Spotting Authentic Chanel Handbags

Timeless elegance and luxury are the trademarks of authentic Chanel handbags, but how can someone tell the difference between real and fake when they want to save money by purchasing them on the internet. There are a number of things that will tell you if you are looking at an authentic Chanel handbag. Don’t be afraid to ask lots of questions and find out if the seller will guarantee that the bag is authentic. Remember: real Chanel is very expensive, so if something seems too good to be true, it probably is.

Firstly, the material of the bag should be high quality leather, fabric, fur or other exotic material. Chanel has never made a bag of fake leather or “pleather.” Remember, a big part of the expense of authentic Chanel handbags is the material, so it will always be very high quality.

The next big thing to look for in authentic Chanel handbags is the interior label. You should look at some originals to get an idea of what you should see, but all Chanel bags will have one of the following interior labels. The first option is a gold or silver Chanel stamp on the inside, with “Made in France” or “Made in Italy” underneath. This stamp may also appear on a label with matching stitching. If the hardware is gold, the stamp will be in gold, if the hardware is silver, the stamp will be in silver. The Chanel logo can also be embossed on the interior leather in the lower portion of the interior flap, above the open pocket, or in front of the interior open pocket. Sometimes the “Made in” will be located on the opposite side of the bag, facing the “Chanel” and sometimes it will be below. This embossing may also appear on an oval or rectangular leather label with matching stitching. A black label with a white stamp is also sometimes used, and the stitching will always be black. The last option is a black label with a white stamp and two white vertical lines on either edge.

There are a number of other ways to tell authentic Chanel handbags, but following these guidelines will help you on your way.

A good source for finding Chanel Handbags is E-bay, be sure to find sellers that have 100% positive feedback or are "power sellers".  Read the feedback to be sure you want to do business with that seller.  Here's the current Chanel Handbags available on E-bay: