If your bag is smooth but not baby soft, then you've got the right to be suspicious. It's the vintage Chanel bags that have 8. If the C has the three hallmark lines and the lining of your bag says "Made in Paris," then you've got a fake.Back of the Lock The "Chanel" should be front to back in position, which means if you rotate the bag, the word "Chanel" should be on the top part, and the "Paris" should be at the bottom. Also, check the leather strap entwined with the chain - it should look hand-stitched, not machine-stitched, except if you're looking at the jumbo flap bag, where the leather has been folded 4 times. It should be clean, crisp, and neat all throughout. If your purse's hardware is gold and the stamp is silver or a different-colored gold, then you've got a replica instead of a genuine Chanel purse.Dust Bag Do all Chanel bags have a serial number? designer bags cyber monday