Ultimate Real vs. Fake Gucci Bag Guide – Gucci Accessory Collection and Vintage Bags

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Vintage Gucci Accessory Collection GAC and Vintage Gucci Bags - 'Authentic Gucci Bag' - Ultimate Guide on How to Tell if a Gucci Bag is Real or Fake - Bagaholic 101




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We had our first foray into vintage Gucci bags, especially the Gucci Accessory Collection in this post. Likewise, we also discussed how to determine authenticity in vintage Gucci bags through serial numbers. You have also seen Gucci knight crest zipper pulls in the Gucci zipper section.

Vintage Gucci bags are as ever as popular as the contemporary bags. Most people who begin with their Gucci journey inherit an item or two from yesteryears. These bags also are consistently listed on Ebay or other online selling platforms.

(Hint: Some of the vintage Gucci bags you are looking for might appear in this post discussing Gucci print ads and campaigns through the years!)

A vintage Gucci crossbody bag from the Gucci accessory collection - Vintage Gucci Bag Authentication - Gucci Serial Number Check - How to Tell if a Gucci Bag is Real

A vintage Gucci crossbody bag from the Gucci accessory collection

A vintage Gucci Accessory Collection saddlebag - Vintage Gucci Bag Authentication - Gucci Serial Number Check - How to Tell if a Gucci Bag is Real

A vintage Gucci Accessory Collection saddlebag with gold-tone hardware

In this section, I will be posting a couple of vintage Gucci bags, some of which are from the vintage Gucci Accessory Collection. The Gucci Accessory Collection is an interesting piece of Gucci history that was made from 1979 until the late 1990s. It has been widely available in airports and department stores.

A navy vintage Gucci Accessory Collection crossbody bag - Vintage Gucci Bag Authentication - Gucci Serial Number Check - How to Tell if a Gucci Bag is Real

A navy vintage Gucci Accessory Collection crossbody bag




Vintage Gucci accessory collection pouch, with red & green stripe- Vintage Gucci Bag Authentication - Gucci Serial Number Check - How to Tell if a Gucci Bag is Real

Vintage Gucci accessory collection pouch, with red & green stripe

A vintage Gucci Accessory Collection wallet with red and green strip - Vintage Gucci Bag Authentication - Gucci Serial Number Check - How to Tell if a Gucci Bag is Real

A vintage Gucci Accessory Collection wallet

It will be interesting to look at the details on the hardware, leather and monogram print.

Close-up of a GG monogram canvas in a vintage Gucci Accessory Collection

Close-up of hardware with GG on a vintage accessory collection bag - Vintage Gucci Bag Authentication - Gucci Serial Number Check - How to Tell if a Gucci Bag is Rea

Close-up of hardware with GG on a vintage Gucci Accessory Collection bag

GG engraved hardware on a vintage Gucci accessory collection pouch- Vintage Gucci Bag Authentication - Gucci Serial Number Check - How to Tell if a Gucci Bag is Real

GG engraved hardware on a vintage Gucci Accessory Collection monogram clutch




GG logo in an enamel in front of a vintage Gucci accessory collection bag - Vintage Gucci Bag Authentication - Gucci Serial Number Check - How to Tell if a Gucci Bag is Real

GG logo in an enamel in front of a vintage Gucci accessory collection bag

Using less hardware and leather out of pigskin, the usual combination are: 1) navy GG monogram print + navy leather trim + navy/red web stripe details, and 2) beige/ebony GG monogram print + brown leather trim + red/green web strip details.

Gold tone GG hardware and signature strip in a vintage Gucci bag - Vintage Gucci Bag Authentication - Gucci Serial Number Check - How to Tell if a Gucci Bag is Real

Gold tone GG hardware and signature strip in a vintage Gucci bag

Inside of the wallet with the Gucci Vintage Accessory Collection in gold - Vintage Gucci Bag Authentication - Gucci Serial Number Check - How to Tell if a Gucci Bag is Real

Inside of the wallet with the Gucci Vintage Accessory Collection written in gold

Gold Gucci knight printed in gold on the leather interior of an authentic vintage Gucci Accessory Collection clutch bag - Vintage Gucci Bag Authentication - Gucci Serial Number Check - How to Tell if a Gucci Bag is Real

Gold Gucci knight printed in gold on the leather interior of an authentic vintage Gucci Accessory Collection clutch bag




The leather, being pigskin, has the distinct follicle marks; while fake Gucci Accessory Collection bag usually utilizes smoother cow skin leather and vinyl trims. A perfect example is the vintage fake clutch I have used back in 2007 (which is the starting point of my Gucci journey).

