Every real Burberry scarf … I’m looking forward to wearing it for many years to come. Our winter was so warm this year mine hardly got used. This first picture of the two scarves laying side-by-side, best shows the most notable difference between the real Burberry scarf and the fake one. If I can’t afford the real thing, I’d much rather save until I can. Now your classics—your trenches, your raincoats, your scarves—that’s London. Hope all your real, non-bronze doggies are doing great! Here’s a great article from Harpers Bazaar that explains the real dangers of buying knockoff or fake products: The Fight Against Fakes. After reading your post, I had to pull out my Burberry Scarf and look at it. Knowing where Burberry is made is a good first step since listing a fake can risk you losing your selling privileges, it always pays to put in your due diligence and make sure you are selling a genuine article. I bought my Burberry Scarf on gilt.com and the Burberry tag is in a gold text. What’s Wrong With Buying Counterfeit Goods? Glad you were protected on ebay and educated us to boot! I’m glad this post was helpful, Nisa. The fact your bag doesn’t have that may be enough for you to demand they let you return it. They emailed me a prepaid return label and asked that I mail the scarf to the address on the label. Here’s another good example showing the difference in the red stripe on the fake scarf vs the real Burberry scarf. Way More Than You Think. Gisele, I’m sorry, but I’m not an expert so I really couldn’t help you with that. Was it recent? I googled about the site and found a lot of folks warning to stay away. Kind of makes me wonder if it was someone they knew. Burberry is a product of the uk. However, I’m very curious to see if it is real. That way you know you’ll not have any problems. In fact, a friend came over on Saturday and I put them to the test. Get checked by the industry's top experts. Spring Easter Table Setting With Spode Emma’s Garland & Bunny Centerpiece, 10 Easy Centerpieces Anyone Can Make for a Spring or Summer Celebration, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ro3Qe_hbrt8, http://www.harpersbazaar.com/culture/features/a359/the-fight-against-fakes-0109/, https://share.america.gov/whats-wrong-with-buying-counterfeit-goods/, http://money.allwomenstalk.com/reasons-you-shouldnt-buy-fake-products, https://freddyandpetunia.wordpress.com/2016/02/19/a-burberry-dresser/, https://us.burberry.com/the-classic-check-cashmere-scarf-p80181731. Thank you. But I also have an amazing experience to share. Just curious. I bet yours looks fabulous with the jacket that you got last year. That didn’t make sense since the shirt hadn’t been being made for a couple of years, so how could they still have it available in all sizes when no one else had it at all. One time before I became a super savy and picky shopper, I did get a “fake Northface shell” and did not know the difference. I will do that. Unfortunately, the fakes can be pretty darn good. Thank you for taking the time to show out the difference these so we know what to look out for. If anything looks messy or not quite right, you could be looking at a fake. Oh, sounds like you found a treasure! It’s so dumb of them to take chances like that with their brand! Get started by taking time to stop by your regional Burberry shop or outlet store and checking the scarves and there labels, this is really vital, make positive that the labels do not go through “manufactured in china” that is a tell tale signal that it is fake. The Italian government finally changed their laws to clamp down on this problem. :0). So glad you caught it, Susan! It would be nice if Burberry could validate your distinctions (excellent, btw!). That’s not dye that has bled downward on the scarf, it’s the fuzz of the cashmere (or whatever the fake scarf is made from) hanging downward that causes it to have that blurred effect. An authentic Burberry scarf will have a sewn-on label that is evenly … I guess the original seller must have noticed he was locked out of his account of something…not sure. ... Burberry scarves have a serial number on the label along with BURBERRY in all caps. Now I’m wondering what this bag is made of!! In the fake vs real Burberry scarf image above, you can notice how the letter fake scarf’s “B” in the “BURBERRY” text appears to be improperly spaced between the “U”, as there is too much space. A real scarf will not be less that 175 or more than 500. The thread where the tag is sewn is very obvious, and it doesn’t even look like they used matching thread to try to hide it. Hugs, Holly, Thanks, Holly! The real one was $475, the one on eBay was $118. Hi Terrance, unfortunately there’s really no way to tell from the label since the bad guys even fake those. Thanks, Susan. I hope you will tell us “the rest of the story” after you contact Burberry about your counterfeit scarf. First of all, thank you for the eye-opening article, Susan, and reading stories about these other women in Italy, etc. If you would like one for yourself, you’ll find them here: Burberry Cashmere Scarf in Heritage Check. lol. The sad thing is a lot of these large fashion houses are going to the SAME factories in China where these knockoffs are also being produced – so sometimes ( quite often actually ) the knock off is the same quality as the actual designer piece. Interesting site. My cousin gifted me a burberry scarf because I've really wanted one for a long time and didn't give me a receipt. Prefer having your items checked by one of our authenticators? Check the label. Dec 11, 2017 - There are many obvious differences between a real Burberry scarf and a fake Burberry scarf. Having said all that – Burberry’s mill is in Scotland so