Cynthia Morrow and Shika Bodani founders of More Luxury Club attest to sharing as a sustainable and thriving business model, declaring "We have seen a demand for Chanel's classic bags, both for their classic appeal and the opportunity to experience these luxury goods without the full financial commitment.”

Eight digit serial number printed on white sticker covered with clear tape with two Chanel logos."X" cut-lines prevent sticker from being removed without damage. "CHANEL" appears on rightright side of the sticker. Dark line appears on left side of sticker. Gold speckles appear throughout sticker.

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This characteristic ensures that if you choose to sell your Chanel years later, you'll likely fetch a handsome sum. I previously owned the medium model, bought secondhand (almost new, complete with box and invoice), and even managed to resell it at a slight profit.

You want to know if your bag is the real deal, so what should you do first? If the bag has an authenticity card, skip it.

Refined, plush and statement, it’s the coveted companion of many— beloved and recognised worldwide for its twisted chain feature and quilted profile.

Pay attention to the font, the sparkles and the x cutout in the hologram. You need to examine the serial number sticker more carefully: it will never be a plain, boring sticker that looks out of place. 

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Even the counterfeiters who are able to use higher quality materials and construction - copyright bags known as “super fakes” - they often lack the attention to detail applied to authentic Chanel bags. Here is what to look for. 

While many expect to start learning how to tell if a Chanel bag is real with the authenticity card, we left it until last for a simple reason. Some fake Chanel bags and all super fakes come with history of the Chanel flap bag their own card.

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Of course, the Chanel formula is readily available information, so advanced counterfeiters could create a serial number that fits the table above.

Another aspect of how to authenticate a Chanel bag is paying close attention to the design details. Authentic Chanel bags feature meticulous design elements such as the double C logo, chain straps, and iconic quilting patterns.