A vintage Gucci canvas bag which turned out to be fake - Ultimate Guide Before Buying Purses on Ebay

Notice the shiny leather in this fake vintage Gucci Accessory collection clutch

Aside from the Gucci leather tag and serial number, some vintage GAC bags also have a paper tag beneath. But through use and old age, it is not uncommon to see these tags get removed. Here is an example of an authentic paper tag.

A vintage Gucci bag with a paper tag with GUCCI Accessory Collection written on it - Vintage Gucci Bag Authentication - Gucci Serial Number Check - How to Tell if a Gucci Bag is Real

A vintage Gucci bag with a paper tag with the registered trademark and GUCCI Accessory Collection written on it. The Gucci knight crest is also on the dead center




Here are also a couple of hardware in a vintage Gucci Accessory Collection bag. These are usually engraved GG on a gold-tone hardware:

Gold-tone buckle & GG engraving on the strap of a vintage Gucci - Vintage Gucci Bag Authentication - Gucci Serial Number Check - How to Tell if a Gucci Bag is Real

Gold-tone buckle & GG engraving on the strap of a vintage Gucci Accessory Collection crossbody bag

Gucci knight zipper pull and GG engraved gold tone hardware - Vintage Gucci Bag Authentication - Gucci Serial Number Check - How to Tell if a Gucci Bag is Real

Gucci knight zipper pull and GG engraved gold tone hardware in an authentic vintage Gucci Accessory Collection crossbody bag

Pigskin leather and GG engraved gold tone hardware - Vintage Gucci Bag Authentication - Gucci Serial Number Check - How to Tell if a Gucci Bag is Real

Pigskin leather and GG engraved gold-tone hardware in an authentic vintage Gucci Accessory Collection crossbody bag

Some authentic vintage Gucci bags also had a “G.GUCCI” engraving on their hardware, probably from the 1980s.

Vintage Gucci bag wih hardware engraved with "G.GUCCI"

Vintage Gucci bag wih hardware engraved with “G.GUCCI”

As mentioned here, vintage Gucci linings tend to break down, so be attentive with the details of Gucci bags for sale on Ebay.

The photos below are some examples and details of authentic vintage Gucci bags that are not from the Gucci Accessory Collection:

A vintage gucci messenger bag - Vintage Gucci Bag Authentication - Gucci Serial Number Check - How to Tell if a Gucci Bag is Real

A vintage monogram Gucci messenger bag




Leather patch marked with the GG logo - Vintage Gucci Bag Authentication - Gucci Serial Number Check - How to Tell if a Gucci Bag is Real

Leather patch marked with the GG logo

An all-leather vintage Gucci box bag - Vintage Gucci Bag Authentication - Gucci Serial Number Check - How to Tell if a Gucci Bag is Real

An all-leather vintage Gucci box bag

Circular leather tag in a vintage Gucci box bag - Vintage Gucci Bag Authentication - Gucci Serial Number Check - How to Tell if a Gucci Bag is Real

Circular leather tag in a vintage Gucci box bag

Gold tone hardware with GG engraving in a vintage Gucci box bag - Vintage Gucci Bag Authentication - Gucci Serial Number Check - How to Tell if a Gucci Bag is Real

Gold tone hardware with GG engraving in a vintage Gucci box bag

Some metallic closure have TOHPO engraved - Vintage Gucci Bag Authentication - Gucci Serial Number Check - How to Tell if a Gucci Bag is Real

Vintage magnetic snap closure with TOHPO engraved and a series of codes

A micro monogram GG print in this vintage Gucci bag - Vintage Gucci Bag Authentication - Gucci Serial Number Check - How to Tell if a Gucci Bag is Real

A micro monogram GG print in this vintage Gucci bag

Close-up of the goldtone hardware - Vintage Gucci Bag Authentication - Gucci Serial Number Check - How to Tell if a Gucci Bag is Real

Close-up of the gold-tone hardware

When buying vintage Gucci purses on Ebay, always ask for question on wear and tear. Gucci bags stand the test of time, but they are not infallible. It is particularly not desirable to have a flaking lining and ruin your stuff.




