[Smoothoprter]

^^Here is an example of a FAKE bag with the stamp on the top right CC:



How do I know it's fake? The authenticity card should not be wrapped in plastic and it should never give off a rainbow hue:

[iqaganda]

great help! Thanks mon!

[sem1811]

Originally Posted by frayed_misfit

YKK or EP Zippers on the Inner Flap of the 2.55
PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE HELP, Have I been scammed?

Do not be alarmed if you see a YKK stamped zipper on your medium or large classic flaps. The classical colours (black, white, beige etc.) use an EP stamp, the seasonal colours use YKK. We don't know how consistent this is yet (e.g. we don't know if classical colours can use YKK or if ALL seasonal colours use it) BUT we have noted YKK zippers on:

• 2005 Red Caviar - Medium
• 2006 Coral Lambskin - Large
• 2006/2007 Violet Lambskin - Large
• 2006/2007 Bleu Fonce Lambskin - Large

Be aware that this is new knowledge, and Chanel have given some conflicting information regarding the use of YKK zippers, in particular to those who post on the eBay boards. I have seen the YKK zippers myself in the Sydney boutique, and this was confirmed in the Melbourne boutique (Australia).

If double checking yourself, I suggest going into the store. Otherwise if you call your SA make sure to ask them to check:

• Medium or Large Classic Flaps 2.55 in a SEASONAL colour, Jumbo or East-West will not have two flaps.
• The zipper on the inner flap, which should be the same colour as the bag

This information has been verified by Khai, Smoothprter, waterfall, loveone7 and ofcourse myself.

Posted are inner zips with EP on the classic colour white, and YKK on the seasonal colours.

photo credits: tweetie, khai, waterfall.

Is it possible that there are other zippers beside YKK and EP? My black med classic lambskin has "DMC".

[Beautylicious]

Originally Posted by sem1811

Is it possible that there are other zippers beside YKK and EP? My black med classic lambskin has "DMC".

No worries, my jumbo flap has also the DMC zipper

[sem1811]

Thanks Beautylicious!

I saw some classic flaps on eBay that don't have "Made in France" or "Made in Italy" under the logo and copyright sign, is it a standard that there is always the logo with Made in France right under it?

[fatsocat]

Originally Posted by Smoothoprter

Most Chanel jewelry will have a makers mark. For costume jewelry it's usually an oval tag somewhere on the piece - even including tiny earrings.

Costume jewelry come in Chanel boxes the top being black and bottom white. There is always a sticker on the outside that gives a picture and information of the jewelry like style# etc. Normally there is a grey egg-crate foam inside the box to protect the costume jewelry.

Just want to clarify, not all jewellery have the oval tag.

Brought this earring from Chanel Boutique in Australia recently, there is no tag on earring or what so ever and the SA told me it is too small to have them. HTH

Size: 10mm
Product Code: 00V A21281 X01060 Z0000

[Thugnation213]

Wow great tips!

[LambLovesChanel]

Just so everyone knows, I have bought Chanel costume jewelry from the boutique, and sometimes they'll give you a plain box, a box that does not have the style number or picture of the jewlery.

So far all my costume Chanel jewlery has always had the authenticity symbol on it, even on very small pieces.

[raelene]

this thread is only for TIPS to help people authenticate Chanel on their own.
Post your authenticity questions in the Authenticate This! Chanel thread we provided in the Chanel Shopping Forum please.
Thanks!

[gloriajk]

Various zippers (from my earlier posting): marked Lampo, EP, and Chanel Paris

[Beautylicious]

Originally Posted by sem1811

Thanks Beautylicious!

I saw some classic flaps on eBay that don't have "Made in France" or "Made in Italy" under the logo and copyright sign, is it a standard that there is always the logo with Made in France right under it?

No, that's not a standard. Especially on the older flaps you will find the Chanel trademark on one side and the Made in France/Italy on the opposite side.

[aznswtgirl]

how can you tell if its fake or real with OLDER chanel bags?

[Beautylicious]

^^ In this case you can tell by the zipper pull. This type of zipper pull was never used by Chanel. The Chanel Made In is also incorrect.

[aznswtgirl]

wow. thanks beautylicious!

[chanel?]

wonderful a really learning experience. thanks