Vintage Chanel Bags a simple guide to authenticate

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Please note that this is a simpified guide! There are many more aspects to a bag that can be used for authentication - however: many obvious vintage f🅰️kes can be spotted by using this guide! 🙌🏻 Please note that I DO NOT offer authentication services. If you have a bag that you'd like the get authenticated, please contact ‘Real Authentication’ (or Authenticate First, Entrupy,...) for a professional service (cost: $20) 💎Trusted seller💎Only Authentic💎 NOT FOR SALE DO NOT BUY THIS LISTING

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Comments (114)

abigailramir668Thank you. I almost bought something for a very low price listed as vintage but was being sold for very cheap. 😟

Dec 10Reply

bosshopHi I recently just tagged you or I tried to send the seller this particular link to show them that the bag that they listed is not authentic🥹 I wish sellers would do the research🎀💕💫💕 but thank you so much for blessing us with this guide

Sep 17Reply

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charlinkPicture 7, how to tell these are fake: 1. CHANEL stamp is never on a plastic sticker. 2. CHANEL stamp is never on a fabric tab, double C logo shouldn’t be present there. 3. CHANEL stamp is never on a metal/plastic tag. 4. No stamps at all inside means fake bag. 5. Logo should be stamped in gold/silver foil, double C logo shouldn’t be present there, bags are never ever ‘made in Paris’, always made in a country (France, Spain or Italy).

Aug 25Reply

charlink5. Tab should be attached with stitching from all 4 sides, double C logo shouldn’t be present there, bags are never ever ‘made in Paris’, always made in a country (France, Spain or Italy). 6. Tab should be attached with stitching from all 4 sides + with leather lining the logo would be stamped directly on the lining. *** These are all very common mistakes in fake vintage bags - all three bags in the first picture are fake! ***

Aug 25Reply

charlink@amiearley 😉❣️

Aug 25Reply

amiearley@charlink 😘😘😘😘😘 thank you a great resource as always!

Aug 25Reply

charlink@amiearley thanks sweety 😘😘

Aug 25Reply

charlink@ericarachel77 thanks, you are very welcome! Yes unfortunately 😔 I used to comment on listings with fake bags or warn people but there are just too many and all I get back is mostly negativity so I stopped doing that and just decided to create these!

Aug 25Reply

fashion_pincher@salvadorsusy

Aug 25Reply

charlink@ericarachel77 yes I totally agree and feel the same way!!❣️

Aug 25Reply

mynahshineThis makes me so very happy! Serial numbers are also faked so I think it’s important to check over even newer bags using these Chanel standards. You are my hero for the day! ❤️

Aug 25Reply

charlink@mynahshine yes, very true! Thanks so much dear, appreciate it 🌹🌹

Aug 25Reply

alvarez1981Thanks so much for this info very useful to many fakes out there.😢

Aug 26Reply

charlink@alvarez1981 yes unfortunately... you are very welcome! 🌹

Aug 26Reply

cwick628Have you seen the Chanel jewelry being faked with the welded type of hallmark? I saw posher with several pair of earrings listed all had hallmark in pics & were new or like new yet priced under $125. I was so tempted But told myself “if it seems too good to be true, it is” Any info/feedback you have on this I would greatly appreciate!

Aug 27Reply

charlink@cwick628 Yes, to be honest, I think most of those are fake... I don’t know enough about jewelry to tell for sure but I bought a pair like that once on here and got them authenticated and they were fake. I filed a complaint and could return them. But I don’t trust it anymore, too many fakes and since it’s often under $500 you don’t have any guarantee...!

Aug 27Reply

charlink@cwick628 jewelry is very easy to buy cheap fake on chinese websites, people sell them on here with big profit claiming it’s authentic. When they get caught they just start a new account and start over. Don’t be fooled and be safe ❣️

Aug 27Reply

cwick628@charlink Thank you for the info!! So glad I didn’t buy those, I just knew they had to be fake. I’d rather pay more for guaranteed authentic.

Aug 27Reply

charlink@cwick628 you’re welcome! Yes exactely, me too! ❣️

Aug 27Reply

charlink@slmellio404 this is the guide :)

Aug 28Reply

imdamrsWhat an awesome Post ❤️❤️❤️🔥🔥🔥 thank you very much

Aug 31Reply

charlink@imdamrs thank you 🥰🥰🌹

Aug 31Reply

gr8gurl12Thanks for sharing

Aug 31Reply

barbianadreamsTy!!!