Next in the series, I will be discussing Gucci outlet bags.

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175 Comments

  1. Hi there wondered if you could help? I’m watching a bag that is Vintage Gucci, it’s has a gold metal tag on the back which has the knight to the left with GUCCI and R circled above, then to the right it has Gucci written in italics (like the Gucci style) with MADE IN ITALY underneath

    Thanks

    • Hello thank goodness I found a site that shows great examples of authenticity. I have been researching for months and unsure of a purse that I purchased from a sale. I was wondering if my purse was authentic or not, it has a gold Gucci label with made in Italy and serial number also in gold, cross horsebit motif style.
      Any info would help.. thank you

      • Hi Mai! For this free Gucci bag authentication, I will be needing clear photos of the Gucci bag, especially the Gucci marking inside the bag. Please upload on Imgur or Tinypic, and put the links in your comment.

  2. Hi! I have a beautiful Gucci bag that fits all of these requirements, perfect patten on the outside, all of the hardware has the imprinted logo, the inside of the bag is slightly shedding its lining, and it has a serial number. The only thing that concerns me is that the paper tag on my vintage Gucci accessory collection bag. In your photo Gucci is on top and the crest is dead center. On mine, Gucci is dead center and the crest is on top. Otherwise everything else is the same. The back of the paper tag is authentic and the leather tag is beautiful. Does this small difference on the paper tag mean it is not authentic?

    • Hi! I have seen this type of Gucci tag that you described, but I can’t seem to find one from my own photo collection. If you could post a photo, this would be helpful but I see nothing to worry about. Cheers!

  3. Hi there,
    This is an excellent guide to identifying Vintage Gucci! I wondered if you knew anything about the label “Gucci Parfum” that appears in some vintage Gucci clutches from the 1980s. Do you know anything about this label? It confused me that some small Gucci Bags have this label. I have only seen this label on Gucci clutches. Any info you have would be greatly appreciated!

    • Hi! This is most likely given as free purses for Gucci perfumes. It also has the pigskin leather used on it. Kindly post a photo if you can. Cheers!

  4. I hope you are still keeping up with comments on here, because I really appreciate your tutorials and have an important question. Did Gucci ever made a blondie bag WITHOUT the big medallion on the front. I have on and everything looks so perfect except I couldn’t find single other one online that was the blondie style and did NOT have the medallion either attached or cut out on the top flap. Please help!

    • Hi! Sure, you can post a link to the photos of your Gucci bag in the comments. Happy New Year from our side in the Pacific!

      • I can send you the attachments but don’t have a website
        can i send you an email ? thanks

        • Hi! To educate more people, I suggest making photos publicly available. Try uploading on Tinypic, then paste the URL/link to the photo in the comment. Cheers!

  6. Greetings!

    Thanks so much for all your helpful tips for authenticating vintage Gucci bags. I’m new to the vintage bag scene but found what I believe to be a real vintage gucci bag from the 80’s for a steal of a deal. Would love your help in confirming if this bag is indeed authentic. I’ve included links to pics below. The serial number on the back of the tag is in a different format from the others that I’ve seen, but overall I believe the bag has many markings that confirm it’s authenticity.

    http://tinypic.com/view.php?pic=15z5zdd&s=9#.WmfBlt-nFPY
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    Thank you!

  7. I recently received a Gucci accessory collection bag, it is in used condition, but I have no idea on the name of this bag, is it possible to send a picture to anywhere. For confirmation?

  8. Hi! I bought a vintage Gucci bag from an estate sale. Can you tell me is its authentic? I read all your articles….and I think its authentic,, however not totally sure. I was told that it was from the late 70s, possibly early 80s. It has the gold cursive logo. I haven’t seen that logo in your articles.

    • Hi! The Gucci cursive logo can be seen in one of the case studies (i.e. Gucci Abbey) I had posted. But yes, I have seen vintage bags with this logo font.

      If you can post a photo, I could help you out. Cheers!

