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Thumbs Down on eBay Authenticate!

So, I had a terrible experience with eBay Authenticate as I am now finding a lot of other sellers have similar experienced according to various blogs. After I sent in my purse and the item was posted, I had several concerns that I sent to eBay Authenticate. A person named Terrie responded saying that they were the project manager. In the end, due to my complaints, Terrie decided to fire me, remove the listing and send my purse back to me rather than address the concerns.

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Hello,

I sent a PRADA “Papaya” Nylon Quilted Tessuto Impuntu Pattina Crossbody Bag in for authentication recently and have some concerns over the listing.

1 – The title of the listing posted by you is “PRADA Orange Nylon Quilted Crossbody Bag”. No where in the title does it reference “Papaya”, “Tessuto”, “Impuntu” or “Pattina”.

2 – The first four pictures have apparently been edited such that the item appears to be bright orange rather than Papaya in color. If you look at other listings for this same handbag, you will see that this one is far too orange and doesn’t represent the actual color.

3 – In picture 5 showing the inside of the handbag, there appear to be two black threads or something else in the bottom of the bag that make it appear to have significant ink markings inside the bag. It will never sell if someone thinks that the bag has been damaged with ink markings inside the bag.

4 – There are no pictures showing the handbag with the original tags, certificate of authenticity, original box that was included or the dust cover.

5 – I am genuinely concerned that eBay are using a seller who have multiple negative feedbacks citing poor communication, item not as described and shipping to the wrong address and with missing parts. This will also affect the ability to sell the item.

Please advise on what you plan to do to resolve these issues.

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@jawe-4215 wrote:

@myjunqueyourtreasure wrote:
So they don't just "authenticate" the bag, they actually take over all the listing as well?

Just ebay valet in disguise then.

Yep and the group they have in charge gets horrible feedback, everything fro. missing items to selling fakes.


Wow that's definitely news to me and not the good kind I like to hear.

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Hi,

When they returned the bag to you, did they email you a tracking number? I recently mailed a Gucci bag to ebay authenticate and they were unable to authenticate. They told me it would be mailed to my address but I still haven't received any update. It has been a few days after I got their email.
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Agreed! Ebay Authenticate ( calling itself "eastvaleluxe") is a JOKE regarding their so-called "research" into pricing items from consignors and expertise about the demand for certain styles/colors./sizes. I figured I'd try them, given the 10% commission special that is still offered. (I'd pay 9% Ebay fee plus 2.9% Paypal fee if I did the work of Ebay listing.) What a total mistake!! I sent a number of LV, Hermes and Prada bags I didn't have time to list on Ebay or otherwise sell myself, and they listed them on Ebay for a starting bids that were HUNDREDS of dollars LESS than recently sold comps on Ebay and sometimes nearly HALF the prices offered on Fashionphile, Yoogi's and AFF. DO NOT TRUST them to properly research and price your items. I learned the hard way -- my bad! I'm out more than $1k simply because of their lack of expertise. Next time, I'll send them to Fashionphile to buy outright or consign!! You MIGHT be able to snag some good deal if you buy from them -- IF you're confident they can properly authenticate the items -- but NEVER sell through them!!

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Why are all these OLD threads popping up???
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Well, very possibly because either people are bored or there are still some having the same problems that presented themselves 1-3 years ago.  Not having been a current topic running, people find the old threads in the 'Help' section.

Not saying 'NO' doesn't mean 'YES'.

The foolishness of one's actions or words is determined by the number of witnesses.

Perhaps if Brains were described as an APP, many people would use them more often.

Respect, like money, is only of 'worth' when it is earned - with all due respect, it can not be ordained, legislated or coerced. Anonymous
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Hello Everyone,

 

Due to the age of the thread, it has been closed to further replies.  Please feel free to start a new thread HERE if you wish to continue to discuss this topic.

 

Thanks for understanding!

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