STORAGE AUCTION FIND - BOX FULL OF HIGH END PURSES INCLUDING THIS UNUSUAL JIMMY CHOO PURSE!

Here are most of the larger, high end purses I found in a box in a storage unit a friend won at auction and I bought from him.
There's a Prada, Ruggeri & Luciani, Kate Spade, Mark of Italy, Laura di Maggio, Kippling & 2 Ed Hardys
And this Jimmy Choo with a zipper that goes from the edge of side all the way down & under the purse, and back up the other side - I guess in case you need to make more room?
Is there a name for this style Ican put in a listing title?
Thank you!

 

I'd call it "expandable" and so does Poshmark. An interesting mix of labels, some obscure.

https://poshmark.com/listing/Jimmy-Choo-expandable-leather-and-suede-bag-5d16a5e4fe19c73121b02083

Debora

 

FYI, most of those are not really what one would call high end bags. The ones of most value would be the Jimmy Choo, the Prada, and the Longchamp (if there's actually a handbag in the dust bag.) All, like the clothing, should go to TheRealReal. If you try to list yourself, you will have to have them all authenticated as handbags are so frequently counterfeited. A real tedious job (and I suspect you'd be happier with a quick turnover.)

Debora

 

FYI, the Jimmy Choo is called a Mona Tote. Here's one sold on TheRealReal. I'd be real cautious with yours; I see the Made in Italy stamping is crooked which is a red flag that it was made in China (and not by Jimmy Choo.)

https://www.therealreal.com/products/women/handbags/totes/jimmy-choo-suede-and-leather-mona-tote-3

Debora

 

Debora

I think you're right. The Jimmy Choo label is purple and bigger on the OP and black on the RealReal Bag; the straps are shorter and not turned under on the OP; etc.

 

Good eyes!

Debora

 

Mm, I don't think any of those are kosher, sadly.

 

It is possible the well known brands are counterfeit. The minor brands (e.g. Ruggeri & Luciani) with little retail value likely aren't. If you post individual, close-up photographs, we might be able to help you determine. Oh, and as you probably know, if they're counterfeit, they can't be sold legally.

Debora

 

When I was in China, part of the tour group wanted to buy counterfeit purses and goods. The local guide took us to a shop and behind a door in the back was a huge room full of every big brand and style you can imagine. The salespeople openly admitted these were counterfeit, but a few of the tour group members bought several of them anyway. This might be why there may be many different types in this storage unit. For me, it was a disconcerting experience, so I don't know if such "opportunities" are available in this way in other places.

 

They're all over the place.

Debora

 

Here they are

 

What's in the Longchamp dust bag?

Debora

 

Here's a genuine Kate Spade for comparison. Original retail = $308.

https://shop.nordstrom.com/s/kate-s...ourt-medium-harmony-leather-tote/4071566/lite

Debora

 

The MK Michael Kors might be genuine. The design is so elaborate; would be expensive to counterfeit. That said... a mall brand. Here's one (in orange) for comparison.

https://www.depop.com/products/itshadrian-gorgeous-orange-leather-michael-kors/

Debora

 

I didn't get the impression the lady of the storage unit was someone who would buy/wear knock offs - but what do I know?!

 

Perhaps they were from before her ship came in.

Debora

 

Maybe - btw the Jimmy Choo was in the Longchamp bag!

 

Ah. Thanks.

Debora

 

I'm not sure about that. Notice how the right side of the storage bag at the place where the brass and plastic rings meet the bag. In the real one this is sewn down all around but not on the storage bag. The leather lacing that holds the rings is also different. On the left side it is every one ring, but on the real one it is an every ring. The two bags are also laced differently. I also don't see the feet on the Kate Spade bag but that might only be the picture.

 

Those are the types of details that do make the difference between the real thing and the wannabe.

Debora