  9. I purchased this purse.. Claims to be authentic. Is it? It is from the Accesory collection. Please help me!!! http://a65.tinypic.com/2u97q08.jpg
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    • Hi! Thank you for posting such detailed photos! It helps a lot in authenticating Gucci bags. Yes, this is an authentic vintage Gucci Accessory Collection bag. This still has the tyvek/paper material underneath. Congratulations!

    • Hi! This is an authentic vintage Gucci Accessory Collection bag. Cheers!

  11. I bought a Gucci bag and I’m having a hard time tracking down solid info on it. Can you tell me if you know anything about it? It’s gucci monogram with knights zipper full and gold g closure.

    • Hi! We need a photo of the bag to be sure. Several Gucci bags have the knight zipper pull in monogram. Cheers!

    • Hi! This looks like an authentic Gucci Accessory Collection bag to me. Cheers!

  13. I don’t want to post a link right away, but I see a vintage Gucci online… Everything seems to check out and even has this red drawstring pouch included… But the buckles lack GG symbol.

  14. HI I hope you can help I wanted to find out if this is a authentic bag ?

    You may have to zoom in on the zipper photo as it does say ykk on the zipper pull and the side of the zipper as well hopefully you still check this blog as your blogs have been very helpful

    • Hi! This is an authentic vintage Gucci Accessory Collection bag. Cheers!

    • Hi! Needs a photo of the serial number and the Gucci tag to be sure. Cheers!

  18. Hi,
    (this is a correction post as my first post had a dud link for pictures)

    What a wealth of knowledge you hold! Thank you for sharing! I purchased 2 vintage gucci bags online and i studied the pics against your notes and i think they are real. It would be of great reassurance if I could trouble you to look at the photos and authenticate it too. Thank you

    https://1drv.ms/f/s!Ao-YyhNcqj2EhhbwohSdp2_CE_VI

    • Hi! These are both authentic Gucci bags from the 90s. These is an entry for it here. Cheers!

    • Hi! This is an authentic vintage Gucci Accessory Collection monogram sling bag. Cheers!

    • Hi! This is an authentic vintage Gucci Accessory Collection bag. Interestingly, Gucci launched a bag for Spring/Summer 2018 called Gucci Ophidia bag inspired by this style.

  21. Hi,
    I have pictures of a Gucci handbag that I found. Is there a way I can upload them to be checked? Thanks.

    • You may use Photobucket or Tinypic to upload the photos and paste the link here. Cheers!

  22. Gucci is my favorite brand. Like all product in Gucci brand. You share the Gucci vintage bags are really awesome. I found lots of interesting information here. The post was well written. Thanks a lot for this beauty Enjoying article with me. I appreciate it very much!

    • Hi! Thank you very much! I also have a soft spot for the brand, as I look forward to more people obtaining crucial information to determine between a fake and a real one. Cheers!

  23. Hello! Are these real Gucci bags?

    All bags are vintage.

    https://img.etsystatic.com/il/f6ec64/1482092832/il_570xN.1482092832_8m96.jpg?version=1
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  24. Hi,

    Do all Gucci vintage bags have markings including strap buckles and handles?

    • Hi! Please post a link of the photos of your bag. You may upload it on Photobucket or Tinypic. Cheers!

    • Hi! This is an authentic vintage Gucci Accessory Collection reporter’s bag. Cheers!

  26. I want to make sure this is authentic before I purchase please let me know

    • Hi! Please post a link of the photos of your bag. You may upload it on Photobucket or Tinypic. Cheers!

    • Hi A PAO! I think I have already replied to another post of yours. Anyway this gorgeous vintage bag is an authentic Gucci! Cheers!

  28. Hi!
    I have this vintage GUCCI bag and I would appreciate your opinion concerning authenticity. Thanks a lot!

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    • Hi A PAO! I believe that this vintage crossbody bag with serial number “001.090.0487” is authentic.

  29. I have this vintage GUCCI bag and I would appreciate your opinion concerning authenticity. Thanks a lot!

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    • Hi! This is vintage Gucci bag with serial number 001.090.0487 is authentic, not to mention, very gorgeous! Congrats!

