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missruby · Jun 4th, 2007, 10:59 PM

I've been looking for this answer but I cannot find it...for the large horsebit hobo in beighe/ebony monogram canvas, what #'s should the serial number be? Thanks!

kavnadoo · Jun 4th, 2007, 11:12 PM

Hi ladies,

I had to authenticate a bag recently and in my opinion, it was a pretty good fake. I emailed the seller a pdf pointing out the key differences. For those of you learning to authenticate, I've attached it so you can have a look.

I thought since I've created the file, no point just moving it to my recycle bin, I might as well post it here as well. Hope it helps!

downtownatlanta · Jun 8th, 2007, 12:36 PM

To the person asking about whether or not they must pay to get the authentication letter - in my experience the answer is yes you will have to pay the $35 fee and you WILL NOT be reimbursed for it. The only thing you can get back is the original purchase price and shipping. The other burn is that PayPal will require you to ship the bag to them if deemed counterfeit and you will have to pay for that too. If you don't follow these steps you will not get any refund. Oh, and it will take around 60 days for all this to happen. And this is why I just love PayPal - not.

sosdogs · Jun 8th, 2007, 08:09 PM

I would like to know what the serial # is supposed to represent and how we can know if it's an authentic #. In coach, the first digits contain the year and the second set contain the model #. There is a drilldown page where you can plug in your serial # and see what bag style it fits. That authenticates the #. Is there ANYTHING like that for Gucci? How do we know if the # is correct, or are they random numbers?? THANKS

couturechick · Jun 10th, 2007, 10:20 AM

Hi,
Has anyone purchased a Gucci from a Gucci store or retailer that has an OPTI zipper? Does anyone know if Gucci uses OPTI zippers? One more question, on the serial numbers on the back of the inner tag, do they always stamp them on 2 rows (EXAMPLE :
128456 or do they also
24645

stamp the numbers in one line? EXAMPLE: 123654 2355)

lisalisa31 · Jun 10th, 2007, 10:58 PM

I'm new to the forum. Hello ladies. I purchased a Gucci hobo from a vintage thrift store in Atlanta. But I'm not sure how to tell if it's authentic. It has six numbers on the row of the tag in the interior of the bag and four numbers on the bottom. Is it real?

beejerry · Jun 11th, 2007, 04:10 PM

Originally Posted by lisalisa31

I'm new to the forum. Hello ladies. I purchased a Gucci hobo from a vintage thrift store in Atlanta. But I'm not sure how to tell if it's authentic. It has six numbers on the row of the tag in the interior of the bag and four numbers on the bottom. Is it real?

Please post close up pictures on the tag and serial number on the Authenticate This Gucci thread.

And welcome to our Gucci family!

sugarpop · Jun 15th, 2007, 07:46 AM

I was duped in to buying a Gucci Pelham from Ebay. Thing was, the seller had a great rating. He was even a power seller!

Good thing I knew some people at the local Gucci franchise. I was able to take pictures of the fake bag side by side with the authentic one. Hopefully I get my refund. Even the store manager said it was a very good copy. The dead giveaway was the fake plastic controllato card.

Take note, one fo the pictures in the link is a Gucci Pelham picture (which was shown on the bidding I won) which I have seen in 3 different auctions on Ebay.

Pictures here:
http://s186.photobucket.com/albums/x...%20comparison/

mssmelanie · Jun 15th, 2007, 03:09 PM

Originally Posted by sugarpop

I was duped in to buying a Gucci Pelham from Ebay. Thing was, the seller had a great rating. He was even a power seller!

Good thing I knew some people at the local Gucci franchise. I was able to take pictures of the fake bag side by side with the authentic one. Hopefully I get my refund. Even the store manager said it was a very good copy. The dead giveaway was the fake plastic controllato card.

Take note, one fo the pictures in the link is a Gucci Pelham picture (which was shown on the bidding I won) which I have seen in 3 different auctions on Ebay.

Pictures here:
http://s186.photobucket.com/albums/x...%20comparison/

Sugar Pop - this is great that you were able to post side by side real to fake.. I would've never noticed these differences unless you pointed them out.. I'm going to copy this post also in the SHARING YOUR AUTHENTICITY KNOWLEDGE so it's in both spots..

mitkas · Jun 20th, 2007, 11:38 AM

Hello Everyone,
Does anyone know if the following gucci bag is authentic? I thank you all in advance for your help :-)
Here is the link to view:
http://cgi.ebay.ca/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=140129636007&sspagenam e=ADME:L:RTQ:CA:1

mitkas · Jun 20th, 2007, 11:40 AM

Hello Everyone,
Does anyone know if the following gucci bag is authentic? I look forward to hearing from you all and thank you in advance for your help

Here is the link to view:
http://cgi.ebay.ca/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=140129636007&sspagenam e=ADME:L:RTQ:CA:1

emald37 · Jun 20th, 2007, 11:51 AM

Originally Posted by sugarpop

I was duped in to buying a Gucci Pelham from Ebay. Thing was, the seller had a great rating. He was even a power seller!

Good thing I knew some people at the local Gucci franchise. I was able to take pictures of the fake bag side by side with the authentic one. Hopefully I get my refund. Even the store manager said it was a very good copy. The dead giveaway was the fake plastic controllato card.

Take note, one fo the pictures in the link is a Gucci Pelham picture (which was shown on the bidding I won) which I have seen in 3 different auctions on Ebay.

