandace 2 года назад

Your videos add value to the RU-vid community!

@thehandbaghousewife 2 года назад

awe you are the sweetest!!!🥰

@Babybubdo 2 года назад

The teeth on the zipper seem to be a tad bit bigger and wider spaced on the orchid haze too.

@thehandbaghousewife 2 года назад

interesting!!! thx for watching:)🥰

@nickieckford4520 2 года назад

Unbelievable, that is just terrible Eryn!!!! 😢😢 one would think you would of got an authentic piece if VC authenticated this!!!!! 🤨🤨🤨🤨🤨 So sorry this happened to you and thank you so much for sharing with us.

@thehandbaghousewife 2 года назад

awe thx so much!!!🥰

@fionafairy1 9 месяцев назад

I order one from marc jacob website and got 1 month ago.. my bag d ring is exactly like replica one .. I am worried.. can the website send replica bag??I am confused..

@thehandbaghousewife 9 месяцев назад

I wouldn't worry about it if you got it from Marc Jacobs. These are just observations I made - I'm no expert! 🩷

@moknowsbeauty Год назад

Wow wow this so crazy! You have such a good eye! Thank you for doing this video! It will definitely be helpful to us all that look at your video for guidance.

@thehandbaghousewife Год назад

awe thanks! more to come in the "real vs replica" series!

@veronkita1 Год назад

Hi! I bought the sabe tote bag in argal oil color, but the zipper is color black… Do you know whay the zipper came like that or what does it mean? It is normal?

@thehandbaghousewife Год назад

I'm sorry I don't know...did you buy it from a store???

@veronkita1 Год назад

@@thehandbaghousewife Yes! It is the same as yours, only the zipper its color black 🤷🏻‍♀️ like if it was the red or cement one. Also the zipper is YKK 🤷🏻‍♀️

@thehandbaghousewife Год назад

my zipper is gold, but they may have come out with a new version if you bought it from a store:).

@veronkita1 Год назад

@@thehandbaghousewife Yes it is gold with black, its not gold with brown. Well thanks you so much! 🥰 I like your videos! 🥰😉

@ilvjones59 Год назад

Omg a year ago I bought the pink snoopy tote bag. It still has the tags I just felt it was not right. It’s at the top of my closet still with tags. I knew it didn’t look right. I payed like 2 something 😢😔😡

@thehandbaghousewife Год назад

oh no!!!😢

@Khsjsj 9 месяцев назад

Okay so let me tell you I’m glad you returned it as it’s fake. One thing I saw immediately is the full grain leather tag, there’s not supposed to be that much room between “leather” word and the lower part of the tag. And great catch, those hoops are definitely fake. So it’s definitely fake. And also, may I ask about the letters on the front on your authentic. Are they smooth or do they have edges? Like on the imprint. I’m sorry my English is bad but I just need to double check. I bought my bag from an authorized supplier and it has no signs of inauthenticity but the letters on the front kind of have edges to them. It’s the newest model though

@thehandbaghousewife 9 месяцев назад

ty!!! 🩷

@Khsjsj 9 месяцев назад

@@thehandbaghousewife can you please help me with the edges of the embossing in the front? The whole “the tote bag Marc jacobs”, like can you feel the edges around the letters or is it completely smooth? Sorry to bother you but I just thought I might need some help as your videos have been helpful 🙏 hope I’m not bothering you

@thehandbaghousewife 9 месяцев назад

if it's the newest model I wouldn't compare it to mine, as things change over time...maybe ask someone who has recently unboxed a new one? I would hate to steer you wrong...❤

@Khsjsj 9 месяцев назад

@@thehandbaghousewife Thank you 🙏

@queenb5189 2 месяца назад

Amazing how well replicas are done!!?😮 I only buy from MJ direct.

@thehandbaghousewife 2 месяца назад

It's crazy!

@dr.rachelkallemwhitman1823 2 года назад

Hi Erin! For what it is worth I just took a look at my Marc Jacobs The Tote Bag in Orchid which I bought from Neiman Marcus and it has the small d-rings and the inside of my bag looks the same as yours. The wild world of bags!

@thehandbaghousewife 2 года назад

are the rings below the dog leash clips small too? I have not come across any like that that were genuine...

