Note on the following below: “serif font” refers to the “horizontal base” on the bottom of the 1. The following 6 digits on the card MUST match the 6-digits on the sticker. In short, for these earlier serial codes, the sticker would have 6-digits while the authenticity card would have a 7-digit code, with a 0 in front. The authenticity card, however, would include a zero in front. Another thing to take note of is that the early pre-1986 0XXXXXX-2XXXXXX stickers didn’t include a zero, and therefore would merely be a 6-digit serial code. Also do note that Chanel alternates between serif and sans serif fonts for their serial numbers. Here’s how the serial numbers are done, in chronological order. Since Chanel bags are one of the most replicated, today’s post is dedicated to deciphering Chanel’s serial code numbers because I know that there are a lot of us who like to buy vintage pieces, or preloved Chanel bags. Where they excel in the workmanship and stitching, these fake bags have a generic serial number that is attached to all bags of the same brand/model. However, there still is one significant flaw that counterfeiters have, God forbid, yet to perfect. While some personal shoppers (that’s those who take pre-orders and purchase the item for you when they make a trip overseas) take advantage of this and knowingly purchase an imitation piece and passes it off to the buyer as an authentic item, there are personal shoppers who, themselves, have been duped, unknowingly sell these knockoffs to their clients. And don’t get me started on fake receipts, because thanks to digital technology, it’s now easier for counterfeiters to make the receipt look legit. But I’m afraid to say, the only area where these syndicates are 100% honest, is when they tell you the packaging is original. I mean, I’ve heard of cases where counterfeiters actually purchase the actual dustbags and boxes so that the replica comes with the “complete original packaging”. It has therefore become almost impossible to tell apart a replica from an authentic piece. The days of shoddy workmanship are few and far between as these counterfeiters have been honing their skills in perfecting the art of impeccable workmanship and stitching. Counterfeiters are getting better and better at passing off fake bags as authentic ones.
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