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Jill · Oct 16th, 2006, 07:28 PM

Please post your tips on authenticity here.Hopefully this will help aid our PFers in purchasing LEGIT bags.NO chitchat please.Lets use this thread as a refernece tool only!!
Post details about serial #s..hardware,style names,where purchased...etc.... Clear Pics definately help as well.(try to give closeups of details..and

***DONT FORGET TO WATERMARK THEM,we dont need any scammers stealing our pics!!!***
Do not post ebay auctions here either.That is what "AUTH THIS " IS FOR!!

itsgood2beme · Oct 17th, 2006, 10:20 AM

Here's one that came to mind...regarding: wallets,checkbooks,bilfolds, etc... They do have a serial number engraved. I know there have been questions about this before.

itsgood2beme · Oct 17th, 2006, 10:22 AM

Also, re: GUCCI zipper pulls....people have questioned if a purse has a zipper pull with GUCCI on it - is it real? GUCCI does make purses with zipper pulls with GUCCI on the zipper pull. For example the Abbey, Princy Boston bag, etc. How long thye have been doing this, I don't know? I purchased my purses directly from the GUCCI store and they did have the GUCCI on the zipper pull.

llson · Oct 20th, 2006, 04:55 PM

Just found out something interesting. I just purchased a Britt medium shoulder bag in Black at the Gucci boutique in Monte Carlo while on vacation. The lining is multicolor striped. I've been looking to purchase the Britt medium top handle tote in Brown, and noticed that the lining is brown --also, some of the totes have cell phone pockets, some do not--the one on Gucci's web site does. So, I contacted Gucci and their response was -- it depends on which factory produced the bag, the lining can either be printed or plain canvas. This may explain why there are inconsistencies in authentic bags.

tsugumu · Oct 23rd, 2006, 07:51 AM

the lining differ from collection to collection. I bought at their factory outlet a bag that I found identical in their full price shop just with a different lining.
Lining differ enormously from bag to bag.
the zipper may or may not have gucci engraved on it: if it is a metal zipper then gucci should be engraved, if it is leather (on the more sporty bags) it doesn't have anything engraved.

The controllato cards doesn't mean anything as sometimes the go missing in the store and they are very easily copied.

gucci doesn't give any authenticity certificate.

itsgood2beme · Oct 28th, 2006, 12:03 PM

- SAMPLE image of a FAKE, GUCCI - no plastic over handles....

- check out the extra strap wrapped in paper, another dead giveaway.

itsgood2beme · Oct 28th, 2006, 12:07 PM

Below is another giveaway of a FAKE purse - notice the cheap price and the obnoxious shipping..... Buyer beware

asking price only $57.00 and shipping $43.00

itsgood2beme · Oct 28th, 2006, 12:09 PM

Notice here the GUCCI tag ATTACHED to the purse - this is definitely NOT authentic. Also, notice the plastic wrap and the white tissue around the brass handles.

Don't be taken for a scam!!!

itsgood2beme · Oct 28th, 2006, 12:13 PM

Check out the GREEN or maybe it's a BLACK GUCCI card...Notice the plastic wrap on the purse and check out the cheapness of the LEATHER....guess what, this purse current bid is $237.50 and a $25.00 shipping fee....YIKES!!!!

itsgood2beme · Oct 28th, 2006, 12:17 PM

Current asking price US $385.00 - does this purse look real to you? Notice the serial number is SOOOOOOOOOOOOOO off!!!

greeneyes113 · Oct 28th, 2006, 01:26 PM

i have 5 guccis from the 80s,3 evening bags and 2 hand bags,the hand bags have stones on them one has them on the front of the bag,the other has handles with stones,inside a gucci label designed by paolo gucci made in italy,one has a zipper with paolo on it the brooch one that close have nothinhg on the inside of the closure brooch,how do i find out if they are all real,tyu greeneyes113

hazel06 · Oct 31st, 2006, 04:51 AM

how you tell real gucci from fake ?
what the real ones look like ?

leeloo · Nov 6th, 2006, 05:02 AM

i have seen plain interior linings and the colourful ones but i've also seen pinstripe like ones with brown/light grey thin stripes on black or brown lining - is this OK?

sorry i don't have a photo for an example.

myminilin · Nov 8th, 2006, 05:46 PM

Hi All, I am new to this forum.....