the quality is far superior – I have a Burberry scarf ( and had a short raincoat for over 15 years ) even their sunglasses are amazing. When I visited a Burberry outlet that’s about an hour from my home, I found the prices in there to be almost as high as those at the Burberry store online. Make sure you follow our Instagram, our YouTube Channel, or our other socials (check out the footer). The fashion industry has become such a sad state of affairs. Thanks for sharing. It was dated in Oct. of 2019. It completely lived up to all the wonderful things I’ve always heard about Burberry scarves. In the early 2000s, the London-based fashion brand, Burberry, went through a…[Continue Reading] Enjoy your beautiful scarf! A lot of lessons to be learnt not only in recognizing the real thing but also how to handle e-bay returns and why fakes are bad. I do shop on E-Bay and sell on that site as well. Going back to the authentic Burberry scarf, you can see how all of the letters are properly embossed into the tag, having the same font-weight everywhere. The change in the laws worked for at least that part of the “fake” problem in Italy. If you order one, don’t forget to take advantage of the complimentary monogramming since it appears they are still offering it. . They may have used gold text at some point in the past…just not sure. Examine the pattern. I’m with you Regality (aka The Quing). Moving to the second hand-emoji pointer in the real vs fake Burberry scarf image above, you can see how the “London, England” text on the fake scarf is too thin compared to the text on the legit Burberry item. Related : Click here to see How To Spot Fake Burberry Bags Tricks for : Spotting a Fake Burberry … It is almost as if the comment was planted in an attempt to incite. Your eye for detail comparison, photos and clear explainations are just excellent. I didn’t think anything else about it and decided to just wait until I received my statement to verify I hadn’t been charged, or if I had, it had been credited back. So glad you did not get scammed. Luckily I had contacted my credit card company soon after purchase and they credited my account. There are several videos on YouTube where they are comparing their old LV pieces to newer pieces they’ve bought and they are not happy. my scarf has none of the blurring/bleeding. Real vs Fake Burberry. I’m just not qualified. First of all, looking at the “BURBERRY” text at the top, you can see how the fake Burberry scarf has its text improperly stitched into the tag, as it is too thin on the letter “U”, and too thick on the rest of the letters. The seller had excellent feedback after many transactions and accepted returns if an item was returned within 14 days. #burberry #burberrypurse #burberrybag1-New Burberry handbags are accompanied by a dustbag featuring the Burberry logo. Thanks, Katie! How can I spot fake Burberry scarves in 60 seconds? First of all, if you look at the top of the wash tag in the fake vs real Burberry scarf image above, you can notice how the “BURBERRY” text on the fake scarf is too thick and big compared to the text on the authentic scarf. So I just really looked in their store and online site and started noticing all of the specific markings each authentic David Yurman had. Way More Than You Think. Here in north Georgia, we may still have a day or two left to bundle up this year! I bought a known brand of handbag (that I’ve always liked) from our Shopping Channel (which has excellent customer service & return policy) but I find the quality is not the same as the brand used to be – rougher leather & a nasty smell. I always enjoy when you share your experiences. The tag on the fake scarf is even held onto the scarf with an authentic looking Burberry hanging string. In the image above, you can see how the full packaging of an authentic Burberry scarf should look like. Please do not link up more than 3 posts per week. They recommended destroying it, so that’s what I’ll do. But when you turn the scarf over and compare how nicely the tag is sewn on the real Burberry scarf to how the sewing looks on the fake scarf, it’s obvious which is the real scarf. This looks likes the scarves they have for sale at the Burberry outlet stores. So I guess some of their patterns are blurrier than others, but it still wasn’t as blurry as the one that I received from the eBay seller that was fake. How funny that the fake scarf keeps getting returned to you. From the handle to the lining inside the bag, the stitching should be straight, neat, even and clean with with no loose threads. Study the label of the scarf Thoroughly study the label of the scarf. If this isn't the … Wow… what a crazy Ebay experience! That is why we have compiled this quick 60 seconds solution to authenticating your Burberry scarf. I am so glad you have the real thing!!!! A question…..was the length of the two scarves the same? I printed out the label and was surprised to see they were having me return it to an actual person in Tennessee. Thank you for the informative post! Thanks for sharing that about the laws in Italy. You’ll probably laugh about this story every time you use yours. In the fake vs real Burberry scarf image above, you can notice how the letter fake scarf’s “B” in the “BURBERRY” text appears to be improperly spaced between the “U”, as there is too much space. I wondered why eBay sent me a label with an address that apparently wasn’t valid. I didn’t know that it was even possible for a bad guy to take over someone else’s eBay account. I tossed that idea around in my head for a while and after seeing my daughters scarves, I just went for the longer one. The counterfeit Burberry scarf has its tassels looking thinner and smaller than the ones met on