Pictures here:
http://s186.photobucket.com/albums/x...%20comparison/

Very helpful! Thanks for sharing!

emald37 · Jun 20th, 2007, 11:52 AM

Originally Posted by mitkas

Hello Everyone,
Does anyone know if the following gucci bag is authentic? I thank you all in advance for your help :-)
Here is the link to view:
http://cgi.ebay.ca/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=140129636007&sspagenam e=ADME:L:RTQ:CA:1

This needs to be posted under Authenticate this Gucci.

mitkas · Jun 20th, 2007, 12:04 PM

Hello Everyone,
Does anyone know if the following gucci bag is authentic? I thank you all in advance for your help :-)
Here is the link to view:
http://cgi.ebay.ca/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=140129636007&sspagenam e=ADME:L:RTQ:CA:1

sugarpop · Jun 20th, 2007, 10:25 PM

Just an Update, the seller refunded my money. Apparently. his friend asked him to sell it on ebay as a favor

Jun 4th, 2007, 10:59 PM	#76
missruby Member Joined: Mar 2007 Location: Just outside Philly Posts: 127	Re: Gucci Authenticity Tips I've been looking for this answer but I cannot find it...for the large horsebit hobo in beighe/ebony monogram canvas, what #'s should the serial number be? Thanks!
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Jun 8th, 2007, 12:36 PM	#78
downtownatlanta Member Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 364	Re: Gucci Authenticity Tips To the person asking about whether or not they must pay to get the authentication letter - in my experience the answer is yes you will have to pay the $35 fee and you WILL NOT be reimbursed for it. The only thing you can get back is the original purchase price and shipping. The other burn is that PayPal will require you to ship the bag to them if deemed counterfeit and you will have to pay for that too. If you don't follow these steps you will not get any refund. Oh, and it will take around 60 days for all this to happen. And this is why I just love PayPal - not.
downtownatlanta Member Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 364

Jun 8th, 2007, 08:09 PM	#79
sosdogs Member Joined: Jun 2006 Posts: 15	Re: Gucci Authenticity Tips I would like to know what the serial # is supposed to represent and how we can know if it's an authentic #. In coach, the first digits contain the year and the second set contain the model #. There is a drilldown page where you can plug in your serial # and see what bag style it fits. That authenticates the #. Is there ANYTHING like that for Gucci? How do we know if the # is correct, or are they random numbers?? THANKS
sosdogs Member Joined: Jun 2006 Posts: 15

Jun 10th, 2007, 10:20 AM	#80
couturechick Member Joined: May 2007 Posts: 12	Re: Gucci Authenticity Tips Hi, Has anyone purchased a Gucci from a Gucci store or retailer that has an OPTI zipper? Does anyone know if Gucci uses OPTI zippers? One more question, on the serial numbers on the back of the inner tag, do they always stamp them on 2 rows (EXAMPLE : 128456 or do they also 24645 stamp the numbers in one line? EXAMPLE: 123654 2355)
couturechick Member Joined: May 2007 Posts: 12

Jun 10th, 2007, 10:58 PM	#81
lisalisa31 Member Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 4	Re: Gucci Authenticity Tips I'm new to the forum. Hello ladies. I purchased a Gucci hobo from a vintage thrift store in Atlanta. But I'm not sure how to tell if it's authentic. It has six numbers on the row of the tag in the interior of the bag and four numbers on the bottom. Is it real?
lisalisa31 Member Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 4

Jun 15th, 2007, 07:46 AM	#83
sugarpop Member Joined: Apr 2007 Posts: 8	Re: Gucci Authenticity Tips I was duped in to buying a Gucci Pelham from Ebay. Thing was, the seller had a great rating. He was even a power seller! Good thing I knew some people at the local Gucci franchise. I was able to take pictures of the fake bag side by side with the authentic one. Hopefully I get my refund. Even the store manager said it was a very good copy. The dead giveaway was the fake plastic controllato card. Take note, one fo the pictures in the link is a Gucci Pelham picture (which was shown on the bidding I won) which I have seen in 3 different auctions on Ebay. Pictures here: http://s186.photobucket.com/albums/x...%20comparison/
sugarpop Member Joined: Apr 2007 Posts: 8

Jun 20th, 2007, 11:38 AM	#85
mitkas Member Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 25	Re: Gucci Authenticity Tips Hello Everyone, Does anyone know if the following gucci bag is authentic? I thank you all in advance for your help :-) Here is the link to view: http://cgi.ebay.ca/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=140129636007&sspagenam e=ADME:L:RTQ:CA:1
mitkas Member Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 25

Jun 20th, 2007, 11:40 AM	#86
mitkas Member Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 25	Re: Gucci Authenticity Tips Hello Everyone, Does anyone know if the following gucci bag is authentic? I look forward to hearing from you all and thank you in advance for your help Here is the link to view: http://cgi.ebay.ca/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=140129636007&sspagenam e=ADME:L:RTQ:CA:1
mitkas Member Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 25

Jun 20th, 2007, 12:04 PM	#89
mitkas Member Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 25	Re: Gucci Authenticity Tips Hello Everyone, Does anyone know if the following gucci bag is authentic? I thank you all in advance for your help :-) Here is the link to view: http://cgi.ebay.ca/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=140129636007&sspagenam e=ADME:L:RTQ:CA:1
mitkas Member Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 25

Jun 20th, 2007, 10:25 PM	#90
sugarpop Member Joined: Apr 2007 Posts: 8	Re: Gucci Authenticity Tips Just an Update, the seller refunded my money. Apparently. his friend asked him to sell it on ebay as a favor
sugarpop Member Joined: Apr 2007 Posts: 8

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