@dr.rachelkallemwhitman1823 2 года назад

@@thehandbaghousewife Hi Erin! I just checked and the rings aren’t small - they are the same size as those on your cement strap. Sorry you got a fake ☹️

@thehandbaghousewife 2 года назад

thank you for double checking - There isn't a big difference but it makes a big difference when you go to use the D ring

@dr.rachelkallemwhitman1823 2 года назад

@@thehandbaghousewife I forgot to mention how much I love your videos 😊

@thehandbaghousewife 2 года назад

awe thx so much!🥰

@brwnshuguh 2 года назад

The first thing I noticed was the embossing on the front of the bag it looks off. Funny while watching this video my rose dust mini was right next to my iPad and I was comparing. It’s so disappointing to get a fake especially when you buy accessories for the bag. Sorry but you will find a real one!

@thehandbaghousewife 2 года назад

awe thanks - I compared the embossing very closely with my cement bag and I could not discern a noticeable difference… Other than that there was a tiny white spot on the T that kind of drove me crazy ha ha. The most concrete difference was the rings and the dog leash clips… Other than that, the zipper overlay on the underneath side as well as the lining was very much like vinyl… It didn't wrinkle like my other bags have done on the inside… Also, I thought the bag was dry when I got it because my other bags have a sheen to them… I didn't think to mention that during the video… Finally, The handles were actually uncomfortable but they looked the same… The Marc Jacobs handles are so squishy for lack of a better term! I don't know if I'm going to try to find a real orchid haze unless it pops up on Marc Jacobs website :-).

@brwnshuguh 2 года назад

@@thehandbaghousewife I agree 100% just wait until the website restocks!

@thehandbaghousewife 2 года назад

I don't think it will pop up on the website. The new color is Regal Orchid...I actually just found an Orchid Haze one on posh and the seller has great reviews plus the pics all look legit. Posh always sides with the buyer if there is an issue and does so quickly in my experience if anything is wrong. The seller disclosed that the bag strap was bent and showed it in her pics. I always find it comforting when sellers point out minor flaws. So, one more try at getting my special color - fingers crossed!!!♥️

@bellamorda9582 2 года назад

Marc jacobs has been randomly restocking the colors. Keep an eye on them too.

@thehandbaghousewife 2 года назад

ooh good to know!!!

@b.delacruz5345 11 месяцев назад

Thanks for sharing this. I am going to use this to authenticate the bag I ordered when I receive it. I saw one other youtuber show other than the serial code a date code similar to the older LV bags inside the slip pocket. I haven't seen other reviews show that date code. Is it really found on all Marc Jacobs totes?

@thehandbaghousewife 11 месяцев назад

I have a code inside the slip pocket of both of the totes that I still have in my collection - it's stamped onto a dark brown tag that looks like leather. Hope that helps!

@b.delacruz5345 11 месяцев назад

@@thehandbaghousewife Thanks for the response. I'm going to go over your videos again and use them as a guide once I get my bag. The tag I saw from the review I mentioned was also a dark brown tag and her bag was the black canvas version and also had ykk zips.

@thehandbaghousewife 11 месяцев назад

@@b.delacruz5345 good luck - please remember that I am not an authenticator or an expert!

@b.delacruz5345 11 месяцев назад

@@thehandbaghousewife Noted. I am planning to check the points you mentioned then if not everything checks out I'm going to send pics to a professional authenticating site. I really hope it will pass authenticity check but I am seeing more posts of super fakes and they could pass off as real unless you bother to check. I am starting to get anxious while waiting for delivery. Thanks again.

@adelamagana4288 Год назад

WHT the website that u got it from

@thehandbaghousewife Год назад

This was Vestiaire collective...

@nikki54 2 года назад

Early May I bought a Marc Jacobs Cushion bag on Vestiaire Collective which turned out to be a fake. Just like you I could compare it to a real one I have. I sent comparison photos of the differences to VC - it was a bit of a hassle but they did refund me and didn't relist the bag after I had returned it. First and last time buying from VC though...

@thehandbaghousewife 2 года назад

that really stinks - glad u got your money back!

