Okay, so I’ve been trying to get my hands on a Fendi Zucca Oyster Bag, or was it the Zucchino Oyster Shoulder Bag? Whatever, it was one of those fancy Fendi bags from the specialty stores. I really wanted to make sure I wasn’t getting ripped off with a fake, so I did a bunch of digging around to figure out how to spot a real one from a knockoff. Here’s what I found out and how I went about it.
First off, I started looking into the hardware. I read somewhere that real Fendi bags have their hardware engraved. Like, it should say “FF” or “FENDI” on the clasps, the little feet at the bottom, and any metal attachments or studs. So, I made sure to check all the metal parts super carefully.
- Checked every bit of metal on the bag.
- Looked for the “FF” or “FENDI” engraving.
- Made sure the engravings were clean and sharp, not sloppy.
Then there was the whole serial number thing. It’s kind of tricky with the older bags, it’s usually hidden somewhere inside. I found out that for vintage Fendi bags, the serial number might be printed inside the pocket lining. So I got a flashlight and looked into that beautiful foil-lined interior pocket lining, where it was printed directly. And, in newer ones, it might be somewhere else, but it’s always there if it’s a real Fendi.
- Used a flashlight to peek inside the pockets.
- Found the serial number printed on the inner lining.
- Compared it to what I found online about real Fendi serial numbers.
I also learned about a leather tag that’s supposed to be inside. This tag should say “Fendi” or “Fendi Roma.” This was another big clue to help me figure out if the bag was genuine.
- Located the leather tag inside the bag.
- Verified it said “Fendi” or “Fendi Roma.”
- Checked the stitching around the tag to make sure it was neat.
I was pretty worried about getting scammed, especially because I was looking online where you can find good deals but also a lot of fakes. I mean, whether you’re buying from some website or just some person selling stuff, you gotta be careful.
After doing all this checking and comparing, I finally found one that looked legit. The hardware was engraved, the serial number was in the right place, and it had that leather tag. It took a while, but it was worth it to make sure I was getting a real Fendi bag and not some counterfeit junk.
So, yeah, that’s my story of hunting down a Fendi bag. It was a bit of a mission, but now I’ve got this awesome bag, and I’m pretty sure it’s the real deal. Hope this helps anyone else out there trying to do the same!
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