HOW TO AUTHENTICATE CHANEL CLASSIC FLAP: 7 Steps
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- How to authenticate a Chanel bag: 7 Steps
Read the full blog post with serial number information here: timpanys.com/blogs/timpanytal...
Having worked in the preloved designer resale business for over 10 years now I'm sure you can imagine I have seen a fair few beautiful Chanel flap bags. Follow Timpanys on instagram: / timpanys I have also seen a fair few super fakes and they are getting worryingly close to the original. In Entrupy's "state of the fake" report they conclude that Chanel was the third most faked designer bag after Louis Vuitton and Gucci in 2018.
At this point, just to get it out the way, I am going to address why, even if the copies are fantastic you should hold out for an authentic piece and my short answer is: that it's important to invest in goods that not only have value but also integrity. Goods that are produced by people that are working in humane environments and whose funds do not contribute to the black market. If you're interested in this you may wish to read this article in the BBC.
Just last week I sat two Chanel flap bags side by side to compare and could barely spot the difference between the authentic Chanel bag and the fake one. Further to this it is also common for natural differences to occur due to the fact that luxury designer bags are often hand finished or have different finishes due to their year of manufacturer. This can often cause people to be anxious that the bags are fake when in fact they are authentic.
So how can we get around this? Below and in the video above I give my top tips for authenticating at home, but I have to say that the best thing to hit the second hand market in recent years and something I hope will combat super fakes is in fact Entrupy. Entrupy is a mechanism that uses machine learning algorithms on microscopic images of physical objects to distinguish between genuine and counterfeit versions of designer goods. It has a 99.1% accuracy rate and has been used since 2012. Whilst Timpanys offers designer handbag authentication in London and Berkshire via Entrupy I realise you may also want to do your own authentication at home so here are my top tips.
1. Serial number
Head straight for the serial number. Authentic Chanel handbags from the mid-1980s onwards would have been produced with an authenticity card embossed with a serial number which matches the serial number that appears in a sticker found somewhere within the handbag’s interior lining.
The Chanel logo, hologram design and sticker will vary according to the year they were manufactured. A note here it is crucial that you keep this card for maintaining the value of your bag. The serial number can be traced by Chanel to detail what the bag is and when and where it was bought so it is key to proving authenticity and pretty hard to copy. Beyond just “having a serial number” each hologram has it’s own personality. For example some numbers are serifs, some zeros have strike through etc. I have a full list of what to look out for below. This is written in 2019 please note that the current codes are 27 series. It is hard to copy the exactly speckling, or transfer these holograms due to the slice throughs.
Having said all that some of the earlier models the authenticity sticker was literally just a sticker and could have rubbed off over the years.
2. Hardware
Photo attributable to Vanna Garcia
The writing and embossing of the Chanel Paris on the hardware at the back - it is hard for them to get an exact match - sometimes it’s just about having seen lots of them to know if something looks off at the back but often the fakes have the words embossed to heavily.
3. Gold Hardware myths
This first thing I want to do here is to clear up some false information I have seen circulating about the "Chanel made in France" on gold hardware brands. I have seen it said that this cannot be under the CC logo inside the flap if the bag has gold hardware and is made in France. In short this is false and tt can - I have seen authentic bags that have gold foil in this position under the logo.
The Chanel locks - The original CC lock can feature either flat or raised finishes with the right C overlapping the left C at the top and the left C overlapping the right C at the bottom. Sometimes in the gold hardware you will see. Hallmarking - there is also a lot of controversial information out there about the hallmarking on gold CC bags.
Before mid-to-late 2008, you can see a small stamp on the top left, top right, or the bottom right of the CC logo turn lock. The location may vary based on year and where the clasp was created.
However, some Chanel bags with gold CC turn locks were not hallmarked at all; for example, if they have a matte gold finish or if they were made in....
continue reading and see photos here: timpanys.com/blogs/timpanytal... - Jak na to + styl
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Hi can you also pull out the entire leather lining in a caviar piece in jumbo size? Or only applicable to lambskin?
The stamping on the inside also never says cities, it says Countries only like, 'Made in France' or 'Made in Italy'
A few days ago I found a bag that was almost the same design as my dream bag, but the price blew my mind. I have a soul resonance with *esluxy* . It taught me that beauty doesn’t have to be expensive, it just has to be right.
hello, can you tell me what kind of zippers do 28 series classic flap medium size comes with? is it marked or unmarked? i couldn't find this information.
I called Chanel twice a week ago. I was intending to do just what you described about giving them the serial and there you go... Well this is not the case anymore. In fact it became an uncomfortable call as they reacted as though thats something they never do and said they know nothing of their serial numbers! So could you please provide what number you suggest? Maybe its different from who I called.
the HIDUPZ would be super cute during the fall with a nude or tan or even tonal outfit! i’m thinking a tan wool coat with that bag!!
What style of bag is the brown/burgundy one with the closure at the top?
Are Chanel bags quilted on the sides or just in the front and back
Hi would you be able to authenticated an item trough pictures? Would you help me?
I would like to authenticate a Chanel Jumbo. Can you help me with this? I live in Canada.
If I had a serial number how do I check if it’s real? I’ve seen quite a few awful reviews of fakes being sold on Vestiaire collective
Trying to authenticate bag. I believe lining was replaced and no internal logo, serial number but all other features accurate. How can I authenticate
Video is brilliant very interesting to watch when you said the stamping on the bag is always the same colour had the hard were I have a vintage bag and the hardware is gold and the stamping is silver but they have told me it’s 100 percent all I got it for a per loved shop in London so should I be worried I really enjoyed your video thank you for sharing.xxxx🤗👍
Hi, can you make an authentification video for chanel identification line? It was a line from late 90s and early 00s. I just got a chanel purse from someone but it no longer has any cards in it so idk if its authentic or not.
