I wonder if this blockchain method they are adapting moving forward be a shared kind of database for Chanel stores all around the world? Imagine if I have relocated but I bought bags from Country A - will Country B be able to access this metal plate/scannable data thing? So interested to know tho!!
No more authenticity cards?
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I think it will be much facilitate the journey of the purse from factory to boutique (or to customer) and thereby if a return is necessary, a positive ID of the purse via the chip. A big cost to luxury retail is people taking home a “real“ purse and returning a fake. No one on this forum would do that, but think about how a chip would give us all peace of mind.Im curious about your thoughts on why online ordering/pickup in person will be easier? I would also hope for thisbut I didn’t see a clear connection between the new code and the ordering process so please do elaborate!
Wouldn’t the counterfeiters be able to duplicate the metal plate, too?!?
They might be able to duplicate the look of the plate but I doubt they’d be able to duplicate the technology, especially if it’s blockchain tech. I love preloved bags but I’m less likely to want to purchase from a reseller if there’s no way to confirm that bag has the correct chip. I don’t imagine sellers could duplicate the scanners to read that chip since that is probably being built by Chanel. The uncertainty will make people want to buy directly from the stores. However there will always be people who want to buy counterfeit products because they want the “look” of the bag without the price.
How would one confirm that their bag and chip are authentic in the resale marketplace? I doubt one can simply walk into Chanel with your new-to-you bag and ask them to scan it for you once purchased and in your possession as a favor..
Am 100% Sure Chanel would not offer checking authenticity as a service. May be if you take you bag for an exchange or even for repairs they would scan.
Agreed with @LilyLA - Counterfeiters would be able to place the metal chip but am not sure to what lengths they would go to make the chip scannable.
I have purchased several pre-loved bags, but am not sure if i will buy any more pre-loved as i heard (again a rumor! ) that the chip will store purchase history.
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I don’t buy preloved so no issue there...
however when purchasing remotely the one thing I like with the cards is that once charged the receipt shows the serial number.
I like knowing that my bag with a particular number is now “assigned“ to me even if it isn’t in my possession until delivered.
I wonder how that would work with the presumed new technology...will receipts have no identifying info except for the generic style code??
however when purchasing remotely the one thing I like with the cards is that once charged the receipt shows the serial number.
I like knowing that my bag with a particular number is now “assigned“ to me even if it isn’t in my possession until delivered.
I wonder how that would work with the presumed new technology...will receipts have no identifying info except for the generic style code??
yeah remote buying is going to be hard, Chanel as a company always believe in in-store experience which is why they dont sell online. May be they are okay with losing customers who are remote.
with few more price increases and they will be in a position to lose some customers.
I think someone else wrote that Chanel won’t be using Blockchain technology.
However, if they would, authenticity would theoretically be easier. I’m sure there will be third party authentication services who will have the technology to scan the plate. I know it’s hard to wrap your head around how blockchain works, but basically, there is no way of “faking” a certificate. The certificate is not stored in the chip, but in the blockchain network itself.
With LV the actual scannable part is embedded underneath the leather / in between the layers somewhere in the bag. Not to throw a spanner in the works or spread rumors, but is there a possibility Chanel have somehow implemented a combination of this technology + the metal plate. It would be kind of nifty of them to create a metal plate (no risk of a sticker coming off or losing a card) matched serial with some hidden scannable piece in the bag. Just a thought. I'd be very disappointed if Chanel only have devised a metal plate to move forward in the market.
This is so cool! It effectively makes each Chanel bag an NFT!
I like that option when purchasing in the US, having the serial number written on the reciept. I purchased a few bags there but it’s not the case where I’m based (Middle East) or even Europe as far as I know. Just thought I’d share
Yep. People don’t realize that they have a NFT in their pocket. Their credit card has a chip in it that is difficult to replicate. Those scanners at supermarkets exist in your phone and would simply authenticate with the Chanel app and let you know if it’s legit. User scans tag using Chanel App -> data sent to Chanel -> Chanel returns if it’s legit.
Pretty simple tech really.
Would be extremely difficult to crack, as you’d need to know the private key of Chanel’s blockchain to crack it. If they could do that, then they would be able to fake any bag on the market. Highly unlikely that it’ll be possible and will reduce fakes considerably.