Authenticate This Chloe

[Lescoy]

Originally Posted by muggles

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...tab%3DWatching Can someone tell me if this is a real Chloe?? TIA

Hi there - I checked the link this morning - and the listing had ended. However, the bag was/is authentic, although wasn't shall we say pristine. Still - it is a good buy for someone - they won't have to worry like crazy about markings it etc.

[Lescoy]

Originally Posted by deb_f

Hey ladies - ever seen anything like this before? http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Chloe-Capsule-...QQcmdZViewItem Looks too good to be true

Ugh - fake. Where are they coming from?

[Lescoy]

Originally Posted by kquincy

What IS this? Is it real? http://cgi.ebay.com/CHLOE-PADINGTON-...QQcmdZViewItem

Hi there - just checked the link - I've only seen this once before - but this bag looks 'off' to me. I'd wait of course for more opinion from other more experienced members.

[Lescoy]

Originally Posted by kquincy

This is a beautiful color! Is the bag authentic? http://cgi.ebay.com/CHLOE-PADDINGTON...QQcmdZViewItem

Hi - just checked the link. Oh - the keyhole is upside down! This is a fake I noted that bellacherie mentioned they have sold authentic in the past, and I've seen that too. They do have a Thomas Wylde listed, which I thought was authentic (I love that bag) - but now that I've researched it carefully - its definitely fake too.

[Lescoy]

Originally Posted by lisachan

hey everyone! Can you help me with this bag? The seller says she bought it on net-a-porter, but i'm not sure what other pics i need to ask her for to see if it's real or not? she also sent me a pic of the receipt, but it won't attach...

Hi there - ok what I've done is pasted a list which 'chloehandbags' set up for the photos you require for Chloe. Please look at that, and then ask the seller for more photos. The ones you have posted aren't showing the inside heatstamp that clearly - so I'd advise asking for another.

1. Close-up of the underside of the padlock (showing the 'tree' shaped section), taken at such an angle that you can see which side is the front (the side with the 'Chloe' logo) and which side is the back of the padlock.

2. Close-up of the 'Chloe' heat stamp on the padlock.

3. Close-up of the 'Chloe MADE IN ITALY' heat stamp inside the bag.

4. Close-up of the serial/date code tab from the inside pocket.

5. Pic of the entire base of the bag.

6. Close-up of the leather grain.

7. Close-up of the buckles (showing the 'Chloe' logo).

8. Close up of the key (showing the 'Chloe' logo).

9. Close-up of the metal plate (with the 'Chloe' logo on it).

10. Close-up of the inside of the end of the handles.

11. Close-up of any logo on the underside of the zipper.

12. Pic of the 'rings' attaching the handles to the bag, straight on and uncovered.

13. Pic of the dustbag/cover (if applicable), with the Chloe logo straight-on and in full view.

14. Pics of the hangtag (if applicable); including a pic of the front of the hangtag showing the Chloe logo and pics of the inside and outside of the hangtag showing all information.

15. Pics of the of the care card envelope and card (if applicable); showing the Chloe logos on both and all text inside the card.

The above list was compiled by 'chloehandbags' and is an excellent reference for what is required to give enough information for a good opinion.

[Lescoy]

Originally Posted by mamasazkitchen

Was browsing through ebay and wondering why this is bid up so high? Two crappy pictures is the color right for a choco paddy? http://cgi.ebay.com/AUTH-CHLOE-PADDI...QQcmdZViewItem

Hi there - well I had a look at the listing. The colour - could be ok, its difficult really, as there are only the two photos. Quite why the bid is up so high I have no idea. People do want choc paddys, but for me I'd certainly be wanting to see a lot more before I was tempted to bid on this.

[Lescoy]

Originally Posted by mamasazkitchen

How is this one? Do they really have the shiny silver hardware on the metallic bags? The silver is a selling point for me! http://cgi.ebay.com/Authentic-CHLOE-...QQcmdZViewItem

Hi there - just checked the listing. It has ended, and it was a tPFer who bought it!! It looks good to me!! Yes, the hardware can be the silvertone - or depending on the bag, like say a bleu nuit, the hardware on that is dark. The metallics can be really attractive!

[Lescoy]

Originally Posted by acshih

How about this one? Thanx. http://cgi.ebay.com/Authentic-CHLOE-...QQcmdZViewItem

acshih - I just checked the listing - and guess what? You bought it!!!

Congratulations - looks lovely, I bet you can't wait to get her!!

[bellacherie]

Originally Posted by Lescoy

Hi there - well I had a look at the listing. The colour - could be ok, its difficult really, as there are only the two photos. Quite why the bid is up so high I have no idea. People do want choc paddys, but for me I'd certainly be wanting to see a lot more before I was tempted to bid on this.

