Authenticate This Chloe

chloehandbags · Jun 22nd, 2006, 07:48 AM

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Originally Posted by bunny777

hi,
after checking the likns above i´m still unsure...
what´s your opinion on this

http://cgi.ebay.de/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?...MEWA%3AIT&rd=1

and why?
thanks!!

Pretty sure that it's fake, bunny, sorry.

The start price is too low and the seller doesn't even claim that the bag is 'authentic Chloe' or 'genuine Chloe', or even mention the words genuine or authentic, in the title or description.

Although variable on authentic bags, the logos on this bag look wrong to me and one is embossed really deeply (which I've never seen on a genuine Chloe bag). Also, IMO, the yarn used for the stitching looks wrong [more like wool!

]). To give you any further details, I would need you to ask for some close-ups of the lining fabric, both the top and the underside of the zip-pull on the internal pocket and the underside of the zips, themselves; but I don't really think it's worth bothering as they are not even claiming authenticity.

You could try asking the seller whether the bag is 'authentic Chloe' (in that way; don't just say 'is the bag authentic?') and see what they say. If they say 'yes', ask them why that wasn't mentioned in the listing.

This thread could help you learn a bit more about buying on eBay:

http://forum.purseblog.com/authentic...ighlight=logic

Hope this helps!

banjo · Jun 23rd, 2006, 02:55 PM

Hi, new to the boards, and fell in love with the chloe paddy, help me authenticate this. I've emailed the seller and she was more than willing to show more pics, but maybe her phototaking skills aren't good, i still can't seem to get a clearer shot. the leather doesn't seem stiff to me, so i'm thinking its real. let me know, thanks!

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...EWA%3APIC&rd=1

Kem · Jun 23rd, 2006, 11:24 PM

Can someone tell me if this auction is an authentic chloe?

http://cgi.ebay.com/Authentic-Chloe-...QQcmdZViewItem

thanks!

-K

Gonatcha · Jun 24th, 2006, 03:23 PM

What do you guys think of this paddy?

chicbags · Jun 24th, 2006, 03:26 PM

I think it is BEAUTIFUL!

The leather looks undeniably authentic.

Is the keyhole on the lock rightside up?

baby_143 · Jun 25th, 2006, 08:21 AM

What does everyone think about this Paddington?

Click here for pics

Moodindigo · Jun 25th, 2006, 10:26 AM

It looks good to me but I am somewhat leery because BlueFly has sold fake Balenciagas. I have only seen a couple paddies in real life so your expert thoughts and opinions are appreciated!

Moodindigo · Jun 25th, 2006, 10:45 AM

Sorry - The pics in my previous post are too small. I'll try again:

chicbags · Jun 25th, 2006, 03:34 PM

moodindigo,

On first impressions, the leather looks a bit too evenly textured to me.
Where did you find it?

Moodindigo · Jun 25th, 2006, 06:06 PM

Hi chicbags- I bought it from BlueFly. You are right, the leather is pretty even. Is the leather suppose to be an uneven texture? My pictures are not that great but I think my bag looks very much like the paddy in this auction that someone on this board thought was authentic: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...e=STRK:MEWA:IT

I hate being unsure. I can always return it but this color is so hard to find so I am hoping it is the real deal!

chicbags · Jun 25th, 2006, 06:45 PM

When you open the round Chloe tag,
what exactly does it say in there?

Can you go ahead and post some more pictures?

percephonie · Jun 25th, 2006, 09:22 PM

Any ideas about this one? Thanx in advance!

Helix · Jun 26th, 2006, 01:38 AM

Moodindigo, that Paddington from BlueFly looks fake to me. The 4 leather pieces on the side for the buckles should all be attached completely horizontal. Those are placed crooked and uneven! Unbuckle them and see if the leather pieces move. They should all be attached straight and not move. Also, I can't tell from your pic, but are the zipper teeth on the inside pocket's zipper plastic or metal? They should be metal. And why are the little bolts on the bottom different colors? Check the other bolts and the stitching on the bag. They should all be even. The fakes have poor stitching jobs, like they're double stitched in places. Also, check to see if those top pieces on the handles are attached, or can they slide around? Also, like chicbags said before, check to see if the keyhole on the lock is the rightside up. Plus, the screws on the back of the lock should be... I'm not sure what these screws are called, but they're just one straight line. If it's fake, I bet they will be 4 point screws.