Good morning, I’m interested to buy the device. Kindly advise where can I it please.
I love *yutulu*garden party tote! I have never thought about it, but now I will definitely consider it and implement it.
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Hi there, are you able to help me check the bag i got its a vintage pink bag- the owner said she is 100% authentic coz its from generation pass over to her.
Thank you for this video. Everything is legitimate except the screw which are Phillip screw head (a cross) so does this mean it’s not authentic?
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No way I had no idea extra links can be put on Chanel bag!!! So I can buy a medium Chanel flap and wear as a crossbody? I’m 5’5 ive tried wearing it Crossbody but chains far too short, I find the mini too small for me, jumbo to big? Which is why I’ve never bought one. I wanted a Chanel as a crossbody as well as evening shoulder bag
thanks so much you just saved me $400--the made in area on the button /snap didn't match the made in inside the wallet. thnx much! one said Paris the other said Italy
Really, you can have extra links put on the shoulder strap? By Chanel or by some other company? Do you know if there is anyone like Leather Surgeons in UK or Europe who could do it?
hey - for repairs in London we recommend The Restory and I don't think Chanel will add links for you but you could try The Handbag Clinic or The Restory too for that - some of my taller clients have had this done in order to wear the bags cross body! I don't think Chanel would repair the bag after this has been done though - there is a thread on :Purse forum if you're interested to read more xx
Hi my name is Addy and I recently bought a second hand Chanel purse however I am questioning the authenticity of it so I am about to ship it back tomorrow. This bag collection was released in fall of 2015 based on my search so wouldn’t that mean that it’s serial number should start with 21? Is this true regardless if it was sold later that year or even if it was sold in 2016? Or does the number have to do
With when it was actually made and not the year the purse collection was released? Please advise thank you.
I thought about buying a used Chanel bag because the prices are so crazy expensive but to have peace of mind, I decided to save my money to buy a new one from the store, they do the replicas now so good that I don't want to pay thousands for a fake bag.
What if it’s hall mark stamped in gold but made in Italy?
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Hi love i have a question does authentic chanel aunthenticity sticker can be remove ?
Yes you can remove it - but don't!! :)
Awesome video my friend. I have this bag & it is gorgeous. Makes me happy all the time. Thanks for sharing. New friend & hope for your return of love 💗
Great video! What year is the burgundy bag you showed in the video?
Some rich people buy expensive bags but still think of them as unimportant and meaningless things. Just because you bought it doesn't mean you have to give it some artificial importance or false meaning *condup*
Thank you 🥰
Really enjoyed this ..
Thanks Andri - means a lot coming from a designer lover like :) xxx
Antonia Timpany I’ve got over 10 Chanel classic bags with no serial number help me to reveal history of them please
Can vintage Chanel bags be made in Spain? I saw one that said that in the bag.
Yes I watched a different video where a girl said Spain is also a place that it could be made in
But it is more rare
hello everyone. i am filipino citizen. and i am 35 years old . i want to share my bag chanel boy black diamond flap bag lamb skin Leather. i got this bag in my business dry goods secondhand bags here in Philippines.
I have to say the D U P B A G Y bags are still pretty darn cute. I will buy that! Very satisfied with the price!
It doesn't matter where they are made. It depends on the craftsmen and quality inspection. My family and I bought hotdups
Ooh girl… I think all authentic ones have the word “Chanel” upright on the small popper fastening on that inside flap. I’m not sure where you got this flap bag of yours, but it doesn’t look quite right to me.
Loved thehidupz bag what's the vendor name and bag names on cite thank you new member
I have an older one from the real real with an authenticity # but bag says made in France it’s gold hardware I don’t see serial # in bag . I do see a 5.12.12 HD on a good shiny little tag . Husband bought me I just want to make sure I believe this is the jumbo
You can keep the authenticity card in the love letter zipper.
Absolutely love the coat you are wearing! and the *preluxscom* bag !
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I would disagree about stitching and puffiness. I saw in boutiques very puffy classic flaps and the stitch count was from 8 to 9-10 stitches. Some bags are more puffy, some less. In one Chanel store they had 2 classic flaps, one was almost flat and another one was very puffy
Sounds like they shouldn’t be charging $10k for a bag lmao. Find more consistency at a McDonald’s
I don't think so! Real authentic Chanel bags, the stitches are exactly ten. So I don't know what Chanel stores have you been to see this inconsistency?
Is it worth purchasing from Poshmark?
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Nowadays, the fake ones are so great one could not even tell the difference. The card and hologram inside matches exactly and they are FAKE!
check the receipt then
I’m 75% through this video and not one thing is a noticeable thing nor did she say the biggest thing that tells you a Chanel bag is fake and NO I’m not saying
I know right
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Paying $10,000 plus for a purse is sooo incredably stupid!!! They're all made in China these days and often times the really good fakes are made in the exact same factory, on the exact same asembly line as the authentic ones. I have a friend who actually used to work for a high end designer company in China. His job was selecting which factory to use to produce the designer product. The factory that is manufacturing the authentic product just produces their order for Chanel, or Hermes, or whatever, and then they just run through an extra 1,000 bags to sell on the replica market. THE HIGHER END $500 PLUS REPLICA BAGS ARE EXACTLY THE SAME EVERYTYHING. NEVER EVER WASTE YOUR MONEY ON A REAL DESIOGNER BAG!!!
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Ce sac Chanel bleu est un faux!
Really? How come?
j’ai deja vu des bleus chez chanel 🤔
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