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Old Mar 3rd, 2008, 06:34 PM   #196
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P.S. I got a knock-off from Styledrops.com. I got a bag with no authenticity card and when I asked for one, the told me "unfortunately Gucci handbags don't have a proper authenticity card but a small "controllato" card you should have found insite the bag.
Ypu can double check this information with any official Gucci store.
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I did purchase a halfmoon Gucci bag from stylefrops.com 2 years ago and they did not include authentic card too. But it's not a big deal for me as long as the bag is 100% authentic
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Old Mar 12th, 2008, 03:50 AM   #197
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any authenticity tips on vintage pieces, particularly the accessory collection?

any info would be great!
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Old Mar 12th, 2008, 04:18 AM   #198
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Im dying for another Gucci wallet... is it safe to say that fake Gucci wallets have spaces or dots between the numbers while real ones have no spaces?

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Not nec. I have seen both variations.
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Old Mar 12th, 2008, 04:20 AM   #199
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I'm new to this site and a new Gucci bag whore. I've purchased some fakes and have returned them immidiately. My survivor guide: If you suspect it's a fake, RETURN; thoroughly inspect the quality and the hardward (loose thread, peeling paint on the sides of leather or on the hardware); question the authenticity of bags on questionable sites more than 50% off the retail price; and ALWAYS review the return policy.

P.S. I got a knock-off from Styledrops.com. I got a bag with no authenticity card and when I asked for one, the told me "unfortunately Gucci handbags don't have a proper authenticity card but a small "controllato" card you should have found insite the bag.
Ypu can double check this information with any official Gucci store.
Best regards."
Did you post photos in the Authenticate This Gucci thread? Cos Gucci bags do not come with authenticity cards. The 'controllato' cards are just a usless little bit of paper that imo do not add or take away from the bags authenticity. That's my 2 cents. But my point is that you probably do not have a knock off.. You can post pics in this thread and someone will have a look for you.

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Old Mar 12th, 2008, 04:20 AM   #200
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is it true that the serial numbers are all in the same font?
i.e to say..the digit 4 will have th vertical line at the right end?
Not nec, there are a couple of variations of font that I have seen.
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Old Mar 14th, 2008, 07:03 PM   #201
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What about this abbey?

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Old Mar 23rd, 2008, 01:41 PM   #202
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Hi! I have read somewhere in this forum that authentic gucci bags does not attach the controllato card to the bag, therefore there is no reason for the controllato card to have a hole. Is this true?
If I saw a bag that has a controllato tag hanging from the bag, then it must be fake?
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Old Mar 24th, 2008, 10:39 AM   #203
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Hi! I have read somewhere in this forum that authentic gucci bags does not attach the controllato card to the bag, therefore there is no reason for the controllato card to have a hole. Is this true?
If I saw a bag that has a controllato tag hanging from the bag, then it must be fake?
Yes, it is most likely fake. Many of the fakes have the attached controllato card.
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Old Mar 24th, 2008, 07:49 PM   #204
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Hello
I have to questions
Does the large gucci hobo have a magnetic closure?
Did gucci make a large gucci hobo in fuschia? When was it sold and what was the price? Thank you
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Old Apr 2nd, 2008, 09:45 AM   #205
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Please, help me!!
I need authenticity tips of The Jackie O' bag!
With pictures, if it's possible!!
Thank you in advance
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Old Apr 2nd, 2008, 02:18 PM   #206
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Please, help me!!
I need authenticity tips of The Jackie O' bag!
With pictures, if it's possible!!
Thank you in advance
Check out eBay seller Aegiale
She sells authentic vintage guccis (she has several jackie o bags right now) and she has a great guide to vintage. I just bought a horsebit flap bag from her a couple weeks ago and I love it!
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Old Apr 2nd, 2008, 08:28 PM   #207
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I agree! She has a great me page. Lots of good information and pictures. Here's a link.

http://members.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI...userid=aegiale
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Old Apr 4th, 2008, 06:03 PM   #208
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hey
just bought a gucci bag today and something is bothering me, its probably just my overactive imagination. my mum and I decided we liked a handbag on display that we had seen earlier so we asked if we could see it, at that moment another customer was just trying it on (like on her shoulder) and then returned it to the SA. mum and i decided that we like it so decided to purchase it. i asked for a new one to the SA and she just said she just got this one from the stock room for the previous customer. so i was just like okay.

we were in selfridges in london it cost £390, had all the paper packaging inside to fill it up etc. now at home i was just looking at it and maybe im just too much of a perfectionist but i thought the alignement of the material could be a little better around the edges. the serial number is 137396 and then 467891, behind the 'flap' inside the bag with the 2nd row of number under the first. it all seemes okay i was just thinking would it be possible for someone to switch a bag so discretely without someone noticing in the world famous selfridges? oh yer there was no care card with the bag but im not sure if this comes with all guccis? someones reassurance wouldn't go a miss! thanks! i could post pictures later if necessary xxx
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Old Apr 4th, 2008, 06:11 PM   #209
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^It would probably be best if you could post some photos in --- Authenticate This Gucci ---
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Old Apr 8th, 2008, 12:46 AM   #210
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I just bought the same bag from someone that bought it originally from Gucci in Vegas in 2006. Are your handles kind of stiff - what color is your bag? mine is bag with the red and green
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