Can someone recommend an online authentication service

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#196
Hi all,

I’m thinking of purchasing a bag I’ve been looking for for a long time from a Facebook group. I would purchase via PayPal invoice to protect me and want to use a paid authentication service to confirm the bag is real. Would you recommend submitting the photos the buyer sent me before I purchase, or purchase the bag and then submit photos I take of it myself?

Thanks!
 
#200
Dannadrew said:
Get it authenticated on Lollipuff. $25. Worth it. I bought a jumbo on Tradesy at $5k turned out to be fake and even had a receipt!
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Hi there .. Just curious- How did you know it was a fake? Did you suspect that it was when it came?..I’m trying to buy a pre-owned chanel woc, but the sell doesn’t want to show me the serial number, just partial. I noticed other sellers doing the same. Anyone know why? ...I’m new to the Chanel world. Thanks!!
 
#201
Ladyshine04 said:
Hi there .. Just curious- How did you know it was a fake? Did you suspect that it was when it came?..I’m trying to buy a pre-owned chanel woc, but the sell doesn’t want to show me the serial number, just partial. I noticed other sellers doing the same. Anyone know why? ...I’m new to the Chanel world. Thanks!!
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The reason why only part of the serial number is shown is to avoid the production of fakes. She/he does not who they are dealing with (I am not implying that you produce fakes) and they want to protect themselves as well. Please note, that TPF is a public forum so anyone can become a member even individuals and companies that produce fakes. We stress to members to never show the full serial # but some forget or are new to this forum. It is reasonable that they show you the 1st 2 numbers to show the series of that collection. However, you should have the bag authenticated if you decide to pursue it.
 
#202
lvchanellvr said:
The reason why only part of the serial number is shown is to avoid the production of fakes. She/he does not who they are dealing with (I am not implying that you produce fakes) and they want to protect themselves as well. Please note, that TPF is a public forum so anyone can become a member even individuals and companies that produce fakes. We stress to members to never show the full serial # but some forget or are new to this forum. It is reasonable that they show you the 1st 2 numbers to show the series of that collection. However, you should have the bag authenticated if you decide to pursue it.
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Wow, thank you so much for replying. Good to know! The bag I’m looking at is on Poshmark, which offers authentication services for items priced over $500. I hope I can trust that service. Now I’m nervous about purchasing ☺️ I have a lot to learn about Chanel.
 
#203
Ladyshine04 said:
Hi there .. Just curious- How did you know it was a fake? Did you suspect that it was when it came?..I’m trying to buy a pre-owned chanel woc, but the sell doesn’t want to show me the serial number, just partial. I noticed other sellers doing the same. Anyone know why? ...I’m new to the Chanel world. Thanks!!
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Hi sorry for delay. I didn’t know it was fake. I thought it was real! I was underwhelmed but thought it was real when I received.
Buy through eBay and then get it authenticated. People don’t want to show code because that’s how the fakers find out new numbers for counterfeits.
 
#204
I want to send my bag out for authentication so I can get my money back from my credit card company.
I don't want to authentic via photos.
I was disappointed with RealAuthentication.com. I noted why I think the bag is fake but with photos they said it was real.
The authenticity card was a dead giveaway. The CHANEL MADE IN FRANCE was embossed in black. This rectangular mini is yellow lambskin so I think it is supposed to be embossed in gold or silver.
I will do Entrupy Authentication next.
What service do you recommend?
Thank you
 
#207
Why are you so sure? Maybe real Authentications is correct? If it was such an obvious tell, would they miss that?

Anyway to be sure and so you can get money money back if it is fake, I would send to Entinceler they only do later series by personal inspection anyway because of too many "good" fakes. Leather Surgeons as stated above is another alternative as they handle a lot of Chanel and would know.

Good luck!
 
#208
I used RealAuthentication.com and am not happy. It is expensive Usd$30 for a one word answer: (authentic or counterfeit).

if you want them to explain, it’s another usd$10. They don’t seem very professional and is just in it to take your money
 
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