Come in and share your authenticity tips please!!!

[Smoothoprter]

Originally Posted by m1ni

Could u share your authenticity tips on the channel caviar wallet please does the rule on the number of the hologram works on the wallet as well? Thanks

Wallets have hologram stickers and authenticity cards as well.

[estcarolin]

Originally Posted by sem1811

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

I have a medallion bag with a DMC on the zipper-did you ever get an anser to your questio on this?

[ehbuen]

Hi smoothoprter, i always use your hologram number reference (numbers=year manufactured) i find it really useful before i purchase my bag, was surprised that it wasn't here anymore... can you post it back.. thanks

Originally Posted by Smoothoprter

Just a few. I'll add more as I think of them. *The hologram sticker should match the authenticity card. *The number zero on newer hologram stickers should have a slash through it. *The hologram sticker should be scored in a criss-cross patern. *The screws on the back of the closure should be flat head and NOT phillips head screws.

[Swanky Mama Of Three]

it's still here
it's in the Reference Library, I don't have time to go get it and paste it, but wanted to let you know it's still very much here

[Smoothoprter]

Originally Posted by ehbuen

Hi smoothoprter, i always use your hologram number reference (numbers=year manufactured) i find it really useful before i purchase my bag, was surprised that it wasn't here anymore... can you post it back.. thanks

Hi, actually it's Michele's number reference.

[Swanky Mama Of Three]

OK back from droping off my DD at school
This thread is for new tips that have not already been added to our Reference Library thread.
I'll find a link and post it for you but let's try and keep this thread clear of conversation so we can continue to add valuable authentication tips

[Swanky Mama Of Three]

here ya go:
http://forum.purseblog.com/chanel-re...ity-73940.html

let's try and keep this thread clear of chat and only use it to add tips please Ladies
everyone is welcome to start a new thread w/ comments or questions

[lilly18]

I have a question about the Chanel "227" ( believe it's referred to). It's the Chanel double flap jumbo size. Anyway, do ALL authentic ones have a quilted line running down the middle of the base??? My step-sister gave me one of her bags and I noticed that it doesn't have a line running through the bottom like I've seen "authentic" ones on ebay.

[Swanky Mama Of Three]

AND AGAIN:

Originally Posted by Swanky Mama Of Three

let's try and keep this thread clear of chat and only use it to add tips please Ladies everyone is welcome to start a new thread w/ comments or questions

[Rui Hanazawa]

Some additional tips:

1. Older made bags (such as the 80s and 90s) come with a white dust bag..made from a kind of flannel fabric stamped with the Chanel logo in black and enclosed in a circle with the word CHANEL written underneath.

2. New models come in black dustbag stamped with the word CHANEL. Material should be made in a kind of rather coarse cotton. I have seen a fake one with similar color dustbag but the material is soft and flimsy.

3. Authenticity Card
Now many of the fakes come with authenticity card that also match the hologram. One surefire way to identify it is to put the card under the light and see the gold line that surrounds the wordings (sorry I have no picture to make myself clearer). Turn the card side to side and if you catch the light reflections in a multicolor glint - it means that it's fake! The real one only reflects gold lights. I got this knowledge from the boutique itself and it has been a great tip for me to spot the fake bags. Also the fake card is thinner (you can bend it a little) whereas the real ones are thicker and sturdier.

4. Authenticity Booklet
The real Chanel bag comes with accompanying authenticity booklet which is usually enclosed in an envelope. The fakes come with those cheap looking folded card in black or white in inverted square shape.

4. Hologram
Try to peel off the hologram with your nails. The real ones stick real hard to the leather whereas the fake ones easily peeled off.


Hope this help.

[vancleef fan]

Hi Ladies, I am not a chanel expert like you but i do buy many bags from chanel, i thought i can share this with you, i bought 2 chanel bags this winter from chanel boutique bond st. london, 1 bag came in white dust bag and the other came in a black one..

[Nat]

Originally Posted by vancleef fan

Hi Ladies, I am not a chanel expert like you but i do buy many bags from chanel, i thought i can share this with you, i bought 2 chanel bags this winter from chanel boutique bond st. london, 1 bag came in white dust bag and the other came in a black one..

I'm curious, which bag did you bought that came with the white dustbag?

[vancleef fan]

Hi beautylicious, the Marias bag came in white dus bag and the lady braid came in black..

[Swanky Mama Of Three]

that is VERY weird! I was expecting you to say a sport bag or something.

[abcecas123]

Hello Ladies!

Is this wallet authentic?

Thanks