@sabrinagregg4719 2 года назад

OMG that’s very crazy and scary especially since we rely on these companies to make sure that the bags are authentic that they are selling on their site! It makes me want to just purchase from the boutiques which is scary as well because I heard that in China a woman at the Louis Vuitton store was taking real LV bags and replacing them with replicas. I’m sorry that happened and I hope you get a happy ending and get your money back.

@thehandbaghousewife 2 года назад

thanks so much🥰. The bag is on the way back. Hopefully there will be now issues with the refund🙏

@amalaylay 2 года назад

I heard that story too! Imagine saving up to purchase a real LV bag from the store and later finding out it’s fake 💔

@jachinoy1565 2 года назад

The person did not answer when u ask her where she gets it. Thats the first sign ..... I saw this bag recently in yt. The lady bought it from hk on a physical store .love the color. Really not good scamming others.

@thehandbaghousewife 2 года назад

It did send up a red flag - but it was already on the way to Vestiaire for authentication at that point: (. didn't think to ask her where she got it from ahead of time because she was selling used items, shoes in particular that all seem to be the same size and hadn't sold that many Marc Jacobs bags. She had sold one used Salvatore Ferragamo bag, sort of convinced myself that she was selling her own personal collection or that she had just bought a few that she found on sale and she was selling them... Then my intuition started niggling me And I started asking a few questions... Her answers are why I was nervous when I opened the box, Despite the fact that it had been technically authenticated. The bag is a gorgeous color - I truly wish it was real... I HATE SCAMMERS AND FAKES - thx so much for watching♥️♥️♥️.

@jol2848 10 месяцев назад

hello, may I know if the authentic tote bag has "THE" MARC JACOBS on the strap handle hardware or just MARC JACOBS? thank you.

@thehandbaghousewife 10 месяцев назад

I don't have this bag anymore...🩷

@jol2848 10 месяцев назад

@@thehandbaghousewife I am so glad to see this video. itis so identical, it is scary. I returned the bag after watching this. good thing I got my refund. thank you

@thehandbaghousewife 10 месяцев назад

@jol2848 so glad I could help!🥰

@littlenori Год назад

Nice detective work!!

@thehandbaghousewife Год назад

ty!!!🥰

@tawnycat3178 Год назад

I'm really confused about these bags . I'm new to MJ but I have purchased two totes in the past few weeks both from reputable sites and sellers and the rings are thicker on one and the dog leash is a bit different too. :/

@thehandbaghousewife Год назад

I'm afraid it's almost impossible to tell who is a reputable seller for Marc Jacobs. I will only buy from boutique or department store in future...

@Dainty213 Год назад

I just purchased a coach badge field 22 quilted last night and now I’m suspecting it might be fake. It’s supposed to arrive on Saturday but I’m comparing the pics and I’m getting suspicious 😩

@thehandbaghousewife Год назад

oh no!!! what color???

@Dainty213 Год назад

The black one that’s like a puffy material

@thehandbaghousewife Год назад

@@Dainty213 I've got the ivory one - I was going to see if I could help...

@Dainty213 Год назад

I’m comparing pictures to the ones on the macys site and the “coach” engraving” seems a little off to me. I’ll check out your other video and try to compare it to the pictures of the one I purchased.

@brendaplaugher240 2 года назад

I just bought this bag from farfetch. From your video the only thing off is d ring and handle. Are those 2 things absolute is being a fake? Ugh I hate returning

@thehandbaghousewife 2 года назад

I don't think farfetch will send you a fake, if that helps! There were several more things - the leather inside and the handles were also different as well as the sheen on the leather...

@brendaplaugher240 2 года назад

@@thehandbaghousewife I have watched your video 3x today, lol, (bag arrived today). I just rewatched now so the only thing I see is the smaller d rings. I felt the handles again and they are soft (hyper paranoid as it’s my first purchase from FF). I think she is a keeper. New subscriber and enjoy your channel!

@thehandbaghousewife 2 года назад

thanks so much and enjoy your new bag! Farfetch is a pain when it comes to returns - in my experience, but I believe they are selling authentic merchandise🥰

@thehandbaghousewife 2 года назад

send me a pic of your d rings on instagram or at thehandbaghousewife@gmail.com. I'll look at them for you:).

@brendaplaugher240 2 года назад

@@thehandbaghousewife oh gosh, I bought 2 of this bag and need to return one. Any tips?!