How do you know that the number is fake? I am trying to help my friend since she bought some gucci from some Italian suppliers. As usual, it came with the card, dust bag, etc. I can't tell whether they are fakes or reals.... If you know how to tell them apart, please kindly help! Thanks!

jen031202 · Nov 9th, 2006, 05:48 PM

hi, i'm new to this. there are so many fakes on ebay that's why i thought buying a used item would be safe. just received it 2 days ago and i believe its a fake as the serial number on the inside leather tag is not aligned. this gucci bag comes with the wooden handle and the purse is made of canvas with gucci monogram, don't see this model on ebay often. anyone can help with tips on authenticating this bag as i'm considering filing for a refund from seller. thanks

Oct 16th, 2006, 07:28 PM	#1
Jill OP MOD Joined: Feb 2006 Posts: 27,929	Gucci Authenticity Tips Please post your tips on authenticity here.Hopefully this will help aid our PFers in purchasing LEGIT bags.NO chitchat please.Lets use this thread as a refernece tool only!! Post details about serial #s..hardware,style names,where purchased...etc.... Clear Pics definately help as well.(try to give closeups of details..and *DONT FORGET TO WATERMARK THEM,we dont need any scammers stealing our pics!!!* Do not post ebay auctions here either.That is what "AUTH THIS " IS FOR!!
Jill OP MOD Joined: Feb 2006 Posts: 27,929

Oct 17th, 2006, 10:20 AM	#2
itsgood2beme and u too!!! Joined: Oct 2006 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 1,862	Re: Gucci Authenticity Tips Here's one that came to mind...regarding: wallets,checkbooks,bilfolds, etc... They do have a serial number engraved. I know there have been questions about this before.
	__________________ ... New photos posted as of August 2nd - check out! Enjoy! ... http://forum.purseblog.com/your-bag-...ion-81843.html

Oct 17th, 2006, 10:22 AM	#3
itsgood2beme and u too!!! Joined: Oct 2006 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 1,862	Re: Gucci Authenticity Tips Also, re: GUCCI zipper pulls....people have questioned if a purse has a zipper pull with GUCCI on it - is it real? GUCCI does make purses with zipper pulls with GUCCI on the zipper pull. For example the Abbey, Princy Boston bag, etc. How long thye have been doing this, I don't know? I purchased my purses directly from the GUCCI store and they did have the GUCCI on the zipper pull.
	__________________ ... New photos posted as of August 2nd - check out! Enjoy! ... http://forum.purseblog.com/your-bag-...ion-81843.html

Oct 20th, 2006, 04:55 PM	#4
llson Member Joined: Aug 2006 Posts: 3,944	Re: Gucci Authenticity Tips Just found out something interesting. I just purchased a Britt medium shoulder bag in Black at the Gucci boutique in Monte Carlo while on vacation. The lining is multicolor striped. I've been looking to purchase the Britt medium top handle tote in Brown, and noticed that the lining is brown --also, some of the totes have cell phone pockets, some do not--the one on Gucci's web site does. So, I contacted Gucci and their response was -- it depends on which factory produced the bag, the lining can either be printed or plain canvas. This may explain why there are inconsistencies in authentic bags.
llson Member Joined: Aug 2006 Posts: 3,944

Oct 23rd, 2006, 07:51 AM	#5
tsugumu Member Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 56	Re: Gucci Authenticity Tips the lining differ from collection to collection. I bought at their factory outlet a bag that I found identical in their full price shop just with a different lining. Lining differ enormously from bag to bag. the zipper may or may not have gucci engraved on it: if it is a metal zipper then gucci should be engraved, if it is leather (on the more sporty bags) it doesn't have anything engraved. The controllato cards doesn't mean anything as sometimes the go missing in the store and they are very easily copied. gucci doesn't give any authenticity certificate.
tsugumu Member Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 56	__________________ mystylediary personal page myspace personal page my shopping ban blog "Que ma legende fasse son chemin, je lui souhaite bonne et longue vie" Coco Chanel

Oct 28th, 2006, 12:03 PM	#6
itsgood2beme and u too!!! Joined: Oct 2006 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 1,862	Re: Gucci Authenticity Tips - SAMPLE image of a FAKE, GUCCI - no plastic over handles.... - check out the extra strap wrapped in paper, another dead giveaway.
	__________________ ... New photos posted as of August 2nd - check out! Enjoy! ... http://forum.purseblog.com/your-bag-...ion-81843.html

