How to Spot a Fake.....Handbag
1. STITCHING
Stitching can be a dead giveaway. Inconsistent stitching and sloppy construction in less visible areas, such as the underside of the bag or inside pockets, are details to look for immediately. Authentic designer bags tack on an extra zero on that price tag due to extra, carefully-crafted construction. They cost more because they are built more complexly. Counterfeit products usually do not have the care of construction that the real item has. If the construction looks simplistic, it's likely to be a phony.
2. MATERIALS
Many fakes are no longer made of PVC but of reasonably good leather, even lambskin; however, they are seldom as good as the materials labels like Gucci, Louis Vuitton, and Coach would use. Fake purses tend to be stiff and often have some sort of discoloration. When dealing with replica leather handbags, make sure the leather does not have an uneven look that is consistent. Also, people generally assume designer bags should be lined, which is why many replicas are lined. But, on the contrary, real purses are not.
3. THE LABEL
Look for any kind of misspelling - at all - on labels and tags. In any quality product, the label is stitched in, but in Gucci counterfeits (for example), a cheap hand tag will hang from the handle. Look at authentic purses online, and study the real tags. That way, it will be easier to spot the fake labels. Fake labels are generally cheaply made, unclear in impression, and has a lesser quality of stitching (and the attachment of the label). Two examples: for one, sometimes cheaply replicated Coach bags will include tags with misspelled and run-on words; secondly, Burberry bags will often be stamped "Burberrys" instead of "Burberry - London" in gold or silver on one side.
4. PACKAGING
Luxury retailers put a great deal of care into packaging their products. This includes the works: tissues, wrapping paper, shopping bags, these extra touches are usually part of a real transaction. Look for items that have their original packaging. It's important that the box or bag the item comes in is neither too big nor too small, and is of the same brand as the purse you are purchasing. Makers of luxury goods seldom cram things into boxes or flimsy dust bags. Most luxury dust bags are made of thicker, soft cotton and flannel. Smaller items, like wristlets or wallets, will usually come in boxes.
5. DETAILS
Everybody knows that details can make or break a dress; well, the same goes for purses. The intricity of threads, leathers, fabrics, metals and stamping make a luxury bag what it is and should be...expensive. Most luxury items don't just come with authenticity cards; they also come with a product booklet with details on the details. Key things to look for when it comes to details: make sure the handles are of equal length, the logo is straight and firmly fastened, the details of the bag match up, and that the zippers are in full working order.
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- Make sure the stitching and materials used for your handbag are of acceptable quality.
- The inside tag needs to have the same font as the brand's, and words must be spelled right.
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"I just purchased a beautiful Hermes bag for around $15,000" People stop lying
I know how to spot a fake within the first 10 seconds I see a knockoff. I hate fakes. I only buy real. It does come at a price, but it's worth it. I mean, price is just a number! Like, I just purchased a beautiful Hermes bag for around $15,000, and I don't even care about how much it was, because it was worth it!
My Louis Vuitton has a number on the inside, do they ever number their bags?
In the past I've conducted in-depth studies into the luxury goods industry as part of my work.
One thing to bear in mind if you do buy a knock-off - your money is likely to be going to criminal organizations. There's often an attitude that because the likes of Louis Vuitton and Gucci are part of multi-million dollar corporations, it's a victimless crime - it isn't. The likelihood is that the people who are ultimately behind your new cheap Louis Vuitton bag are also responsible for putting drugs on the streets or for committing terrorist acts.
Made me feel a little bit better when shelling at the Louis Vuitton store for my wife's latest handbag ;o)
I bough a white Versace handbag on ebay which is supposed to be real after using for two days one of the studs holding a strap has come away. Is this a fake and if so should I report it to ebay?
most people may not be able to tell the difference between an authentic bag and a replica. but for those of us that do, will know. i understand that the pricetag for the authentic is over most of our budget. but when you think about when you're purchasing a replica about how rich you are making them scammers, do you honestly feel good about yourself? they don't care about anything but making their money. they don't care about how HARD the designers worked to get to where they're at. they to, suffered in the beginning. most of them at least. but they worked their hearts out to be able to tag their merchandise that way. though i agree they can lower the price just a tad bit so it could be more affordable. heck, they're rich already. just put yourself in their shoes. you work your butt off to make it to where you're at and all of a sudden a no good scammer comes in and takes your position from you. like kissing your boss's butt. when you earned your position by working your butt off blood
One of the dead giveaways on a gucci is the font of the gg on the bag. the font is normally off. if you look on www.unitboi.com/forum you would be able to see an example of the authentic and the replicas. also there will be more how to spot in details with all designer bags added in the near future.