how can you tell if a prada purse is authentic?
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if the leather doesn't wear off easily
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With cheaper knock-offs, it is simple to tell as the second hand on a "real" rolex will sweep smoothly, rather than "ticking" from second to second.  This is not the only way to tell, though, as many knock-off's have sweeping hands.  Look at the backing; many fakes have clear backings to see the mechanisms working; real rolex watches never have clear backings.  Also, true rolex watches have no markings on the case backing; most knock-offs have engravings of the rolex logo, or other hallmarks to make you think it is real.  The rare exceptions to this are ladies' models (prior to the mid 1990's) which had "Original Rolex Design" or a similar variation thereof, engraved on the caseback in an arc fashion. Another exception is on the Sea-Dweller case backs which will have "ROLEX OYSTER ORIGINAL GAS ESCAPE VALVE" engraved around the outside of the caseback in an arc fashion.  Genuine Rolex models are shipped new from the factory with a Hologram-encoded (3-dimensional) sticker on the caseback. This sticker features the trademarked Rolex "crown" positioned above the watch's case reference number. The hologram can be easily identified by viewing it from different angles, thus causing the background pattern to change.  However, "most" counterfeit stickers are not holograms at all, but rather simply a repetitious "Rolex" pattern which does not change in appearance when viewed from different angles. It is worth mentioning that the genuine Rolex hologram stickers did not feature the "crown logo" as a part of the hologram until (around) 2002, when the sticker was redesigned. At that time, the Reference number was also changed from gold lettering to black, as it is currently.   For authentic Rolexes, the crystal (on all current date models--excluding the Sea-Dweller) will have a glass bubble, or "cyclops" attached to the crystal, positioned over the date. Its purpose is to magnify the tiny aperture and does so at 2.5 times magnification.  However, on MOST counterfiet models the date magnification is more like 1.5 times, at best. This may not sound like much of a difference, but when looking at the dates side-by-side it's obvious. The date window should practically "fill up" the cyclops--the fakes don't even come close. It is worth mentioning that some counterfeits are now featuring a new larger font date wheel to give the "illusion" of being magnified at a full 2.5 times.   Rolex models featuring the Triplock crown (i.e. Submariner, Sea-Dweller and Daytona) utilize an extra seal within the threads of the winding crown's tube. This gasket resembles a black o-ring and can be visible when the winding crown is unscrewed fully. As shown in the example above, (most) counterfeit models will not feature this o-ring seal, but rather will have basic screw-down threads. It is worth mentioning that some new counterfeits will feature a "similar" looking rubber seal, but upon closer examination you will see that it is merely cosmetic, and is not functional.  Genuine Rolex Yacht-Master models feature a "minute" hand which is considerably thicker than those on other Rolex sports models. However, to save money, counterfeiters will often use the same hands found on the Submariner. Genuine Rolex Daytona models feature mini-registers on the dial which perform Chronograph "stop watch" functions (i.e. elapsed hours and minutes). It is also worth mentioning that the large "sweep" hand on the dial is also part of the stop watch function, and is not the primary second hand-- the second hand for the watch is the small 20/40/60 register.  However, counterfeit models will rarely perform these functions, but rather will be used for "day of week", "date", and "24-hour time". (Please Note: not all counterfeit models will be "printed" with these incorrect fun
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If you bought them from a shoe store like Footlocker, Champs, FootAction, Finish Line, etc then they're real. If you bought them off the street from some hustler, they're probably not real.
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Fake Hand Bags on EBAY. Genius. Why Didn't I Think of That?
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it's stealing. If you made CHIX purses out of the finest materials and made a name for yourself doing a good job at it, and became popular for it, when the cheap knockoffs come along, even those who can afford your CHIX originals won't buy them. Why should they, they can get a copy that looks exactly like it for a fraction of the cost? Who cares if it's inferior? With the money they saved, they can buy another knockoff when the first one falls apart, and still not have spent the money of an original. But what did you get when the maker of the knockoff put your hard earned reputation and name on their cheap purse? Nothing. Except a loss in revenue, and if someone bought a knockoff thinking it was an original, only to have it fall apart, you have lost a little of your hard faught reputation and a future customer in return sales as well.
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http://www.alibaba.com/catalog/11339178/Authentic_Red_Monkey_Company_Jeans_Design_By_Martin_Ksohoh.html?src=rss
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I got  a couple of them on Ebay...but watch out for fakes always read the feedback of the seller.  RassiyAA!!!!
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look very hard, be very careful. fakes are a dime a dozen. but yes there is a few.
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Art dealers should be familiar with specialists in this area.\n\nOne quick test you could do for yourself:  Does it appear to have been written with a ball-point pen?  If so, it is most likely a fake.
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well, depending on the line.  If it is an signature, like in white, then you can use seltzer water and a soft toothbrush to clean it.  That is what d&b told me.  Or you can even use ivory soap and a damp washcloth.  If it is from the it collection, then the washcloth idea can also be used.  If it is leather, ie- on the straps, then the leather will darken or maybe yellow a bit due to the oils it is exposed to.  Some dry cleaners will try to clean it, but a lot won't because it seems to be particularly harder to clean purses.  Some will do it without a guarantee, though.  If you are unsure the best bet is to contact d&b- go to their website and they have a phone number to call or you can ask through live support.
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real. authentic. not fake.\nuptempoair is a legit site.
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It will be very hard to verify the autentisity of such an object, you will probly need to take it to a professional of the baseball, he will probly need to check the leather and the seams to check wether it is from "back then". Then if that matches up, and the autograph looks valid, then he probly will give you a certificuit of authentisity
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An authentic is exactly like the pros wear but a replica you cant really tell the difference.  You could trick someone if they didnt really look close.  The price is much more expensive for the authentic but you cant tell the difference between the 2 jeresys.  They are jeresys either way and the replica would save you tons of money.
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To verify authenticity, his website (dalejr.com) or go to a race and get him to sign one!\n\nIf you look on ebay...make sure the person has really good feedback and I'd also check to see if they are selling other race stuff (this may prove that they actually went to a race).\n\nGood luck!
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I do and don't recommend this. I'd hit them with something hard, but not too hard to make sure that it wasn't glass. If it breaks it's not a diamond and if it chips it might be fake, but it might be real. The best way to find out is to go and get it appraised at a jewelry store
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i don't know about that, but you can check out QVC-- www.iqvc.com and look at their diamonique-- i have many pieces and no one can tell they are not real.  Even jewelers sometimes have problems telling the diff (w/o that little eye thing).  \n\nhttp://www.qvc.com/asp/frameset.asp?class=F600&tmp=ddsn&cont=classF600&cm_re=PAGE-_-BRANDSHOPS-_-DIAMONIQUE \n\nit's also really inexpensive.
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probably not, don't trust anything on the internet.  If you want something real go to a real store that has proof of manufaturing that kind of thing.