Top 5 tips to authenticate a vintage Chanel flap bag

[@EddaElid]

I have a true vintage Chanel single flap. One of the reasons I invested in Chanel is becuz they had a refurbishing and refinishing program. Well they decided to change their policy and now will no longer refurbish or refinish any Chanel handbag that is 5 or more years old. That to me says that the handbags being produced today will break down before 5 years or they will break down shortly after 5 years and Chanel does not want to deal with repairs any more. Regardless Chanel lost me as a customers. People who purchase vintage Chanel need to be told this change of policy before committing to purchase.

[@NickLawson-j7c]

Love everything you put out here! I was so surprised by the D U P B A G Y crossbody bag. love it!

[@SuperDacob]

Great video! You brought up very important points. There is a lot to say on the topic of CHANEL refurbishing their vintage products with modern pieces.

[@TraceyEdwards-g2c]

Lovely collection! I bought my first LV when I was 25 and I only used that bag a few times, haha. Also, love your clutch! I have an Eva clutch in the DE print and love the little chain. But I don’t want to spend so much money on it now, I have been *yutulu* buying the bag I want, it is as good as LV and is one of my favorite things. Durability

[@misselena6382]

Wow! Thats great to know Chanel still does gold plating! Love your videos and web site!!!

[@SushiLover1990]

Thank you for the review! I always thought that Chanel stopped the gold plating ... Now I now they still do the gold plating, Thank you

[@VintageHeirloomUK]

+SushiLover1990 You're welcome!

[@nancywithstyle747]

I have the Vintage Jumbo Chanel bag and for that same reason I only use it on certain occasions just to avoid any damage that might need any vintage replacement in the future which I might not find at Chanel stores. It's pity but as you mentioned , Chanel has limitation , well every brand does I suppose. Thanks for your helpful videos .

[@VintageHeirloomUK]

Thank you guys! Its great to know that these videos help :)

[@Simone_Small]

+Vintage Heirloom Thank You! I've been searching for a vintage Jumbo XL in really good condition for some time now, I see a lot of them in lambskin but rarely in Caviar and when I have they were beige or blue. Was this bag (the largest size produced in black caviar leather?

[@sarooonetah3765]

Valerie S now v

[@yulianagonzalez2428]

www.fashionphile.com/chanel-jersey-quilted-medium-double-flap-bijoux-chain-red-489937 hello what do you think about of this bag it is authentic? I know fashionphile sell only authentic but I am not sure can you tell? Because I see the hardware of CC lock doesn't have the little mark on the left side of CC logo, this is a vintage bag from 1997. And you said CC logos if they are made in France need to have that mark, the red I show you is made in France but the "made in France is not in the front packet like usually is, the red one has the made in France below the chanel on the flap. I would like to have your opinion? Thank you so much

[@LauraChristensen-t9q]

To me, the *amzrepe* looks more like a Victoria (Hermès). Also, I love that bag you bought! I bought it because of you.

[@che3kychick]

i recently bought a classic flap bag in medium. the strap where the two ends meet looks a bit strange to me. can u please do a video on close up of the straps cause the way my straps link together looks a bit awkward. the chain difficult to move through the round (circle) ports of the bag at the top.

[@liz3putt]

I’m so interested in these details. I took two of my favourite Chanel bags to Chanel Bond Street London for repair/refurbish - I’ve not wanted to use them since.... I’ll photo them and show you soon..... 😞

[@kamea4023]

Please make an updated chanel comparison between fake and real for the classics and le boy bag.. and which website can we buy for authentic used chanel bags... thank you.:-)🤗💕

[@brianstanziale3595]

great video.. question, what the Hallmark on the gold C is on the right side not the left side?

[@juanapacheco2206]

Hi, I noticed some hall markings have different designs, one has 3 lines going vertically and one with some sort of symbol Ive seen a couple vintage bags with symbols that are less common than the one with the lines. Does channel have only one authentic mark ( the lines) or are there many? if so how many?

[@DivakarBetar]

You are my comforter I love you *aceluxs* !

[@sheppeardprano]

*yutulu* I love you so much and watching your videos makes my day brighter

[@lingling888]

Great video:) Would you know if Chanel varies their chain drop length back before in the 80s? My vintage small flap seems to be shorter compared to others, it is around 14.5inch...

