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How to Tell if Your New Designer Handbag is the Real Deal
You just bought the most fabulousGucci Handbag
bag online, and got a great deal! So, how do you know that you got the real thing? Maybe your great bargain was just a little too good, and now you are wondering.......is it really a Gucci? Or, is it a Chinese replica Gucci?
Before you shell out the $$$$, it would be wise to do a little research on what to look for, and where to look for it. Before you get burned at an online auction site, do your homework, and you will be a lot happier with the bargain that you do get.
That old saying caveat emptor is just as relevant today as it was in the bad old days.
Before you shell out the $$$$, it would be wise to do a little research on what to look for, and where to look for it. Before you get burned at an online auction site, do your homework, and you will be a lot happier with the bargain that you do get.
That old saying caveat emptor is just as relevant today as it was in the bad old days.
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According to Cynthia Nellis at About.com , the sale of fake goods robs the US of over 200 million dollars a year! She also links the sale of counterfeit goods to the terrorist funding of 9/11. So, there are many reasons to do your due diligence before you buy your next bag.Here are some tips on how to spot a fake:
Knockoff designer goods are readily available on the street in such areas such as Los Angeles' Santee Street and New York's Canal Street.
And the internet is full of online auctions and cybersellers offering "Inspired by" copies and outright fakes.
The old method of spotting fakes was simple: flimsy hardware, cheap leather and misspelled logos were a giveaway.
Now, fakes are so good (and expensive) that you simply can't tell the difference.
So how do you know what's real and what's not?
Some clues:
* The price. A new Louis Vuitton handbag for $100 is not authentic. The real thing often sells for $500 to well over $1000. Same thing for Prada and Gucci.
* Where it's being sold. Authorized dealers for Chanel, LV, etc. do not sell handbags out of the trunk of a car. Nor do they sell them at online auctions or at home parties.
* Point of origin tag. Designer apparel or leather goods with a "Made in Taiwan" tag are not authentic.
When in doubt, contact the manufacturer and ask if the dealer is authorized to sell their products.
This article can be found in its entirety on About.com .
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