  30. Hi- really appreciate the detail you put into this post. I have a vintage Gucci bag I got from my mom and it seems some of the marks of authenticity are there and others not. Could you weigh in?

  32. hi, can you please help me authenticate vintage gucci bag. can i email you all detail picture of the bag? i dont know how to upload here. thanks

    • Hi Meyjune, please upload photos of your Gucci bag on Photobucket or Tinypic and paste the url/link here. Cheers!

  33. Can’t decide if this bag from the 80’s (from what I can find) is real or not, I’ve seen a couple like it, but most don’t show the inner plaque in pictures. Everything else looks legit on it compared to the others. Even has the same serial number as one other I found, but I don’t know. http://s1250.photobucket.com/user/Jenna_Boehme/library/?src=pb

    This is apparently an authentic one:
    https://www.etsy.com/es/listing/617657389/gucci-vintage-navy-gg-mongrammed-canvas

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  35. Dear Bagaholic 101. I was told this bag was GUCCI but it misses out on lining, capitals, Registration mark and serial number. So I assume that it is fake?
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    Best Regards

    • Hi Sierra! This vintage Gucci Accessory Collection monogram bag with serial number “56.02.004” is authentic. This is reminiscent of the current Gucci Ophidia Camera bag by Alessandro Michele. Cheers!

    • Hi Yeet! This vintage brown Gucci monogram canvas tote with serial number “39.02.003.” is authentic.

  38. Hi! I bought a Gucci Accessory collection bag at an antique store but there is no serial # on it. Does it mean it’s fake? Thank you and have a great day!

    • Hi Gino! Not all Gucci bags will have a serial number. Please post photos of the bag in question to authenticate. Cheers!

    • Hi Chandra! This is an authentic vintage Gucci Accessory Collection monogram clutch. Cheers!

  41. Hi I was just given a what sems to be vintage gucci clutch as a gift!! Can you please tell me if it’s real or fake and if so, the year it could be and the cost?

    • Hi Morgan! Please upload photos on Imgur or Tinypic and paste the links here for me to check. Cheers!

  42. My wife bought a gucci vintage access collection crossbody, we have a suspicion it might not be authetnic. The buckle on the strap has mongram. The mongram at the front is slghtly tilted. & the zipper labels is dark organgy instead of gold compared to the the other metal. The metal on the 2 sides the bag that holds down the straps has no monogram on it either. May we send pics to you? Do you have a seperate email address for pictures? I’d like to act fast so that credic card doesn’t process the payment. Is there going to Gucci flagship in NY? Can they give an opinion?

    • Hi Sanoj! Please upload photos on Imgur or Tinypic and paste the links here for me to check. Cheers!

  43. Thanks so much for sharing all of your knowledge! I am now convinced my mega barging today is a major jackpot!! Bought 2 blue monogram vintage bags at an estate garage sale for $7.00, yes SEVEN bucks!!! I’m beyond excited!

    • Hi Nydia! That’s such great news! I always love to hear readers score a bargain because of this real Gucci bag authentication guide!

  44. Thank you so much for your comments on my Gucci bag “001.090.0487”, I appreciate your help!
    (Sorry for the multiple uploading of photos, I thought they were not posted to you, so I kept on trying…)

    • You’re welcome! Yes, I’ve been receiving a lot of spam comments, thus the need for comment moderation! 😉

  45. Hello,
    I have a vintage crossbody Gucci bag without any serial numbers inside, probably from 1970. The new Ophidia bag resembles this style very much.
    It appears to be identical to the one you have featured in your page about Gucci authentication. Can you please help me confirm that this is 100% authentic. I uploaded the photos on Imgur.
    Thank you very much, Julie

  46. Hello,

    Not sure if I provided all the information you may need. Sorry, here it is one more time.
    I am looking for your help to authenticate the Vintage Gucci crossbody bag. I posted the photos on imgur, https://jtyles.imgur.com/all/. I have more photos if you need to see.
    It does not have a serial number, stitching is not perfect.
    Thank you very much,
    Julie

    • Hi Julie! Yes, this is similar to current Gucci Ophidia camera bags, and those from the vintage Gucci Accessory Collection also have this. Nevertheless, this is an authentic vintage Gucci bag, likely from the 1970s.

