I'm not sure why my initial post did not show up in the quote part of my post tonight - apologies. I have copied and pasted it below for your reference:
"Hello, I am a long-time lover and lurker of PF and am glad to finally join! If anyone is able to help with my query, it would be much appreciated. I just bought a vintage Chanel bag from Vestiaire Collective. Even though I was slightly worried about some aspects, I trusted VC to check it is authentic first anyway . But then I saw a Chanel bag listed for sale which VC had labelled as "We love" and the CC's were overlapping incorrectly. This has made me very anxious about receiving a fake bag - I was going to post photos up here and send to a third party authenticator once I receive the bag (if it passes VC's authentication service), but am now posting photos and asking for your advice so I can try to nip this in the bud now if it looks to be fake, and get a refund before I get sent the bag if poss.
Item: Vintage Chanel bag
Serial Number: 0210131
Listing number: See link below
Seller: Vestiaire Collective
Link:
http://www.vestiairecollective.com/...l/brown-leather-hand-bag-chanel-2987466.shtml
Comments:The 'R' sign seems to be further from the Chanel stamping inside the bag than other ones I have seen. The white strip/background of the numbers on the authenticity card also looks unusual.
I know the photos on the VC website aren't super clear, but it would be great if you could give me an indication or any advice! I'm aware I'm doing this in the wrong order :S
Thank you."
The original photos (from the seller) did not carry forward either unfortunately, but I don't think they're that important anymore as I have posted pictures I have taken myself now. hope this is ok and v sorry for the multiple posting!