@impursehappy2333 Год назад

Great video showing how dupes get passed on for an authentic MJ tote. Sorry you didn’t get what you paid for. It definitely has the looks of the real MJ tote. I have an authentic MJ tote bag and can see the difference like you said. Hoped you can purchase the same bag but authentic. Beautiful color though. TFS 😎🦋

@thehandbaghousewife Год назад

I got the same bag authentic and got all my money back for this one:). Thank goodness! Thx for watching🥰

@impursehappy2333 Год назад

@@thehandbaghousewife oh wow I’m happy to hear you received your money back.😊

@zoeskyla Год назад

Incase you have a bucket MJ, can u pls do a review also? Tnx

@thehandbaghousewife Год назад

I don't! I don't like the corded handle they have..:♥️

@jeannemarie7026 2 года назад

That IS so sad...and scary too with people spending their hard earned money. We want a little joy in our lives and don't want to get ripped off.

@thehandbaghousewife 2 года назад

exactly!!!🥰

@ThePixievamp 2 года назад

Maybe it was your title, but I thought that one looked fake right away at first glance. Good luck with the return. I personally don’t like buying from those sites myself.

@thehandbaghousewife 2 года назад

Yes, I would prefer to buy from a real store, for sure. I just loved the color so much - I really hoped it would work out!

@busymommat 7 месяцев назад

Great video because I definitely cannot tell. I feel like these tote bags are so easy to duplicate.

@thehandbaghousewife 7 месяцев назад

Thanks! It is very frustrating😩♥️

@alysiareid4358 Год назад

This is great info! I feel like it's a double edged sword though, the better info that gets put out there, the better the fakers will improve what they make too.

@thehandbaghousewife Год назад

true. I'm still a small channel - hopefully I can help some people without tipping them off🥰🥰🥰

@jamesjamm 2 года назад

I am so sorry this happened to you!! I just wish people didn't do things like this. :-(

@thehandbaghousewife 2 года назад

thanks and I know!!!🥰

@rhondab.3774 2 года назад

Aww shoot! I thought Vestiaire was one of the best in ferreting out the super fakes, I guess not really makes it tricky to buy preloved.

@thehandbaghousewife 2 года назад

Always double or triple authenticate! I do! I was able to figure this one out on my own, I didn't really want to pay to authenticate a $362 bag if I didn't have to...♥️

@babyyvie 10 месяцев назад

Wow good catch!!! I’m glad I found what I wanted on Marc Jacob’s online and neiman Marcus 😮

@thehandbaghousewife 10 месяцев назад

Pretty Crazy! Glad for u2:)😍

@Hopefulminimalist 10 месяцев назад

Thanks for sharing. This is scary. I just got the color Lilas from eBay and the deal was so good for a hard to find color I hope it wasn’t too good to be true. I’m about to look it over just like you did. I got a bad fake Coach bag from Amazon. After paying $300 for it, I was livid! The nerve 😡 I got a refund thankfully.

@thehandbaghousewife 10 месяцев назад

Glad it was helpful! Hope yours is ok🥰

@TracyJoy 2 года назад

🤯🤯🤯🤯

@kateanette9398 Год назад

Oh wow. Didn't think they'd bother to fake contemporary bags. You're right about the dog leash clip size, checked on the MJ site. Then again, maybe they changed the size recently, smaller to cut down on the costs? Maybe worth asking them directly? Such "well done" replicas out there these days, though :/

@thehandbaghousewife Год назад

It's crazy, I checked a LOT of bags to confirm that the dog leash clip was a difference, and on the "fake" ones it wasn't the only difference. Thanks so much for watching!🥰

@shimmercoconut 2 года назад

I just ordered an MJ from Mercari I really hope it’s not fake, I received a fake peach one yesterday

@thehandbaghousewife 2 года назад

awe that stinks - fingers crossed!

@traceyreneerivera-fernande6876 Год назад

I knew it was fake when you pulled it out the shine and shape looked off.

@thehandbaghousewife Год назад

definitely the shine...

@pynkspirations Год назад

I had a similar incident with that site with the color morning glory and the person wouldn’t send me more pics they had the MJ stock pics. I will not buy from that site definitely now.