Sep 02Reply

unpetitsoozI’m confused by your post. Poshmark authenticates $500 and above ...

Sep 02Reply

charlink@navajoluvbird sure they do, but it’s always annoying when you find what you think is your dream bag, and then a week later it turns out to be fake and you have to wait for a refund and start looking again 😉 It is a great thing that posh authenticates but because there are so many fakes I think it’s good to have some basic knowledge yourself!

Sep 02Reply

charlink@navajoluvbird and posh authenicates AFTER something sells, so it takes a while before you’ll know so people can post anything...

Sep 02Reply

unpetitsooz@charlink Oh ok! Gotcha! I’m glad I came across your post as I’m looking for a vintage Chanel bag🤠

Sep 02Reply

charlink@navajoluvbird you are very welcome 🌹 Good luck with the search! If you’re looking for anything in particular, feel free to let me know so I can give you a tag when I put something up that you might be looking for.

Sep 02Reply

unpetitsooz@charlink Ok great! I actually love the gold one you have posted in your pic (the small one) .. but in BLACK:)

Sep 02Reply

charlink@navajoluvbird alright, those ones always sell pretty fast but I’ll be sure to let you know when I post one!

Sep 02Reply

unpetitsooz@charlink Thank you!🙏🏼💕

Sep 02Reply

share_againYou have great bags. Great information. Thanks.

Sep 08Reply

scorpion42Thank you so much for the information

Sep 09Reply

charlink@scorpion42 you’re welcome 🌹

Sep 09Reply

mariecharlotte👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

Sep 13Reply

charlink@mariecharlotte 😘🌹

Sep 13Reply

karine81Thank you for this

Sep 14Reply

tenihas5@charlink OMG!! THANK YOU.. YOU ARE THE BEST.. 👍👍👍👍

Sep 16Reply

charlink@tayoa10 ooh I’m so sorry to hear that happened to you, but very glad that posh came through! 😀 unfortunately there are too many scammers and fakes on here so we have to look out for eachother 🌹

Sep 16Reply

charlink@tenihas5 you’re welcome! ❣️😘🌹

Sep 16Reply

btunggalI just got a bag from you. I love it. Great price & a lovely handwritten note from you. Thank you!!

Sep 17Reply

charlink@btunggal yay, thank you so much for letting me know!! I’m so happy you love it 😃😃 Enjoy your bag! 🌹

Sep 17Reply

btunggal@charlink Already using it.🥳🥳

Sep 17Reply

candycorpI ❤ charlink closet!!! They're all incredibly gorgeous! 😍😍😍

Sep 18Reply

charlink@candycorp aww thanks so much dear 😀❣️🌹

Sep 18Reply

lucyg7Thank you this is very helpful and useful info!

Sep 18Reply

frmvegaswithluvAwesome info, thank you so much! Happy Poshing ❤️

Sep 22Reply

charlink@jessdomkowski you’re welcome, you too! 🌹

Sep 22Reply

rubi_naI purchased a bag it passed authentication when I got it the purse leather didn’t feel strong and sturdy and the chain is super light I have a much more affordable authentic Tory Burch bag that feels more expensive than this bag I bought. It has the same leather intertwined chain that feels much heavier to the touch compared to the Chanel and the leather on my Tory Burch bag is strong. I even have ysl and Balenciaga and this bag feels nothing like them. I’d really appreciate your help

Sep 23Reply

charlink@rubi_na okay, what I would do in this case is get an extra third party authentication at ‘Real Authentication’. There’s also other services but I consider this one to be the best. They have a website and app, you upload some pictures and they will authenticate the bag for you and you will know with 100% certainty if it’s real or not! It’s only $20 so if it really bothers you know I’d strongly recommend for your peace of mind!

Sep 23Reply

andi1719This was VERY informative and helpful. Thank you!

Sep 29Reply

charlink@andi1719 you’re very welcome!

Sep 29Reply

lisamasseyTrusted Seller!!!!

Sep 30Reply

charlink@lisamassey 😘😘😘

Sep 30Reply

vanposhThank u so much sweety😊

Oct 10Reply

charlink@vanposh you’re welcome 😘

Oct 10Reply

kimj8833Does chanel give VIP bags, I've just purchased one, it's been shipped but the listing has been removed.

Oct 11Reply

charlink@kimj8833 no Chanel does NOT give ‘VIP’ bags. Saying it’s a VIP item is just the new way of selling fakes... And if you’re looking for an authentic Chanel bag you will not find them under $500! There’s a reason people sell so low so they don’t get caught by posh authenticate...

