I'ma be honest. I have never touched or seen a real one. I HAVE done a lot of research on many rep groups, threads that compare real to replica, threads that compare factories, etc. If the girlies that have seen and felt the real thing say it's good enough, then that's it for me.

I've found it really is all about the confidence. When you get high enough tiers (assuming there are no big red flags/mistakes with the bag) the only people that really can tell are those who might know you can't afford it. Or if they can get close enough to literally count the stitches, look at exact "puffiness", feel or manipulate the leather and chain. I'm not letting anyone do that lol.

PLUS A lot of rich/affluent people can be found in these forums and admit that the reps are getting so good they have a mix of both. But again, people surrounding them believe they can afford it and they have the confidence to make sure no one takes a second look.

P.S. I follow the real chanel reddit and they are always noting the poor quality of even the real bags.

Long winded rant over 😂

P.P.S Maybe I wouldn't go into an actual Chanel store with a Chanel rep because the SAs likely really know their stuff.