How to Authenticate a Chloe Handbag
Chloe handbags are made by the boutique fashion house of Chloe, and are famous for the bags' chic and timeless style. Authentic Chloe handbags are an expensive luxury item and attract consumers because of the designer label and quality of the product. Unfortunately, counterfeit versions of the Chloe bag line can be difficult to distinguish from the authentic product. Purchasing a Chloe bag can be confusing and worrisome if you do not know what to look for in an authentic product. So some research before you make the purchase to be assured you get the real thing. Does this Spark an idea?
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Find an official retailer of Chloe bags where you can purchase directly or use as a point of reference. Visit the Chloe website for its list of authentic retailers and print off a picture of your chosen bag for a reference. Take note of the recommended retail price (RRP), because counterfeit bags are often be sold at bargain prices.
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Research the features of your Chloe style bag. Visit an official outlet selling the bags and take note of the defining features, such as the serial number, stitching, zipper and buckles, color and material used to make the bag.
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Check the packaging to provide a clue to authenticity. Subtle differences can be detected in the features of a real and a fake Chloe bag. Stitching on an authentic bag is neat and flawless, whereas a counterfeit version might look sloppy on close examination.
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Look for the Chloe logo saying "Made in Italy" on the inside of the bag. Chloe products are officially manufactured in Italy. Once you have a clear idea of what an authentic Chloe bag looks like, check your potential purchase for any clues that it isn't genuine. It should look exactly the same as the ones you saw at in the store.
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Validate the source of your Chloe bag if you are purchasing it online or from a private seller. Ensure that you will be given a receipt, a money-back guarantee and an authenticity card. When purchasing online, check the seller's customer feedback rating and also how many bags are for sale.
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Ask if the seller is bulk selling, which can be an indication that the stock of Chloe bags are mass-produced counterfeits. Similarly, if previous customers have complained about the authenticity of the products, this should act as a warning. If you are buying secondhand, a private seller should be able to provide you with proof of purchase of the bag from an official Chloe retailer.
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Tips & Warnings
Take your bag to an official Chloe retailer to confirm whether or not the bag is authentic if you have doubts. Do this before your right for a refund expires.
Chloe does not overstock or produce a wholesale line of its bags. Beware of online retailers claiming to sell bags at discount prices because of this.
Purchasing from a trusted source avoids the risk of getting a fake.
Street sellers of Chloe bags should not be trusted, as these sellers usually do not have a license and there's no way to trace the source of the bag or ensure that you can return it if it's fake.
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