the authentic scarf. I received a package today with a Burberry scarf and an odd invoice of 6,180,00 HKD. ps- Susan, I just painted “Burberry” dresser- thought you might like to see it! Great story, Susan, and educational too. That being said, looking back at the real vs fake Burberry scarf image above, you can notice how the fake Burberry scarf has its letters looking very thin compared to the ones met on the authentic wash tag. The tag on the fake scarf is even held onto the scarf with an authentic looking Burberry hanging string. Very informative and useful, Susan. All items are authenticated through a rigorous process overseen by experts. I love this scarf and I’m glad I finally splurged and bought one. When it arrived, it looked blurrier than I thought it should and I was afraid that someone had previously ordered it from Neiman Marcus and then swapped it was a fake and sent the fake back to Neiman Marcus and they hadn’t caught it. It’s as if they frayed up further than they should have on the fake scarf, so it looks less finished and more fragile/torn along the edge. Argh. For example on the classic Nova Check design, the thin red line runs in the middle of all of the blue lines. Hi Susan, what a great, detailed post. What was the difference in price between the real and fake? You probably already know about The Purse Forum. In this photo you can compare the fringe of the two scarves. But I was never charged and I never received anything. The third hand-emoji pointer in the real vs fake Burberry scarf image above points out at the “Made in Scotland” text, which is obviously too thin on the replica Burberry scarf. With this being said for the second step of the Burberry scarf fake vs real guide, let’s proceed to the third step. Burberry is a product of London and is manufactured in London. I know, I thought it was so ironic that they both arrived on the same day. It must be very lucrative to be so dishonest. One difference: I did notice that the “Burberry” letters on the fake hanging … I have heard women behind my back saying maybe its fake?? What a fascinating story, Patricia…you guys were so smart to not fall for that story she was telling you. If you are on a hunt for a scarf, check these out. Pricing. I bet the person who hacked the account also changed the address for the seller to a fake one. If you want them to say Made In France, then they will. I bought a Burberry scarf at an estate sale once and would have sworn it was authentic, however it wasn’t. Never purchase an expensive brand name from “China”…that is a definite red flag! I’m pretty sure that all products have to have a tag or label stating where and from what they are made. If there are no ridges of pointed edges, the scarf will be a fake. Check the fonts of the label, as the R’s for Burberry will have pointed ridges and a curl trailed outwards. There’s no telling how many folks those type sites rip off every day. No less top of the line, but certainly more traditional. http://money.allwomenstalk.com/reasons-you-shouldnt-buy-fake-products, Oops, bad link for that first article. i got it from a friend who always mentions she has great quality stuff & after reading your post i have to agree. The scarf is NOT evenly striped on each end. , Thank you so much for this detailed analysis of real vs fake!! The blue label merchandise features clothing that is more fitted and available in smaller sizes in order to appeal more directly to the japanese market. i’m a big fan of burberry. I’d love to shop on Bond Street in London one day, but not sure I could afford to buy very much after spending the money to get there! Burberry Scarf: Fake vs Real … That’s awful that they are doing that. The tag on the fake scarf is even held onto the scarf with an authentic looking burberry hanging string. I think all their scarves are made there based on this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ro3Qe_hbrt8. I will say there is nothing worse than spending all of that money on an item and getting scammed. I should have looked for the tag right away but even then, how do you know what anything is made of anymore as there are so many unscrupulous sellers! I know acrylic can be super soft and feel like cashmere – that’s probably what it is. On internet (Ebay, Amazon, ect.) So if you purchased it from E-bay, you could definitely get confused since there is just no concrete way to tell “from the label”, as they can be different. Looks like you may have received one of those sold at the outlet stores. I will say that if anyone is thinking of purchasing a Burberry Scarf go for the longer one! I wonder if you can just wash it in Woolite or something like that. Umm, this was new and different. Check the check print of the scarf. It’s funny, I often wonder how people can tell a knock off from the real thing. What an amazing story, Susan. Maybe I’m over reacting & the production line missed sewing in the tag but my mind drifts to those terrible reports & videos. I'm not sure if the scarf is real or fake. It’s horrible that we can’t trust anyone. The RealReal is the world's #1 luxury consignment online store. Glad you are enjoying the “real thing”! And finally, the most casual of the bunch, Burberry Brit. Let’s have a look at another example of the fake vs real Burberry scarves, but this time, with a different release for the fake Burberry scarf, just so you can see how the “BURBERRY” text flaw applies to every release. In fact, I’ve seen quite a few older Burberry scarves on eBay with these skinny little Burberry tags. Really makes each scarf feel like a work of art. I don’t blame them one bit for doing that and I’m glad they did it. Never miss a Between Naps on the Porch post! Maryjo, there are some issues