@thehandbaghousewife Год назад

They have been great for me for many transactions, and at least they fixed their mistake in this case!!!🥰

@bry_anedd3189 Год назад

Hi Pynkspirations

@angelapurt8129 2 года назад

Oh boy. I just made my 1st purchase ever from Vestiaire Collective, a LV diane, it had passed authentication and should be here soon…I guess i better scrutinize it when I get it. I will say- I don’t own a MJ The Tote Bag but when you pulled it out of the box the sheen of the leather instantly made me think it looked off and the overall structure and “look” of it just does not look right. These thing happen though. No authenticator is ever 100% perfect.

@thehandbaghousewife 2 года назад

Make sure you get your LV authenticated another time....I don't know if there is such a thing for Marc Jacobs - I think there is, but luckily I could tell them apart! I agree with you about the sheen - I thought it was just dry initially - that was something I meant to say but didn't...

@angelapurt8129 2 года назад

@@thehandbaghousewife international returns are the worst too

@thehandbaghousewife 2 года назад

luckily they have a New York hub!

@amalaylay 2 года назад

Wow! It’s one thing to purposefully buy a replica bag, but to have someone sell you it saying it’s real (and paying a real bag price!) is just totally unacceptable. Downright dishonest 😠

@thehandbaghousewife 2 года назад

I agree!!! And she has to have known:(.

@tracyfins Год назад

⁠@@thehandbaghousewifeof course she knew. By the time VC would have taken their own percentage off of the sale, she’d have gotten around the price for the fake one. She knew what she was doing.

@thehandbaghousewife Год назад

@@tracyfins 😢😢😢

@GalCharlotteOG 2 года назад

Farfetch has this color!!!

@thehandbaghousewife 2 года назад

they have the regal orchid, but regardless I will NEVER order from FARFETCH EVER EVER AGAIN. Thanks though for looking out for me - u are too sweet 🥰🥰🥰

@bluesky11187 Месяц назад

I knew off the bat when I got mines same day the leather was so pu leather did not feel right , the stitching was off , send it right back , order from the site itself ,

@thehandbaghousewife Месяц назад

sorry to hear that:(....

@jaks_bag_attack 2 года назад

Wow, I would have never ever noticed, that is scary, I was given a fake lv speedy and was told it was real, I was suspicious because while my mother is awesome that was a bit more than expected, it was a fake, it started my entire handbag journey of buying authentic LV. The fakes are so so so close it is just unreal, I don't mind inspired by buy when they brand it and say it is a thing and it's not that honestly is just criminal. MJ is not the 1st boxy tote made but that entire design with labe is his.

@thehandbaghousewife 2 года назад

I didn't notice until I went to clip the strap on - it's lucky I did that before I cut the tags off. Thx for watching! Yes, an experience like you had with your speedy changes the way you shop, for sure. I feel that way about buying resale Tory Burch and now maybe Marc Jacobs too:(.

@fuchsiafloyd 2 года назад

Yikes! Your eagle eye caught the small detail. Yes I’m sure this video will help someone else down the road.

@thehandbaghousewife 2 года назад

fingers crossed!!!🥰

@jdc1979 2 года назад

Hello there i was sent here by another account I bought a mj tote in green i was wondering if you can help me spot a fake

@thehandbaghousewife 2 года назад

Send me an email thehandbaghousewife@gmail.com or dm me on instagram...send photos please. Watch my second Orchid Haze video to see what pictures I need🥰

@Dooneyluva Год назад

The font was a dead giveaway on the pink.

@thehandbaghousewife Год назад

I know 😢😢😢

@kindhearts3907 8 месяцев назад

the real ones are green inside for that color

@thehandbaghousewife 8 месяцев назад

I had a real one and it was like a raspberry color inside - almost like this one was...but I know they make multiple colors that are almost the same shade - I am sure there are variations on the interior too:). TY for watching and sharing!!!🩷

@Antoinettescloset Год назад

Neiman Marcus has this color on their website that you can pre-order fyi....for normal price too

@thehandbaghousewife Год назад

Thanks so much but that's "regal orchid" and this is "orchid haze". I ended up finding one just under retail luckily🥰🥰🥰

@Antoinettescloset Год назад

@@thehandbaghousewife ooohhhh. 😁😆. Ah well.