It is a very good fake but a fake nonetheless. I remember hmwe got one like this a few years ago as the retailer believed it was real. However the stitching is a give-away.

[Lescoy]

Originally Posted by missy_attitude

bella: i love cream and white ones. this color looks a bit dirty lol. the serial number deal confuses me...does very bag have a different serial number or are they all the same or what? n personally, i really think serial number is the best way to check out the authencity. fakes are too good these days

missy_attitude. The serial number - its not actually a serial number, it would be better if we probably said date code. The thing with these is that they are not specific to one bag - so many bags can have the same date code of course. The counterfeiters are aware of the type of date codes used, and lately we have seen Chloe change the date code styles, and now there are 3 or 4 types, I think this may be them trying to stay one step ahead. You can't use the serial number/date code as the main authentication. You must in every case look at the whole bag, its leather, hardware, 'Chloe' heatstamps etc., its only in doing that, together with the date code and the hangtags (if they are present - and they can be used to tie up with the date code) that you can give a good opinion. The hangtags are faked pretty well, and one in particular is used often. An 05 date code is often used on a fake bag - and that is usually an obvious one to spot, as the 05 leather is really smooshy on an authentic Chloe and of course on the fakes - its nothing like it. So really, you need to tie up lots of details - not just use the date code. By doing that, you could actually end up buying a fake.

[Lescoy]

Originally Posted by kellykapoor

Any thoughts on what pics to request? http://cgi.ebay.com/Chloe-Paddington...QQcmdZViewItem Lock, Inside Serial Number...

kellykapoor - this is a webstock photo - so you need to ask for lots of photos. This is one of those where what you see is not necessarily what you may get.

1. Close-up of the underside of the padlock (showing the 'tree' shaped section), taken at such an angle that you can see which side is the front (the side with the 'Chloe' logo) and which side is the back of the padlock.

2. Close-up of the 'Chloe' heat stamp on the padlock.

3. Close-up of the 'Chloe MADE IN ITALY' heat stamp inside the bag.

4. Close-up of the serial/date code tab from the inside pocket.

5. Pic of the entire base of the bag.

6. Close-up of the leather grain.

7. Close-up of the buckles (showing the 'Chloe' logo).

8. Close up of the key (showing the 'Chloe' logo).

9. Close-up of the metal plate (with the 'Chloe' logo on it).

10. Close-up of the inside of the end of the handles.

11. Close-up of any logo on the underside of the zipper.

12. Pic of the 'rings' attaching the handles to the bag, straight on and uncovered.

13. Pic of the dustbag/cover (if applicable), with the Chloe logo straight-on and in full view.

14. Pics of the hangtag (if applicable); including a pic of the front of the hangtag showing the Chloe logo and pics of the inside and outside of the hangtag showing all information.

15. Pics of the of the care card envelope and card (if applicable); showing the Chloe logos on both and all text inside the card.

See if you can get any of these from the seller - then you'll know if they have the bag in their possession.

[Lescoy]

Originally Posted by jenni0227

Hi can you guys please authenticate this chloe: http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI....=STRK:MEMM:IID Thanks

Hi there - just checked the link. Sorry this bag looks 'off' the leather, the hardware etc., This is fake

[Lescoy]

Originally Posted by bellacherie

It is a very good fake but a fake nonetheless. I remember hmwe got one like this a few years ago as the retailer believed it was real. However the stitching is a give-away.

bellacherie - I've just gone and had another look at that choc. The stitching is wrong on it - definitely fake! Right now, all I can see is Chloe and Balenciaga bags (I'm looking for one) - and I'm going cross-eyed!! I'm gonna have a coffee!! You know, its getting more difficult to find authentic listings - I had hoped it might get better - but............

[bellacherie]

^^ I know it seems to have gotten worse recently. The % of real vs fakes is getting smaller. I guess we just have to keep reporting the fakers and hope they eventually all get their IP's blacklisted.

Lucky we know just about every "faker" trick in the book!

[Lescoy]

Originally Posted by bellacherie

^^ I know it seems to have gotten worse recently. The % of real vs fakes is getting smaller. I guess we just have to keep reporting the fakers and hope they eventually all get their IP's blacklisted. Lucky we know just about every "faker" trick in the book!

Well, I hope we can at least get rid of some of them. I just had a quick squizz round EBay UK - and its absolutely ridiculous. Honestly - one bag is a Bay an 06 serial tag and the dreaded 04 Porte Epaule hangtag. You just want to scream and shout at the seller!