  47. Hi there, just recently purchased this bag on Poshmark. Tried to search for this vintage piece, but unable to locate online. Can you take a look. I’m not seeing logos on the D-ring and zipper is not YKK and the logo is not exactly matching up with anything I’ve seen. But then again here’s been so many variations!

    Here’s the link and I can provide more photos if needed.
    https://bnc.lt/focc/AfKpkvgRLQ

  48. Hi there, just recently purchased this bag on Poshmark. Tried to search for this vintage piece, but unable to locate online. Can you take a look. I’m not seeing logos on the D-ring and zipper is not YKK and the logo is not exactly matching up with anything I’ve seen. But then again here’s been so many variations!
    Thanks for the assistance.
    Here’s the link and I can provide more photos if needed.
    https://bnc.lt/focc/AfKpkvgRLQ

  49. Hi again! I hope you are doing well !
    Today I’ve got a Gucci belt which was given to me many years ago by my late aunt (it was hers). I never used it and now I want to know if it is authentic, in fact, there isn’t any serial Nr. on it and this looks to me a little weird… On the other hand, I know she used to shop high end brands and she never bought any fakes. Apart from the first 17 styling photos which I had previously made for my files, I made some more (photos 17-25), focused on the details that may be useful to you.
    I appreciate your help!
    https://www.dropbox.com/sh/wxdzg1jvcfgjx48/AACbcA8pI-2ykeYkJVppAHs8a?dl=0

    • Hi Nicole! This round vintage Gucci monogram bag with serial number “007.115.5575” is authentic. Cheers!

    • Hi Beth! Do you have a photo of the Gucci leather tag and serial number? Kindly post so I can help. Cheers!

      • I was having difficulty uploading images. I hope that this will go through. Thanks so much!
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        • Hi Beth! This vintage Gucci Accessory Collection monogram bag with web stripe and serial number “89.02.066” is authentic. Cheers!

  52. Hi!
    I bought this bag and I have tried to do my research on being fake or real and I keep assuming fake but I’m not 100% sure. Can you help please!

    • Hi Michelle! I will be needing clear photos of the Gucci bag to authenticate, especially the Gucci tag and serial number. Please upload on Imgur or Tinypic, and put the links in your comment. Cheers!

  53. Hello, please, could you help me with an authentication? I have a 70’s Gucci but nobody helps me, please! Thank you!:(

    • Hi Maria! I will be needing clear photos of the Gucci bag, especially the Gucci tag and serial number. Please upload on Imgur or Tinypic, and put the links in your comment. Cheers!

  54. Hi i really hope I did this right I really could use help finding out if this gucci bag is authentic and maybe find out from when. I was told it was an anniversary collection from the person who gave it to me but I’m not sure, so if you could please let me know whatever you can I would very much appreciate it thank you so much!

  55. Hi I was hoping you could help me authenticate this gucci it has no serial number, but it is deffinatly vintage, but I dont know anything more then that, i would really appreciate anything you could tell me about it. Thanks so much

  56. Hi, I have an authentic Gucci bag purchased on Worth Ave in Palm Beach in the ’80’s. I need to sell it and have looked for one like it, but can’t find one. Can you tell me how to value it? Also, how will I prove that it’s not a fake?

    • Hi Cheryl! We usually do not comment on a Gucci bag’s value, as it is relative to the the individual selling it. For this free Gucci bag authentication, I will be needing clear photos of the Gucci bag, especially Gucci marking inside the bag. Please upload on Imgur or Tinypic, and put the links in your comment. Cheers!

  58. Hello! Please could you help me with an authentication? It’s a vintage bag I have recently bought and unfortunately I have noticed some signals that it could be fake (as some imperfections in the inner lining).
    Thank you so much for the amazing work and help you are doing on this platform!
    Photos here:
    https://imageshack.com/a/img921/4403/vSJShW.jpg
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    • Hi Tun! This Gucci boston bag with red and green strip and serial number “207297” is unfortunately fake.