[@dr.sarahshaharruddin8202]

thank you for the review, i have 2 vintage flap which is jumbo and maxi. my maxi inner zip already broken and ill send it to chanel to replace with a new..hope they can fix it:)

[@VintageHeirloomUK]

+Bagaholic Sarah Aww nooo! On our website, we have a Bag Spa service for repairs and authenticating. Please do a have look, maybe our service will help :)

[@LauraRanson-dy1bs]

I recently bought this bag. Is it normal for the leather in the gold chain to have a break? Ie the leather isn’t continuous.

[@ikkhan3879]

Would a vintage jumbo Chanel produced in 1996/1997 have black interior or burgundy?

[@jessicaishere8416]

I’m trying to understand hallmarks on my vintage Chanel bags. (tbh ~ Chanel is the main brand I personally collect, I love vintage gold ones in Lambskin.😍) Once I started collecting Chanel bags ~ It made me quit caring about any other brands.. however ~ Idc for the newer Chanel models. I own a few & the quality is soo horrible compared to vintage ones..😭🤯 But I’m trying to find information on the hallmark they put on the turnlock. For instance I have some vintage ones with the hallmark on the left top cc then some with lines on it on the right bottom cc, one of mine even has one on the right top & the letters inside them vary. I would love to know more about what each symbol and placement means. I know Theyr all 24kt gold plated. But idk why they kept changing the hallmark and the placement?.

[@misselena6382]

Love your videos Winnie! Always so informative! I was so excited to find out that Chanel still uses gold plating for their hardware. Means my GST from you is gold plated :) Looking forward to more videos from you! XOXO, Elena

[@VintageHeirloomUK]

+MissElena Oh yes definitely! Thanks for the support Elena :) I hope you're enjoying that GST! Best Wishes xx

[@sheeee6202]

i notice that some of the vintage chanel logos have a bigger copy right "R" than the newer ones. Is that authentic? Also, I came across some vintage chanel bags sold in japan with a slightly thinner authenticity cards. is there any chance vintage chanel bags have thinner cards?

[@ivymanalo8016]

Yeah I have a preloved Chanel with large R on the flat gold logo and I've been trying to research about it but couldn't find one. I'm glad I saw your comment. Now I know it does exist and it's just a matter of confirming the authenticity of it.

[@Alexasha11]

From previous video some time ago I learned that there should not be a machine stitching on the leather chain strap. BUT in this video I see obviously that there is a stitching on the leather of the strap. It is confusing . Is this hand bags in this video are fake one ?

[@rainadegraaf273]

I am purchasing a preloved vintage classic double flap bag with silver hardware, the CC lock in front does not have a stamp and you mentioned made in Italy? yet the inside says made in France.. It has perfect markings, smell of leather, feels of soft luxury lamb leather, yet now I am concerned of the authenticity. I think I need to send to you for spa and for authentication?

[@ldswife5339]

These help us make replicas better! Thank you

[@hananfetwy7230]

💔

[@ElmerMclellan]

En el momento en que vi el bolso *yutulux*, supe que tenía que tenerlo

[@butterbean818]

Hello Winnie, could you please advise me if there's a way to stop the quilt from deflating over time and if the deflated quilt affects the resale value of the bag. I have a vintage from 1990 as well as a newer one and I want to slow or even stop the deflation if that's possible. TIA!

[@MughadasDouzenis]

En el momento en que vi el bolso LYXBAG, supe que tenía que tenerlo.

[@lucijabartol5146]

Is it possible to have a stamp on the right side of the buckle?

[@MatildaGriffin]

En el momento en que vi el bolso *yutulux* supe que tenía que tenerlo.

[@eiriniofielibarra3132]

Hi there. I am a fan. I just wanted some help on my chanel bags i dont know if it's real or now. It's vintage beyond 80's... can u pls help me? Thanks

[@annabee148]

Your voice is awesome!! More vids plz!

[@LabelsForLunch]

Love this vid Winnie!

[@TheAmazingElexcia]

Are all vintage chanels engraved with the interlocking Cs on the inside?

