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Counterfeit pandora ??

sjs_creative_creations — Sat, 24 Dec 2016 00:16:53 GMT

item number 282296227766

Was very interesting in purchasing items from this seller, however i have messaged twice now, within a span of 5 days regarding authenticity etc and no response at all.

I know these prices are very cheap, but was not sure, as maybe they were selling their own stock perhaps? What do you all think, i find it so disheartening to have people selling on here, claiming authenticity, and not responding to emails, clearly these must not be authentic.

what do you all think

TIA

Re: Counterfeit pandora ??

thecatspjs — Sat, 24 Dec 2016 00:48:45 GMT

Given the seller has in the title line it is an authentic pandora they may be choosing to ignore your questions

If its not, I doubt that a seller will message you to advise "no its not authentic"

This week is also a very busy week for many people across the globe, maybe that is all there is to it.

The seller does not have any feedback to indicate that the pandora they sell is not the real deal....

BUT...

If it sounds to good to be true then it is very much likely to be too good to be true.

it can be very difficult for even the most dicerning buyer to tell a fake pandora as there are excellent fakes on the market.

Based on the price and the stock photo only in the listing, and no close ups of the pieces being sold I personally would not have taken the time to read the description.

I always wonder where these types of pieces originate from ?? Pandora are very protective of their brand reputation and it would seem reasonable that they would discourage discounting of their product below the recommended retail price by their franchises.

Re: Counterfeit pandora ??

collect247 — Sat, 24 Dec 2016 00:54:05 GMT

That sellers price is only around $15 cheaper than say an Aussie seller so are you saying that's too cheap?

If in doubt then buy from an Aussie seller simple.

Re: Counterfeit pandora ??

sjs_creative_creations — Sat, 24 Dec 2016 01:03:48 GMT

yes, thankyou, i do see your point, thankyou for your response

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pacotrading — Sat, 24 Dec 2016 01:44:08 GMT

Interesting in the postage details shows Australia post satchel, free delivery coming from the USA.

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digital*ghost — Sat, 24 Dec 2016 02:01:35 GMT

@didawaywith wrote:
That sellers price is only around $15 cheaper than say an Aussie seller so are you saying that's too cheap?
If in doubt then buy from an Aussie seller simple.

The seller is in the US, though, and is shipping 'free post' from the US, so their AUD $25 price is (currently) less than $18 US (the bead is priced at USD$55 in the Disney store over there - probably the max RRP, but that was the first place I found it when looking off-eBay), and postage (if they are in America and using USPS), would be about $7 to here. So, they'd wind up with less than $10 all up, after eBay and PayPal fees.

If all the beads they have are genuine (they've sold the same ones multiple times), then they're certainly a bargain.

Re: Counterfeit pandora ??

imastawka — Sat, 24 Dec 2016 02:06:34 GMT

It's not listed on the official Pandora website.

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kopenhagen5 — Sat, 24 Dec 2016 03:23:21 GMT

I think because it's a special edition.

But certainly looks different to OP's seller.

http://www.pandora.net/en-au/products/charms/791633

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redders_60 — Sat, 24 Dec 2016 04:52:33 GMT

I bought the Pandora Mickey one from the Pandora store last Xmas. The one the seller is offering to the OP is rather dodgy looking compared to the one from a genuine B&M Pandora store.

Re: Counterfeit pandora ??

davewil1964 — Sat, 24 Dec 2016 05:20:42 GMT

I usually only buy Pandora from a Pandora B&M. This time I bought online.

From pandora.

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phorum_junkie* — Sat, 24 Dec 2016 05:45:07 GMT

At one time Pandora were one of the most pro-active VERO members on ebay and had suspect listings shut down very quickly.

It may be worth contacting Pandora and asking about the authenticity. If there is a chance it is counterfeit then it should be gone pdq.

Re: Counterfeit pandora ??

chameleon54 — Mon, 26 Dec 2016 22:49:32 GMT

@davewil1964 wrote:
I usually only buy Pandora from a Pandora B&M. This time I bought online.

From pandora.

I took my daughter to the city for the boxing day sales. I dont know anything about Pandora, but it must be good. Around midday there where over 100 people lined up to get into the store and the assistant was only letting one or two customers in at a time. Those at the back of the line would have at least a half hour wait just to get in the door. This was by far the biggest line up I saw on the day at any shop, so the stuff must be good ( or well marketed LOL )

Re: Counterfeit pandora ??

davewil1964 — Tue, 27 Dec 2016 03:15:09 GMT

They usually don't go in for the Boxing Day discounts, in Canberra at least. It is well made jewellery but it is not particularly cheap.

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imastawka — Tue, 27 Dec 2016 06:17:52 GMT

I bet you weren't game enough to ask for the carry bag and/or pouch back, eh Dave?

They're worth money on the collector's market.

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davewil1964 — Tue, 27 Dec 2016 06:34:45 GMT

I asked...

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imastawka — Tue, 27 Dec 2016 06:47:17 GMT

Good for you. Smart lady's hanging onto it.

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davewil1964 — Tue, 27 Dec 2016 06:55:52 GMT

@imastawka wrote:

They're worth money on the collector's market.

I imagine they would be.

Genuine Pandora bags and/or pouches would have to increase the ease of cheap knockoffs being sold as genuine.

Re: Counterfeit pandora ??

imastawka — Tue, 27 Dec 2016 07:07:39 GMT

Good point, but as PJ said earlier, Pandora used to be hot on the tail

of anybody trying to sell fake stuff.

Wonder why they're not as vigilant anymore?

Re: Counterfeit pandora ??

springyzone — Thu, 29 Dec 2016 06:07:02 GMT

@chameleon54 wrote:
@davewil1964 wrote:
I usually only buy Pandora from a Pandora B&M. This time I bought online.

From pandora.

I took my daughter to the city for the boxing day sales. I dont know anything about Pandora, but it must be good. Around midday there where over 100 people lined up to get into the store and the assistant was only letting one or two customers in at a time. Those at the back of the line would have at least a half hour wait just to get in the door. This was by far the biggest line up I saw on the day at any shop, so the stuff must be good ( or well marketed LOL )

Those shops always seem to have a line. I was in one a couple of weeks before Xmas. We got there at 9.10am on a Monday morning and had a half hour wait in a line. Once inside, it is one on one service but I wouldn't necessarily say that means expert service. My daughter was there to change a bracelet to the next size up or at least try it. She had been persuaded to get it a day or so before. Luckily the new person serving us was able to fit her properly and said it was a child's size she had been given previously!

I had no idea the bags or pouches were worth anything. In my opinion it can be quite nice looking jewellery but probably a bit on the pricey side, especially as reviews of it are not wonderful, it apparently tarnishes quite badly.

It is one brand I would be wary of buying 'new' on ebay though. I would imagine it would be easy jewellery to fake.

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imastawka — Thu, 29 Dec 2016 06:17:13 GMT

I hope she got the right size. You have to get one larger than you need,

because there has to be room to thread on the beads.

I've never seen genuine Pandora tarnish. Fakes will tarnish very quickly.