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suzie w · Jul 24th, 2006, 12:23 PM

great question! mayne one day we will all find out the truth. i have no idea!

Faithful · Jul 24th, 2006, 12:39 PM

I thought it was just me who didn't know!!

I would really like to know so if there are any Gucci experts out there then please educate us!!

Alice From Italy · Jul 28th, 2006, 02:02 PM

CONTROLLATO means CHECKED in italian, so it is probably something used in the fabric as last check of the bag??

mssmelanie · Jul 31st, 2006, 08:05 PM

Originally Posted by Alice From Italy

CONTROLLATO means CHECKED in italian, so it is probably something used in the fabric as last check of the bag??

Ohh! A clue.. That would make sense... I guess like how when you buy clothes and they have an inspection sticker.. Thanks!

chanelchick · Jul 31st, 2006, 08:50 PM

Originally Posted by Alice From Italy

CONTROLLATO means CHECKED in italian, so it is probably something used in the fabric as last check of the bag??

Oh wow. Thanks for sharing...

cinboneze · Sep 15th, 2006, 08:08 PM

I THOUGHT that it helps with authenticity, like there's suppoes to be a little slash on one of the numbers that tells u it's authentic. i bought this one fake one and the slash was humongous, u can totally tell someone messed with it.

kellyLV · Sep 16th, 2006, 02:53 AM

yup it means it was checked.

kellyLV · Sep 16th, 2006, 02:53 AM

Originally Posted by Alice From Italy

CONTROLLATO means CHECKED in italian, so it is probably something used in the fabric as last check of the bag??

illini3 · Sep 16th, 2006, 07:54 PM

Originally Posted by mssmelanie

Ohh! A clue.. That would make sense... I guess like how when you buy clothes and they have an inspection sticker.. Thanks!

I was just at the Saks in RP and that is what the sales lady told me.

cralleycat · Jan 27th, 2010, 06:56 PM

probably like the infamous "inspector 12" in the old Hanes commercials

runaway bride · Jan 28th, 2010, 04:04 PM

I think they just put the Controlato card and that's it, if they really really checked they should put something more specific, like date/time/place where they controlled them.

All the cards are the same, that is why I say so.

MadeInUruguay · Jan 28th, 2010, 07:54 PM

Originally Posted by runaway bride

I think they just put the Controlato card and that's it, if they really really checked they should put something more specific, like date/time/place where they controlled them.

All the cards are the same, that is why I say so.

From a business standpoint, it would take more time and money to fashion a card with date/time/place for each item. If everything is coming out of an official Gucci factory/shop then there is no fear of counterfeit products...therefore no need to record date/time/place. Yes, there are companies that do so (MB and other automotive companies for example) but Gucci seemingly chooses not to. I assume, based on the Italian translation, that this card serves as a generic certificate of authenticity and/or quality check. Just my thoughts on the matter.

runaway bride · Jan 29th, 2010, 10:18 AM

It is not about the counterfeit, it is about the quality control we are talking about.
After you see your new gucci boston with red and green hearts with glue stain , directly from Gucci.com, you realize that sometimes they just put this card inside.

Bellazeng1 · Feb 3rd, 2010, 04:02 AM

yes.. I am puzzle also.. anyone who know later..share with us

ballet_russe · Feb 6th, 2010, 09:41 PM

^please, read the thread. your answer is already there

Jul 24th, 2006, 12:23 PM	#16
suzie w member Joined: Jan 2006 Location: Oz Posts: 2,928	Re: What is the purpose of the controllato card? great question! mayne one day we will all find out the truth. i have no idea!

Jul 24th, 2006, 12:39 PM	#17
Faithful Its still me... Joined: Mar 2006 Location: Europe Posts: 3,112	Re: What is the purpose of the controllato card? I thought it was just me who didn't know!! I would really like to know so if there are any Gucci experts out there then please educate us!!

Jul 28th, 2006, 02:02 PM	#18
Alice From Italy Proud Member Joined: Jun 2006 Location: Near Venezia - Italy Posts: 2,437	Re: What is the purpose of the controllato card? CONTROLLATO means CHECKED in italian, so it is probably something used in the fabric as last check of the bag??

Sep 15th, 2006, 08:08 PM	#21
cinboneze Member Joined: Aug 2006 Posts: 7	Re: What is the purpose of the controllato card? I THOUGHT that it helps with authenticity, like there's suppoes to be a little slash on one of the numbers that tells u it's authentic. i bought this one fake one and the slash was humongous, u can totally tell someone messed with it.
cinboneze Member Joined: Aug 2006 Posts: 7

Sep 16th, 2006, 02:53 AM	#22
kellyLV Member Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 1,130	Re: What is the purpose of the controllato card? yup it means it was checked.
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Jan 27th, 2010, 06:56 PM	#25
cralleycat Member Joined: Jul 2009 Posts: 121	probably like the infamous "inspector 12" in the old Hanes commercials
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Jan 28th, 2010, 04:04 PM	#26
runaway bride Member Joined: Mar 2009 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 205	I think they just put the Controlato card and that's it, if they really really checked they should put something more specific, like date/time/place where they controlled them. All the cards are the same, that is why I say so.

Jan 29th, 2010, 10:18 AM	#28
runaway bride Member Joined: Mar 2009 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 205	It is not about the counterfeit, it is about the quality control we are talking about. After you see your new gucci boston with red and green hearts with glue stain , directly from Gucci.com, you realize that sometimes they just put this card inside.

Feb 3rd, 2010, 04:02 AM	#29
Bellazeng1 Member Joined: Feb 2010 Posts: 8	yes.. I am puzzle also.. anyone who know later..share with us
Bellazeng1 Member Joined: Feb 2010 Posts: 8

Feb 6th, 2010, 09:41 PM	#30
ballet_russe pointe de la mode Joined: May 2008 Posts: 1,235	^please, read the thread. your answer is already there

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