**CLOSED** Authenticate This CHANEL
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Per Roku:
Reminder
The spirit of my volunteer time is to help prospective or very recent purchasers of pre-owned Chanel items with an informed opinion, for the sole purpose of helping them with their upcoming or recent purchase.
I will only authenticate Chanel handbags and small leather goods:
1) if the request has an online listing link
2) or, if there is no listing link available, the request includes photographs that have been taken by you and only you, the requestor.
Additional requirements as follows:
REQUEST FORMAT: See post #1 for request format. Many requests get skipped because format is not followed or serial number is not included (must be typed out, being attached in a photographed is not sufficient). Format is important so others can search for the same item before getting it authenticated
PHOTOS REQUIRED: If the bare minimum needed photos are not included, your request will be skipped. Before including a request with a listing link, please make sure the listing includes the required photos prior to posting. If it does not, please procure those pictures and attach them along with your request post. See Post #2 for photos required, but especially require photos of:
Other reasons why your request may have been skipped:
- Clear photo of front, back, interior shots of the bag,
- a clear, up-front photo of the hologram sticker (if it exists on the bag) and
- the CHANEL MADE IN FRANCE / CHANEL MADE IN ITALY / CHANEL MADE IN SPAIN stamps. (for some items including vintage items, the "Made In" stamp is located in a different location. Need both).
- Hardware, back of zipper pull, back of turnlock plate photos are usually required. If it's a wallet or WOC, photo of the CHANEL PARIS on the button snap needed.
- If the actual bag (the bag itself, not just the photos available) is missing the hologram sticker, or it is illegible please mention that. Detailed hardware photos become more imperative in these instances.
- On the flip side, there is no need to re-attach the same photos that are already in the listing. It clogs up the thread. Please, please don't attach photos that are already viewable through the link.
- If you do not have an online link and are just attaching photos, you must be the one taking the photos of the bag. Include a photo of the bag in front of your username displayed in the black menu bar of the TPF screen, to showcase you have the item in your possession. The backdrop must showcase you logged into TPF. Example here.
Due to counterfeiter lurkers on this thread and others, we are not permitted to post about authenticity attributes or discuss why's or why not's on authenticity. Keep in mind the only proof of authenticity is the item itself, and the only indicator of authenticity is if the bag is made by Chanel. Every "rule" has an exception, so on and so forth. Those "how to tell if your Chanel is authentic" tutorials do more harm then good. It's like if a doctor did a tutorial on how to perform a heart transplant. Does more harm than good, and is more dangerous than if the person knew nothing at all.
- I do not authenticate requests without an online listing link (active or ended), including social media posts from Instagram, Facebook, or photos procured from the seller. I will still authenticate something you have in your possession. Any photos without a link must be taken by the TPF requestor (see preceding bullet).
- I don't authenticate clothes, clothing accessories, shoes, jewelry, watches, cell phone chains, etc., purses and SLGs only
- I dont authenticate photos of most 17 million series and higher reissue, classic flap, classic WOC, GST and boy bags, unless it is from a seller who I know and trust (which are very, very few).Recommended authentication services is at the bottom of this post, but most of them dont do photos for these either, due to so many super fakes. Sometimes, I will be able to still tell you if it's a fake or superfake.
- I already authenticated or commented on that particular listing. Please do a search. Thats why we make everyone else follow the format
- You're not a new member, but it seems that you only use the forum for authentication and not dialogue. Please post more, engage more in the TPF community. If you're new, and an auth reason brought you here, welcome!
- Something about the bag, the listing, or the seller makes me uneasy, even though everything seems OK on the listing or photos.
- Posts need to be separated into one request per post.
- Due to my limited capacity I will no longer be authenticating listings from Craigslist or Gumtree
- I also currently do not authenticate items on Tradesy.com due to my disappointment in the business practices of the company, where they are fully aware of the tens of thousands of misleading listings posted of items that are not in the seller's possession but in a different country, or not available for sale but undisclosed, because it helps them with SEO, traffic and advertising. Authentication in a way potentially helps a sale take place, and I have no desire to assist in the company's profits at this time. Every public shared selling platform has issues with bad listings, stolen photos, etc., but this company not only shows no attempt to fix this issue, but rather partakes in this practice and endorses these sellers, which is why I have singled this site out from others.
Recommended online authentication services for a small fee:
Etinceler Authentications (etincelerauthentications.com) - based in United States
Authenticate4U (authenticate4u.com) - based in the UK
Also, please do not PM me for an authentication request unless I've invited you to do so... Please post it here on this thread.
Thanks
this could be why
I prefer not to authenticate items of sellers who have private hidden feedback.
This is due to some unpleasant run-ins I had with these kind of sellers in the past. I'm sorry
As stated throughout the thread in the terms, conditions, instructions, authenticator preferences, as well as the first two posts of the thread, authenticators reserve the right not authenticate items or items from sellers that make the authenticator uneasy. See the above post, bullet point six under "other reasons why your request may be skipped." This is not a paid service, but a completely volunteer thread that provides authentications to members to help them make informed decisions regarding recent purchases. Authentications are provided to members who contribute throughout the community and not only in the authentication threads (bullet point five).
