Authenticate This DIOR

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Dear fellow Dior enthusiasts,

It is always our pleasure to help with your authentication requests; however, there have been various cases where such requests are not accompanied by basic requisite information. To that end, nataliam1976, LaMissy and I have agreed on the following guidelines and tips to streamline the authentication process.


Authentication guidelines/tips

1. All eBay authentication requests should be posted in this format:

Item name:
Item number:
Seller ID:
Direct URL link:

This format is adopted from the Hermès authentication thread. It is the most efficient way of making a request because:

(a) the item name immediately alerts the one of us with the most expertise to attend to that particular type of item,
(b) the inclusion of the item number facilitates a search of the thread for previous instances where it may already have been authenticated, and
(c) the seller ID is useful where we know of reputable resellers on eBay that sell only authentic items.

All authentication requests for other online resellers should be posted in this format:

Item name:
Online reseller name:
Direct URL link:

All authentication requests must be formatted in one of the above ways otherwise they may not be entertained.

2. Authentication can only happen when there are plenty of clear, closeup photos of the item, the more the better.

In particular, items cannot be authenticated without clear, closeup photos of both sides of the inside leather tag for bags or, in the case of wallets and other small leather goods, the 'Christian Dior Paris' stamp on the inside as well as the production sequence stamp found behind one of the bill compartments or card slots.

In addition, photos of any relevant hardware should also be provided, the more the better. In the case of Gauchos, clear closeups of both sides of the coin medallion lying flat (not at an angle), the key and the buckles are needed. For Saddles, a straight-on frontal shot of the entire bag (not at an angle), clear closeups of both sides of the 'CD' links on the strap, and the dangling 'D' charm on the flap.

Sunglasses cannot be authenticated without clear closeups of the insides of both of the arms.

All photos should be taken in plenty of natural lighting (sunlight) without flash. Clear closeups may be obtained by using the macro mode (the icon of a flower) on a digital camera. Photos should not be resized below 800x600 resolution.

Authentication requests which comply with the formatting requirement in part 1 but which otherwise fail to include these photo requirements may not be entertained.

3. In most cases, unless there are dead giveaways and obvious red flags, jewellery cannot be authenticated, even with plenty of photos. This is to do with the nature of Dior jewellery. Please therefore understand that we may not be able to help you with a jewellery authentication request.

4. Patience is a virtue. Do not re-post your request repeatedly just because another person's request has been attended to before yours. This may be because at the time there was no one with the requisite expertise to authenticate your item; this does not mean you are being ignored.

5. Courtesy is also a virtue. Please and thank-you are basic manners and good forum etiquette.


Disclaimer

All Authenticate This threads on tPF are meant to provide assistance to shoppers who are uncertain about the legitimacy and authenticity of designer goods. The evaluations posted by tPF's members are only opinions that stem from personal experiences as shoppers and collectors. They are not legally binding or professional authentications and are not to be treated as such.
 
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Thanks AJ and quick question, is this bag from the fall 2012 collection? I found a photo from another thread and it looks similar, save for the interior colour is a little bit lighter than mine View attachment 3311768

The interior is a different colour on this one. And it is from the 2012 collection. Hmmm. There are times when a colour is paired with diffeent lining colours. For example, Mineral Blue was paired with both Rose Tendre and Orange Riviera lining. I'm not sure if this applies to the yellow in this case, though.

Maybe another PF member can chime in (?).
 
The interior is a different colour on this one. And it is from the 2012 collection. Hmmm. There are times when a colour is paired with diffeent lining colours. For example, Mineral Blue was paired with both Rose Tendre and Orange Riviera lining. I'm not sure if this applies to the yellow in this case, though.

Maybe another PF member can chime in (?).

Ok I see well thanks for the evaluation have a wonderful week!
 
This bag looks fine to me. Can another PF member take a look to confirm, just in case? The Diorissimo is known to have very accurate fakes.

Sorry for the trouble! I really hope these suffice, sorry I can't provide anymore, the seller is on holiday at the moment View attachment 3310381

I can't say for sure. The main stamping on the bag is quite faded. There's not much else to go on based on the photos you've uploaded. Would need to see the stamping on the pochette, stamping behind the O-charm. I just want to be sure since this bag is highly replicated.

The bag does not look like it was well taken care of. The seller's asking price of $2800 is quite high for the bag's condition. I've seen excellent condition bag run between 2400-3000, brand new in the mid $3000. Just my two cents.
 
Hi guys, thanku so much for your help regarding the yellow diorissimo, decided to get this blue lady Dior in the end. I just want to make sure, do y'all think it's authentic? The handles are a bit soft and flexible so it made me a little uneasy about authenticity. This seller has sold me a pink patent Dior and it seemed legit (with receipt that matched, cards) so I was more inclined to trust her.


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Hi I have another handbag. ..wondering if it's real or not, thanks you :D I'm so sorry they ended up upside-down. Thank you again ;)
 

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Hi guys, thanku so much for your help regarding the yellow diorissimo, decided to get this blue lady Dior in the end. I just want to make sure, do y'all think it's authentic? The handles are a bit soft and flexible so it made me a little uneasy about authenticity. This seller has sold me a pink patent Dior and it seemed legit (with receipt that matched, cards) so I was more inclined to trust her.


Link: View attachment 3315373View attachment 3315374View attachment 3315375View attachment 3315376View attachment 3315377View attachment 3315378View attachment 3315380View attachment 3315382View attachment 3315383View attachment 3315384 http://carousell.com/p/47983559

Could you post a picture of the "R" charm by itself?

The handle thing is a bit odd; I've never seen that personally. Not sure what kind of damage it went through to be that pliable. I'd also like for AJ to look at this listing as well. I've never seen an authenticity card that is filled out completely by hand. Usually the date and style code are done by hand but the place of purchase should be stamped, as each authorized store by Dior has one of these custom made stamps.
 
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