November 11, 2014
I have purchased a counterfeit item, which is a replica of the PS11 Classic Bag by Proenza Schouler.
The bag retails for $1,950.
Seller: chicconsignment60
Item #271643605048
Received: October 29, 2014
Seller claims s/he sold the bag “for a client” and has not responded to my last message (October 31,
2014) when I brought up concerns about authenticity.
Black is the most popular color and I have recently learned that there are many black replicas that
have been illegally sold. I assumed this bag was “under the radar” opposed to other designer
handbags, but I came across Craigslist postings of fakes that proved otherwise.
“  Hate to sell for so low but have a family emergency
and need money ASAP. Cash only .”   
In the time since my last message to the seller, I have had an authenticator explain that the bag is
counterfeit. Furthermore, I personally confirmed the discrepancies by comparing the bag I received to
 
 
A Silver stamp logo is printed rather than embossed and typography is wrong
B Lack of interior logo stamping
C Phillips screws instead of slotted screws
D Zipper pulls are too long
E No interior leather patches surrounding leather band
F Glue stains all over leather exterior
G Rubber edging is sloppy and inconsistent
I have attached pictures demonstrating all flaws in detail.
This is extremely frustrating and disappointing, especially since I have purchased so many designer
items (clothes, shoes, bags) via ebay and have never questioned their authenticity.
I don’t mean to compare ebay to Craigslist, but I have been scammed and the ordeal has already
cost me hours of research and additional expenses to confirm non-authenticity. Please advise on
what to do with the counterfeit and how I may be refunded.
Thanks,
beaucoupchristine
Under the main flap, there is a silver stamp reading:
PROENZA SCHOULER
made in italy
Authentic: Silver stamp is pressed into the leather. Stamp is <1mm deep, but perceptible to touch.
Silver letters are thin and precise. “ ” is monospaced (all letters and characters occupy
same horizontal space).
Replica: Silver stamp is painted on top of the leather, rather than pressed/embossed. Stamp is not
perceptible to touch. Silver letters appear thicker than authentic stampings. “made in italy” appears
more narrowly spaced.
Exhibit B
In the interior compartment above the zipper pouch, there is another stamping reading:
PROENZA SCHOULER
Authentic: Very deep and pronounced stamping (1 mm depth). Engraving is perceptible to touch. It
has the same font and monospacing as outer silver stamping, except characters are thicker.
Replica: Nothing written or stamped above zipper.
 
 
Replica: screws are Phillips style.
 
 
 
Replica: zipper pulls are too long.
 
 
Exhibit E
There is a leather band that “cinches” the bag’s girth. This bag weaves through the corners, creating
4 intersections with the interior compartment.
Authentic: Interior intersections have a leather patch stitched into fabric, acting as a “belt loop” for the
leather band.
 
 
 
 
 
Rubber edging should be precise and consistent.
The replica I received has several areas where edging is inconsistent and sloppy. Here is an area