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chloe-babe · Sep 2nd, 2006, 06:47 PM

ewwwwww stop it! that plastic one is hurting my eyes lol

you can actually tell the fake before you even enlarge the piccies

Problem is though, is that alot of the fakes are much much better than your fake, they are not as obvious to spot as your one. But great piccies to show the serious differences!

lordguinny · Sep 2nd, 2006, 06:54 PM

This is great! You should have it merged with the stickied "authentification" thread above so it won't disappear. When you have them next to each other it's easy to spot the fake (the one on the left) but I can totally see how hard it can be for someone if they only had the fake one in their hands! So this thread is AWESOME for that reason!

chloe-babe is right. There are certain "degrees" of fakeness. There are blatant fakes, good fakes and super fakes. It's the super fakes that p!@$* me off the most!

asl_bebes · Sep 2nd, 2006, 07:12 PM

Thanks LG ... I saw your 'authentification' thread and thought that it was excellent in pointing out all the differences. I figured it would be nice to put them side be side so that the differences would be very obvious. I realize that the superfakes have more pebbly leather and the correct contrast edge coloring but for most of the part, the padlocks and the rivets have stayed the same (also I wasn't going to out and buy a superfake ... I'd rather use the money to buy a real bag LOL).

The fake one is real leather and is very smooshy, just not very pebbly.

Audrey · Sep 2nd, 2006, 07:26 PM

Ahh the fake is easy to spot here! I agree this should be added to the Paddington Authentification thread!

chicky · Sep 2nd, 2006, 07:26 PM

Originally Posted by Audrey

I can do watermarking (either all over the page or stamped in a few places) PM me whatever you want marked and what you want it to say.

Very kind of you Audrey - thanks!

asl_bebes · Sep 2nd, 2006, 07:29 PM

Sorry, I should have just posted in the 'authentication' thread ... I'll ask the mods if they can just move it to that thread.

minicoop · Sep 2nd, 2006, 07:32 PM

LG you should be our subforum mod! Your knowledge of Chloe is amazing!

Audrey · Sep 2nd, 2006, 07:40 PM

Originally Posted by minicoop

LG you should be our subforum mod! Your knowledge of Chloe is amazing!

Agreed!

lordguinny · Sep 2nd, 2006, 07:44 PM

Originally Posted by minicoop

LG you should be our subforum mod! Your knowledge of Chloe is amazing!

Awww, thank you minicoop! I would love to be the forum mod but I don't think our forum gets enough traffic to warrant our own mod. Maybe in a few months time when we have added more to our Chloe cult?

Anyhow, can you believe that back in June (when I joined the PF) I didn't know anything about Chloe? I was such a novice! But then I became obsessed and researched and read as much as I could about Chloe. Right now I have a strong handle on Paddingtons and Ediths...I need to learn more about Silverados, hobos and the other totes. (Heavy sigh) I suppose in order to truly know them inside and out I will have to purchase them so I can "research" them in person. Oh the hard things I have to do for my beloved PF'ers.

Anyhow, I am so happy to have people to share my purse addiction with. At least I know I'm not a crazee running around talking about smooshy leather.

Audrey, I'm PMing you now about the watermarking! Oh, and can you upload your smooshy choco onto the thread? I am at my in-laws and can't save them on her PC.

minicoop · Sep 2nd, 2006, 07:52 PM

Originally Posted by lordguinny

...I need to learn more about Silverados, hobos and the other totes. I think in order to truly know them inside and out I will have to purchase them so I can "research" them in person. Oh the hard things I have to do for my beloved PF'ers.

I'll be watching out for this...

chicky · Sep 2nd, 2006, 08:05 PM

I have to say that i think all the ladies here have an amazing knowledge of Chloe, in one way or another - and combine us all together and you have one powerful ammunition against fakes!!

I joined in February and knew nothing about these beautiful bags, but i have self-taught over the months, researched, asked, studied pics, even bought a fake paddy (which is now a fabulous comparison tool) and i have learnt so much from many of the other ladies who were here long before me, and the ladies who have joined after - so i'm very thankful to you all!!

As for buying bags in the name of 'research'......hhhhmmmmmmmmmm...would i???

Shall we..?

Luna · Sep 2nd, 2006, 10:43 PM

Most of the fakes don't get the edge paint right.. so right there is your dead giveaway... at least for me.

luvshopping90 · Sep 3rd, 2006, 12:10 AM

Thanks for putting all of this information together, it is greatly appreciated! Maybe we could purchase bags for "research" and claim them for educational reasons on our taxes??! That would be great if it was actually possible!!

ikaesmallz · Sep 3rd, 2006, 01:36 AM

i wish luvshopping90!!

hmwe46 · Sep 3rd, 2006, 01:38 AM

Oh my tax guy is gonna LOVE that one!!!