@thehandbaghousewife Год назад

thanks so much though!!!

@Antoinettescloset Год назад

@@thehandbaghousewife no problem. Maybe someone will look into it and get one.

@Elizabeth_lowkeyluxuries 2 года назад

Bummer! Well glad you spotted it and are returning it. Why spend hard earned money on something that was misrepresented. Boo. Oh and don't worry about the knife. I've got a collection 🤣😅🤣 grew up in the country haha

@thehandbaghousewife 2 года назад

yes it stinks, but I found another one! Yay!!! we have those knives everywhere at our hunter filled home🥰🥰🥰

@Elizabeth_lowkeyluxuries 2 года назад

@@thehandbaghousewife good deal! Haha right? All the hidden spots 🤣😅🤣

@thehandbaghousewife 2 года назад

or just laying on the counters;)

@Elizabeth_lowkeyluxuries 2 года назад

@@thehandbaghousewife 🤣🤣

@thebaggeek Год назад

I always authenticate anything I can from Vestiaire or Poshmark.

@thehandbaghousewife Год назад

That's super smart - me too!!!🥰

@mariannepalfy6674 Год назад

I was just on there a few minutes ago looking at that same color , now I’m scared to buy it .

@thehandbaghousewife Год назад

It's very hard to tell - even for Vestiaire!

@teamarabpinoyvlog8358 Год назад

I just got scammed 😢

@thehandbaghousewife Год назад

oh no!

@sarahkeleshian5452 2 года назад

WOW! I’m so sorry this happened to you! I’ve been noticing a lot of these on Mercari at low prices and the seller has 0 feedback or reviews! Buyer beware! Shame on VC! That really makes me lose confidence in their authentication! I’m sure they will refund you!

@thehandbaghousewife 2 года назад

Thx, I appreciate that. I figured VC would protect me during the authentication process, but that failed:(. I think they will refund me, they were quick to offer a label. If we have the correct photos, I think we can authenticate these bags ourselves… At least until the counterfeiters perfect them even more:(.

@CanisLupus1987 Год назад

If you can't in good conscience use it and are unable to return it you can always donate it to a woman's shelter or someone in need you trust not to resell

@thehandbaghousewife Год назад

true, luckily they accepted the return though🥰

@bagspassionate 2 года назад

Hi Aaryn 😘 oh wow! happily your intuition was good and you did not take out the tag!!! Hope you can return it and get your money back 😘 by the way Orchid haze is a nice color😍 keep fingers crossed this situation will get better and you can find an other one authentic 😘

@thehandbaghousewife 2 года назад

I love the color - they did accept the return thankfully🥰🥰♥️

@bagspassionate 2 года назад

@The Handbag Housewife good news!! 😘

@christinamarie331 2 года назад

I can tell by the color too :( way to pink

@thehandbaghousewife 2 года назад

it was a very pretty color - Are you sure you are not thinking of the regal orchid?

@HerNameIsRio2 2 года назад

I’d be sooo pisst!!

@thehandbaghousewife 2 года назад

yea pretty much!!!

@prettybabie90 Год назад

Can you give the bag away. Id love to buy it.

@thehandbaghousewife Год назад

No, it was fake and I returned it...

@traceyreneerivera-fernande6876 Год назад

Yeah they sent you a fake bag ...Farfetch had them coming from Japan seller I said NoNo.

@thehandbaghousewife Год назад

Japan has very strict counterfeit laws, so it may have been ok, but I don't trust farfetch either...😓

@chiaradominque8277 Год назад

I bought a Louis Vuitton from VC and it was fake! They refused to let me return it, and said my only option was to resell, luckily I bought through paypal and was able to get my money back. I will never buy from VC, they have such a good reputation but they have lost my trust!

@thehandbaghousewife Год назад

Wow, that's nuts - they worked with me but I put the legwork in to show them "why" it was fake and sent my ammunition flying at them!🤬

@chiaradominque8277 Год назад

@@thehandbaghousewife I provided pictures and comparisons they still said it has been authenticated by them and therefore my only option was to resell. I was so disappointed!

@thehandbaghousewife Год назад

@@chiaradominque8277 They had me send mine back and they re-authenticated it and they found out that it was fake…