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SoLoveCC said:
Please help to see if the following bag is authentic from a private seller (not on auction site):
Name: lavender mini square
Serial Number:16432619
Who took the pictures: seller
History: seller said that it’s 100% new
Comment: not sure if this colour has been released and if it has been made for mini square
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Login shot required if there is no online link available, with your item in front of your logged in username on TPF.
This is to ensure you are the one who has taken the photos (if you did not include a link to the seller's listing).
Here is one example of a login shot - http://******/2i4Sg0l
Also,
Photos insufficient. Please read posts 1 and 2 and identify which photos you may be missing; my signature also outlines bare minimum photos needed for a response. Of course, there is no need to repost photos that are already included in the listing. If your request did not have an active online link, then you will need a login shot to prove you are the photographer. Please see my signature link for an example or more info.

If you repost with additional pictures, please also quote or copy and paste your original request and provided pictures so that I know which bag the additional pics belong to. Thanks.
 
#5,510
kwini_xoxo said:
Hello expert authenticators! I wasnt sure if i have been missed. Im posting my request again... hoping for your kind help. Thank you!
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Please include the listing link
Please always repost your additional info or photos requested with the original information about the listing or item you are requesting authentication for, so that we don't have to jump between posts to reference as this is a fast-moving thread with multiple posts in between.
 
#5,511
Rheajayde said:
Item: Auth CHANEL Classic single flap JUMBO Black Caviar Skin Leather Shoulder Bag
Serial Number: 13234075
Listing number: 222328779879
Seller: ccbabie
Link: http://www.ebay.fr/itm/Auth-CHANEL-...viar-Skin-Leather-Shoulder-Bag-/222328779879?

Comments: serial number matches the receipt for a 2010 model, but it doesn't have the hallmark and flat CCs I thought it should have from that year? Can anyone confirm please?
Thank you !
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Photos insufficient. Please read posts 1 and 2 and identify which photos you may be missing; my signature also outlines bare minimum photos needed for a response. Of course, there is no need to repost photos that are already included in the listing. If your request did not have an active online link, then you will need a login shot to prove you are the photographer. Please see my signature link for an example or more info.

If you repost with additional pictures, please also quote or copy and paste your original request and provided pictures so that I know which bag the additional pics belong to. Thanks.
 
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#5,513
phy91 said:
Hi, I'm sorry I'm new here, what do you mean by orphan shot? The online link is this one, I also listed it above: http://www.designer-vintage.com/product/chanel-shoulderbags-bags-70073
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I'm sorry that I missed your original link
I'd like to see a more clear, up-front photo of the hologram sticker without any glare or blurriness and not at an angle as possible.

Please always repost your additional info or photos requested with the original information about the listing or item you are requesting authentication for, so that we don't have to jump between posts to reference as this is a fast-moving thread with multiple posts in between.
 
#5,514
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:

MUST FOLLOW 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. Most common error/omission is when users do not add the serial number

MUST HAVE 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. SeePost #2 for photos required, but especially require photos of:
  • 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.
Other reasons why your request may have been skipped:
  • 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 don’t 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 don’t do photos for these either, due to so many super fakes. Sometimes, I will be able to still tell you if it's clearly a fake or superfake.
  • I already authenticated or commented on that particular listing. Please do a search. That’s 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.
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.

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 :smile:
 
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#5,516
mytnguyen26 said:
Good morning,

Can you please have your opinion on this bag please? I know it's 200x series, but any red flag on this bag?

Item Name: Authentic Chanel Le Boy 8" Black Calfskin
Serial #: 21637864
Listing #: 192058748011
Seller: perla_mike10
Link:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Authentic-Chanel-Le-Boy-8-Black-Calfskin/192058748011?_trksid=p2047675.c100009.m1982&_trkparms=aid=888007&algo=DISC.MBE&ao=1&asc=38530&meid=9046f8a972cc47fe991144d434ea2e49&pid=100009&rk=1&rkt=2&sd=282300304037

Description:
Authentic Chanel Le Boy 8"

Black Calfskin

Ruthenium Hardware

Series 21637864

Made in France

Comes with dustbag, box and authenticity card

Thank you so much and happy holiday :smile:
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ironic568 said:
This is a counterfeit.
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mytnguyen26 said:
OMG this is so scary. Thank you so much for your opinion.
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ironic568 said:
I was looking at this listing on my phone the other day and definitely saw signs of counterfeit. Now that I'm seeing the pics again on my PC monitor, some don't seem as nearly as bad, though I still don't have a good feeling about this boy. To be 100% sure, could you please request crisp clear, up close and face forward (& flat) pictures of the serial nr. and MADE IN stamp? Also, pictures of the CHANEL engraving on both sides of the bag would be great.
Sorry for the inconvenience.
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@ironic568 thanks for following up with @mytnguyen26 on this with your revised response.

I usually don't authenticate 17 million+ series classic boys, classic flaps, GSTs, WOCs and reissues unless it's from a reputable seller that I know and trust, due to the proliferation of superfakes, or unless it's a bag that to me is clearly counterfeit. Unfortunately most paid services do not do these either unless you mail them the bag.

Of course, if I am still able to tell you if it's a "definite fake" or "definite superfake" I will still comment, so you are not discouraged from posting these bag requests, but please make note of the above.

This being said, I don't see any red flags so far with this bag. However, please re-read my general statement about boys from this generation above.
 
#5,518
Roku said:
Login shot required if there is no online link available, with your item in front of your logged in username on TPF.
This is to ensure you are the one who has taken the photos (if you did not include a link to the seller's listing).
Here is one example of a login shot - http://******/2i4Sg0l
Also,
Photos insufficient. Please read posts 1 and 2 and identify which photos you may be missing; my signature also outlines bare minimum photos needed for a response. Of course, there is no need to repost photos that are already included in the listing. If your request did not have an active online link, then you will need a login shot to prove you are the photographer. Please see my signature link for an example or more info.

If you repost with additional pictures, please also quote or copy and paste your original request and provided pictures so that I know which bag the additional pics belong to. Thanks.
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Thanks for the advice.
The pictures are provided by the oversea seller.
I have not seen the bag in person.
What should I do? Thanks
 
#5,519
Roku said:
@ironic568 thanks for following up with @mytnguyen26 on this with your revised response.

I usually don't authenticate 17 million+ series classic boys, classic flaps, GSTs, WOCs and reissues unless it's from a reputable seller that I know and trust, due to the proliferation of superfakes, or unless it's a bag that to me is clearly counterfeit. Unfortunately most paid services do not do these either unless you mail them the bag.

Of course, if I am still able to tell you if it's a "definite fake" or "definite superfake" I will still comment, so you are not discouraged from posting these bag requests, but please make note of the above.

This being said, I don't see any red flags so far with this bag. However, please re-read my general statement about boys from this generation above.
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Thank you for your replies @Roku and @ironic568. I'm attaching the requested images.

I very much appreciate your opinion :) thanks
 

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