that is correct..they are knock offs..if you go directly to Vera site...here is the following message that is posted directly on their website...
Vera Bradley® Authorized Retailers are not permitted to sell product of any type on eBay. Any retired or discontinued product that is no longer for sale to Authorized Vera Bradley® Retailers is considered a “used†or “pre-owned†collectible and may only be sold on eBay as a “secondary market†product. Buyers should be aware that 'secondary market' sellers are not sanctioned retailers. Secondary market items are considered used goods that were manufactured by Vera Bradley® and originally sold by Vera Bradley® through its Authorized Retailers, but are no longer available through a retail store. If the products you wish to sell fit this description, you may use Vera Bradley®’s name (but not in large or prominent type) on eBay to the extent needed to truthfully describe your goods. Sellers of “secondary market†items may illustrate what they are offering for sale by taking their own pictures of their goods and posting those photos on eBay. You may not scan Vera Bradley®’s catalogs, promotional materials, product packaging or product tags, nor reproduce digitized images on eBay or anywhere else. These actions may subject you to liability under federal law. Please refer to the Vera Bradley 'About Me' page on eBay for more information.