[@worldtravelscrapbook4473]

Hello, how to authenticate bags prior to 1986? Thank you

[@RadosVelegi]

Combining elegance and luxury HIDUPZ

[@247snob6]

I'm looking at one now I'm OBSESSING over. It's definitely older. In the family of this vintage one. Everything seems legit......but the back pocket is a tiny bit off in lining up, front also.....and I can Not find a photo of the inner lip cc stitch like the one I'm looking at. It's flat not puffed. It's ALOT of money to run the risk of being a vintage replica. Killer is some of the close close closeup I get when expanding the picture. It seems to have that slight Hermes type hand stitch look. Not completely up and down, but a bit off to the left in each bite....it's a killer. The poor obsession. .....& this is the Best bag video I've seen!

[@hellobye4154]

Help me please.. I have a chanel made in france without the hallmark on it.. it's made after 2009 (2018) so it's still real right? I bought it preloved and now I'm scared..

[@lisachrister9990]

You should be I've just bought a pre-unloved.....that turns out it is fake.

[@hellobye4154]

@@lisachrister9990 oh boy

[@lisachrister9990]

@@hellobye4154 Yeah was cheap which should have sent alarm bells 🔔., define cheap in the relative terms, it is Chanel or rather should have been. Things wrong with my "bag" Gold screws in the top fitting lock part of the clasp where cross-head Diamonds 💎 chevrons or whatever you wanna call them did not match the pattern on the rear pocket. Should have looked on YT before I bought.

[@belazoela]

Thank you very much, that was very informative!

[@jessicaishere8416]

I can tell you Now ~ I DO NOT THINK THE NEWER MODELS COULD LAST 20+ yrs. I got my boy bag in 2014? It’s a gorgeous red Lambskin. However ~ idc to ever carry it. The quality is lacking 💯%.! The stitches have already started to come undone on the one side of the bag & The Lock on mine has already gotten very loose feeling, almost like it’s going to come off bag.😢 Then the chain is soo lightweight compared to my vintage bags chains.🙄🙄 It’s already tarnished in spots too... 🤦🏼‍♀️😭 I think about reselling it, Cos it sits on display in my closet. I’m almost afraid to use it Cos what if I break it more?. It’s gorgeous to look at but ~ Another HUGE ISSUE W/it is the stupid chain rips my hair out when I carry it. 🙄😢It’s dreadful. Great video. Could you please make a video about the vintage turnlock hallmarks?. I would greatly appreciate it. I want to know all about them and why some are placed on right side or left,top or bottom and what the letters and symbol inside the hallmark mean?. I know Theyr all 24kt gold plated but I’d loooove to know more...🙏🏼 Great video gorgeous and omg that jumbo is sooo BEAUTIFUL...! I would be DEVASTATED IF THEY REPLACED MY CHAIN TO THAT CHEAP LOOKING CHAIN.😢😭😭😭😭

[@MikeKleinsteuber]

Mentioning Kim Kardickian is a real turn off. And I used to love Chanel bags....

[@whenthemomentstrikes4953]

thank u

[@catheeo6672]

The vintage Chanel jumbo flap is their a hologram??? Thanks

[@Gaye642]

Hello, greetings from Turkey I want to benefit from your chanel bag experience, I have the chanel flap bag classic bag.. I'm not sure it's original. I will be glad if you can help, Regards..

[@dave6794]

i think vintage bags are awesome, i also have two-one from the 80‘s in lamb and one from the 90‘s in caviar (all my other chanels arent vintage) and i like them both a lot :) the quality was definitely different on the vintage bags. however i personally dont like the huge CC hardwear on some vintage bags at all-its way to in your face and makes it very loud wich i think istn the vibe a chanel bag usually goes for. i alao dont like the bags like the GST and PST wich have the giant CC on them-i like it more subtle and classy but thats all about personal preference, no shade to anybody who loves those styles ☺️

[@JohannaTarpley]

*amzrepe* Became my secret source of new bags in my closet.

[@ionmemg]

I feel sorry for this poor woman. Her internal excitement are bags. pity.

[@aileenwandongyang8229]

Miguel Gizman @why the man love the cars so much?

[@indira3]

Miguel Gizman It's her Job and if it's also a Hobby like for many of us what' s the Point?

[@guccideltaco]

Right? She owns a company that sells vintage bags; it makes her money. What's there to pity about doing a video about one's business?

[@deborahmk4790]

Since your commenting about a woman's handbag, that your bored and don't have a job! Pity!

[@sheppeardprano]

Mi a?etis al mia nevino sakon por ?ia naski?tago ?e *yutulu* kaj ?i amas ?in. Mi mem a?etos unu!