**CLOSED** Authenticate This CHANEL
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********************ATTENTION, PLEASE READ**********************
We've been noticing many bad requests as of late.
It's very time consuming for us to have to reply to each poster and remind them of the rules that's been laid out on the first page of this thread. Also, replying to and pointing out each request that didn't follow format/rules and the back and forth (re)postings clog up the thread greatly. On the other hand, we don't want to ignore your requests either.
Therefore, please help us help you. Before requesting an authentication, PLEASE read post #1(required format) and #2 (required pictures) of this thread and provide all the necessary pictures as well as follow the required format. We can't help you make an evaluation based on only a few blurry pictures, unless, of course, it's an obvious fake. It's imperative that we get crisp & clear, up close and head on pictures of all pertinent details as is laid out in post #2 to make an accurate assessment.
And please post in the following template:
Item name:
Serial number:
Listing number: (eBay listing #, site listing #, or if applicable)
Seller: (seller ID)
Link: (link to the sellers listing in eBay or other selling site)
Comments:
If your request has no valid link to the listing (that's still active, or has ended), you would need to post a login shot.
Login shot: the bag in front of your device while logged into your tPF account (showing your username).
Thank you all for understanding and cooperating
We've been noticing many bad requests as of late.
It's very time consuming for us to have to reply to each poster and remind them of the rules that's been laid out on the first page of this thread. Also, replying to and pointing out each request that didn't follow format/rules and the back and forth (re)postings clog up the thread greatly. On the other hand, we don't want to ignore your requests either.
Therefore, please help us help you. Before requesting an authentication, PLEASE read post #1(required format) and #2 (required pictures) of this thread and provide all the necessary pictures as well as follow the required format. We can't help you make an evaluation based on only a few blurry pictures, unless, of course, it's an obvious fake. It's imperative that we get crisp & clear, up close and head on pictures of all pertinent details as is laid out in post #2 to make an accurate assessment.
And please post in the following template:
Item name:
Serial number:
Listing number: (eBay listing #, site listing #, or if applicable)
Seller: (seller ID)
Link: (link to the sellers listing in eBay or other selling site)
Comments:
If your request has no valid link to the listing (that's still active, or has ended), you would need to post a login shot.
Login shot: the bag in front of your device while logged into your tPF account (showing your username).
Thank you all for understanding and cooperating
Hi, can some authenticate this bag for me please? Thank you in advance!
Item Name (if you know it): Chanel Mini Flap
SERIAL NUMBER: 12032790
Link (if available): It's in a closed facebook group
Seller:
Who took the pictures: Seller took the pictures
History of the bag: Original owner bought in a Saks chanel store in 2008, current seller bought it online in 2011.
Comments: Please see pictures below.
Item Name (if you know it): Chanel Mini Flap
SERIAL NUMBER: 12032790
Link (if available): It's in a closed facebook group
Seller:
Who took the pictures: Seller took the pictures
History of the bag: Original owner bought in a Saks chanel store in 2008, current seller bought it online in 2011.
Comments: Please see pictures below.
Hi, Could someone please have a look at this bag for me. I trying to get three more pictures that the seller has sent me uploaded but struggling to work out how to on my mac. Many Thanks LouiseItem name: Chanel Jumbo Red Iridescent Caviar
Serial number: 16768233
Listing number: 182419692678
Seller: missbudgetbeauty
Link: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/182419692678?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT
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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. (If you are getting this response, this means that it does not look clearly counterfeit/does not look obviously fake to me).
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
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.
Hi! I don't have the bag in my possession - it's still with the seller. I am not sure if you can view the link since it's in a closed facebook group, but here it is:
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10100147344433188&set=pcb.1817783728495699&type=3
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10100147344433188&set=pcb.1817783728495699&type=3
And confusing for us, and for many other users, too.
@ironic568 you are kinder than me; anyone who does not have the time or will to simply follow our requested format cannot possibly expect that we devote volunteer time to peer over their listings so I will ignore them although recently I have been trying to reply to say what's missing but that's not usually my norm. ATC thread has one of the highest traffic out of all of TPF; many AT threads with lesser traffic will have authenticators ignore requests where requestors do not bother to read.
@ironic568 has kindly outlined the format and it's also again in Post #1 as she mentioned, in case you guys forget.
Therefore, please help us help you. Before requesting an authentication, PLEASE read post #1(required format) and #2 (required pictures) of this thread and provide all the necessary pictures as well as follow the required format. We can't help you make an evaluation based on only a few blurry pictures, unless, of course, it's an obvious fake. It's imperative that we get crisp & clear, up close and head on pictures of all pertinent details as is laid out in post #2 to make an accurate assessment.
And please post in the following template:
Item name:
Serial number:
Listing number: (eBay listing #, site listing #, or if applicable)
Seller: (seller ID)
Link: (link to the sellers listing in eBay or other selling site)
Comments:
If your request has no valid link to the listing (that's still active, or has ended), you would need to post a login shot.
Login shot: the bag in front of your device while logged into your tPF account (showing your username).
Thank you all for understanding and cooperating
If people can't be bothered to read, or take the time to procure the necessary shots, they should not expect authenticators to still pore over and take time to respond or look at the listings or pictures.
This is a purely volunteer free service. You can get the same service for $7 with a reputable third party authentication service. Although I'm sure they will have the same type of specific photo requirements.
Hi Roku, here's the login shot (only way I can think of to capture the online pictures and my user ID at the same time), with the original information below, thanks in advance!
Item Name (if you know it): Chanel Mini Flap
SERIAL NUMBER: 12032790
Link (if available): It's in a closed facebook group
Seller:
Who took the pictures: Seller took the pictures
History of the bag: Original owner bought in a Saks chanel store in 2008, current seller bought it online in 2011.
Comments: Please see pictures below.
Item Name (if you know it): Chanel Mini Flap
SERIAL NUMBER: 12032790
Link (if available): It's in a closed facebook group
Seller:
Who took the pictures: Seller took the pictures
History of the bag: Original owner bought in a Saks chanel store in 2008, current seller bought it online in 2011.
Comments: Please see pictures below.
Am I allowed to ask my question of how an authentic sample will be marked here? I apologize if this is the wrong place to ask but no one on any other threads has even acknowledged my question. I've seen sample bags from other brands that will say not for retail, sample etc. The Chanel I've found just has a simple S stamp on the leather inside.
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