I have what I think is an ‘older’ (but not truly vintage) Bottega Veneta purse. The exterior isn’t leather, rather a taupe-color textured fabric with a repeating BV design. I was wondering if anyone knew when this fabric was used, and/or a site where I could pull up information from the serial number (I’m not a purse person). I’m working on getting some good photos and will try to list it soon but I need an idea of value first.
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Dreamstalker Reputation: 26 See Dreamstalker's booth |
I was told a while back that the best way is to take the purse to a store that sells BV, like Saks, or Neiman Marcus and ask a sales expert in the department. Do you have your receipts — just in case? I also go to google.com/images
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for my purses to see if there is one like it. Usually there are blog writers who can help you.
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Chicago48 Reputation: 42 See Chicago48's booth |
The best place for identification and authentication is The Purse Forum, just Google Purse Forum Authentication and you will find it. Very knowledgeable and helpful.
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MyTexasTreasures Reputation: 1244 See MyTexasTreasures' booth |
Most stores sales associates are not allowed to authenticate and if you didn’t purchase from the store, they’ll tell you it’s fake. If the bag was a current seller, I’d suggest you check out an authentic one and compare with yours, but if it’s an older style, you’re better off asking on the Purse Forum to get unbiased opinions.
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Tweety7777 Reputation: 21 See Tweety7777's booth |
I don’t have any receipts; it was given to me by a friend who was cleaning out a relative’s house (the tag w/serial number is intact and legible though).
Here’s a link to some photos; if needed I can get better closeups, etc (hopefully this link works; Photobucket’s been doing some funny things on my computer)
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Dreamstalker Reputation: 26 See Dreamstalker's booth |
Stores and brand boutiques don’t authenticate bags. Some SAs might offer their opinion but it isn’t necessarily the best informed. You can either have it authenticated on the purse forum for free or send pictures for authentication by a 3rd party. Authenticate4U.com does email evaluations of Bottega Veneta bags(a simple “yes” or “no”) for $7 and they have a quick turnaround time.
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sparklemotion Reputation: 51 See sparklemotion's booth |
You might also want to try effenhaute.com for authentication. Just need to register.
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AbbysAttic Reputation: 395 See AbbysAttic's booth |
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