Not questioning the technology - my question pertains to an alleged ability by a third party authenticator to have access to the same technology that Chanel would for the purposes of authentication. It just seems unlikely given these extreme measures .. Why would Chanel want to facilitate customers to purchase Chanel bags from the preloved market?
No more authenticity cards?
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This is a good question! I think I didn’t understand the implications of your original statement, so thank you for clearing it up
It might be the case that to actually read the chip/plate, one might need special technology that only Chanel have. I just assumed that it would be a standard authentication chip (like the ones developed by LV/Cartier) that would be accessible to certified third party handlers. However, if it’s unique to Chanel this might be the case. Then, like you pointed out, third party authentication might not be possible.
I’m looking forward to see how this plays out. I find it very interesting (but extremely confusing!).
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I think the ability to reduce fakes takes precedence over restricting the ability to authenticate.
Yes that's true, no doubt.. the question pertained to the ability of the technology to be discoverable by third parties.
The Fashionphile founder/president gave an interview with Marie Claire and talked quite a lot throughout the interview about how the LV and Chanel RFID and microchips and blockchains will and/or will not impact the business of preloved. If you're interested you can listen/watch through Marie Claire.
My SA confirmed this also. I bought my classic flap last Monday and still got the auth. card but from 21A on the metal plate is going to be in all the items which used to have the card.
Can you link to the interview? I can't seem to find it but would like to listen. Thanks!
It's 40 min. she mentions it several times and even right until the end so you need to watch the full thing to hear it all in different spots.
I liked the serial card system. It's hard to replicate. They change the rainbow like colors of the cards and numbering is always different.
I hope the plate is at least where you can't see it. Its ugly.
I hope the plate is at least where you can't see it. Its ugly.
I don't mind the idea of a chip, but why did Chanel have to use an ugly plate. Not sure how big it is, but it doesn't look that small or thin to me. Plus looks like aged metal. I know it is probably silly to care, but I just don't like the look of it. Why didn't they hide it like LV.
Because Chanel actually displays a serial code of some sort on the plate! Pic from momoland insta account
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I wouldn’t say it’s small, it’s slightly bigger than the hologram sticker..
Thanks for sharing! Did the store give you anything to verify authenticity or read the data in your chip?