Helix · Jun 26th, 2006, 01:42 AM

Baby 143, that Paddington is fake. The first problem is the plastic zipper teeth on the inside.

Helix · Jun 26th, 2006, 01:49 AM

Banjo, too bad somebody won that Paddington you posted because that was definitely fake.

Hope it wasn't you that got it?

Jun 23rd, 2006, 02:55 PM	#212
banjo Member Location: Bay Area, CA	Re: --- Authenticate This Chloe --- Hi, new to the boards, and fell in love with the chloe paddy, help me authenticate this. I've emailed the seller and she was more than willing to show more pics, but maybe her phototaking skills aren't good, i still can't seem to get a clearer shot. the leather doesn't seem stiff to me, so i'm thinking its real. let me know, thanks! http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...EWA%3APIC&rd=1

Jun 23rd, 2006, 11:24 PM	#213
Kem Member	Re: --- Authenticate This Chloe --- Can someone tell me if this auction is an authentic chloe? http://cgi.ebay.com/Authentic-Chloe-...QQcmdZViewItem thanks! -K

Jun 24th, 2006, 03:23 PM	#214
Gonatcha Member Location: Europe	Re: --- Authenticate This Chloe --- What do you guys think of this paddy?

Jun 24th, 2006, 03:26 PM	#215
chicbags Happy Holidays! Location: Blue Pacific	Re: --- Authenticate This Chloe --- I think it is BEAUTIFUL! The leather looks undeniably authentic. Is the keyhole on the lock rightside up?

Jun 25th, 2006, 08:21 AM	#216
baby_143 Member	Re: --- Authenticate This Chloe --- What does everyone think about this Paddington? Click here for pics

Jun 25th, 2006, 03:34 PM	#219
chicbags Happy Holidays! Location: Blue Pacific	Re: --- Authenticate This Chloe --- moodindigo, On first impressions, the leather looks a bit too evenly textured to me. Where did you find it?

Jun 25th, 2006, 06:06 PM	#220
Moodindigo Member	Re: --- Authenticate This Chloe --- Hi chicbags- I bought it from BlueFly. You are right, the leather is pretty even. Is the leather suppose to be an uneven texture? My pictures are not that great but I think my bag looks very much like the paddy in this auction that someone on this board thought was authentic: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...e=STRK:MEWA:IT I hate being unsure. I can always return it but this color is so hard to find so I am hoping it is the real deal!

Jun 25th, 2006, 06:45 PM	#221
chicbags Happy Holidays! Location: Blue Pacific	Re: --- Authenticate This Chloe --- When you open the round Chloe tag, what exactly does it say in there? Can you go ahead and post some more pictures?

Jun 26th, 2006, 01:38 AM	#223
Helix Member	Re: --- Authenticate This Chloe --- Moodindigo, that Paddington from BlueFly looks fake to me. The 4 leather pieces on the side for the buckles should all be attached completely horizontal. Those are placed crooked and uneven! Unbuckle them and see if the leather pieces move. They should all be attached straight and not move. Also, I can't tell from your pic, but are the zipper teeth on the inside pocket's zipper plastic or metal? They should be metal. And why are the little bolts on the bottom different colors? Check the other bolts and the stitching on the bag. They should all be even. The fakes have poor stitching jobs, like they're double stitched in places. Also, check to see if those top pieces on the handles are attached, or can they slide around? Also, like chicbags said before, check to see if the keyhole on the lock is the rightside up. Plus, the screws on the back of the lock should be... I'm not sure what these screws are called, but they're just one straight line. If it's fake, I bet they will be 4 point screws.

Jun 26th, 2006, 01:42 AM	#224
Helix Member	Re: --- Authenticate This Chloe --- Baby 143, that Paddington is fake. The first problem is the plastic zipper teeth on the inside.

Jun 26th, 2006, 01:49 AM	#225
Helix Member	Re: --- Authenticate This Chloe --- Banjo, too bad somebody won that Paddington you posted because that was definitely fake. Hope it wasn't you that got it?