Oct 28th, 2006, 12:07 PM	#7
itsgood2beme and u too!!! Joined: Oct 2006 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 1,862	Re: Gucci Authenticity Tips Below is another giveaway of a FAKE purse - notice the cheap price and the obnoxious shipping..... Buyer beware asking price only $57.00 and shipping $43.00
	__________________ ... New photos posted as of August 2nd - check out! Enjoy! ... http://forum.purseblog.com/your-bag-...ion-81843.html Last edited by itsgood2beme; Oct 28th, 2006 at 12:18 PM.

Oct 28th, 2006, 12:09 PM	#8
itsgood2beme and u too!!! Joined: Oct 2006 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 1,862	Re: Gucci Authenticity Tips Notice here the GUCCI tag ATTACHED to the purse - this is definitely NOT authentic. Also, notice the plastic wrap and the white tissue around the brass handles. Don't be taken for a scam!!!
	__________________ ... New photos posted as of August 2nd - check out! Enjoy! ... http://forum.purseblog.com/your-bag-...ion-81843.html

Oct 28th, 2006, 12:13 PM	#9
itsgood2beme and u too!!! Joined: Oct 2006 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 1,862	Re: Gucci Authenticity Tips Check out the GREEN or maybe it's a BLACK GUCCI card...Notice the plastic wrap on the purse and check out the cheapness of the LEATHER....guess what, this purse current bid is $237.50 and a $25.00 shipping fee....YIKES!!!!
	__________________ ... New photos posted as of August 2nd - check out! Enjoy! ... http://forum.purseblog.com/your-bag-...ion-81843.html Last edited by itsgood2beme; Oct 28th, 2006 at 12:19 PM.

Oct 28th, 2006, 12:17 PM	#10
itsgood2beme and u too!!! Joined: Oct 2006 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 1,862	Re: Gucci Authenticity Tips Current asking price US $385.00 - does this purse look real to you? Notice the serial number is SOOOOOOOOOOOOOO off!!!
	__________________ ... New photos posted as of August 2nd - check out! Enjoy! ... http://forum.purseblog.com/your-bag-...ion-81843.html

Oct 28th, 2006, 01:26 PM	#11
greeneyes113 Member Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 3	Re: Gucci Authenticity Tips i have 5 guccis from the 80s,3 evening bags and 2 hand bags,the hand bags have stones on them one has them on the front of the bag,the other has handles with stones,inside a gucci label designed by paolo gucci made in italy,one has a zipper with paolo on it the brooch one that close have nothinhg on the inside of the closure brooch,how do i find out if they are all real,tyu greeneyes113
greeneyes113 Member Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 3

Oct 31st, 2006, 04:51 AM	#12
hazel06 Member Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 268	Re: Gucci Authenticity Tips how you tell real gucci from fake ? what the real ones look like ?
hazel06 Member Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 268

Nov 6th, 2006, 05:02 AM	#13
leeloo Member Joined: May 2006 Posts: 35	Re: Gucci Authenticity Tips i have seen plain interior linings and the colourful ones but i've also seen pinstripe like ones with brown/light grey thin stripes on black or brown lining - is this OK? sorry i don't have a photo for an example.
leeloo Member Joined: May 2006 Posts: 35

Nov 8th, 2006, 05:46 PM	#14
myminilin Member Joined: Nov 2006 Location: Houston (for now..) Posts: 111	Re: Gucci Authenticity Tips Hi All, I am new to this forum..... How do you know that the number is fake? I am trying to help my friend since she bought some gucci from some Italian suppliers. As usual, it came with the card, dust bag, etc. I can't tell whether they are fakes or reals.... If you know how to tell them apart, please kindly help! Thanks!

Nov 9th, 2006, 05:48 PM	#15
jen031202 Member Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 13	Re: Gucci Authenticity Tips hi, i'm new to this. there are so many fakes on ebay that's why i thought buying a used item would be safe. just received it 2 days ago and i believe its a fake as the serial number on the inside leather tag is not aligned. this gucci bag comes with the wooden handle and the purse is made of canvas with gucci monogram, don't see this model on ebay often. anyone can help with tips on authenticating this bag as i'm considering filing for a refund from seller. thanks
jen031202 Member Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 13

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