The initial request was not in the correct format, did not provide an active or expired link, login shot, and necessary pictures. Requests that are not in the correct format or missing pertinent information are not processed per the instructions in the first post as well as throughout the thread. If you still would like to purchase this bag, please use a recommended paid service as listed in the above post. Thank you.
Item: Auth CHANEL JUMBO CLASSIC Beige Lambskin Single Flap Bag 6400 Retail
Serial Number:13253638
Listing number: 222324483808
Seller: freslin (362 )
Link: http://www.ebay.com/itm/222324483808?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT
Comments: I've won the auction, but thinking about authenticity, is it authentic? Please help me out, thanks in advance!
Serial Number:13253638
Listing number: 222324483808
Seller: freslin (362 )
Link: http://www.ebay.com/itm/222324483808?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT
Comments: I've won the auction, but thinking about authenticity, is it authentic? Please help me out, thanks in advance!
Hello, I seem to be on a roll here. Could I please get this item authenticated? Thank you so much!!
Item: authentic CHANEL Velvet Velour Small LE BOY Chain Flap Crossbody bag
Item #: 262752101521
Serial #: 19929840
Seller: aliciababe08
Link: https://www.ebay.com/itm/262752101521
Item: authentic CHANEL Velvet Velour Small LE BOY Chain Flap Crossbody bag
Item #: 262752101521
Serial #: 19929840
Seller: aliciababe08
Link: https://www.ebay.com/itm/262752101521
Item:
Auth CHANEL Vintage All Black Reissue Patent Leather Flap Shoulder Bag Black HW
Serial Number:
#5495484.
Listing number:
232166460536
Seller:
Law56789
Link:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/232166460536?_trksid=p2060353.m2750.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT
Comments:
sticker is peeled off. Thanks
Thanks for helping me this
i just bought this morning and will pay it tonight.
Hope you guys have a great winter break soon
Auth CHANEL Vintage All Black Reissue Patent Leather Flap Shoulder Bag Black HW
Serial Number:
#5495484.
Listing number:
232166460536
Seller:
Law56789
Link:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/232166460536?_trksid=p2060353.m2750.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT
Comments:
sticker is peeled off. Thanks
Thanks for helping me this
i just bought this morning and will pay it tonight.
Hope you guys have a great winter break soon
Please helpme authenticatete this Medallion Tote. Thank you.
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Please take a look at page 1 of this thread for guidance on how to post requests in the right format and also to see a list of all photos required for authentication. For future authentications, please consider browsing tPF and interacting with other members in various threads besides just the AT ones
Please provide up close and clear (no flash, no glare) pictures of the following:
- serial nr.
- zipper pull
- snap button
- close-up of the back plate (of the CC turn lock)
For all future authentications, please consider participating in other forums also. TPF has a wealth of info and knowledge to offer
Serial nr. is pictured at an odd angle, but looks good from what I can see. All other details are fine, too. This is a very reputable and thorough seller. Very pleasant to deal with.
Everything pictured points to an authentic mini to me
Though, if you already have this bag in your possession, please consider sending it in for physical authentication since this is one of the newest series.
We normally don't do requests without a link, or login shot, but I see that you are a new member. To help you out as a welcome to tPF, I would need your seller to provide the following:Thank you for getting back to me.
Item: CHANEL GST 2014.
Serial number is: 19970857.
Listing number: I don't have as it's on Depop.
Seller: katrinabiggs
Link: I couldn't link the page as it's on Depop.com
Comments: says it was brought from Harrods in December 2014. She says everything comes with it. Box, dust bag, authenticity card. Which I uploaded and I have asked for a picture of the receipt. Theses are the only pictures I have as she has uploaded them on the site. Depop is like Istagram meets eBay.
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Hope I have done this right this time. Hope the pics are ok. These are the only ones I have. If not thank you anyway for taking the time to look and help. Much appreciated
Jay
- an up close, face forward and clear shot of the serial nr. (no flash)
- a clear and straight on picture of the CHANEL, MADE IN stamp
- both sides of the zipper pull
- the rings (hardware) on the bag showing the screws.
Once you have all the pictures, please post them quoting your initial request
I must have missed your earlier requests, otherwise I would've replied to you sooner pointing out that I don't do listings with private feedback.
In the high-end designer resale world, reputation is key. It is the one of biggest business challenges resellers are focused on, as it has the biggest impact on revenue and business survival. Especially now that the super fakes are flooding the market.
This is a volunteer thread and therefore we are not obligated to answer requests that makes us feel uncomfortable, may that be the item, the seller, the business, or even the tPF-member her/himself.
For a small fee you can have this bag looked at by a reputable authentication service. You can, of course, also wait for an assessment from Roku, or another member. I myself would like to refrain from these listings. I understand it's frustrating for you and I'm sorry.
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