  59. Hello! I wanted to double check that this bag was authentic before purchasing it from a seller. To me, the symbol looks a tad wonky but a second opinion would be much appreciated. Thank you!
    Link: https://imgur.com/a/NjloryB

  60. Hi! This page has been super helpful! I bought a huge lot of purses at a yard sale and was excited when I found a Gucci purse but after your page I’m pretty sure it’s fake. Thought I’d see if you wouldn’t mind confirming though before I scrap it. I could not find a serial number anywhere. Thanks so much!
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    • Hi Vanessa! This brown vintage Gucci Accessory Collection monogram canvas purse with serial number “66.001.4461” is authentic! Cheers!

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    Hi ! Can you please authenticate this vintage Gucci belt. It was given to me by my aunt in the early 80s…It was hers for awhile and did not fit her anymore. She traveled to Italy frequently and to my knowledge only bought authentic items. Thanks so much! [IMG]http://i64.tinypic.com/1z4idc2.jpg[/IMG]
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    • Hi Kellye! This vintage Gucci boston bag is, unfortunately, fake. Hope you find an authentic one, Cheers!

    • Hi Vanessa! This vintage monogram Gucci Accessory Collection purse with removable strap and serial number “66.001.4461” is authentic. Cheers!

  66. Hi. I was curious if this was authentic. Also if you think the staining is able to be cleaned. It looks like the center strap bled onto the bag. thank you so much

    • Hi Vanessa! Items marked with “GUCCI PARFUMS MADE IN ITALY 38” or even any other number are possibly given as gifts. They are not the same as the Gucci main line nor the vintage Gucci Accessory collection items.

    • Hi Christina! All comments are under moderation to filter spam. This vintage monogram Gucci Accessory Collection with serial number “904.002.005” is authentic! Cheers!

  69. Hi! Can you help authenticate?
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    • Hi Ashley! For this free Gucci bag authentication, I will be needing clear photos of the Gucci bag, especially the Gucci marking inside the bag. Please upload on Imgur or Tinypic, and put the links in your comment.

    • Hi Suzana! This Gucci Babouska in Black Python Leather bag with serial number “207298 212792” is authentic. This is from the Gucci Fall/Winter 2008 collection. Cheers!

  71. Hi could you help me if this is authentic from the vintage Gucci accessory collection? All signs show yes but I love a second opinion!

    • HI Manda! This vintage monogram canvas Gucci Accessory Collection bag with serial number “904.02.050” is authentic. Cheers!

  72. Hello! I just bought this vintage hang bag. The leather is a harder but smooth. The hardware on the outside does not have any embossed G’s, and the zipper inside only seems to have three lines along side and blank on the other. It’s in excellent condition. Is it real?
    http://i68.tinypic.com/1ioha8.jpg
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  73. Good evening. I recently acquired this bag via a storage auction and I am the furthest thing from a bagaholic though I hope you will still entertain my request. I see what I would consider some red flags but the bag seems well built overall. I assume since there is no serial number tag that my only hope is that this is a vintage bag. Any insight will be appreciated. Thank you.

    Well my iPhone doesn’t seem to want to cooperate with posting photos. If there is another way please let me know. Thanks again.

  74. hey finally something that has really helped me out but i just have a gut feeling that what i have is still fake after looking threw your guide you mind legit checking it for me? its been badly damaged on the inside from previous owners so thats why i just wanna be done with it and get it legit checked
    http://i66.tinypic.com/14931b5.jpg
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    • Hi Liz! This vintage Gucci Accessory Collection bag with serial number “89.02.032” is authentic. Cheers!

    • Hi Cathy! These vintage Gucci Accessory collection bags with serial “56.02.087” and “89.01.031” are both authentic. Cheers!

  79. Hi!
    Thank you for your generosity with all of this information!
    I inherited a vintage Gucci bag and have tried to do my own research as far as the age/style but I’m running stuck.
    Do you have an idea of when this bag was made and what the style is called?
    Many thanks!
    https://imgur.com/a/XnmAZ1o

  82. Hi! I have read your blogs on the vintage accessory collection but I am a little confused as the item I am looking at is a purse accessory and not a purse. I have scoured the internet and not found another item like it which scares me. The person selling it is not even sure of its original purpose and I’m not sure where else to turn. Thank you for any information you can provide.
    http://tinypic.com/r/29mvkmx/9
    http://tinypic.com/r/o6e0j8/9
    http://tinypic.com/r/21l4cc3/9
    http://tinypic.com/r/28jwodk/9

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