Chanel Retail Tags
In this guide we have illustrated some details about Chanel that will help you weed out the fakes. This is
in no way a conclusive or complete guide to every detail about Chanel, but we have provided
enough information to highly increase your chances of spotting the fake Chanel handbags.
Combining these brand specific details with the
universal tells
in our turorial
should
help keep you insulated from many of the fake Chanel handbags in the open market.
As we
aquire more details we will update the guide.
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Referances: Reference: Burberry_Princess (eBay) and burberryprncess (Purse Forum)
Chanel Tutorials:
Chanel Part One
Chanel Part Two
Chanel Hologram
Sticker Guide
Chanel
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Chanel Tag Guide
Chanel retail tags: Retail tags are not number one on the list when scrutinizing a Chanel handbag
because much of the Chanel market is used/consignment sales, and naturally
the original tags would no longer be attached. However, the Chanel tagging
information is still useful and has its place as there are plenty of
NWT (new with tags) handbags available on the open market, especially in places like eBay.
Source: Burberry_Princess (eBay) and burberryprncess (Purse Forum)
Information pertaining to an authentic Chanel retail/manufacturer tag.
- 08: Collection year 2008.
- P: Printemp [French] Spring
- A37590 : Style number [prefix #] This number is most important.
- Y04373 : This is a part of the Chanel style number [suffix].
- 94305 : Color code (black)
- NSZ : No size [one size fits all]
- 3572621322283 : This is an inventory bar code. Commonly used in the Chanel Boutiques. However, not every authorized licensed retailer conforms to the Chanel system of bar coding inventory.
- Note: The letter A before the two digit year code is Automne [French] Fall.
- Chanel uses the 00V sequence to represent a continuous line.
Below are images of authentic Chanel tags:

Note: These tags correlate with the code breakdown example(above).
Photo Courtesy of Burberry_Princess (eBay) and burberryprncess (Purse Forum)
Image of the 00V continuous line code:
Photo Courtesy of Burberry_Princess (eBay) and burberryprncess (Purse Forum)

[01/18/10]
Chanel time less classics codes noted on tags:
Source: information extracted from the Purse Forum entitled "Current Worldwide Prices!! - No Chatting
- 224 Reissue [discontinued atm]
Style Code: ******
Dimensions: 8" x 6" x 2"
- 225 Reissue
Style Code: A37586
Dimensions: 10" x 6" x 2.5"
- 226 Reissue
Style Code: A37587
Dimensions: 11" x 8" x 3.5"
- 227 Reissue
Style Code: A37590
Dimensions: 12" x 7.5" x 3 3/4"
- 228 Reissue [discontinued atm]
Style Code: A37591
Dimensions: 14" x 8.5" x 4"
- Caviar with Silver Hardware Code: Y01588
- Caviar with Gold Hardware Code: Y01864
- Cerf Tote [Executive Tote]
Style Code: A15206
Dimensions: "14 x 10" x 6"
- E/W Flap
Style Code: A35731
Dimensions: 10" x 5.5" x 2"
- GST [Grand Shopping Tote]
Style Code: A20995
Dimensions: 13" x 10" x 5.25"
- Jumbo Flap
Style Code: A28600
Dimensions: 12" x 8" x 3"
- Kelly Tote
Style Code: ******
Dimensions Jumbo: 12" x 9" x 5"
Dimensions Small: ******
- Lambskin with Silver Hardware Code: Y01480
- Lambskin with Gold Hardware Code: Y01490
- Maxi Flap
Style Code: A46558
Dimensions: 13" x 9" x 3.5"
- Maxi Jumbo [Updated Maxi]
Style Code: A47600
Dimensions: 13" x 9" x 4"
- Medallion Tote
Style Code: A01804
Dimensions: 11.5" x 10" x 5.5"
- Medium Flap
Style Code: A0112
Dimensions: 10" x 6" x 2.5"
- Mini Flap
Style Code: A35200
Dimensions: 6.5" x 5" x 2.5"
- PST [Petit Shopping Tote]
Style Code: A20994
Dimensions: 10" x 9.5" x 3.5"
- PTT [Petit Timeless Tote]
Style Code: A18004
Dimensions: 10" x 7" x 4.5"
- Small Flap
Style Code: A0113
Dimensions: 9" x 5.5" x 2"
- Timeless Clutch
Style Code: A32342
Dimensions: 10" x 4" x 2.5"
- Referance:
- Burberry Princess purseforum.com
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Chanel Tutorial Sections:
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