Oct 11Reply

kimj8833@charlink I knew better, I felt it. In your opinion will poshmark allow me to return the bag when I get it?

Oct 11Reply

charlink@kimj8833 yes, just start a return request with reason it is not authentic and they should allow you to return...

Oct 11Reply

kimj8833@charlink Thank you!

Oct 11Reply

lindalove0143@afashiontomic is a scammer don’t order from them

Oct 27Reply

thao_mimidoes this apply also to wallets/SLG?? It looks like wallets dont have that little "R" printed next to the brand name on some of the wallets. I checked their wallets on the Chanel website directly and even the authentic one's don't have it either

Nov 23Reply

charlink@thao_mimi true, this guide is really for (vintage) bags, small leather goods such as wallets are different! For newer items, especially wallets etc I’d say to focus on the authenticity code inside, most fakes don’t do a good job with that so it can be an easy way to spot the fakes...

Nov 23Reply

jlhome7777@ericarachel77 thank you so much.

Dec 31Reply

zarafashions@charlink hello!! Thanks so much for the info!! So if it doesn’t have an R after the Chanel is it automatically a fake? I just purchased a beautiful Chanel on poshmark and is being authenticated right now and I did notice the R missing, but the rest look pretty good.

Dec 31Reply

charlink@zarafashions he there! The rule or the R symbol only goes for hardware. In short: if any of the hardware has this symbol embossed: ®️ - then it is a fake because real Chanel hardware never uses the ®️ embossed on hardware. Hardware includes CC turnlocks and other CC charms on zipper pulls etc, such as the ones in the pics above

Dec 31Reply

zarafashions@charlink ok thank you so much for you quick response!! Is it safe for me to trust Posh Authenticators? 😊🙏 thank you!

Dec 31Reply

charlink@zarafashions YES, if you buy above $500 and posh authenticates then you have nothing to worry about! ❤️

Dec 31Reply

zarafashions@charlink perfect yes!! Thank YOU 😊 🙏💝

Dec 31Reply

rubi_na@jbrowne83 thank you for letting me know because I did purchase a Chanel bag that obviously cost a lot and I’m still skeptical about its authenticity 😭😤

Jan 02Reply

charlink@rubi_na If you want to get any doubts about authenticity out of your mind, I’d highly recommend getting it authenticated again with ‘Real Authentication’ (cost $20), they’re really good and I’ve used them a lot. They’re real professionals and will be able to take away any doubts you might have and can issue a certificate of authenticity! @jbrowne83

Jan 02Reply

rrothenberg123Very helpful! Thank you!

Jan 03Reply

charlink@rrothenberg123 you’re welcome!

Jan 03Reply

karuna74@charlink is this the same with Gucci and Valentino?

Jan 13Reply

charlink@karuna74 hi there, I’m sorry but I know nothing about gucci and valentino... but for any designer brand there are many fakes on posh so if you can’t authenticate yourself I’d always buy above $500 so you have posh authentication and don’t end up buying fakes!

Jan 13Reply

karuna74@charlink so far I have been fortunate to come across one authentic Gucci and Ferragamo , but the Valentino not so sure.

Jan 13Reply

danielleb811I have a question. it's not about authenticity as much as it is about the manufacturing location of a particular bag. if you can help or possibly give advice of who would know the correct answer, I'd be extremely grateful. I've heard 2 different answers and I'd really like a definitive answer from someone knowledgeable.

Feb 03Reply

charlink@danielleb811 hi there, if it’s a Chanel leather bag it should either be produced in France or Italy. Every bag has this information stamped somewhere (if it hasn’t faded...). Some of the small leather goods can also be produced in Spain. Does this answer your question?

Feb 03Reply

danielleb811@charlink no but it does help for future reference lol. so my question is about the chanel cambon line. I was told that the cambon line was the only chanel line to be made only in Italy. not France. do you know if that's true?

Feb 03Reply

charlink@danielleb811 yes, as far as I’ve seen and heard the Chanel Cambon line was only made in Italy, and not in France...

Feb 03Reply

elisamonice84@danielled310 here’s another helpful post.

Mar 15Reply

danielled310@elisamonice84 you are the best! Thank u so much

Mar 15Reply

elisamonice84@danielled310 totally my pleasure 😊

Mar 15Reply

elisamonice84@_loyalee Another Great Post to help 😉👍

Mar 15Reply

katheybabey15Hi ! I actually bought a vintage Chanel bag recently here on Poshmark and still haven’t received it yet due to postal service. However, unsure if it’s authentic because it looks very old and no Chanel foil from what I see in the pictures. It has YKK zipper though. Does that mean it’s authentic ?