that you may not be aware of regarding buying a fake or a knockoff. If you are participating in Metamorphosis Monday, please link up using the “permalink” to your MM post and not your general blog address. It was mailed from Singapore, no return information. Do not link up to the party if you’re doing so to promote a website or sell a product. Thank you Susan, such an informative post. I didn’t read all the other comments … I wanted to ask you a question. Burberry scarves offered at the “Official Burberry … Personally, I’d rather buy the fake one, if, that is, I were inclined to buy something that looked exactly like all the real one that looks exactly like every danged other one–which I’m not. Decorating, Tablescaping, Before and Afters, Thrifty Finds, and Gardening. Now I do and decided to never buy anything expensive brand wise on E-Bay since it is too hard to really know the difference except for David Yurman. Plus, when I called them, they verified everything. The email I got was from eBay telling me they had canceled the transaction. Thank you again!!! Thanks for sharing that, it makes me want to go to Paris and shop in that store! The color is good. Mostly, the fake Burberry scarves have their text improperly font-weighted, Analyze the exterior boxy tag. I was thrilled being on 5th Ave at Louis Vuitton store a lifelong dream of mine, Janice, I know what you mean…nothing can compare to actually purchasing that dream piece from the store itself and enjoying the full experience. Shop authentic burberry scarf at up to 90% off. So that was great to learn. I got my Louis Vuitton scarf in New York City last summer. If you live near a Burberry store or an authorized seller (like Nordstrom, Bloomingdales, Neiman Marcus, etc…) you may want to wear your scarf there and just compare it to the ones they have available for sale. of free guides on how to authenticate various items are published under his supervision. Looking forward to all the wonderful Before and Afters for this Metamorphosis Monday! I also appreciated the eye-opening article about why we shouldn’t want to buy counterfeit merchandise. I wore it a few times in February before our weather turned warmer and it kept my neck toasty warm. Since the scarf was such a good deal, I decided to order it to give as a gift next Christmas. If you have ever sold anything on eBay, make sure you have a really strong password! Also, a real Burberry comes in the most beautiful box!! If you really know your David Yurman and want to feel comfortable purchasing one on E-Bay you can certainly get them for a great price. Here’s another tell-tale sign that gives away the fake Burberry scarf. Keep in mind that we don’t consider this the fool-proof of authenticity, as the scarf itself matters more than the packaging. Also, just if you look closely at the rectangle with the Asian characters at the top of the wash tag, you can notice how the rectangle is too thick on the fake wash tag, while the authentic wash tag looks thinner on its rectangle. Thank you so much for this post. What a great article. Thanks for hosting, Susan:-). Wow Susan! Ch David is in charge of the Legit Check By Ch Library of real vs fake authentication guides, where hundreds (soon thousands!) Notice how the cashmere fabric of the real Burberry scarf looks more plush and bit fuzzier. How great that they both arrived the same day. There was a free scarf today at the exchange place. Never miss a Between Naps on the Porch post! Yours is definitely a new one for me! It helps to understand the cost when you watch that video. So, I looked on the internet and saw that Amazon is selling scarves with this label for $9 plus change. About two weeks later that same package appeared back in my mailbox with this label on it. Of course, as soon as I pointed out the differences between the two scarves, they wanted to change their vote. I hope you found this comparison helpful. Dry clean only. It looked exactly like the real MK site, but when I checked back after a few days because I never got a confirmation email, I could tell something was off. At the free place, however, it is not unusual to find very high quality, expensive items. The tags look rather real … So this not bad deal. Long story short, I did receive the merchandise 2 months later, and it was the cheapest junk, I couldn’t believe it. Ch David is the co-founder and CEO of Legit Check By Ch. Did you ever find out why eBay sent you a mailing label to a wrong address? Too good to be true. I thought it was strange to start with, seems like they would have a place to send anything that could be fraudulent. Thanks, Kathy! ... Burberry Scarf Fake Vs Real … How sure are you that the item cancelation letter came from ebay? In saying that, at one point we did notice our Burberry tags were a bit different (even different from the one you have). Best to save up and buy the real thing for peace of mind. No, I didn’t get any messages from the hacker. My hubby bought me one just like it several years ago at Neiman’s I think, somewhere at the Frontenac in St. Louis. Sometimes inferior products scrimp on sizing as well. It’s older and I have stored it well. The poor creature in the video looked to me (I hope I’m wrong) as if it was still moving at the start of the “process”. Thanks so much for another great party – and a great post as well . The full package of the authentic Burberry scarves contains the receipt, a paper with the contact information of Burberry, an extra Burberry tag, and the box. Back in early February, I decided to add an iconic piece to my winter wardrobe, something I’ve been wanting for many years: a Burberry scarf in the classic heritage check.
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