Originally Posted by luvshopping90

Thanks for putting all of this information together, it is greatly appreciated! Maybe we could purchase bags for "research" and claim them for educational reasons on our taxes??! That would be great if it was actually possible!!

Sep 2nd, 2006, 06:47 PM	#31
chloe-babe Member Joined: May 2006 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 8,355	Re: Paddy: Fake vs Real ... how can you tell? ewwwwww stop it! that plastic one is hurting my eyes lol you can actually tell the fake before you even enlarge the piccies Problem is though, is that alot of the fakes are much much better than your fake, they are not as obvious to spot as your one. But great piccies to show the serious differences!

Sep 2nd, 2006, 06:54 PM	#32
lordguinny OP Balenciaga Moderator Joined: May 2006 Location: Florida Posts: 3,590	Re: Paddy: Fake vs Real ... how can you tell? This is great! You should have it merged with the stickied "authentification" thread above so it won't disappear. When you have them next to each other it's easy to spot the fake (the one on the left) but I can totally see how hard it can be for someone if they only had the fake one in their hands! So this thread is AWESOME for that reason! chloe-babe is right. There are certain "degrees" of fakeness. There are blatant fakes, good fakes and super fakes. It's the super fakes that p!@$* me off the most!
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Sep 2nd, 2006, 07:12 PM	#33
asl_bebes Member Joined: Feb 2006 Posts: 6,122	Re: Paddy: Fake vs Real ... how can you tell? Thanks LG ... I saw your 'authentification' thread and thought that it was excellent in pointing out all the differences. I figured it would be nice to put them side be side so that the differences would be very obvious. I realize that the superfakes have more pebbly leather and the correct contrast edge coloring but for most of the part, the padlocks and the rivets have stayed the same (also I wasn't going to out and buy a superfake ... I'd rather use the money to buy a real bag LOL). The fake one is real leather and is very smooshy, just not very pebbly.
asl_bebes Member Joined: Feb 2006 Posts: 6,122	Last edited by asl_bebes; Sep 2nd, 2006 at 07:14 PM.

Sep 2nd, 2006, 07:26 PM	#34
Audrey I ♥ SJ Sharks! Joined: Jul 2006 Location: New York Posts: 1,826	Re: Paddy: Fake vs Real ... how can you tell? Ahh the fake is easy to spot here! I agree this should be added to the Paddington Authentification thread!

Sep 2nd, 2006, 07:29 PM	#36
asl_bebes Member Joined: Feb 2006 Posts: 6,122	Re: Paddy: Fake vs Real ... how can you tell? Sorry, I should have just posted in the 'authentication' thread ... I'll ask the mods if they can just move it to that thread.
asl_bebes Member Joined: Feb 2006 Posts: 6,122

Sep 2nd, 2006, 07:32 PM	#37
minicoop Member Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 659	Re: Paddington Authentification Tips - Add to the List! LG you should be our subforum mod! Your knowledge of Chloe is amazing!
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Sep 2nd, 2006, 08:05 PM	#41
chicky Sofa King Marple Joined: Feb 2006 Location: UK Posts: 2,937	Re: Paddington Authentification Tips - Add to the List! I have to say that i think all the ladies here have an amazing knowledge of Chloe, in one way or another - and combine us all together and you have one powerful ammunition against fakes!! I joined in February and knew nothing about these beautiful bags, but i have self-taught over the months, researched, asked, studied pics, even bought a fake paddy (which is now a fabulous comparison tool) and i have learnt so much from many of the other ladies who were here long before me, and the ladies who have joined after - so i'm very thankful to you all!! As for buying bags in the name of 'research'......hhhhmmmmmmmmmm...would i??? Shall we..?
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Sep 2nd, 2006, 10:43 PM	#42
Luna wheeeee Joined: Jan 2006 Location: nyc Posts: 4,444	Re: Paddy: Fake vs Real ... how can you tell? Most of the fakes don't get the edge paint right.. so right there is your dead giveaway... at least for me.

Sep 3rd, 2006, 12:10 AM	#43
luvshopping90 Missing Maui... Joined: Mar 2006 Location: Georgia Posts: 2,453	Re: Paddington Authentification Tips - Add to the List! Thanks for putting all of this information together, it is greatly appreciated! Maybe we could purchase bags for "research" and claim them for educational reasons on our taxes??! That would be great if it was actually possible!!

Sep 3rd, 2006, 01:36 AM	#44
ikaesmallz Bal & CL addict Joined: Aug 2006 Location: NYC Posts: 702	Re: Paddington Authentification Tips - Add to the List! i wish luvshopping90!!
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