Aug 04Reply

charlink@katheybabey15 can you tag me in the listing?

Aug 04Reply

katheybabey15@charlink let me give you sellers name, she only has 2 listings at GLO18

Aug 04Reply

charlink@katheybabey15 I’m pretty sure that bag is not authentic, the style of the hardware looks off and also no brand name or anything on the inside - It looks like a typical vintage replica... 99% of Chanel bags under $500 are fake so it’s always a huge gamble if you’re expecting authentic...

Aug 04Reply

katheybabey15@charlink thank you I appreciate it . So the YKK zipper doesn’t really mean anything then ?

Aug 04Reply

charlink@katheybabey15 no it doesn’t, they can be present on authentic bags, but also on fakes, so it’s not a good indicator if you’re trying to authenticate...

Aug 04Reply

hunni_bibiThanks !

Aug 11Reply

maddmadd27That horrible woman selling the fake Chanel for 499.00 - she was awful! And rude!

Aug 25Reply

charlink@maddmadd27 oh god yeah - I normally don’t bother commenting on posts like that but I hate it when somebody tries to lie, especially to people that are new to poshmark so don’t know how everything works!

Aug 25Reply

maddmadd27@charlink agreed. Really crappy thing to try and fool people. I report those listings every time I see them. And I cringe when I see the people who have a closet full of them and see that people have purchased them.

Aug 25Reply

charlink@maddmadd27 yeah, it’s really sad, there’s so many fakes on posh... but when people lie when they know it’s fake, that’s just the worst!

Aug 25Reply

jaten1991@charlink yes ty

Sep 09Reply

lisilexusThat’s great, thank you so much ! Sadly , I’ve purchased a fake bag :( Anyway, thank you for your help !!!

Mar 01Reply

charlink@lisilexus you’re very welcome, and I’m sorry that happened, hope it didn’t cost you too much :(

Mar 01Reply

poshynyxI bought two different vintage travel line items, any help on if they are real? want codes?

Aug 04Reply

charlink@poshynyx I haven’t seen many fake travel line items, also, you can buy those (real) for cheap often, they’re very common and not that many people looking to buy so easy to find for good price. I’d recommend to get third party authentication if you want to be sure though (zeko, real authentication, entrupy).

Aug 04Reply

poshynyx@charlink my friend bought a travel line, and it turned out to be fake. :(

Aug 05Reply

charlink@poshynyx that sucks 😬 The only known number that is fake for sure is 10218184 - otherwise you need to look at all the details of the code like I explained in the post. Again, I’d consider doing third party authentication for your peace of mind, only then you’ll be sure!

Aug 05Reply

poshynyx@charlink I appreciate you so much for even responding and clarifying information. Moreover, thanks for sharing with the poshmark community, your knowledge of these things

Aug 05Reply

charlink@poshynyx sure, no problem, good luck ❤️❤️

Aug 05Reply

poshynyxhi again

Feb 11Reply

amandarfl@charlink New bags are stamped on a gold plate with the serial#. vintage bags with nylon int. may not show a foil stamp. also Lagerfeld did a cruise collection with woven leather. those bags were made in England

Mar 09Reply

loulie@niftythrifty83 The info in this listing is what I was referring to about the trademark on the CC. Would you pretty please tag me on the copy listing of your bag with the info you found? I can’t find it, sorry.🙂

Sep 30Reply

iblamebarbieHi and thank you for this guide, I bought a vintage Chanel here on Posh where the hardware has an “R” on the CCs, right side. According to this guide, it has to be a fake. Can you tell me where you got this information from? I would appreciate it as I am initiating a return (the bag just arrived a couple of days ago and I already opened a case. Thanks.

Oct 08Reply

charlink@iblamebarbie I took an authentication course from Real Authentication - if you look up all possible engravings Chanel hardware has you’ll see that the “R” symbol is not one of them

Oct 08Reply

iblamebarbie@charlink Wow thanks I really appreciate the info- the seller sent me about 10 messages insisting it’s authentic and it was in her family and blah blah… makes me not trust people… If I wanted a fake I would buy one off the streets of Manhattan for 50 bucks.. I don’t want a fake I’m just saying!! Why are people so dishonest it’s disheartening to say the least…

Oct 08Reply